Ep 2. Burt Bucks

Burt Bucks is the second episode of the fourth season of the American television series Raising Hope. The show aired on Fox from 2010 to 2014, and it follows the adventures of the Chance family, a dysfunctional clan living in the fictional town of Natesville, Virginia.

In this episode, Burt (played by Garret Dillahunt) discovers that he has an old box of stock certificates in the attic. He is thrilled to learn that he is the owner of shares in a local country club and believes that he can use them to impress his friends and improve his social status. However, he soon realizes that the stocks are worthless and that the country club has been turned into a dollar store.

Determined to make the most of his investment, Burt decides to create his own currency, called Burt Bucks. He prints fake money with his face on it and tries to use it to buy goods and services in Natesville. Initially, he is successful in convincing his family and friends to accept his currency, but he soon runs into trouble when he tries to use it outside his inner circle.

Meanwhile, Jimmy (played by Lucas Neff) and Sabrina (played by Shannon Woodward) struggle with their relationship after Sabrina finds a letter from Jimmy's ex-girlfriend. The two of them try to make each other jealous by flirting with other people, but their plan backfires when they realize how much they mean to each other.

In the end, Burt realizes that his currency is causing more harm than good, and he burns all of his Burt Bucks. He learns the lesson that money cannot buy happiness, and that he is lucky to have a loving family and supportive friends.

Overall, Burt Bucks is a funny and heartwarming episode that showcases the quirky and lovable characters of Raising Hope. The show is known for its offbeat humor and its ability to find humor in the most unexpected places, and this episode is no exception. It also deals with themes of love, trust, and the importance of family, making it a must-watch for fans of the series.