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Season 3
22 episodes · 2nd October 2012
The third season of the American television series Raising Hope premiered on October 2, 2012 on the Fox Network. The show has moved to a new time slot, airing on Tuesday at 8pm ET followed by the new comedy series Ben and Kate. This season consisted of 22 episodes.
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Episode guide
Episodes
01
Not Indecent, But Not Quite Decent Enough Proposal
Episode 12nd October 2012
At the funeral for Sabrina's grandmother, Nana, the Chance family meets Tamara (Melanie Griffith), Sabrina's mother; Nana's last will and testament has a significant impact on Sabrina and Jimmy's relationship.
02
Throw Maw Maw from the House, Part One
Episode 29th October 2012
A visiting social worker sees how the Chances take care of Maw Maw and suspects elder abuse; Sabrina asks Jimmy to get rid of a beloved t-shirt.
03
Throw Maw Maw from the House, Part Two
Episode 316th October 2012
The Chance family devises a plan to break Maw Maw out of the nursing facility; Jimmy worries about his future sanity.
04
If a Ham Falls in the Woods
Episode 423rd October 2012
When Jimmy and Sabrina go on a marriage retreat, Virginia and Burt and Tamara and her lover tag along; Barney baby-sits Maw Maw.
05
Don't Ask, Don't Tell Me What to Do
Episode 530th October 2012
Virginia becomes suspicious when Burt starts spending a lot of time at a local gay bar.
06
What Up, Bro?
Episode 613th November 2012
When Jimmy learns his parents briefly gave him up for adoption, he asks Sabrina to help him befriend the man who would have been his brother. Burt and Virginia wonder if Jimmy would have been better off with other parents.
07
Candy Wars
Episode 720th November 2012
Jimmy tries to win a candy-selling contest so Hope can ride on a float in the Thanksgiving Day parade.
08
The Walk for the Runs
Episode 827th November 2012
The family participates in a 1K walk; Virginia and Burt feel the effects of aging; Jimmy has a difficult time supporting Sabrina when she gets into a fight with her ex-boyfriend.
09
Squeak Means Squeak
Episode 94th December 2012
When Jimmy leaves Hope with Sabrina for the day, Sabrina tries to prove her parenting skills. Virginia and Burt try to catch a squirrel bully.
10
Last Christmas
Episode 1011th December 2012
Convinced that the world will end on Dec. 21, 2012, Virginia stocks up on supplies and makes her family train for the apocalypse. Jimmy tries to make Hope's Christmas special.
11
Credit Where Credit Is Due
Episode 118th January 2013
When Jimmy and Sabrina decide to buy a new car, they learn Burt and Virginia ruined Jimmy's credit when he was a child.
12
Lord of the Ring
Episode 1215th January 2013
Jimmy participates in medical experiments to raise money for an engagement ring; when Jimmy finds the perfect ring at a pawn shop, it ends up being Virginia's.
13
What Happens at Howdy's Doesn't Stay at Howdy's
Episode 1322nd January 2013
Frank wants to throw Jimmy a memorable bachelor party, but Jimmy resists the idea, citing the crazy things that tend to happen when he goes wild (such as impregnating serial killers). But, when Sabrina convinces him to cut loose, things get a little out of control and Frank reveals an ulterior motive for encouraging Jimmy’s outlandish behavior.
14
Modern Wedding
Episode 1429th January 2013
It's Jimmy & Sabrina's wedding day, and Sabrina's mom has hired the camera crew from "Modern Family" to capture the event.
15
Yo Zappa Do (Part 1)
Episode 1529th January 2013
The whole family goes on a road trip to Los Angeles for a taping of Hope's favorite show, "Yo Zappa Do"; Virginia and Burt let Ricardo stay at their place, but their house guest quickly wears out his welcome.
16
Yo Zappa Do (Part 2)
Episode 165th February 2013
Sabrina is visited by the Ghost of Arbor Day Past, Present and Future in the middle of the night when she clashes with the Chances over their observation of the eco-friendly holiday
17
Sex, Clown, and Videotape
Episode 175th February 2013
Virginia and Burt learn that the contents of their storage locker -- including an incriminating home video -- are up for auction.
18
Arbor Daze
Episode 1819th February 2013
After Sabrina objects to the way the Chance family celebrates Arbor Day, she is visited by the ghosts of Arbor Day Past, Present and Future.
19
Making the Band
Episode 1926th February 2013
It's a "My Name is Earl" reunion as the Chances throw a birthday party for Hope. Jason Lee reprises his guest-star role as former rock star Smokey Floyd, and he is joined by guest stars Jaime Pressly, Ethan Suplee, Nadine Velazquez and Eddie Steeples as Natesville locals who all band together to save the party.
20
The Old Girl
Episode 2026th February 2013
Sabrina is excited to introduce her new friend, Rachel (Hilary Duff), to the family, but Virginia and Burt are shocked when they realize Rachel is the girl who once broke Jimmy's heart.
21
Burtmizvah The Musical
Episode 2128th March 2013
After learning that he is Jewish, Burt prepares for the bar mitzvah he never had.
22
Mother's Day
Episode 2228th March 2013
When Burt and Barney travel to Maw Maw's childhood home, they learn that her mother may still be alive.
Not Indecent, But Not Quite Decent Enough Proposal
Episode 12nd October 2012
At the funeral for Sabrina's grandmother, Nana, the Chance family meets Tamara (Melanie Griffith), Sabrina's mother; Nana's last will and testament has a significant impact on Sabrina and Jimmy's relationship.
02
Throw Maw Maw from the House, Part One
Episode 29th October 2012
A visiting social worker sees how the Chances take care of Maw Maw and suspects elder abuse; Sabrina asks Jimmy to get rid of a beloved t-shirt.
03
Throw Maw Maw from the House, Part Two
Episode 316th October 2012
The Chance family devises a plan to break Maw Maw out of the nursing facility; Jimmy worries about his future sanity.
04
If a Ham Falls in the Woods
Episode 423rd October 2012
When Jimmy and Sabrina go on a marriage retreat, Virginia and Burt and Tamara and her lover tag along; Barney baby-sits Maw Maw.
05
Don't Ask, Don't Tell Me What to Do
Episode 530th October 2012
Virginia becomes suspicious when Burt starts spending a lot of time at a local gay bar.
06
What Up, Bro?
Episode 613th November 2012
When Jimmy learns his parents briefly gave him up for adoption, he asks Sabrina to help him befriend the man who would have been his brother. Burt and Virginia wonder if Jimmy would have been better off with other parents.
07
Candy Wars
Episode 720th November 2012
Jimmy tries to win a candy-selling contest so Hope can ride on a float in the Thanksgiving Day parade.
08
The Walk for the Runs
Episode 827th November 2012
The family participates in a 1K walk; Virginia and Burt feel the effects of aging; Jimmy has a difficult time supporting Sabrina when she gets into a fight with her ex-boyfriend.
09
Squeak Means Squeak
Episode 94th December 2012
When Jimmy leaves Hope with Sabrina for the day, Sabrina tries to prove her parenting skills. Virginia and Burt try to catch a squirrel bully.
10
Last Christmas
Episode 1011th December 2012
Convinced that the world will end on Dec. 21, 2012, Virginia stocks up on supplies and makes her family train for the apocalypse. Jimmy tries to make Hope's Christmas special.
11
Credit Where Credit Is Due
Episode 118th January 2013
When Jimmy and Sabrina decide to buy a new car, they learn Burt and Virginia ruined Jimmy's credit when he was a child.
12
Lord of the Ring
Episode 1215th January 2013
Jimmy participates in medical experiments to raise money for an engagement ring; when Jimmy finds the perfect ring at a pawn shop, it ends up being Virginia's.
13
What Happens at Howdy's Doesn't Stay at Howdy's
Episode 1322nd January 2013
Frank wants to throw Jimmy a memorable bachelor party, but Jimmy resists the idea, citing the crazy things that tend to happen when he goes wild (such as impregnating serial killers). But, when Sabrina convinces him to cut loose, things get a little out of control and Frank reveals an ulterior motive for encouraging Jimmy’s outlandish behavior.
14
Modern Wedding
Episode 1429th January 2013
It's Jimmy & Sabrina's wedding day, and Sabrina's mom has hired the camera crew from "Modern Family" to capture the event.
15
Yo Zappa Do (Part 1)
Episode 1529th January 2013
The whole family goes on a road trip to Los Angeles for a taping of Hope's favorite show, "Yo Zappa Do"; Virginia and Burt let Ricardo stay at their place, but their house guest quickly wears out his welcome.
16
Yo Zappa Do (Part 2)
Episode 165th February 2013
Sabrina is visited by the Ghost of Arbor Day Past, Present and Future in the middle of the night when she clashes with the Chances over their observation of the eco-friendly holiday
17
Sex, Clown, and Videotape
Episode 175th February 2013
Virginia and Burt learn that the contents of their storage locker -- including an incriminating home video -- are up for auction.
18
Arbor Daze
Episode 1819th February 2013
After Sabrina objects to the way the Chance family celebrates Arbor Day, she is visited by the ghosts of Arbor Day Past, Present and Future.
19
Making the Band
Episode 1926th February 2013
It's a "My Name is Earl" reunion as the Chances throw a birthday party for Hope. Jason Lee reprises his guest-star role as former rock star Smokey Floyd, and he is joined by guest stars Jaime Pressly, Ethan Suplee, Nadine Velazquez and Eddie Steeples as Natesville locals who all band together to save the party.
20
The Old Girl
Episode 2026th February 2013
Sabrina is excited to introduce her new friend, Rachel (Hilary Duff), to the family, but Virginia and Burt are shocked when they realize Rachel is the girl who once broke Jimmy's heart.
21
Burtmizvah The Musical
Episode 2128th March 2013
After learning that he is Jewish, Burt prepares for the bar mitzvah he never had.
22
Mother's Day
Episode 2228th March 2013
When Burt and Barney travel to Maw Maw's childhood home, they learn that her mother may still be alive.
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