The BEST episodes written by Matthew W. Thompson

Extreme Howdy's Makeover
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7.82
662 votes

#1 - Extreme Howdy's Makeover

Raising Hope - Season 4 - Episode 5

A business innovator takes over Howdy's and the employees devise ideas to change the store.

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My Name is Alias
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7.78
1049 votes

#2 - My Name is Alias

My Name Is Earl - Season 4 - Episode 19

Danny Glover guest stars as Darnell's father who comes looking for him in Camden only to raise Earl and Randy's suspicions. However, a family reunion leads to father and son partaking in one last undercover mission.

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Poking Holes in the Story
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7.73
808 votes

#3 - Poking Holes in the Story

Raising Hope - Season 2 - Episode 18

Virginia agrees to be a live-in house sitter for her client and look after a troublesome teenage girl. Meanwhile, Maw Maw once again confuses Jimmy with her late husband Wilfrid, so Jimmy and Sabrina play along.

Hi-Def
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7.67
658 votes

#4 - Hi-Def

Raising Hope - Season 4 - Episode 4

Virginia's new glasses allow her to see every tiny imperfection around the house.

The Men of New Natesville
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7.67
1063 votes

#5 - The Men of New Natesville

Raising Hope - Season 2 - Episode 9

After being encouraged to be more of a daredevil by Burt, Jimmy jumps at the chance of showing off his bolder side at a party at Frank's house. Frank and Jimmy realize they have shared a common high school bully, and when they try to take him down, they realize their old bully has changed.

Don't Ask, Don't Tell Me What to Do
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7.66
723 votes

#6 - Don't Ask, Don't Tell Me What to Do

Raising Hope - Season 3 - Episode 5

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

A Cultish Personality
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7.54
1122 votes

#7 - A Cultish Personality

Raising Hope - Season 1 - Episode 16

Mike returns after going through a spiritual quest with a wife and her other three husbands in tow. Burt attempts to fix the relationship between his brother and Mike.

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