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Raising Hope

Series Overview

James "Jimmy" Chance is a clueless 24-year-old who impregnates a serial killer during a one-night-stand. Earning custody of his daughter after the mother is sentenced to death, Jimmy relies on his oddball but well-intentioned family for support in raising the child.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
FOX
Episodes & Seasons

4 Seasons • 88 Episodes

22–30 min per episode

Air Date Window

2010 – 2014

Premiered: Tue, Sep 21, 2010

Created By
Greg GarciaGreg Garcia

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Fri, Apr 4, 2014

Season 4, Episode 22: “The Father Daughter Dance”

In the series finale, Virginia's father Arnold returns to Natesville seeking help in planning his upcoming wedding. But Arnold surprises everyone when he reveals that the wedding Virginia has planned is really for her and Burt—the dream wedding they never got to have as teen parents.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Greg Garcia

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-14

TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United States (MPAA)TV-14

Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Raising Hope

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What is Raising Hope about?

James "Jimmy" Chance is a clueless 24-year-old who impregnates a serial killer during a one-night-stand. Earning custody of his daughter after the mother is sentenced to death, Jimmy relies on his oddball but well-intentioned family for support in raising the child.

How many seasons does Raising Hope have?

Raising Hope comprises 4 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Raising Hope?

Key cast members in Raising Hope include Lucas Neff, Martha Plimpton, Garret Dillahunt, Shannon Woodward, Cloris Leachman.

Who created or directed Raising Hope?

Raising Hope was developed and directed by Greg Garcia.