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Raising Hope Season 4 Episodes
Season 4 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 2013 - 2014
It's the last Chance for one of TV's most delightfully dysfunctional families as the sitcom comes to an end with its fourth season. Highlights include Virginia (Martha Plimpton) learning the identity of her father; Burt (Garret Dillahunt) running for mayor of Natesville so his wife can have the honor of plugging in the town's Christmas tree; Sabrina (Shannon Woodward) deciding to officially adopt Hope (Baylie and Rylie Cregut); Jimmy (Lucas Neff) trying to prove that he's still attractive to women even without his daughter in tow; another visit from Virginia's hated cousin Delilah (Amy Sedaris); Maw Maw (Cloris Leachman) dating an old stoner (Tommy Chong); and an opportunity for Howdy's to host the International Grocery Games. Guest stars include Jeffrey Tambor, Shirley Jones, Diedrich Bader and Judith Light, and Kenny Loggins appears in the series finale.
Episode 1
Déjà Vu Man
Fri, Nov 15, 2013 30 mins
In the Season 4 premiere, the Chances want to know why a mysterious Natesville resident keeps showing up in their lives, but it leads to a revelation from Maw Maw about Virginia's past.
Episode 2
Burt Bucks
Fri, Nov 15, 2013 30 mins
Sabrina saves Jimmy's life, but it makes him wonder about his masculinity. Meanwhile, Burt and Virginia learn a painful economics lesson after introducing a new bartering system to Natesville that could be mistaken for a pyramid scheme.
Episode 3
Ship Happens
Fri, Nov 22, 2013 30 mins
Sabrina plans a vacation for Hope after she learns that Burt and Virginia never took Jimmy anywhere when he was a kid.
Episode 4
Hi-Def
Fri, Nov 22, 2013 30 mins
Virginia gets new glasses, but her improved vision allows her to see every imperfection around the house. Meanwhile, Jimmy and Sabrina compete for followers on a social-media app called "QuickVids" by recording Maw Maw's antics.
Episode 5
Extreme Howdy's Makeover
Fri, Nov 29, 2013 30 mins
Howdy's gets a new owner, who tasks her employees to come up with a revolutionary business model for the store.
Episode 6
Adoption
Fri, Nov 29, 2013 30 mins
Sabrina wants to officially adopt Hope, but she has to jump through hoops to do so.
Episode 7
Murder She Hoped
Fri, Dec 6, 2013 30 mins
The Chances get new neighbors, but Burt begins to think there's more to them than meets the eye.
Episode 8
Dysfunction Function
Fri, Dec 6, 2013 30 mins
Burt and Virginia are afraid that Jimmy and Sabrina's marriage is in a rut, so they try to help them out of it by using their own experiences as a guide.
Episode 9
The Chance Who Stole Christmas
Fri, Dec 13, 2013 30 mins
Burt wants to be mayor so Virginia can have the honor of plugging in the Natesville Christmas tree, but holding office does a number on Burt's holiday spirit.
Episode 10
Bee Story
Fri, Dec 13, 2013 30 mins
All the bees are dying in Natesville, so Burt and Virginia go undercover to find out why.
Episode 11
Hey There, Delilah
Fri, Jan 10, 2014 30 mins
Maw Maw calls a wrong number that brings Virginia's cousin Delilah to town, but the nonstop tension between these two rivals prompts a threat from Maw Maw to give everything in her will to the most well-behaved granddaughter. Meanwhile, Jimmy and Sabrina search for a babysitter for Hope.
Episode 12
Hot Dish
Fri, Jan 17, 2014 30 mins
Sabrina gets cooking lessons from Virginia, who is miffed when Jimmy prefers his wife's casserole to hers, so she enters them in a Hot Dish competition, which also features Burt's mom as a contestant.
Episode 13
Thrilla in Natesvilla
Fri, Jan 24, 2014 30 mins
Jimmy and Sabrina try fencing to relieve the tension in their relationship; Burt and Virginia get in their first fight when they try to help Barney's budding romance with Maxine.
Episode 14
Road to Natesville
Fri, Jan 31, 2014 30 mins
The International Grocery Games come to Natesville, but are interrupted by a performance-enhancing drug scandal involving the American delegation, so a team from Howdy's, including Burt and Virginia, step up to make their country proud.
Episode 15
Anniversary Ball
Fri, Feb 7, 2014 30 mins
A trip to a dude ranch for Burt turns out to be a disappointing experience because of a secret he's keeping from Virginia, who is convinced he's getting her an expensive gift for their 25th anniversary.
Episode 16
The One Where They Get High
Fri, Feb 28, 2014 30 mins
Maw Maw has a new boyfriend who encourages her to take risks, which inspires Virginia and Burt to engage in some reckless activity, and even Jimmy and Sabrina get into the act by spying on their babysitter.
Episode 17
Baby Phat
Fri, Mar 7, 2014 30 mins
Burt and Virginia's vacation at a resort recommended by Barney doesn't meet their expectations; Jimmy and Sabrina think about giving Hope a sibling.
Episode 18
Dinner With Tropes
Fri, Mar 14, 2014 30 mins
Virginia's boss has big plans for her becoming a regional sales manager, but Virginia isn't sure she wants all the added responsibility. Meanwhile, Jimmy and Sabrina worry about Hope when her pet fish's death has no effect on her; and Burt and Virginia perform at the Natesville Telethon.
Episode 19
Para-Natesville Activity
Fri, Mar 21, 2014 30 mins
Virginia sees a ghost in the house after ceasing to believe in all things magical, but when Burt finds out who the specter really is, he encourages her to put her faith in the paranormal again.
Episode 20
Man's Best Friend
Fri, Mar 28, 2014 30 mins
Virginia and Burt try adopting a dog as a remedy for empty-nest syndrome, but when they're turned down by the pound, they wind up with a houseguest who overstays his welcome. Meanwhile, Jimmy tries to convince Sabrina that he's still a ladies' man, even when Hope isn't around to attract the opposite sex.
Episode 21
How I Met Your Mullet
Fri, Apr 4, 2014 30 mins
Jimmy and Sabrina get a maid who used to work for Sabrina's grandmother; Virginia gets a promotion at work that allows Burt to have the freedom he never knew he wanted.
Episode 22
The Father Daughter Dance
Fri, Apr 4, 2014 30 mins
In the series finale, Virginia's dad returns to Natesville with a surprise for his daughter and Burt that includes a wedding and a performance by Kenny Loggins.
