Raising Hope has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Hulu. 4 seasons means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 335 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Lucas Neff is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Available now on Disney Plus — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Raising Hope is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Raising Hope gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. 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. Lucas Neff and Martha Plimpton lead a cast with the timing to make it work. 4 seasons (2010–2014) gave the story room most shows never get. The timing in Raising Hope is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Raising Hope. Fans of Up All Night will recognise the sensibility here immediately. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Lucas Neff sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

Raising Hope wrapped up in 2014, created by Greg Garcia — and 4 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.