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My Name Is Earl

2005TV-144 seasons7.6 / 10

Karma is a funny thing.

When petty criminal Earl Hickey wins the lottery, he sets off on a quest to repair his questionable karma.

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Synopsis

When petty criminal Earl Hickey wins the lottery, he sets off on a quest to repair his questionable karma.

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About My Name Is Earl

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Cast

Jason LeeEarl Hickey

Ethan SupleeRandy Hickey

Jaime PresslyJoy Turner

Nadine VelazquezCatalina Aruca

Noah CrawfordYoung Earl

Eddie SteeplesDarnell Turner

Dale DickeyPatty

Silas Weir MitchellDonny Jones

Credits

Created by: Greg Garcia
Written by: Hilary Winston, Greg Garcia, Danielle Sanchez-Witzel, Michael Pennie, Kat Likkel, John Hoberg, Vali Chandrasekaran, Timothy Stack, Alan Kirschenbaum, Bobby Bowman, Erika Kaestle, J.B. Cook, J. B. Cook, Patrick McCarthy, Brad Copeland

Production details

Status: Canceled
Series type: Scripted
Episodes: 92
Original language: English

Networks & production

NBCUnited States
20th Century Fox TelevisionUnited States
Amigos de Garcia Productions

Themes

good deedkarmasitcomwhite trash

Season 4 episodes

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Episode 1

The Magic Hour

Sep 25, 200822m7.5 / 10

When Joy cons Make-A-Wish to send a celebrity to her trailer, Earl remembers a wish he stole from a dying child and decides it's time to cross him off the list. When he returns to the kid's home, he finds that little Buddy has exceeded all of the doctors' expectations and is still alive. Buddy asks Earl to produce his movie and suddenly all of Camden County find themselves starring in a high-octane action film. Randy surprises everyone when his acting skills get rave reviews.

Directed by Eyal GordinWritten by Timothy StackGuest stars Seth Green, Dale Dickey, Timothy Stack, Gregg Binkley, Louis T. Moyle, Trey Carlisle, Abdoulaye N'Gom, Bill Suplee

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Episode 2

Monkeys Take a Bath

Sep 25, 200823m8.0 / 10

Earl and Randy decide it's time to make amends with their childhood neighbors, the Clarks. But when they discover more skeletons in the closet than they had expected, the brothers find themselves needing to sort out some family issues between their mom and dad. Meanwhile, Joy has duped one-eyed Willy out of his glass eye, and despite Darnell's efforts Willy may never "see" that eye again.

Directed by Greg GarciaGuest stars Noah Crawford, Dale Dickey, Nancy Lenehan, Beau Bridges, Bill Suplee, Anthony De Marco, Ryan Armstrong, David Paymer

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Episode 3

Joy in a Bubble

Oct 2, 200822m6.4 / 10

Earl's attempt to give Joy the hot tub she's always wanted backfires and she is forced to stay in a makeshift bubble because of a flesh eating toe infection. While she is out of commission, Earl must fill in as the new Joy. Between gossiping with the ladies at the salon and shopping for meat out of some guy's trunk, Earl learns about the Turner family. This includes the fact that Dodge and Earl Jr. might have a social disorder that causes them to have no friends. Can Earl fix this problem too?

Directed by Michael FrescoGuest stars Louis T. Moyle, Trey Carlisle, Suzy Nakamura, Brandon Soo Hoo, Gwen McGee, Lee Weaver, Charles W. Gray

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Episode 4

Stole an RV

Oct 2, 200822m7.3 / 10

To cross Jerry off of his list, Earl can't just return the RV he stole, mostly because Randy blew it up. Earl and Randy set out to find what might make this grumpy war hero happy, and accidentally turn him into a 75-year-old killing machine. Elsewhere, Joy and Darnell attempt to turn the legend of a giant pig that lives near the trailer park into a one-of-a-kind, money making sideshow.

Directed by Chris KochWritten by John Hoberg, Kat LikkelGuest stars Jerry Van Dyke, Gregg Binkley, John Amos, Brian R. Norris, Kevin Cabell

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Episode 5

Sweet Johnny

Oct 9, 200821m7.8 / 10

Earl wants to make up for sleeping with local stuntman Sweet Johnny's girlfriend, while Joy feels the need to buy a gun.

Directed by Eyal GordinWritten by John Hoberg, Kat LikkelGuest stars David Arquette, Katy Mixon, Hemky Madera, Andy Siegel

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Episode 6

We've Got Spirit

Oct 16, 200821m7.4 / 10

To cross Randy off his list, Earl takes his brother to cheerleading camp. Once there, the tight cheer pants and their lack of flexibility are not their only problem. They also have to deal with Kimmi Himmler, the camp owner with a deeply scarred face and milky eye - both a result of a badger accident suffered while cheering in high school. When Himmler wants the brothers out of her camp, Earl goes to drastic measure to make sure that Randy's cheerleading dreams will come true. Elsewhere, Joy is hurt when her son Dodge indicates that Catalina is the most beautiful woman in Camden.

Directed by Eyal GordinWritten by Hilary WinstonGuest stars Noah Crawford, Jenna Elfman, Bob Clendenin, Mike O'Malley, Gregg Binkley, Andy Pessoa, Louis T. Moyle, Trey Carlisle

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Episode 7

Quit Your Snitchin'

Oct 23, 200821m8.0 / 10

When Randy's birthday is coming up, Earl gets him a new car, but it is stolen before he can present it to Randy. Apparently, Earl no longer falls under the code of criminals, that no criminal steals from another one. Now that he is treated as a "civilian", he needs to decide whether to take the matter to the police and become a snitch.

Directed by Chris KochGuest stars Clint Howard, Juan Pope, Billy Gardell, Joel David Moore, Scoot McNairy, Richard Bakalyan, Lisa Diane Morgan, Shelby Rabara

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Episode 8

Little Bad Voodoo Brother

Oct 30, 200822m7.2 / 10

Earl plans a Halloween party for Dodge and Earl Jr, while Catalina's nephew Oscar visits. This poses an opportunity for Randy to become the big brother he always wanted to be.

Directed by Chris KochWritten by Alan KirschenbaumGuest stars Louis T. Moyle, Trey Carlisle, Bill Suplee, Gigi Goff, Kevin Hernandez, Karen Y. McClain, Karl T. Wright, Tony Rossi

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Episode 9

Sold a Guy a Lemon Car

Nov 6, 200822m7.6 / 10

Suddenly at the top of Earl's list a life-or-death item appears right after a new mysterious man moves in next door. Meanwhile, a science fair has Joy all worked up to the point of obsession. She' so fixated on winning the fair so she can buy something special with the prize money.

Directed by John PutchWritten by Michael PennieGuest stars Louis T. Moyle, Abdoulaye N'Gom, Courtney Gains, Dennis Burkley, Angela Paton, Ted Rooney, Jane Seymour, Joyce Aimee

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Episode 10

Earl and Joy's Anniversary

Nov 13, 200822m7.7 / 10

Earl remembers his first wedding anniversary and the events that finally lead to their break up, involving Earl's cousin Blake and an invasion of killer bees.

Directed by Michael FrescoWritten by Danielle Sanchez-WitzelGuest stars Dale Dickey, Silas Weir Mitchell, Gregg Binkley, Anthony De Marco, Abdul Goznobi, Josh Wolf, Jason Priestley, John Prosky

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Episode 11

Nature's Game Show

Nov 20, 200822m7.7 / 10

Earl loses his list while tornado's hit Camden County. Meanwhile, Randy thinks he's invincible after a wild boat ride and contemplates how he should use his new found power. Elsewhere, who's the smartest, Joy or Darnell? that's what this weeks argument is about and Catalina and Patty have a religious awakening.

Directed by Eyal GordinGuest stars John Henson, Dale Dickey, Thomas Johnston, Louis T. Moyle, Trey Carlisle, E.E. Bell, James Johnston

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Episode 12

Reading Is a Fundamental Case

Dec 4, 200822m7.2 / 10

Earl remembers a list item he crossed off while reading to the children of Camden County. While going down memory lane, Earl recalls that his old friend Raynard kept company with a raccoon while living in the great outdoors.

Directed by Michael FrescoGuest stars Ewen Bremner, Abdul Goznobi, Dan Coscino, Donovan Scott, Billy Mayo, Phillipe Simon, Atticus Todd, Nathalie Antonia

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Episode 13

Orphan Earl

Dec 11, 200822m5.9 / 10

Earl discovers that Joy has continued a holiday scam they started years before, and has expanded the scam to include her friends.

Written by Erika Kaestle, Vali Chandrasekaran, Patrick McCarthyGuest stars Louis T. Moyle, Trey Carlisle, Hal Landon Jr., Eric Lange, Paula Jai Parker, Amanda Aday, Kendall Carly Browne

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Episode 14

Got the Babysitter Pregnant

Jan 8, 200922m7.8 / 10

A young Earl gets his heart broken by the babysitter and swears revenge on her and her boyfriend. Now, Earl is older and wiser, so he decides to cross them off his list, but it may have terrible repercussions for Randy. Meanwhile, Joy loses Darnell's pet turtle

Written by Erika Kaestle, Vali Chandrasekaran, Patrick McCarthyGuest stars Noah Crawford, Ryan Armstrong, Faith Ford, Adam Rose, Peter MacKenzie, Paul Eiding, Marty Ryan, DeeDee Rescher

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Episode 15

Darnell Outed (1)

Jan 15, 200922m8.2 / 10

Joy steals Randy's audition for Erik Estrada's reality show "Estrada or Nada", but her public appearance has consequences for Darnell.

Directed by Eyal GordinWritten by Alan KirschenbaumGuest stars Erik Estrada, Louis T. Moyle, Trey Carlisle, Gigi Goff, Abdul Goznobi, Brian Dunkleman, Sandy Martin, Gregor Manns

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Episode 16

Darnell Outed (2)

Jan 22, 200922m8.0 / 10

In the aftermath of having his cover blown, Darnell must pack up and leave Camden. Meanwhile, Earl, Randy and Catalina discover a devastating truth within the post office.

Directed by Eyal GordinWritten by Alan KirschenbaumGuest stars John Henson, Erik Estrada, Louis T. Moyle, Trey Carlisle, Bill Suplee, Juan Pope, Abdul Goznobi, Charles Howerton

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Episode 17

Randy's List Item

Feb 5, 200922m7.5 / 10

When Randy loses his winning lottery ticket, he assumes the event to be a message from Karma, so he starts a list of his own. Meanwhile, Joy is not happy with her cover identity of the witness protection program.

Written by Bobby BowmanGuest stars Louis T. Moyle, Trey Carlisle, Neil Hopkins, Todd Giebenhain, Charles Howerton, Jill Remez, Steve Boyce

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Episode 18

Friends with Benefits

Feb 12, 200922m8.0 / 10

When Mr. Turtle returns back to Earl, he wants to bring him back to Darnell. Meanwhile, Joy and Darnell have to adapt to a new lifestyle of their cover identities.

Guest stars Gregg Binkley, Joan Van Ark, Eric Allan Kramer, Andrea Parker, Morgan Fairchild

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Episode 19

My Name Is Alias

Feb 19, 200922m8.4 / 10

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.

Directed by Eyal GordinGuest stars Timothy Stack, Louis T. Moyle, Trey Carlisle, John Henson, Danny Glover, Shannon McClung, Tony Revolori, Parvesh Cheena

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Episode 20

Chaz Dalton's Space Academy

Mar 5, 200922m7.5 / 10

Earl works on a list item that has to do with Chaz Dalton, his childhood hero. Meanwhile, Darnell tries to help Joy make friends using the internet.

Directed by Marc BucklandWritten by Hilary WinstonGuest stars Noah Crawford, Timothy Stack, Louis T. Moyle, Ryan Armstrong, Matthew Glave, Curtis Armstrong, Atticus Shaffer, Sara Van Horn

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Episode 21

Witch Lady

Mar 19, 200923m7.9 / 10

Earl works on a list item that deals with a crazy witch lady. Meanwhile, Joy wants to show Darnell her good side.

Directed by Eyal GordinGuest stars Noah Crawford, Dale Dickey, Mike O'Malley, Gregg Binkley, Betty White, Stacey Hinnen, Randy Brenner

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Episode 22

Pinky

Mar 26, 200923m8.0 / 10

Earl helps Randy find his first love, Pinky.

Guest stars Noah Crawford, Louis T. Moyle, Ryan Armstrong, Bernie Kopell, Darcy Rose Byrnes, Kathy Lamkin, Bryn Allen, Leslie Thurston

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Episode 23

Bullies

Apr 16, 200922m8.0 / 10

Randy busts into the motel room, demanding that Earl drive to Joy's and punch her in the face. Over time, Randy has invested lots of time and money in the Crab Shack's claw machine, but every time he wins a cute stuffed animal, Joy bullies him into giving it to her. This last time he won a fancy bird dressed up for a wedding and the loss has put Randy over the edge. Earl points out that Randy is 32 years old, and it's time he learned to stick up for himself - Earl's not going to protect him anymore.

Directed by Eyal GordinWritten by Vali ChandrasekaranGuest stars Noah Crawford, Timothy Stack, Bob Koherr, Trey Carlisle, Matthew Willig, Glenn Herman, Zack Rockefeller

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Episode 24

Gospel

Apr 23, 200922m7.5 / 10

Earl tests the faith of a former gangbanger-turned-born-again reverend, whom he's wronged many, many times.

Directed by Ken WhittinghamGuest stars Abdoulaye N'Gom, Billy Gardell, Faizon Love, JoNell Kennedy, Nicole J. Butler, Jimmy Walker Jr.

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Episode 25

Inside Probe (1)

Apr 30, 200922m7.3 / 10

News show "Inside Probe" investigates the disappearance of the Crab Shack owner. After eight years the show airs on TV, and several Camden residents become murder suspects.

Guest stars Dale Dickey, Mike O'Malley, Timothy Stack, Tracy Ashton, Abdul Goznobi, Billy Gardell, Sam Menning, Geraldo Rivera

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Episode 26

Inside Probe (2)

May 7, 200921m7.2 / 10

The mystery of the disappearance of the former Crab Shack owner is finally resolved.

Written by Timothy Stack, Michael PennieGuest stars Dale Dickey, Mike O'Malley, Timothy Stack, Abdoulaye N'Gom, Abdul Goznobi, Josh Wolf, Billy Gardell, Geraldo Rivera

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Episode 27

Dodge's Dad

May 14, 200922m6.7 / 10Finale

When Dodge tells Joy he doesn't want Darnell to speak at career day, she enlists Earl to pretend to be his father. Things don't go well and Earl realizes Dodge needs to know his real dad. Despite Joy's protests, Earl enlists Randy and Catalina to help him hunt down the deadbeat dad, but what they discover is worse than they could have imagined.

Directed by Chris KochWritten by Danielle Sanchez-Witzel, Alan KirschenbaumGuest stars Norm Macdonald, Timothy Stack, Louis T. Moyle, Trey Carlisle, Abdul Goznobi, Billy Gardell, Jane A. Johnston, Doug Wax

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Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026

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