My Name Is Earl 2005
“Karma is a funny thing.”
What is My Name Is Earl?
My Name Is Earl is an American television sitcom created by Greg Garcia for NBC. The show aired for four seasons from September 20, 2005, to May 14, 2009, with a total of 96 episodes.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2005
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 92
- First aired
- Sep 20, 2005
- Last aired
- May 14, 2009
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
My Name Is Earl is an American television sitcom created by Greg Garcia for NBC. The show aired for four seasons from September 20, 2005, to May 14, 2009, with a total of 96 episodes. It was produced by Amigos de Garcia Productions in association with 20th Century Fox Television and starred Jason Lee as the title character. The series also features Ethan Suplee, Jaime Pressly, and Nadine Velazquez. When petty criminal Earl Hickey wins the lottery, he sets off on a quest to repair his questionable karma. The show follows Earl's journey as he attempts to right the wrongs from his past. The series is available to stream on various platforms, including Hulu, Netflix, and Prime Video. My Name Is Earl originally premiered on NBC and has since become available to watch on several online streaming services.
Should you watch it?
“A reformed criminal seeks redemption by fixing past mistakes.”
- Unique karma-based premise with creative storylines
- Strong ensemble cast with great chemistry
- Some episodes rely on repetitive plots
- Tone can feel inconsistent over time
You enjoy offbeat comedies with moral undertones.
Suitable for general audiences; mild language and slapstick humor.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Sep 20, 2005
- E2 Quit Smoking Sep 27, 2005
- E3 Randy's Touchdown Oct 4, 2005
- E4 Faked My Own Death Oct 11, 2005
- E5 Teacher Earl Oct 18, 2005
- E6 Broke Joy's Fancy Figurine Nov 1, 2005
- E7 Stole Beer From a Golfer Nov 8, 2005
- E8 Joy's Wedding Nov 15, 2005
- E9 Cost Dad the Election Nov 22, 2005
- E10 White Lie Christmas Dec 6, 2005
- E11 Barn Burner Jan 5, 2006
- E12 O Karma, Where Art Thou? Jan 12, 2006
- E13 Stole P's HD Cart Jan 19, 2006
- E14 Monkeys in Space Jan 26, 2006
- E15 Something to Live For Feb 2, 2006
- E16 The Professor Feb 9, 2006
- E17 Didn't Pay Taxes Mar 2, 2006
- E18 Dad's Car Mar 16, 2006
- E19 Y2K Mar 23, 2006
- E20 Boogeyman Mar 30, 2006
- E21 The Bounty Hunter Apr 6, 2006
- E22 Stole a Badge Apr 27, 2006
- E23 BB May 4, 2006
- E24 Number One May 11, 2006
Season 2 · 23 episodes
- E1 Very Bad Things Sep 21, 2006
- E2 Jump For Joy Sep 28, 2006
- E3 Sticks & Stones Oct 5, 2006
- E4 Larceny of a Kitty Cat Oct 12, 2006
- E5 Van Hickey Oct 19, 2006
- E6 Made a Lady Think I Was God Nov 2, 2006
- E7 Mailbox Nov 9, 2006
- E8 Robbed a Stoner Blind Nov 16, 2006
- E9 Born a Gamblin' Man Nov 30, 2006
- E10 South of the Border (1) Dec 7, 2006
- E11 South of the Border (2) Dec 7, 2006
- E12 Our 'Cops' is On! Jan 4, 2007
- E13 Buried Treasure Jan 11, 2007
- E14 Kept a Guy Locked in a Truck Jan 18, 2007
- E15 Foreign Exchange Student Feb 1, 2007
- E16 Blow Feb 8, 2007
- E17 The Birthday Party Feb 15, 2007
- E18 Guess Who's Coming Out of Joy Feb 22, 2007
- E19 Harassed a Reporter Apr 12, 2007
- E20 Two Balls, Two Strikes Apr 19, 2007
- E21 G.E.D. Apr 26, 2007
- E22 Get a Real Job May 3, 2007
- E23 The Trial May 10, 2007
Season 3 · 18 episodes
- E1 My Name Is Inmate #28301-016 Sep 27, 2007
- E2 The Gangs of Camden County Oct 4, 2007
- E3 The Frank Factor Oct 11, 2007
- E4 Creative Writing Oct 18, 2007
- E5 Frank's Girl Oct 25, 2007
- E6 Our Other Cops is On! Nov 1, 2007
- E7 Randy In Charge (...Of Our Days and Our Nights) Nov 8, 2007
- E8 Midnight Bun Nov 15, 2007
- E9 Burn Victim Nov 29, 2007
- E10 Early Release Dec 6, 2007
- E11 Bad Earl Jan 10, 2008
- E12 I Won't Die With a Little Help From My Friends Apr 3, 2008
- E13 Stole a Motorcycle Apr 10, 2008
- E14 No Heads and a Duffel Bag Apr 17, 2008
- E15 Killerball Apr 24, 2008
- E16 Love Octagon May 1, 2008
- E17 Girl Earl May 8, 2008
- E18 Camdenites May 15, 2008
Season 4 · 27 episodes
- E1 The Magic Hour Sep 25, 2008
- E2 Monkeys Take a Bath Sep 25, 2008
- E3 Joy in a Bubble Oct 2, 2008
- E4 Stole an RV Oct 2, 2008
- E5 Sweet Johnny Oct 9, 2008
- E6 We've Got Spirit Oct 16, 2008
- E7 Quit Your Snitchin' Oct 23, 2008
- E8 Little Bad Voodoo Brother Oct 30, 2008
- E9 Sold a Guy a Lemon Car Nov 6, 2008
- E10 Earl and Joy's Anniversary Nov 13, 2008
- E11 Nature's Game Show Nov 20, 2008
- E12 Reading Is a Fundamental Case Dec 4, 2008
- E13 Orphan Earl Dec 11, 2008
- E14 Got the Babysitter Pregnant Jan 8, 2009
- E15 Darnell Outed (1) Jan 15, 2009
- E16 Darnell Outed (2) Jan 22, 2009
- E17 Randy's List Item Feb 5, 2009
- E18 Friends with Benefits Feb 12, 2009
- E19 My Name Is Alias Feb 19, 2009
- E20 Chaz Dalton's Space Academy Mar 5, 2009
- E21 Witch Lady Mar 19, 2009
- E22 Pinky Mar 26, 2009
- E23 Bullies Apr 16, 2009
- E24 Gospel Apr 23, 2009
- E25 Inside Probe (1) Apr 30, 2009
- E26 Inside Probe (2) May 7, 2009
- E27 Dodge's Dad May 14, 2009
Frequently asked questions
Is the show based on real events?
No, it is a fictional comedy series.
Who plays Earl Hickey?
Jason Lee stars as the title character.
How many seasons are there?
The show ran for four seasons.
Does it have a satisfying ending?
The finale provides closure to the main storyline.
Is it appropriate for kids?
It is rated TV-14, so parental discretion is advised.