Critics loved Raising Hope and it had a passionate fan base, however, the ratings weren’t high enough to warrant a fifth season of the comedy series. Fox will be sending the show off with a special one-hour finale set to air on April 4, 2014 at 9pm ET/PT.
“On behalf of myself, Greg Garcia and Raising Hope’s amazing cast and crew, I would like to thank our audience for tuning in and supporting us over the last four seasons,” said executive producer Mike Mariano. “We planned our Season Four finale with this possibility in mind, and hope our loyal fans enjoy the way we’ve chosen to say goodbye to the Chances and to Natesville. Thanks again, and we’ll see you in syndication.”
“Getting to know and love the Chance family on Raising Hope has been a sweet, hilarious ride,” said Kevin Reilly, Chairman of Entertainment and Joe Earley, Chief Operating Officer, Fox Broadcasting Company. “Thanks to the incredibly talented cast – along with Greg, Mike and the entire crew – for making us laugh for four fantastic seasons.”
The finale will be comprised of two episodes: “How I Met Your Mullet” and “The Father Daughter Dance.” In “How I Met Your Mullet,” guest star Lesley Nicol plays a new maid employed by Jimmy (Lucas Neff) and Sabrina (Shannon Woodward). Jeffrey Tambor and Kenny Loggins guest star in the “Father Daughter Dance,” with Tambor playing Virginia’s (Martha Plimpton) dad who shows up with a big surprise for his daughter and Burt (Garret Dillahunt).
