[s4e20] Sex Dolls And Videotape -

The episode originally aired on February 5, 2013, on Fox. It is known for its meta-commentary and a crossover with the sitcom Yes, Dear .

Meanwhile, Sabrina attempts to uncover the cause of Jimmy’s extreme sleepwalking habit. The plot reveals that his parents used his intense fear of clowns (coulrophobia) to keep him from misbehaving as a child. Production Credits Director: Rebecca Asher. Writers: Deweyne LaMar Lee and Sean Conaway. Guest Stars: Mike O’Malley and Liza Snyder. Cultural Context [S4E20] Sex Dolls and Videotape

The title "" (sometimes referred to as " Sex, Clown and Videotape ") corresponds to the 20th episode of Season 3 (not Season 4) of the comedy series Raising Hope . Episode Overview: "Sex, Clown and Videotape" The episode originally aired on February 5, 2013, on Fox

The title is a play on the 1989 independent drama film , directed by Steven Soderbergh. Similar titles have appeared in other series, such as the Close to Home episode " Sex, Toys and Videotape ". Raising Hope - Sex, Clown and Videotape - IMDb The plot reveals that his parents used his

Burt and Virginia Chance discover their storage locker is up for auction. In the process, they realize they have misplaced a personal, incriminating sex tape they had hidden inside a clown doll .

The tape falls into the hands of another couple, played by Mike O’Malley and Liza Snyder. These actors reprise their roles as Jimmy and Christine from the series Yes, Dear , making several references to their previous show’s plotlines.