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Raising Hope

2010·Show
88Episodes in4Seasons·TV-14

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Raising Hope fingerprint

Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Violence3

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and absurdist humor

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Absurdist Humor8
  • Dark Humor8

World

Family, growing up, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Episode ratings

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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.
Eccentric Family SitcomDark ComedyFound FamilySmall-Town CharmWholesome yet WeirdCharacter-Driven HumorLow-Stakes DramaCozy Viewing ExperienceDysfunctional but Loving

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Raising Hope

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Raising Hope legally?

Raising Hope is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on AD tv. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Raising Hope worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 76). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Raising Hope rated?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDrug use

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How many seasons does Raising Hope have?

4 seasons

It has 4 seasons with 88 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Raising Hope?

Critics86
Audiences83

Yes. Critics average 86 and audiences 83 out of 100, so both groups see Raising Hope much the same way.

When did Raising Hope air?

It ran from 2010 to 2014 and has ended.

What language is Raising Hope in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Raising Hope?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Raising Hope in 46 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Raising Hope use?

Enfant TerribleCharacterization Marches OnWould Hit a GirlBack from the DeadThe Unfair SexContinuity SnarlGood StepmotherUgly Guy, Hot WifeAuto EroticaMistaken for PedophileToo Much InformationVillain Balland 124 more

TV Tropes lists 136 storytelling tropes for Raising Hope, including Enfant Terrible, Characterization Marches On, Would Hit a Girl.