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Raising Hope

Raising Hope is an American sitcom created by Greg Garcia that aired on Fox from 2010 to 2014.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Raising Hope is an American sitcom created by Greg Garcia that aired on Fox from 2010 to 2014. The series follows Jimmy Chance, a young man who becomes responsible for raising his infant daughter, Hope, with help from his unconventional family.

Premise

The series follows Jimmy Chance as he raises his daughter, Hope, after her mother is sentenced to death. Jimmy relies on his eccentric family in the fictional California town of Natesville.

Production and broadcast

Raising Hope was created by Greg Garcia and produced for Fox in the United States. It premiered on September 21, 2010, and ended on April 4, 2014 after four seasons.

Cast and characters

Lucas Neff played Jimmy Chance, with Martha Plimpton as Virginia Chance and Garret Dillahunt as Burt Chance. The ensemble also included Shannon Woodward and Cloris Leachman.

Reception and awards

The series was well received enough to earn early Primetime Emmy nominations. Martha Plimpton also received recognition for her performance with a Satellite Award win.

Key facts

  • Raising Hope is an American sitcom created by Greg Garcia, airing on Fox from 2010 to 2014.
  • The series centers on Jimmy Chance, who becomes a single father after a one-night stand with a convicted killer.
  • The show ran for four seasons and 88 episodes.
  • Martha Plimpton won the 2011 Satellite Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series.
  • The series received Primetime Emmy Award nominations after its first season.
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Canadian context

The series was broadcast in Canada, with the first season airing on Global and later seasons shown on Citytv in simultaneous broadcast.[5]

Frequently asked questions

What is Raising Hope about?
It is about Jimmy Chance, a young man who unexpectedly becomes a father and raises his daughter with help from his family.
Who created Raising Hope?
The series was created by Greg Garcia.
How many seasons did Raising Hope have?
It had four seasons.
How many episodes are there?
The series has 88 episodes.
When did Raising Hope first air?
It premiered on Fox on September 21, 2010.
When did the series end?
The finale aired on April 4, 2014.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raising_Hope
    Supports: Core series facts: creator, premise, cast, seasons, episodes, original run, awards.
  2. TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/raising-hope/1000027845/
    Supports: Network, years active, genre, and premise.
  3. Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/raising-hope
    Supports: Premise and principal cast details.
  4. Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raising_Hope
    Supports: Canadian broadcast information on Global and Citytv.
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1615919/
    Supports: Alternate release information and basic series identification.