"My Name Is Earl" Season Two Talkback (Spoilers)

[The Penguin]

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"It's the feelin' I get when I cross somethin' off my list that reminds me I'm goin' in the right direction. And each day I'm gettin' a little closer to the kind of man I wanna be."Earl (Jason Lee, “Almost Famous,” “Chasing Amy”) has taken one too many wrong turns on the highway of life. However, a twist of fate turns his life into a tailspin of life-renewing events. Earl won a small lottery, and, after an epiphany, he is determined to transform his good fortune into a life-changing event as he sets out to right all the wrongs from his past.
In its first season, “My Name Is Earl” has been nominated for 2 Golden Globes, 2 Screen Actors Guild Awards, 1 Directors Guild of America Award, 3 Writers Guild of America Awards, and won the coveted People’s Choice Favorite New Television Comedy Award.

Joining Earl along his quest to cleanse his karma are a few dim-witted friends: hapless brother Randy (Ethan Suplee, “Cold Mountain”) and the very sexy Catalina (Nadine Velazquez, “The Bold and the Beautiful”). Even Darnell (Eddie Steeples, “Torque”), the owner of the Crab Shack where Earl drinks beer, offers his support. But it's Earl’s ex-wife Joy (Jaime Pressly, “Not Another Teen Movie”) who won't lift a finger to help unless there's something in it for her.

Despite his seemingly limited intelligence, Earl is oddly effective -- and the top-rated freshman comedy series, like Earl himself, has a voice and style all its own. Created and written by Greg Garcia (“Yes, Dear), “My Name Is Earl” is executive produced by Garcia and Marc Buckland (“Medical Investigation,” “Ed”). The series is produced by Amigos de Garcia and Twentieth Century Fox Television.

Karma is still a funny thing tonight on the season premiere of My Name Is Earl. "Earl" picked up four Emmys this summer Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series, Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series and Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series. Last season Earl almost gave away his fortune and then Karma came through. Season two moves up an hour so be sure to get there early!


Tonight's episode...
"Very Bad Things" - Season Premiere
Thursday, September 21 @ 8 p.m. ET/7 CT on NBC
Season 2 gets under way with Earl tackling No. 183 on his list and taking Joy's side for a change, a decision that gets him mixed up in quite a fiasco. - TVGuide.com

Season One (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=150396)

[The Myst]

"You sound like a gay Kermit The Frog."

Is Joy gonna be gone for the rest of the season or what?

NOTE: If they have things like this frequently, sorry, I like the show but I can never keep up with it so I haven't seen many episodes.

[Robin2099]

Great first episode, I really liked the end part with Joy going to jail, and Randy's spraypainting of the truck. ****

[Mr. Manager]

This was my first time watching both this and The Office. I love it.
"You might not want to put your name in six-foot letters on a stolen truck."

[90'sCartoonMan]

Is Joy gonna be gone for the rest of the season or what?

Or Catalina for that matter? It was the season premiere, and she wasn't in it (not that I can remember anyway).

The Jesus/Batman/Robin Hood line was hilarious.

"Oh, so now you're gonna take the crab's side?"

[TheMecca]

Loved it, even if it didn't quite live up to the hype.

[The Penguin]

Coming in to season two, this show hasn't lost any of its charm. Greg Garcia is an awesome guy and as long as he doesn't slow down, this show should have a great future.

Everything that could go wrong, did go wrong for Joy in this episode. :p She could certainly stand to have some better Karma. Earl and Randy took a big risk trying to help her and thankfully they seemed to make it through. I loved Randy spray-painting his name on the side of the truck and then Earl telling him it wasn't a very good idea.

Joy is definately in some trouble, I'm not sure how she is going to get out of this.


Or Catalina for that matter? It was the season premiere, and she wasn't in it (not that I can remember anyway).I don't believe she was. Her name was still in the cast over the beginning of the episode though, I bet we see her soon.

[The Penguin]

After last week, Joy was arrested. Will Earl be able to help her? (NBC.com had this week's preview up last week, the first post has been replaced with the TVGuide.com description.)


http://library.toonzone.net/talkbacks/nbc.jpghttp://library.toonzone.net/talkbacks/earl.jpg"Jump for Joy"
Thursday, September 28 @ 8 p.m. ET/7 CT on NBC
Earl tries to dig Joy out of a sticky situation when she faces police charges.

[Carolina Red]

After last week, Joy was arrested. Will Earl be able to help her?
Actually, why would you want to save a freeloader like Joy?

But still, she's made in America and not a maid in America.:D

Watching Catalina at the strip joint is pretty hot, but even watching the old guy dying after just watching her jumping is even better. Yep, he goes out a happy man. I also liked those migrant workers who were happy they now get to work in 88F environments.

Randy doesn't know when to grow up.:p Only he could bring walnuts to court for smashing or think Donald Trump will give them money. Great to see they refer to the Donald as a "TV character."

[90'sCartoonMan]

Randy was great! He got stuck in a brain loop.

Poor Earl, the stress of helping his friends got to him. I liked the ending, though.

"I will not jump for Joy."

[Sharklady]

> Great to see they refer to the Donald as a "TV character." <

Oh, yes- that was my favorite joke in the ep. The word-play in the title was another good one. And Chubby's idea of what constitutes a "classy joint."

I liked the ending, too. It's very nice to know Earl has such a caring friend.

[Wonderwall]

This was a good one, and i missed a bit of it as well. Catalina is quite the babe too. I enjoyed Bert reynold's character " This is a classy joint. I dont ever wanna hear boobies again." Everyone was really hitting it here, Earl, Randy, Joy, Catalina, Chubby, and some immigrants who are now working lots of hours for little pay and in a comfortable 88 degree weather. Good stuff, I also like the gag of Randy having to talk to prisoners he doesnt even know whenever him and Earl go to jail.

[blee337]

"It was like a cupcake with boobies"

Much better episode than last week.

[The Penguin]

This week’s episode was a great follow-up to last week. This show manages to put guest stars in great roles. I hope we see more of Burt Reynolds as Chubby. The whole smelling of the ‘boobies’ and ‘classy’ joint was hilarious. ‘If he was poor, we’d call him crazy, but since he was rich we just call him, sir.’ :p

Joy is just impossible. She seems scared to go to prison, but as Earl pointed out, she couldn’t even pretend to be nice for two minutes. Her dancing attempt certainly didn’t work out.

After sitting out the season premiere it was great seeing Catalina back. I don’t think it was ever even implied last season that she danced at the club, but then again, Earl and Randy do very little of their ‘work’ at night. The whole ‘I jump for Earl’ moment was really touching.

[The Penguin]

Joy's not out of the woods yet, but Earl goes back to his list to cross someone else off.


http://library.toonzone.net/talkbacks/nbc.jpghttp://library.toonzone.net/talkbacks/earl.jpg"Sticks & Stones"
Thursday, October 5 @ 8 p.m. ET/7 CT on NBC
Earl and Randy try to help out a bearded woman.

[90'sCartoonMan]

So I guess Joy's plot is going to be an on-going thing all season. Interesting. Could she be any more dumb? Getting a deaf woman a card with Braile on it.

Those freaks were quite the characters. That short guy was...really short. I liked how the horn guy didn't have a neck, and the rasta/pasta nipples thing was funny.

[Mr. Manager]

Could she be any more dumb? Getting a deaf woman a card with Braile on it.I loved that. I also laughed at the part where Joy laughs at the way she speaks. The episode was above average but I didn't think it was great.
I absolutely loved one particular exchange between Earl and Randy.
"You can't call 'em freaks, Randy."
"They call each other freaks."
"Yeah, but that's like when black people call each other, y'know."
"Brother man?"
"Never mind, Randy."

[Swordfish_II]

Should I feel back for laughing at this? :D

Randy just steals the show.

And I can relate to Earl at the pool. Only it's not my hairy nipples I'm embarrased about... >.>

[The Penguin]

After the first two episodes were a little more about Joy and her needs, we really got back on track here with the list and the heart that this show has; both in Earl and in the people around him.

He set out to make thing right with one person and ended up helping a whole group of people. These people are all living their dreams because Earl J. Hickey helped give them the confidence to go out into the world and live. That's powerful.

Samurai Quack, the exchange between Earl and Randy you quoted was one of the episode highlights. :D That was a great moment.


So I guess Joy's plot is going to be an on-going thing all season. Interesting.I'm thinking that might actually be nice. It keeps her somewhat out of Earl's hair while still keeping her involved. Marlee Matlin was great as her lawyer too. Seems if a deaf female actress is needed they go to her (I remember her as Joey Lucas from The West Wing). I'd say that's a good move actually.

[Sharklady]

> Seems if a deaf female actress is needed they go to (Marlee Matlin) <

That's probably because Matlin
a) is not faking it,
b) has real acting talent, and
c) is very pretty.

One suspects that's a fairly rare combination.

[The Penguin]

Earl once stole a cat, now it's time to make up for that mistake.


http://library.toonzone.net/talkbacks/nbc.jpghttp://library.toonzone.net/talkbacks/earl.jpg"Larceny of a Kitty Cat"
Thursday, October 12 @ 8 p.m. ET/7 CT on NBC
Earl decides to return an award winning cat back to its rightful owner.

[Mr. Manager]

"I was thinking the same thing. In my mind."

"But I won't be critical. Because being critical, leads to bulemic teenagers, which leads adults with bad jobs, who drink a lot of wine.

That montage of Randy's girlfriends was funny. The best scene so far was Randy singing along to "Time After Time".

Edit: "Tip him good. We need money for the kid's braces. Or a trampoline."

"He got second place to a Persian. Like they're better because they're from France."
Very funny episode.

[90'sCartoonMan]

The best scene so far was Randy singing along to "Time After Time".

Agreed.

Followed by Earl's "If you fall I won't catch you. I won't be waiting."

I thought it was kinda cool Randy found someone who liked him, particularly after his comment from last week.

[Sharklady]

IMO, this ep includes the best-yet choice of background songs.
I may be especially appreciative because I, too, have been known to feel a little better after listening to 'Time After Time':

'If you're lost, look around
And I will be there,
Time after time,
If you fall I will catch you-
I will be waiting!
Time after time,
Time after time,
Time after time..."

[TheMecca]

Time After Time was awesome, but..
but...
but...
are they really running out of stories or am I just liking The Office more?

[The Penguin]

Randy was gold in this episode. I loved the black cat thing at the beginning and how it transitioned into the main plot of the episode.
The recovery of the cat went pretty smoothly. Good thing the sleepy cat lady doesn't seem to ever wake up, that could have made things slightly complicated.

The flashbacks in this series are fantastic, Earl taking us through Randy's previous attempts and failures at relationships "time after time" was hilarious. Randy seemed to really like Judy the cat lady and Earl showed how much he cares by trying to talk him out of being fake. It was a bit shocking to figure out she was treating him like a cat.

It bugs me that I can't remember the cat's name now, but I liked how Crab Man made Earl put him on the list to turn him back into a champion. Darnell is a trailer park profit.

Anyone up for some "Candy Randy Ice Cream"? :p

Paul, Paul, Paul, Paul, Paul, Paul, Paul, Paul, Paul, Paul...



are they really running out of stories or am I just liking The Office moreI guess I don't watch The Office, but I'm still really enjoying Earl so I submit you are liking The Office more.

[Wonderwall]

This episode was pretty good, Earl seems to be back in form after somewhat of a lackluster episode last week. The cat's name was Sebastian btw. The time after Time was great, as was Earl putting the lyrics in his sentence. Its always refreshing to see Randy stick up for himself and backsass Earl once in awhile too. The Paul bit was as funny as it was odd, I give it B+.

[Mr. Manager]

I was watching football, and Fox just aired a Til Death promo taking a small jab at My Name is Earl.

[The Penguin]

You're all invited... to Earl's wedding?!


http://library.toonzone.net/talkbacks/nbc.jpghttp://library.toonzone.net/talkbacks/earl.jpg"Van Hickey"
Thursday, October 19 @ 8 p.m. ET/7 CT on NBC
Earl reunites with his old rock band.

[Mr. Manager]

That episode was not great. It was a little disappointing. I felt the story sort of drifted off. I did like a few scenes though. My favorite was Earl and Randy dancing. Another scene that was good was when Earl's friend was saying "I know this sounds weird, but I'm going to kill you if you don't sleep with my mother." The excuses were funny as well and the older man was an enjoyable character.

[Carolina Red]

Earl and Randy dancing was one of the funniest things I've seen in a long time. The drive-thru scene was good too, but elsewhere wasn't anything too exciting. But this episode proved once again that it has a great classic rock soundtrack to it.

[Wonderwall]

Not as funny as last weeks but still pretty damn good. "The lead singer is the most important part. The Stones have Jagger, the Who have Dawtry. And we had this guy. He looked older than both of them put together." - that was a great line. Other memorable scenes were Red Rover and Mr Roboto dance at the end. Earl has done the impossible, making something of Styxx entertaining.

[The Penguin]

:lol: The Red Rover scene was hilarious! It was painful to watch yet funny at the same time. The awkward silence was great. I also had a lot of fun with "Mr. Roboto" and the strobe light. Minds were blown, a good time was had by all.

The old Earl does seem like the kind of guy that would start a band just to get chicks. Tom the old guy was a fun character, and in the end he even got a chick. :p Things seem to have a way of working themselves out.

[90'sCartoonMan]

Funny episode, and the end was set up when Ralph made that comment about fathers in the beginning.

The best part of the episode was the end with the Mr. Roboto strobe light thing.

[The Penguin]

Roseanne guest stars on an all-new episode!


http://library.toonzone.net/talkbacks/nbc.jpghttp://library.toonzone.net/talkbacks/earl.jpg"Made a Lady Think I Was God"
Thursday, November 3 @ 8 p.m. ET/7 CT on NBC
Must See TV returns with special guest star, Roseanne!

[Jin Kazama]

You know, I kind of thought it a little last season, but the more he's on, the more I feel that Crab Man is the best character on this show.

[Carolina Red]

Roseanne was great in this episode, much better than what I thought she would end up being. But this show sounds like a perfect program for her to be on in the first place.

The faux war movie at the beginning was a great setup to the whole story.

[Wonderwall]

I thought it was awesome tonight. Crab Man stole the show tonight, I felt for him when he had to give up Mr Turtle. I also dug Randy's prat fall and him urging Mr Turtle to get help.

[The Penguin]

"'Cause we got a great big convoy Rockin' through the night. Yeah, we got a great big convoy, Ain't she a beautiful sight? Come on and join our convoy!" :lol:

Lots of fun this time out, Randy's interaction with Mr. Turtle and Darnell having to say good-bye were great comedic moments ("run faster").

This was a great story. The flashbacks are really telling about the kind of guy Earl used to be. Millie (Roseanne being excellent) was great as the mean, but religious trailer park manager and it's amazing that she became a nun after Earl "spoke" to her. I liked how after all the complicated efforts to give Millie a sign that she should go back that simply talking to her did it. I have to admit, I about cried when she told Earl, "You're my sign."

[Sharklady]

> You know, I kind of thought it a little last season, but the more he's on, the more I feel that Crab Man is the best character on this show. <

There's supporting evidence for this, in that poignant scene where Darnell had to give up Mr. Turtle. I've got pet reptiles of my own, so I could identify so strongly, I nearly shed a tear. But I told myself; on this show they'll be reunited before the end credits.

Favorite Funny Bit; the Jesus grilled-cheese sandwich (based on a true story, I hope you all know.)
The misunderstanding about the talking donkey was a good joke, too. "Randy! Abort! Abort!" :D

[Mr. Manager]

Fantastic episode. Every scene was enjoyable. I loved how Earl added "eth" to almost all of the verbs he spoke. I normally don't like Roseanne very much but she did really well in this. The scenes with Mr. Turtle and Darnell were pretty humorous as well. The scenes that made me laugh the most had to be Earl, Randy, and Joy singing and the dialogue between the orphan girl and Earl.

"Does anyone on your list want a daughter?"
"I think so. Let me check. Oh wait, he wants a son."

I have to admit, I about cried when she told Earl, "You're my sign."I was really touched by that scene also. My Name is Earl is one of those sitcoms that is able to do things like that well.

[TheMecca]

This is the Earl I want.
An 'Earl' that's worth watching.
Convoy FTW

[The Penguin]

Earl tackles No. 75 on his list and finds out some interesting information.


http://library.toonzone.net/talkbacks/nbc.jpghttp://library.toonzone.net/talkbacks/earl.jpg"Mailbox"
Thursday, November 9 @ 8 p.m. ET/7 CT on NBC
Jenny McCarthy guest stars on a brand new My Name is Earl!

[Mr. Manager]

I felt that the episode was a bit predictable but I enjoyed it nonetheless. Parts with Joy getting angry at Darnell about his real identity were good and I loved the part where she tells Randay there's no reward.
The best part had to be the man thinking Darnell is Earl's lover.

"I can see why you went with him."

Pretty good.
I give this one an eight out of ten.

[TheMecca]

Great ep, nice to see secondary characters like Darnell and Catalina have third dimensions.

[90'sCartoonMan]

Kinda weird that Earl would've actually gone through with it if Catalina didn't interfere.

Randy's comments, as always, were my favorite parts. I also like Joy being called an idiot. Because she is.

[The Penguin]

Good thing Earl brought Catalina along with him this time. It got her more invovled in the show and without her, Earl may have ended up back on the wrong track (it was Jenny McCarthy though!). And they don’t make a Hallmark card that specific. :p

Randy off on his own little adventure was fun to see, it kept him out of Earl’s hair (other than the painfully annoying time with him and Will in the motel) and we learned some more about Darnell and Joy. Crab Man is a lot smarter than he is given credit for.

[The Penguin]

Earl is super-sized tonight! Get another 10 minutes of My Name Is Earl and 30 Rock (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=176100) joins the line-up at 9:20 p.m. ET.


http://library.toonzone.net/talkbacks/nbc.jpghttp://library.toonzone.net/talkbacks/earl.jpg"Robbed a Stoner Blind"
Thursday, November 16 @ 8 p.m. ET/7 CT on NBC
Christian Slater guest stars on a brand new My Name is Earl!

[Carolina Red]

I always like how during the credits Randy will just ask some random question to Earl about something. The questions about who would win in a Highlander-style fight was the best that I've heard.

And yes, I was looking at cartoon Joy's boobs too.:p

[Sharklady]

The 'Earl' cast in claymation is, IMO, easily the highlight of this ep.

[Wonderwall]

I didnt see all of the episdoe but highlights were
1)Claymation cast
2)Joy and her nut cancer comment
3)randy's bedside comments
4)Joy and Crabman's bedtime comments
5)And last but not least Christian Slater

Prety funny stuff tonight.

[Robin2099]

Great episode again with Randy's hallucinations, Christian Slater, and Darnell and Joy's bedtime comments. ****

[Mr. Manager]

I liked the claymation scenes, the "nut cancer" comment, and the Friends re-enactment scene but that's it. It wasn't too great of an episode, in my opinion. It felt a bit preachy. It was like they were trying to be preachy in an unpreachy way but it still ended up being preachy, if you know what I mean.

[90'sCartoonMan]

And yes, I was looking at cartoon Joy's boobs too.:p

That's because they were moving...gahh!! And so was Darnell's hair. Although I did think that was kind of a weak set-up for having the cast claymated, Randy was just looking at them weird. The episode was really funny, though, and I loved the Earl/Randy conversation at the end.

[The Penguin]

This is such a great show, I find I just can’t say enough good things about it. The only thing that gets me is sometimes Randy’s whining moves beyond funny to really friggin annoying. He was okay this week and his impatience about needing something to eat gave us some fun moments…

The claymation characters was great. I like how they found a way to work something like that in. I thought it was just going to be a moment or two with Earl based on the previews, but we got all the characters with some significant time and we even got to see Randy in the mirror. :cool: And The Muppets win it all! :p

This list item was a little bit different in the sense that Earl didn’t and almost couldn’t make it up to Woody and even though Earl and Randy stealing everything the guy owned hurt him at the time (even if he was too stoned to realize it), it seems it actually worked out for him in the end. So Earl didn’t really do anything to make it up to Woody, he more improved himself which is what Woody wanted for him.

“Your list is your destiny, that’s how you’re gonna change the world.”

[Peter Paltridge]

Hi, everybody. Smallville isn't getting any better and I don't think it's going to, so I've made my decision: I'm migrating. I've tuned into the last couple Earls that have been shown and they're better than what I saw in season 1. Maybe I was wrong about it being nothing but a redneck blue collar program.

[Mr. Manager]

Hi, everybody. Smallville isn't getting any better and I don't think it's going to, so I've made my decision: I'm migrating.Be sure to stick around for The Office and the rest of the sitcoms.

[The Penguin]

Kenny returns as Christmas comes to Camden County.


http://library.toonzone.net/talkbacks/nbc.jpghttp://library.toonzone.net/talkbacks/earl.jpg"Born a Gamblin' Man"
Thursday, November 30 @ 8 p.m. ET/7 CT on NBC
Earl takes on a new mission: to make Kenny a real man.

[90'sCartoonMan]

Kenny returns as Christmas comes to Camden County.

Return? What did Kenny do last time he was in an episode? He was a fun character, I liked Earl realizing Kenny is a loser.

Biggest laugh for me came from the lawyer's assistant talking to Joy, that was great.

[Sharklady]

> What did Kenny do last time he was in an episode? <

IIRC, he preformed typing tests for Earl & Co. so they could all get jobs at an office & try to steal the copying machine.

[The Penguin]

Earl must have been rough on Kenny for him to be on the list so many times. You would have thought that “Picked on Kenny James” would have covered most of it, but it seems Earl did some things that were specifically bad enough that he broke them down into separate list items. Not sure what Earl thought Kenny was going to do with all those bologna sandwiches, but I guess his heart was in the right place.

Exposing him to gambling probably wasn’t the best thing for him (or Earl) though. It was funny when Randy took advantage of Kenny’s vacant house. “Ricooooooo-la!” :lol:

Earl was on a hot streak, but using what he believed was built up good karma hurt Catalina because he lost sight of what he was supposed to be doing and focused only on himself.


Return? What did Kenny do last time he was in an episode? I didn't mean something happened to him, I just meant he was in another episode.

[The Penguin]

Earl and Randy head to Mexico to find Catalina in a one-hour My Name Is Earl.


http://library.toonzone.net/talkbacks/nbc.jpghttp://library.toonzone.net/talkbacks/earl.jpg"South of the Border"
Thursday, December 7 @ 8 p.m. ET/7 CT on NBC
Randy and Earl set out to rescue Catalina in a special one hour long episode!

[Robin2099]

Agghhh my stupid cable has been out for the past week, and it won't be fixed until next week. I'll have to post my opinion after nbc.com posts the episode online.

[Peter Paltridge]

I know I haven't seen that many shows, but I don't think Earl is supposed to be that whiny....is he? Seemed OOC tonight.

Sweet Sugar and Spice Joy was a thousand times creepier than her normally warped self. Thank goodness we'll only see that once.

Randy and Catalina are married? Perhaps not....I don't think a village wedding in Mexico is legally binding. What do you think?

[Sharklady]

> I know I haven't seen that many shows, but I don't think Earl is supposed to be that whiny....is he? Seemed OOC tonight. <

Well, part of the time he was discovering he had a flying phobia, and later he was doped up on anti-anxiety meds, so he's got that excuse.

BTW: Randy has never been so impressive! It reminded me of the 'Pinky and the Brain' ep* where Brain went too far, and his usually-dumb-and-passive sidekick got assertive about pulling him back into line.


* the much-maligned 'Inherit the Wheeze'

[Mr. Manager]

Pretty good episode. Randy got to be the hero and Darnell's anger at Joy on pills was a nice running gag. My favorite part had to be when Earl ate some of the poor girl's only churro of the year.

= [ at no episode of The Office, though.

[90'sCartoonMan]

Great episode(s)! I loved the Randy/Earl fight, and the Spanish version of "Time After Time" was a great callback.


Randy and Catalina are married? Perhaps not....I don't think a village wedding in Mexico is legally binding. What do you think?

I was thinking the same thing when they had Diego (who was hilarious, by the way) perform the ceremony.

[Wonderwall]

This episode was nothing short of awesome. Leguizamo delivers yet again in his guest spot, I especially loved his Michael Jackson jacket, the only other gag that came close to toppin that was the painting of Earl and the parents of the dead son( still cant keep his eyes open ). Best episode of the season for me.

[The Penguin]

This episode was good as an hour-long one. I figure with the original plan (it was first listed as just Part Uno) the end would have come when Diego’s buddies kidnapped Earl.

I loved Earl and Randy dealing with flying for the first time. My first flight was just a couple of years ago so I could relate to it all being new to them. I really enjoyed that aspect.

Early on, Earl was really being a real jerk. I was almost amazed that he was being so insensitive to the reason he and Randy were there. I suppose the way the flight had gone had an effect on him, but insisting on getting a taco (actually two tacos) and risk missing the bus to the village was a bit of surprise. It was nice when he came to his senses though.

John Leguizamo was great as Diego. Earl’s commentary is always neat, but he helped establish the personality of the character and why he acted the way he did. The marriage ceremony was entertaining itself and Diego made it even better when he kept giving Earl chances. Earl had to put forth a lot of effort to get Randy in the spot to marry Catalina. He got to be the hero, but I don’t know how the fiery Latina will react to Randy actually liking her.

Joy on her happy pills was great. The pleasant way she threatened the rude neighbors was hilarious after Darnell couldn’t take it any more. :lol:

[The Penguin]

The crew watches an old episode of Cops, featuring themselves!


http://library.toonzone.net/talkbacks/nbc.jpghttp://library.toonzone.net/talkbacks/earl.jpg"Our 'Cops' is On!"
Thursday, January 4 @ 8 p.m. ET/7 CT on NBC
Earl, Randy, Joy, and Darnell take a trip down memory lane when an old episode of "Cops" in Camden County airs.

[TheMecca]

Oh my god this episode is brilliant.

[Mr. Manager]

I'd honestly say that this is the best episode of the season. I liked how Darnel tried to hide his marijuana. The best part of the ep was when Earl shook the box and the garage opened, and he ran away. The timing was perfect.

[Carolina Red]

Actually, Tim Stack has 63 IMDB.com entries. And most of them aren't very good, like that forgettable Dumb and Dumber prequel and an America Pie straight to DVD film.

I agree, this is the best episode of the second season as of now. This really reminded me of one of my favorite Simpsons episodes (22 Short Films...).

[Sharklady]

In a word: Excellent!

[Peter Paltridge]

This was one for the ages. Ye gads, brilliant. The only way to make it better would have been to add a guy who wears a giant light bulb on his head and has a pig for a leg.

And, possibly, to cut that bad scene with the gay guy with glasses. "I am definitely going to have hererosexual sex." Not funny. Yawn.


Actually, Tim Stack has 63 IMDB.com entries. And most of them aren't very good, like that forgettable Dumb and Dumber prequel and an America Pie straight to DVD film.

When I saw the writer's credit I thought "Hey! That guy was in Brave Little Toaster!" I think he was Lampy.....am I the only one who thought of that when seeing his name? Probably.

[Swordfish_II]

Best episode ever.

[90'sCartoonMan]

That was such a funny episode! I love Tim Stack too, I used to watch Nightstand all the time, and Son of the Beach could be really funny.

[Wonderwall]

This episode was so funny, I thought the funniest part was Donny swearing with his snake pants. I like how Kenny came and checked him out twice all to the wishing well. 5 stars, if only COPS was really that entertaining.

[Hurricane V1]

My favorite parts:

Earl: "No, no, I'm not stealing officer. I'm cleaning. This is my garage."

Randy: *enters the garager* "Man, I love stealing..."

And then the very clever bit where Earl steals the cop car only to find the cameraman is still inside. Funny, I mean how else do you explain Earl's antics in the car being filmed?

[mr.happy]

It really hasn't been a great season so far, but this was probably one of the best episodes ever. I'd go as far as to say it topped The Office this week.

The second I saw Randy in the tree, I thought to myself that only a tranc-gun and a trampoline could make this any funnier. Thank you Lord. ;)

Favorite moment:

Joy: Crank up the radio! Find some Wu Tang Clan.
Earl: Since when do you like rap music?
Joy: I'm not cheating on you!

Earl skinning his pecker was classic too. "Oh, that's a lot of gravel." :D

6 star episode, even though the chart only goes to 5.

[The Penguin]

Earl has buried treasure?!


http://library.toonzone.net/talkbacks/nbc.jpghttp://library.toonzone.net/talkbacks/earl.jpg"Buried Treasure"
Thursday, January 11 @ 8 p.m. ET/7 CT on NBC
Randy, Joy, and Darnell take turns telling their side of the story on what happened to Earl's buried treasure.

[Peter Paltridge]

Hah, wow. Nothing will top the Cops episode but this was very good.

....That's all I got? I'm getting bad at writing these talkback posts.

[ShadowGUN]

Hahahaha That was just as good as the Cops episode. The " My name is..." stuff was gold. This season just keep getting better and better.

[Sharklady]

Two outstanding eps in a row! I can't remember the last time I saw that.

Here's hoping 'Earl' retains those great writers.

[The Penguin]

I missed commenting on last week’s episode so I will simply say that it was a great story and very well-done. I’m not really familiar with Timothy Stack, but I think it’s cool to have him on their as ‘himself’. To this week…

When the title and NBC plot line was all about ‘buried treasure’ I didn’t know what the heck we were going to see. It turned out to be an excellent episode. The narration plays such a key in this series working as well as it does and the spin on “My Name Is…” very well-done. Seeing the same story from so many different perspectives and watching all the pieces fit together between the four stars was just fun to watch. I love watching stories develop like a puzzle.

[MGFanJay]

This might've been my favorite Earl yet. I loved how they made all of the plots fit together, and the "My Name is..." stuff ruled!

[Mr. Manager]

I enjoyed it. I loved seeing the story from different perspectives, and all of the pieces falling into the puzzle. There were a few really comical moments, like Randy getting the wrong "stuff". Not as good as last week's, but last week's will be hard to top.

[The Penguin]

Earl has to cross someone off his list from beyond the grave.


http://library.toonzone.net/talkbacks/nbc.jpghttp://library.toonzone.net/talkbacks/earl.jpg"Kept a Guy Locked in a Truck"
Thursday, January 18 @ 8 p.m. ET/7 CT on NBC
Earl hits a snag when a man he tries to cross of his list turns up dead!

[Kury Wagner]

Oh, my goshness, we're all Josh! That's... kinda sad. But hey, at least they didn't really mock 'im. That's cool.

The episode was fairly good, but it felt a little too gushy. =\

[Mr. Manager]

Good episode. Joy was perfect in this episode ("That's just your conscience. I learned to ignore it a while ago, when I was cheating on you. Didn't you see me humping Darnell?"). The funeral party scenes were pretty funny too. It looks like Randy will start to grow on Catalina. By the way, the gag with them gathering to play poker, and then bringing out their laptops was timed perfectly.
Oh, my goshness, we're all Josh! That's... kinda sad.Heh. I was going to say the same thing.

[Carolina Red]

I thought John Waters' apperance was the best part of the episode, but the ending changed that. Especially the guys meeting in person but getting their laptops out for poker.:)

[Peter Paltridge]

Oh, my goshness, we're all Josh! That's... kinda sad. But hey, at least they didn't really mock 'im. That's cool.
That's what crossed my mind too, and I'll admit I don't like being made fun of in any way. But any other show would have gone for the extreme stereotype and made him a dateless 45-year-old virgin in his mother's basement.

Where was John Waters?

[Sharklady]

> Especially the guys meeting in person but getting their laptops out for poker. <

Oh gads, that bit was absolutely hilarious!
It's now on my roster of Greatest 'My Name Is Earl' Moments (and there's no shortage of competition for that list.)

[90'sCartoonMan]

Wow, I was just over at TWoP, and apparently, Josh's "WhoJackie" character was registered there and said that same thing about meta jokes a day or two before the episode aired. He also complained about his Murphy bed. The post after the episode was Joy telling Josh's friends that he had died. Now that is some joke set up!

[Peter Paltridge]

Wow, I was just over at TWoP, and apparently, Josh's "WhoJackie" character was registered there and said that same thing about meta jokes a day or two before the episode aired. He also complained about his Murphy bed. The post after the episode was Joy telling Josh's friends that he had died. Now that is some joke set up!
AWESOME....


Seriously, where was John Waters?

[Zorak Masaki]

John Waters played the funeral director.

[TheMecca]

Earl is gold again.
Best parts: John Waters and the TV Without Pity metajoke.

[The Penguin]

Earl got back to Josh rather quickly, I didn't make the connection from earlier this season when I read the episode description. I guess he did it because Karma was telling him too. The story of how he figured it out in the opening was pretty good.

I thought the reveal of what Josh did in his free time was actually pretty uplifiting. Earl was convinced that no one knew him and he died alone, but after he made the fish disappear he found out that Josh had tons of people who cared about him for any number of reasons. I felt pretty good at the end myself.

[The Penguin]

Earl tackles No. 44 on list, wanting to make things up to a French exchange student he used to pick on.


http://library.toonzone.net/talkbacks/nbc.jpghttp://library.toonzone.net/talkbacks/earl.jpg"Foreign Exchange Student"
Thursday, February 1 @ 8 p.m. ET/7 CT on NBC
Randy and Catalina - is tonight the night?

[New Noise]

Tonight's episode sounds great. I'm looking forward to it.

[Carolina Red]

At least Randy is finally willing to acknowledge that he's not married to Catalina out of love. A moment in bed between the two wouldn't work because Randy would just be giggling.:)

[mobo85]

When will our scientists perfect Mrs. Frogger? (And was I the only one who noticed all the "American" video games Randy mentioned were Japanese?)

[90'sCartoonMan]

(And was I the only one who noticed all the "American" video games Randy mentioned were Japanese?)

I was thinking that too.

And goodness, Catalina was disgusting...

[The Penguin]

Wow, young Earl was a little punk. We already knew that, but it's interesting how much is on his list from years ago. He has a lot of mistakes to make up for, but it seems he was pretty thorough when he put his list together. Pierre seemed to have a good time in America by the time he was done, but it doesn't seem he should have.

Catalina should know better than to take any advice from Joy. It seemed that by the end of it she liked Randy. Not sure what is going to happen here.

[The Penguin]

Joy finds out she has a half sister and Earl has her on the list.


http://library.toonzone.net/talkbacks/nbc.jpghttp://library.toonzone.net/talkbacks/earl.jpg"Blow"
Thursday, February 8 @ 8 p.m. ET/7 CT on NBC
Joy learns she has a half sister who also happens to be her lifelong mortal enemy!

[Peter Paltridge]

Ms. Liberty is a great new character; I like the idea of Joy having a "rival"....and a half-sister rival to boot.

So this is how they worked Pressly's pregnancy into the series....

[Sharklady]

Oye, I'm feeling really sorry for poor Randy! First his tryst with Catalina falls below expectations (for him, anyway), and now his fulfilled dream of participating in a Pro Wrestling match turns out to be a bummer.

And how mean of that audience, to treat him worse when he was being himself, than when he was pretending to be a bigot.

[Mr. Manager]

Randy defending himself was awesome ("I love black people. Like Oprah, especially when she acts black"), and Ms. Liberty is a good new character. The cutaway where that hooker used Catalina's photo was pretty funny too. The scene with thier husbands was the funniest part.

[Hurricane V1]

This episode was beyond awesome.

Liberty's husband and his bearded lizard, they're like a bizzaro version of Joy, Darnell and the turtle. My favorite moment of the episode was the two dudes trying to arrange a play date for their pets.

Loved Earl's poultry based demonstration of the egg transfer.

And then watching Randy get so excited about being involved in a wrestling skit only to back out once he heard the booing.

[90'sCartoonMan]

Looks like Catalina is still fixated on Randy.

That was an interesting twist on the pregnancy thing, I wonder if that'll help Joy out in court at all.

[The Penguin]

I loved Randy's tests of what drinks faster. That was probably the shortest intro ever 'light beer drinks faster than regular beer' but it was great. :lol:

Introducing a sister for Joy was kind of cool, with the revelation about her father last season, it worked perfectly. The realization that Joy had of having her dad while Liberty didn't was a really neat moment and she might even have grown a bit there. And I loved that the sisters had nearly identical husbands personality-wise. "This is Mr. Bearded Dragon." :lol:

Randy and Catalina was kind of awkward, but not nearly as awkward as I was expecting. I'll be interested to see what develops from here with those two. I must admit, I just don't really see them together.


And how mean of that audience, to treat him worse when he was being himself, than when he was pretending to be a bigot.Camden doesn't seem real big so it's possible some of the crowd knew Randy "reverted" but as a wrestling fan, I think it's equally likely that they just thought the character changed a little bit.

[The Penguin]

Happy Birthday, dear Earl...


http://library.toonzone.net/talkbacks/nbc.jpghttp://library.toonzone.net/talkbacks/earl.jpg"The Birthday Party"
Thursday, February 15 @ 8 p.m. ET/7 CT on NBC
It's Earl's birthday and a time to reflect on all the items he crossed off the list in the past year.

[Draft]

Just a quick note, if you miss this episode, you should be able to buy it on iTunes within a day or two!

My Name is Earl was added to iTunes today, and i was estratic. I love this show, and season 2 is even better than the first. I bought "Our "Cops" is On"

[Sharklady]

That was a sort of nasty prank Earl's pals played him on his birthday, but I guess they're entitled to some payback for the mean things he did to them. Getting poor Crab Man stoned (in the bibical sense) was particularly unkind.

It seems the one-legged girl's resentment will continue to be a recurring element (at least we now know the back-story for that offense.)
I wonder if Earl will finally succeed in apeasing her in the series' final ep?

[Peter Paltridge]

Wow, if this was Earl, then he really HAS reformed. I like the creative ways they're putting together new episodes, and this was as humorous as always.... B+

One-Legged Girl needs her own episode.

[mr.happy]

Hmm, not a particularly good episode. It felt like it lasted an hour, and not in a good way. Apart from the outstanding Cops episode, it really has been a bit of a drag this season.

[90'sCartoonMan]

There were great fake-outs in this episode. Earl peeing on the carpet and Darnel getting stoned.

I like how we can laugh about the rotten stuff Earl did in the past (like make fun of pregnant Joy) knowing that he's trying to set things right.

[The Penguin]

I felt so bad for Earl when everyone was picking on him. It just seemed like the worst birthday party ever and I couldn't believe everyone was being so mean to him after everything he's done the past year! It was funny seeing all the different things and adding to what we as the viewer know of the list, but I just felt so bad for Earl.

The eventual reveal that it was all a surprise and then everyone crossing something off the list was really touching though. Earl will eventually need to make things up to the one-legged girl, but right now I like the way she keeps showing up. That one is gonna be tough.

[Wonderwall]

Funniest gag to me was Crab man getting stoned, it only gets more awesome with Donny and his PHISH comment. That had me laughing real good cuz of its truth:p.

[The Penguin]

Earl looks back on his life with Joy in tonight's new episode.


http://library.toonzone.net/talkbacks/nbc.jpghttp://library.toonzone.net/talkbacks/earl.jpg"Guess Who's Coming Out of Joy"
Thursday, February 22 @ 8 p.m. ET/7 CT on NBC
Joy's pregnancy reminds Earl of the time she was pregnant with who he thought was their child.

[ShadowGUN]

Earl reaction to Earl Jr birth was priceless. His parents reaction was hilarious too.

[Sharklady]

> His parents reaction was hilarious too. <

That scene managed to be hilarious and heartbreaking at the same time- Earl's Mom, in particular, conveyed a real sense of disappointment. "I'll wash these tee shirts and give them to Joy's parents."

Sticking around to provide the kids with an acting father was, indeed, the most decent thing pre-reform Earl ever did, even if his motive (to save the lives of some gerbils) was one of the craziest ones ever.

It makes me really hope that someday he'll find the right woman to marry, and have some children who are actually his.

[Kury Wagner]

Again, first time I've seen an ep in a while. I hate that I always have class when it's on. >_<

I enjoyed this episode, but again, it felt too cutesy. That's a seeming trend that's kind of upsetting me. It was funny though, and the mushy Earl moments were entertaining. I loved Randy's ramble about dressing up like clowns, and Earl's Mom's comment about how Joy could color the faces on the shirts in with a Sharpie. xD

[The Penguin]

I gotta say, I just find it so interesting learning about how Earl was before. Everything he did then has shaped what he is trying to do now and I think we gain a greater understanding for him as a person beyond his promise to make up for all his mistakes. I think it's important for us as the viewers to see how things got on the list. It's good to see more of how Darnell got in the picture and witness much more of the fallout of Earl, Jr. not being Earl's son. The effect on Earl's parents was strong and done in a way that managed to maintain a bit of humor while still being sad. Good stuff.

[The Penguin]

My Name Is Earl finally returns with a new episode at its usual time!


http://library.toonzone.net/talkbacks/nbc.jpghttp://library.toonzone.net/talkbacks/earl.jpg"Harassed a Reporter"
Thursday, April 12 @ 8 p.m. ET/7 CT on NBC
Randy tries to step out of his brother's shadow and realizes the true power of karma.

[Sharklady]

Highlight of this ep: Randy getting freaked out by the bluescreen effect, and later using it to imitate Pacman.

It was interesting that Randy was glad to have Karma show interest in him, even if it took the form of a humiliating comeupance. As dumb-sidekick characters go, Randy has depth.

[The Penguin]

Earl is gone for so long and then he seems to get little love upon his return. Hopefully he will pick back up.

The show has picked back up with this episode. :cool: I loved Earl trying to include Randy into his story at every turn. It was not cool what the reporter did to Randy, but he seems very happy that Karma has noticed him.


Highlight of this ep: Randy getting freaked out by the bluescreen effect, and later using it to imitate Pacman.That had to be the best part. :lol: I loved it.

[The Penguin]

Norm MacDonald comes to Camden County!!


http://library.toonzone.net/talkbacks/nbc.jpghttp://library.toonzone.net/talkbacks/earl.jpg"Two Balls, Two Strikes"
Thursday, April 19 @ 8 p.m. ET/7 CT on NBC
After the death of Richard Chubby, Camden County has to deal with...Little Chubby.

[Peter Paltridge]

That was Norm? I hardly recognized him....

"Chubby" episodes are always the filthiest ones. It mighta been funnier if it wasn't so repulsive this time.

[The Penguin]

"...Sometimes happiness is about giving up somethin' precious to get somethin' better."

Earl always had some pretty good thoughts in his reflective thoughts that he often has near the end of the episode. I really enjoyed this particular one.

I was a little disappointed that we only got see Burt Reynolds as Richard Chubby on the show one time, but bringing in Norm MacDonald and his SNL-crafted Burt Reynolds impression makes some of the pain go away. I liked having the flashback to earlier this season with "Big" Chubby and his cause of death seemed rather appropriate.

Parts of this episode were a bit gross, but overall I enjoyed the episode and I'd like to see some more of Little Chubby. The climax with Earl being threatened by the pitching machine and then LC going back to his more pleasant self was well-done.

[Sharklady]

My Biggest Laugh In This Ep: The look on the doctor's face when Earl described 'Memoirs Of A Geisha' as "the worst kung-fu movie ever!"

I wonder what he'd make of 'The Joy Luck Club'?

[The Penguin]

Earl looks to become Earl Hickey: high graduate (equivalent).


http://library.toonzone.net/talkbacks/nbc.jpghttp://library.toonzone.net/talkbacks/earl.jpg"GED"
Thursday, April 26 @ 8 p.m. ET/7 CT on NBC
Earl takes big steps towards finally growing up...including taking the GED.

[Sharklady]

Spoiler Ahead


I have to admit; there have been moments when I would've felt entirely justified in blowing up the cars of certain teenagers. Maybe not even accidentally...

[Peter Paltridge]

Spoiler Ahead


I have to admit; there have been moments when I would've felt entirely justified in blowing up the cars of certain teenagers. Maybe not even accidentally...
Oh yeah, I've been there.

Superb episode; much better than the last few.

[Robin2099]

Great episode. The car explsion was so unexpected that I couldn't stop laughing.

[The Penguin]

As soon as the kid started towards his car, I thought "it's gonna blow up, isn't it?" and sure enough it did. :D That sure shocked those kids into respecting their teachers! :lol:

Earl really turned a corner with the way he was treated by the credit card lady. He's 'realized he has to change' once again and this could be a strong evolution for the character.

[The Penguin]

Earl becomes gainfully employed, but it's not everything he expected.


http://library.toonzone.net/talkbacks/nbc.jpghttp://library.toonzone.net/talkbacks/earl.jpg"Get a Real Job"
Thursday, May 3 @ 8 p.m. ET/7 CT on NBC
Get your Laugh 'N Sniff card ready because it's the super-sized episode you've been waiting for!

[The Penguin]

Is Joy going to prison?


http://library.toonzone.net/talkbacks/nbc.jpghttp://library.toonzone.net/talkbacks/earl.jpg"The Trial" - Season Finale
Thursday, May 3 @ 8 p.m. ET/7 CT on NBC
In the season finale, Joy's future lays in the hands of the law as her trial finally arrives.

[Moto Pete]

Is Joy going to prison?

yes

[Moto Pete]

poor randy

poor earl 2yrs

[TheMecca]

Holy crap. Did that just happen?

[Moto Pete]

Ear can't stay in jail too long next season

[Robin2099]

That was a really good episode, but the ending was so shocking, and such a downer that I don't know what to say.

[Zorak Masaki]

So what happens next season? Do the next 2 seasons take place in jail? Does Earl get out early for good behavior before season 2 starts? Will season 2 be a "2 yrs later" deal?

[blee337]

One of the best episodes of the year.
Crabman's mood swing hair was hysterical.

[Peter Paltridge]

If any episode benefitted from the extra time, it was this one. It won't be broadcast again intact, so this is a good reason to get the Season 2 DVD.

"He was BABY-COOKING CRAZY."

"I not talking to yooo!" *covers eyes*

[Mr. Manager]

That was a shocker there at the ending. The most likely resolution next season will probably involve attempts at breaking Earl out of prison. This episode was very good and it will have me coming back for more in the fall. The long length worked very well in its favor and a twenty-two minute episode could not have given it justice. Crabman's trouble with the kids after Joy left was a highlight for me.

[The Penguin]

"Get a Real Job"
I want to just quickly comment that I really enjoyed last week's episode. Earl was being given such a rough time by the other salesmen and seeing him unload the order himself when the dockers wouldn't help him was very inspiring. It was great seeing all of them buy things from Earl after that.


"The Trial"
Excellent episode, but by the end it was so hard to watch. I'm used to this show making you feel pretty good about the things Earl does for others, but it was just so hard seeing him give up his freedom for Joy and her family. :crying: