Raising Hope - Season 2

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The second season of the American television series Raising Hope premiered on September 20, 2011, on the Fox Network. The show moved to its new time slot, airing on Tuesday at 9:30pm ET to make way for the new comedy series New Girl, before moving again to 8:00 pm ET in mid-season. This season contains 22 episodes.

Raising Hope: Season 2 - 22 Episode s

2x1 - Prodigy
September 20, 2011
When Jimmy watches a home video of himself as a thirteen-year-old, he discovers that he was a musical prodigy with a promising career as a singer and pianist until a horrible accident involving a golf putter rendered him talentless. Jimmy recruits Burt, Virginia and Maw Maw to help him rediscover his lost abilities.
2x2 - Sabrina Has Money
September 27, 2011
When Burt discovers that Sabrina is the daughter of his wealthy new client, he lets the family in on her secret. Embarrassed by her family’s wealth she reluctantly introduces the Chance family to her father, Cap. Meanwhile Jimmy decides Hope should have rich friends and begs Sabrina to take him to her sister’s party where Sabrina’s insecurities become apparent.
2x3 - Kidnapped
October 4, 2011
When a ponytailed hippie named Jack who kidnapped Burt twenty years ago unexpectedly pays the Chance family a visit, they discover that Burt's disappearance wasn't all it appeared. Meanwhile Jimmy's jealousy creeps out when Sabrina anxiously awaits a text from her boyfriend Wyatt.
2x4 - Henderson, Nevada-Adjacent Baby! Henderson, Nevada-Adjacent!
October 5, 2011
Virginia, Burt, Jimmy and Sabrina go to Las Vegas when Delilah plans a big wedding, but Virginia is jealous of her cousin's fancy ceremony because she never had one. Meanwhile, Jimmy hopes his luck with Sabrina will improve in Sin City.
2x5 - Killer Hope
November 1, 2011
After discovering that Hope hit a boy at daycare, the family becomes worried that Hope is following in her mother's footsteps. Meanwhile, the Chances run into some problems when they camp out in tents due to their home being fumigated for termites.
2x6 - Jimmy and the Kid
November 8, 2011
A thirteen-year-old kid makes a run for Sabrina, which drives Jimmy absolutely crazy. Meanwhile, Maw Maw swallows her gold tooth and Burt and Virginia contemplate retrieving it.
2x7 - Burt's Parents
November 15, 2011
Burt and Virginia borrow a house in an effort to impress Burt's visiting parents, but things to awry when the homeowners return early.
2x8 - Bro-gurt
November 29, 2011
Virginia encourages the family to submit their own inventions in the National Invention Convention Extravaganza, so they could win the cash prize. Burt and Andrew team up to create unusual flavored yogurt, while Sabrina and Jimmy create a new baby mop.
2x9 - The Men of New Natesville
December 6, 2011
After being encouraged to be more of a daredevil by Burt, Jimmy jumps at the chance of showing off his bolder side at a party at Frank's house. Frank and Jimmy realize they have shared a common high school bully, and when they try to take him down, they realize their old bully has changed.
2x10 - It's a Hopeful Life
December 13, 2011
In this "It's a Wonderful Life" themed episode, Jimmy is transported into a cinematic dreamlike state and watches on at a world where he never met Lucy. When he returns to reality he realizes that if Hope had never been born, his life wouldn't be as good. Meanwhile, Virginia, Burt and Maw Maw see a movie that bares a striking resemblance to their day-to-day lives.
2x11 - Mrs. Smartypants
January 17, 2012
When Hope shows signs of being a baby genius, the family pits themselves against one another to earn their GEDs. While attempting to secure his GED, Jimmy finds out that his old high school teacher, Mr. Swift, is teaching the class.
2x12 - Gambling Again
January 31, 2012
When Burt starts gambling again to try and win back the items he lost 20 years ago, Jimmy and Virginia get addicted to gambling themselves, which causes them to forget about Shelley's play that Sabrina wrote and Hope stars in.
2x13 - Tarot Cards
February 7, 2012
Burt hires Barney to help him with his receipts during corporate tax season, and while caught up in the stress Burt accidentally makes a mean comment about Virginia's job, so she decides to change careers and become a tarot card reader. Meanwhile, Sabrina contemplates moving to Africa with Wyatt, upsetting Jimmy.
2x14 - Jimmy's Fake Girlfriend
February 14, 2012
Jimmy's new friend from an improvisational class agrees to pretend to be his girlfriend to make Sabrina jealous.
2x15 - Sheer Madness
February 21, 2012
Jimmy and Sabrina continue building their relationship by learning more about their strange habits and childhood fears. Meanwhile, Virginia learns more about a habit Burt has been hiding from her for years.
2x16 - Single White Female Role Model
March 6, 2012
Sabrina is arrested at a protest for civil disobedience, but her two-week sentence in jail is made even worse by a prison attendant who claims that they're old friends. Meanwhile, Virginia saves the Natesville mayor from a public scandal, but Jimmy's political encounter could threaten Sabrina's freedom.
2x17 - Spanks Butt, No Spanks
March 13, 2012
When a raccoon decides to take residency under the Chance's porch, Virginia and Sabrina work together to try and lure the critter out. Meanwhile, Hope's misbehavior has become such an issue that Virginia and Burt suggest that it might be time for Jimmy to spank her.
2x18 - Poking Holes in the Story
March 20, 2012
Virginia agrees to be a live-in house sitter for her client and look after a troublesome teenage girl. Meanwhile, Maw Maw once again confuses Jimmy with her late husband Wilfrid, so Jimmy and Sabrina play along.
2x19 - Hogging All the Glory
March 27, 2012
When attention-seeking Sarah Louise announces her plans to run for another term as chairperson of the Natesville church group, Burt decides to run against her.
2x20 - Sabrina's New Jimmy
April 3, 2012
When Jimmy finds out Sabrina has a new attractive study partner, Virginia convinces him that they are doing more than just studying. Meanwhile, Burt develops an obsession with a wall figurine.
2x21 - Inside Probe (1)
April 10, 2012
Nancy Grace examines the "real story" of Hope's mom, serial killer Lucy Carlisle, resulting in the Chance family learning some shocking things about her.
2x22 - I Want My Baby Back, Baby Back, Baby Back (2)
April 17, 2012
Following the revelations of the "Inside Probe" expose of their family history, the Chances are put on trial in a fight to retain custody of Hope.

Raising Hope - Season 2

Raising Hope: Season 2 - 22 Episode s

2x1 - Prodigy

2x2 - Sabrina Has Money

2x3 - Kidnapped

2x4 - Henderson, Nevada-Adjacent Baby! Henderson, Nevada-Adjacent!

2x5 - Killer Hope

2x6 - Jimmy and the Kid

2x7 - Burt's Parents

2x8 - Bro-gurt

2x9 - The Men of New Natesville

2x10 - It's a Hopeful Life

2x11 - Mrs. Smartypants

2x12 - Gambling Again

2x13 - Tarot Cards

2x14 - Jimmy's Fake Girlfriend

2x15 - Sheer Madness

2x16 - Single White Female Role Model

2x17 - Spanks Butt, No Spanks

2x18 - Poking Holes in the Story

2x19 - Hogging All the Glory

2x20 - Sabrina's New Jimmy

2x21 - Inside Probe (1)

2x22 - I Want My Baby Back, Baby Back, Baby Back (2)

Raising Hope: All seasons

S0: Specials

S1: Season 1

S2: Season 2

S3: Season 3

S4: Season 4