Raising Hope - Season 3

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Not Indecent, But Not Quite Decent Enough Proposal

1 - Not Indecent, But Not Quite Decent Enough Proposal

Air Date: October 2, 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.

Throw Maw Maw from the House, Part One

2 - Throw Maw Maw from the House, Part One

Air Date: October 9, 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.

Throw Maw Maw from the House, Part Two

3 - Throw Maw Maw from the House, Part Two

Air Date: October 16, 2012

The Chance family devises a plan to break Maw Maw out of the nursing facility; Jimmy worries about his future sanity.

If a Ham Falls in the Woods

4 - If a Ham Falls in the Woods

Air Date: October 23, 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.

Don't Ask, Don't Tell Me What to Do

5 - Don't Ask, Don't Tell Me What to Do

Air Date: October 30, 2012

Virginia becomes suspicious when Burt starts spending a lot of time at a local gay bar.

What Up, Bro?

6 - What Up, Bro?

Air Date: November 13, 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.

Candy Wars

7 - Candy Wars

Air Date: November 20, 2012

Jimmy tries to win a candy-selling contest so Hope can ride on a float in the Thanksgiving Day parade.

The Walk for the Runs

8 - The Walk for the Runs

Air Date: November 27, 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.

Squeak Means Squeak

9 - Squeak Means Squeak

Air Date: December 4, 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.

Last Christmas

10 - Last Christmas

Air Date: December 11, 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.

Credit Where Credit Is Due

11 - Credit Where Credit Is Due

Air Date: January 8, 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.

Lord of the Ring

12 - Lord of the Ring

Air Date: January 15, 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.

What Happens at Howdy's Doesn't Stay at Howdy's

13 - What Happens at Howdy's Doesn't Stay at Howdy's

Air Date: January 22, 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.

Modern Wedding

14 - Modern Wedding

Air Date: January 29, 2013

It's Jimmy & Sabrina's wedding day, and Sabrina's mom has hired the camera crew from "Modern Family" to capture the event.

Yo Zappa Do (Part 1)

15 - Yo Zappa Do (Part 1)

Air Date: January 29, 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.

Yo Zappa Do (Part 2)

16 - Yo Zappa Do (Part 2)

Air Date: February 5, 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

Sex, Clown, and Videotape

17 - Sex, Clown, and Videotape

Air Date: February 5, 2013

Virginia and Burt learn that the contents of their storage locker -- including an incriminating home video -- are up for auction.

Arbor Daze

18 - Arbor Daze

Air Date: February 19, 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.

Making the Band

19 - Making the Band

Air Date: February 26, 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.

The Old Girl

20 - The Old Girl

Air Date: February 26, 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.

Burtmizvah – The Musical

21 - Burtmizvah – The Musical

Air Date: March 28, 2013

After learning that he is Jewish, Burt prepares for the bar mitzvah he never had.

Mother's Day

22 - Mother's Day

Air Date: March 28, 2013

When Burt and Barney travel to Maw Maw's childhood home, they learn that her mother may still be alive.