IMDb >
"My Name Is Earl" (2005)
Watch It
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Free on IMDb

BETA
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditsepisode listepisodes castepisode ratings... by rating... by votestv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsrecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summaryplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips"My Name Is Earl" (2005) More at IMDbPro »TV series 2005-????
| Photos (see all 110 | slideshow) | Videos (see all 135) |
Overview
User Rating:
Release Date:
20 September 2005 (USA) moreTagline:
Karma is a funny thing. morePlot:
A ne'er do well wins $100,000 in the lottery and decides to right all the wrongs from his past with his newfound realization. full summaryAwards:
Nominated for 4 Golden Globes. Another 9 wins & 44 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(167 articles)
Lee In New York City Bar Brawl (From WENN. 9 July 2009, 9:06 AM, PDT)
Inside track: Emmy race for lead actor in a comedy
(From Gold Derby. 4 July 2009, 6:58 PM, PDT)
User Comments:
Great new show! If you like the Coen brothers films, you might love this moreUS TV Schedule:
| Mon. July 13 | 10:00 PM | TBS | Our Other Cops Is On! Part 1 | #3.7 | |
| Mon. July 13 | 10:30 PM | TBS | Our Other Cops Is On! Part 2 | #3.8 | more |
Cast
(Series Cast Summary - 5 of 131)| Jason Lee | ... | Earl Hickey (96 episodes, 2005-2009) | |
| Ethan Suplee | ... | Randy Hickey (96 episodes, 2005-2009) | |
| Jaime Pressly | ... | Joy Turner / ... (96 episodes, 2005-2009) | |
| Nadine Velazquez | ... | Catalina (96 episodes, 2005-2009) | |
| Eddie Steeples | ... | Darnell Turner / ... (96 episodes, 2005-2009) |
Additional Details
Runtime:
30 min (including commercials)Country:
USAColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
1.78 : 1 moreCertification:
USA:TV-PG | Australia:PG | UK:12 (Season 1 DVD) | Australia:M (some episodes) | Ireland:12 | Malaysia:U | Singapore:NC-16 (season 1) | Finland:K-11 (DVD) (2007) | Singapore:PG (season 2) | New Zealand:M (seasons 1-2) | Netherlands:6Fun Stuff
Trivia:
Garcia first pitched the show to Fox, which passed on it. About eighteen months later, people at NBC got interested after reading the pilot script that Garcia had sent to several networks. moreGoofs:
Revealing mistakes: In the scenes where pregnant "Joy" is in the shower, the body double is wearing flesh colored panties, just barely visible at the bottom of the screen. This goof is likely not visible on CRT televisions that over-scan. moreQuotes:
Randy: I should be on that show where you have to remember the names of things. What's it called again? moreMovie Connections:
Referenced in "Family Guy: Believe It or Not, Joe's Walking on Air (#6.3)" (2007) moreFAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for "My Name Is Earl" (2005) moreRecommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| The Matador | The Outsiders | Lonesome Jim | Kindergarten Cop | Bullitt |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Episode guide | Full cast and crew | Company credits |
| External reviews | News articles | IMDb TV section |
| IMDb Comedy section | IMDb USA section | Add this title to MyMovies |

















I saw the first episode of "My Name Is Earl" last night, (9 p.m. on NBC) and I just had to plug it. I thought it was brilliant - wonderfully cast, written, and directed. I hope the show is a hit and keeps it up.
If the Coen brothers wrote and directed a TV sitcom, it could be very much like this show.
The premise is simple: Earl (the very likable Jason Lee, often seen in Kevin Smith films, and whose on screen demeanor sometimes reminds me of Chevy Chase in his youthful prime) is Earl, a small-time raggedy thief who snags a $100,000 winning lottery ticket. Seconds later he's mowed down by a car, and the ticket floats away in the breeze. While recovering in the hospital, doped up on morphine, he watches a TV show with MTV host Carson Daly talking about doing good deeds so that good things will happen to you...and he comes up with the the idea of repairing his mess of a life by making a list of all the people he's harmed in the past, tracking them down one by one, and making amends however he can.
When Earl briefly thinks of backing out on his plan, the ticket miraculously floats back seemingly out of nowhere..inspiring him to keep up the good work. Karma is a funny thing, as the tagline says.
The inimitable evil vixen Jaime Pressley (as his trashy ex-wife Joy) is part of a great supporting cast, and the superior writing and directing of the show gives it a comedic, quirky quality that reminded my husband and myself of Coen brothers' films such as "Raising Arizona". I hope the show can keep the quality up as the season progresses. The bar's been set pretty high with this first episode.
Anyway, "My Name Is Earl" is on NBC on Tuesdays at 9:00. Give it a whirl, and let's keep this one on the air, as long as the creators can maintain the quality of its premiere. As long as it keeps its sharp wit and avoids sinking into maudlin sentimentality, it should stay a winner.