My Name Is Inmate #28301-016: Part 1 (27 Sep. 2007)

Earl begins to serve his prison sentence. While he's there, he runs into Sonny, who teaches Earl the best way to go unnoticed. Meanwhile, Joy and Darnell are forced to take care of Randy while Earl is gone.

Director:

Michael Fresco

Writers:

Gregory Thomas Garcia (creator), Michael Pennie,

Stars:

Jason Lee, Ethan Suplee, Jaime Pressly

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Jason Lee	...	Earl Hickey
Ethan Suplee	...	Randy Hickey
Jaime Pressly	...	Joy Turner
Nadine Velazquez	...	Catalina
Eddie Steeples	...	Darnell Turner
Ben Foster	...	Glenn
Leo Fitzpatrick	...	Sonny
Bill Macy	...	Whiskey Pete
Noah Crawford	...	Young Earl
Michael Bailey Smith	...	Skinhead #1
Victor Varnado	...	Albino Gang Leader
Bennet Guillory
Joey Diaz	...	Jhoey (as Joey 'Coco' Diaz)
Andy Mackenzie	...	Prisoner #2
Josh Wolf	...	Josh

Storyline

Earl begins his jail sentence and discovers that life is not easy behind bars. He persistently tries to find out the best approach to surviving in his new environment. Meanwhile, Joy finds out, after a few failed attempts, the perfect gift to pay Earl back for taking her spot in jail comes in the form of taking care of Randy, who is also having a hard time adjusting to his new life without Earl. In prison, Earl is sought out by a bully, who has lived most of his life in jail as a result of Young Earl's mischief. This new life for Earl behind bars must mean years of bad karma or does it?

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Plot Keywords:

prison gang | attacked by dog | prison visit | watermelon | prison guard | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 September 2007 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Lancaster Correctional Facility, Lancaster, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

20th Century Fox Television, Amigos de Garcia Productions

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The exterior and cafeteria shots were filmed in an actual prison. Many times while filming the production was halted or rerouted as to allow passage of actual prisoners through shooting areas.

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Goofs

When Joy and Randy are crossing the street, there's a sign that says "L.A. test only station" (smog check); the show is set in Camden County.

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Quotes

Glenn: I'm gonna kill you, Earl. I'm gonna rip off your face and wear it to the Ugly Ball.
Earl Hickey: That's scary and hurtful, Glenn.

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Connections

References B.J. and the Bear (1978)

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Soundtracks

"I'm Crying"
(uncredited)
Performed by The Animals

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