In June 2009, FOX announced it had booked a put pilot commitment with show creator Greg Garcia.

[2][3] Michael Fresco signed on to direct the pilot in September 2009, which was originally titled Keep Hope Alive.

[5][6] On May 17, 2010, Fox announced at the upfront presentation that the series, with the new title Raising Hope, was included in its 2010-11 television schedule and set for a fall 2010 premiere.

Special features include Commentary Track on the Pilot episode, the Unaired Network Pilot, "Adorable Stars: Meet the Hopes", "Moments with Mrs.

[34] The extended cut of the season finale, "Don't Vote for This Episode", includes a cliffhanger that was ultimately removed - Lucy returning, having not actually died in the pilot episode, to take Hope away.