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My Name Is Earl

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Generally favorable reviews based on 30 Critic Reviews

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Universal acclaim based on 11 Ratings

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My Name Is Earl

Series Details & Credits

NBC | Release Date: September 20, 2005

Starring: Ethan Suplee, Jaime Pressly, Nadine Velazquez, Eddie Steeples, Jason Lee

Summary: Earl Hickey's life has been full of poor choices and mistakes, but after winning a small lottery jackpot he has an epiphany and vows to change his ways. Upon discovering that he is the holder of a winning ticket, Earl is hit by a car and the ticket blows out of his limp hand as he lies unconscious in the street. While recovering in theEarl Hickey's life has been full of poor choices and mistakes, but after winning a small lottery jackpot he has an epiphany and vows to change his ways. Upon discovering that he is the holder of a winning ticket, Earl is hit by a car and the ticket blows out of his limp hand as he lies unconscious in the street. While recovering in the hospital and watching television, Earl has a karmic epiphany, thanks to Carson Daly, who attributes his success to doing good for others. A light bulb goes off in Earl's dim head and he sets out to right every wrong he has done starting with a grade school geek.… Expand

Creator: Greg Garcia

Genre(s): Comedy, Action & Adventure

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S4:E27. Dodge's Dad
Air Date: May 14, 2009
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S4:E26. Inside Probe: Part 2
Air Date: May 7, 2009
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S4:E25. Inside Probe: Part 1
Air Date: April 30, 2009

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Metascore

77

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26

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Critic Reviews

100

Detroit Free Press

Mike Duffy

Season 1 Review: Brimming with cockeyed echoes of everything from "Raising Arizona" to "King of the Hill," NBC's best new comedy since "Seinfeld" is that rare chucklehead treat: it's both wildly irreverent and blessed with a cheerful, endearingly upbeat nature. Read full review

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Orlando Sentinel

Hal Boedeker

Season 1 Review: Jason Lee excels as scruffy Earl -- he's a Jed Clampett for the new millennium. Read full review

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Boston Globe

Matthew Gilbert

Season 1 Review: The NBC sitcom is so unpretentious and original, it will probably win you over on its own sweet merits. Read full review

80

The A.V. Club

Season 1 Review: The premise is gimmicky, but based on the promising first two episodes, Lee's infinite list of wrongdoings should provide many seasons' worth of amiable comedy. Read full review

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Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Melanie McFarland

Season 1 Review: Cute and smart, "Earl's" pilot pulled a coup unheard of in recent network comedy memory, juggling un-P.C. humor with a winning sweetness. Read full review

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Chicago Tribune

Sid Smith

Season 1 Review: "My Name Is Earl" is cheeky, inventive and often bewitching. Read full review

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Washington Post

Tom Shales

Season 1 Review: Amounts to a character study of a character not worth studying. Read full review

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kyle20ellis

Mar 20, 2022

When My Name is Earl first aired, it very quickly became one of my favourites. For a long time, it was to me one of the better and funnier shows airing on television, and I was really disappointed when it was cancelled. Jason Lee for starters is perfect as Earl, he is very funny andWhen My Name is Earl first aired, it very quickly became one of my favourites. For a long time, it was to me one of the better and funnier shows airing on television, and I was really disappointed when it was cancelled. Jason Lee for starters is perfect as Earl, he is very funny and endearing all at once. All the other actors are engaging and have their chance to shine, but Lee was always the one to watch. My Name is Earl also had crisp production values, likable characters, interesting story lines and hilarious jokes and writing.

In conclusion, a wonderful show and for a long time was one of my favourites. That it was cancelled is a pity. 10/10 Bethany Cox… Expand

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NeoconTom

Sep 7, 2019

The best show ever made, period, truly a classic of 2000s. Not a single episode or season was bad or weak.

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notbradyn_YT

Jun 26, 2022

Me and my da watched it together when I was younger. Now that I've aged I understand a lot of jokes I didn't before, few of them are not okay anymore. Earl is hilarious. Jason Lee fits the role beautifully. Ethan Suplee looks totally different to what he did when filming. Darnell was weirdMe and my da watched it together when I was younger. Now that I've aged I understand a lot of jokes I didn't before, few of them are not okay anymore. Earl is hilarious. Jason Lee fits the role beautifully. Ethan Suplee looks totally different to what he did when filming. Darnell was weird but I loved him for that. Eddie Steeples was one of the better actors.… Expand

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bradens584

Dec 20, 2020

It gets better and better. My Name is Earl picks up where the last season left off with Earl Hickey still crossing off his wrong-doings on his list, with the help (or occasionally hindrance) of his brother Randy, ex wife Joy, the maid at his hotel Catalina and Joy’s current husband Darnell,It gets better and better. My Name is Earl picks up where the last season left off with Earl Hickey still crossing off his wrong-doings on his list, with the help (or occasionally hindrance) of his brother Randy, ex wife Joy, the maid at his hotel Catalina and Joy’s current husband Darnell, alongside the Earl and the gang’s other hilarious trailer-park antics. This season really improves on its predecessor by having an overarching narrative, instead of a completely anthologised structure. This story starts with a strong opening episode, Very Bad Things, when Joy is arrested in connection to the kidnapping she commits. The impending trial serves as a catalyst for multiple events throughout the season, and I really liked it. This season also sees My Name is Earl’s first two part episode, ‘South of the Border’. I love both the concept of the plot itself and the idea of a two part episode, but unfortunately, ‘South of the Border’ sucks, there’s no other way to say it. But this hiccup didn’t stop season 2 having great arcs and characterisation, especially from Earl and Joy. It really fleshes out their relationship and it all feels like a natural progression from last season’s ‘The Bounty Hunter’ all the way to this season’s finale. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoyed season 1, or sitcoms in general.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: September 25, 2008
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  S4:E27. Dodge's Dad
  Air Date: May 14, 2009
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  S4:E26. Inside Probe: Part 2
  Air Date: May 7, 2009
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  S4:E25. Inside Probe: Part 1
  Air Date: April 30, 2009
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  S4:E24. Gospel
  Air Date: April 23, 2009
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  S4:E23. Bullies
  Air Date: April 16, 2009
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  S4:E22. Pinky
  Air Date: March 26, 2009
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  S4:E21. Witch Lady
  Air Date: March 19, 2009
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  S4:E20. Chaz Dalton's Space Academy
  Air Date: March 5, 2009
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  S4:E19. My Name Is Alias
  Air Date: February 19, 2009
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  S4:E18. Friends With Benefits
  Air Date: February 12, 2009
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  S4:E17. Randy's List Item
  Air Date: February 5, 2009
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  S4:E16. Darnell Outed, Part 2
  Air Date: January 22, 2009
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  S4:E15. Darnell Outed
  Air Date: January 15, 2009
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  S4:E14. Got The Babysitter Pregnant
  Air Date: January 8, 2009
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  S4:E13. Orphan Earl
  Air Date: December 11, 2008
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  S4:E12. Reading Is A Fundamental Case
  Air Date: December 4, 2008
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  S4:E11. Nature's Game Show
  Air Date: November 20, 2008
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  S4:E10. Earl and Joy's Anniversary
  Air Date: November 13, 2008
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  S4:E9. Sold a Guy a Lemon Car
  Air Date: November 6, 2008
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  S4:E8. Little Bad Voodoo Brother
  Air Date: October 30, 2008
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  S4:E7. Quit Your Snitchin'
  Air Date: October 23, 2008
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  S4:E6. We've Got Spirit
  Air Date: October 16, 2008
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  S4:E5. Sweet Johnny
  Air Date: October 9, 2008
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  S4:E4. Stole an RV
  Air Date: October 2, 2008
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  S4:E3. Joy in a Bubble
  Air Date: October 2, 2008
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  S4:E2. Monkeys Take a Bath
  Air Date: September 25, 2008
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  S4:E1. The Magic Hour
  Air Date: September 25, 2008
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 27, 2007
Season 2

tbd
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 21, 2006
Season 1

77
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 20, 2005