‘Raising Hope’ Season 4, Episode 13: ‘Thrilla In Natesvilla’

By ABS Contributor | Published on January 24, 2014 | Updated on November 23, 2022 1:33 AM EST

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“Raising Hope” season 4, episode 13: “Thrilla In Natesvilla” airs Friday on Fox.

In this episode, in trying to help Barney and Maxine’s budding relationship, Burt and Virginia wind up getting in a fight. Meanwhile, Jimmy and Sabrina decide to start fencing in order to relieve some of the tension in their relationship.

Fox describes the show as follows:

“Jimmy Chance, a 25-year-old slacker, has a one-night stand that results in a pregnancy. When the mother is arrested and gives birth in prison, Jimmy vows to do something meaningful with his life by raising their daughter, Hope. Jimmy’s quirky family members are less than enthusiastic about the little one. His parents, who had him when they were 15, never knew anything about raising a child and have little interest in trying again. With very few useful skills but their hearts in the right place, will the Chances be successful in the unpredictable and immensely challenging world of parenting?”

“Raising Hope” season 4, episode 13 airs Jan. 24 at 9 p.m. EST, 8 p.m. CST on Fox.

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