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Season 3 Plot

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.

Raising Hope Season 3 aired on October 2nd, 2012.

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Season 3 Episodes

87

1. Not Indecent, But Not Quite Decent Enough Proposal

October 2nd, 201230 min

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.

93

2. Throw Maw Maw from the House, Part One

October 9th, 201230 min

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.

87

3. Throw Maw Maw from the House, Part Two

October 16th, 201230 min

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

87

4. If a Ham Falls in the Woods

October 23rd, 201230 min

When Jimmy and Sabrina go on a marriage retreat, Virginia and Burt and Tamara and her lover tag along; Barney baby-sits Maw Maw.

63

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

October 30th, 201230 min

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

90

6. What Up, Bro?

November 13th, 201230 min

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.

87

7. Candy Wars

November 20th, 201230 min

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

87

8. The Walk for the Runs

November 27th, 201230 min

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.

80

9. Squeak Means Squeak

December 4th, 201230 min

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.

82

10. Last Christmas

December 11th, 201230 min

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.

87

11. Credit Where Credit Is Due

January 8th, 201330 min

When Jimmy and Sabrina decide to buy a new car, they learn Burt and Virginia ruined Jimmy's credit when he was a child.

83

12. Lord of the Ring

January 15th, 201330 min

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.

62

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

January 22nd, 201330 min

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.

87

14. Modern Wedding

January 29th, 201330 min

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

90

15. Yo Zappa Do (Part 1)

January 29th, 201330 min

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.

80

16. Yo Zappa Do (Part 2)

February 5th, 201330 min

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

83

17. Sex, Clown, and Videotape

February 5th, 201330 min

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

90

18. Arbor Daze

February 19th, 201330 min

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.

87

19. Making the Band

February 26th, 201330 min

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.

83

20. The Old Girl

February 26th, 201330 min

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.

80

21. Burtmizvah – The Musical

March 28th, 201330 min

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

85

22. Mother's Day

March 28th, 201330 min

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

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Season 2

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Season 1

Sep 21, 2010
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