My Name Is Earl

10 Best Episodes of My Name Is Earl - Season 4

When petty criminal Earl Hickey wins the lottery, he sets off on a quest to repair his questionable karma.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 02, 2023.

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My Name Is Earl - S4E24

#15 - Gospel (Season 4 - Episode 24)

Earl tests the faith of a former gangbanger-turned-born-again reverend, whom he's wronged many, many times.

The episode was rated 7.66 from 193 votes.

My Name Is Earl - S4E7

#14 - Quit Your Snitchin' (Season 4 - Episode 7)

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When Randy's birthday is coming up, Earl gets him a new car, but it is stolen before he can present it to Randy. Apparently, Earl no longer falls under the code of criminals, that no criminal steals from another one. Now that he is treated as a "civilian", he needs to decide whether to take the matter to the police and become a snitch.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 206 votes.

My Name Is Earl - S4E15

#13 - Darnell Outed: Part 1 (Season 4 - Episode 15)

Joy steals Randy's audition for Erik Estrada's reality show "Estrada or Nada", but her public appearance has consequences for Darnell.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 184 votes.

My Name Is Earl - S4E20

#12 - Chaz Dalton's Space Academy (Season 4 - Episode 20)

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Earl works on a list item that has to do with Chaz Dalton, his childhood hero. Meanwhile, Darnell tries to help Joy make friends using the internet.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 200 votes.

My Name Is Earl - S4E23

#11 - Bullies (Season 4 - Episode 23)

Randy busts into the motel room, demanding that Earl drive to Joy's and punch her in the face. Over time, Randy has invested lots of time and money in the Crab Shack's claw machine, but every time he wins a cute stuffed animal, Joy bullies him into giving it to her. This last time he won a fancy bird dressed up for a wedding and the loss has put Randy over the edge. Earl points out that Randy is 32 years old, and it's time he learned to stick up for himself - Earl's not going to protect him anymore.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 192 votes.

My Name Is Earl - S4E13

#10 - Orphan Earl (Season 4 - Episode 13)

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Earl discovers that Joy has continued a holiday scam they started years before, and has expanded the scam to include her friends.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 199 votes.

My Name Is Earl - S4E25

#9 - Inside Probe: Part 1 (Season 4 - Episode 25)

News show "Inside Probe" investigates the disappearance of the Crab Shack owner. After eight years the show airs on TV, and several Camden residents become murder suspects.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 186 votes.

My Name Is Earl - S4E18

#8 - Friends with Benefits (Season 4 - Episode 18)

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When Mr. Turtle returns back to Earl, he wants to bring him back to Darnell. Meanwhile, Joy and Darnell have to adapt to a new lifestyle of their cover identities.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 199 votes.

My Name Is Earl - S4E26

#7 - Inside Probe: Part 2 (Season 4 - Episode 26)

The mystery of the disappearance of the former Crab Shack owner is finally resolved.

The episode was rated 7.72 from 193 votes.

My Name Is Earl - S4E3

#6 - Joy in a Bubble (Season 4 - Episode 3)

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Earl's attempt to give Joy the hot tub she's always wanted backfires and she is forced to stay in a makeshift bubble because of a flesh eating toe infection. While she is out of commission, Earl must fill in as the new Joy. Between gossiping with the ladies at the salon and shopping for meat out of some guy's trunk, Earl learns about the Turner family. This includes the fact that Dodge and Earl Jr. might have a social disorder that causes them to have no friends. Can Earl fix this problem too?

The episode was rated 7.72 from 224 votes.

My Name Is Earl - S4E14

#5 - Got the Babysitter Pregnant (Season 4 - Episode 14)

A young Earl gets his heart broken by the babysitter and swears revenge on her and her boyfriend. Now, Earl is older and wiser, so he decides to cross them off his list, but it may have terrible repercussions for Randy. Meanwhile, Joy loses Darnell's pet turtle

The episode was rated 7.72 from 199 votes.

My Name Is Earl - S4E19

#4 - My Name is Alias (Season 4 - Episode 19)

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Danny Glover guest stars as Darnell's father who comes looking for him in Camden only to raise Earl and Randy's suspicions. However, a family reunion leads to father and son partaking in one last undercover mission.

The episode was rated 7.78 from 194 votes.

My Name Is Earl - S4E22

#3 - Pinky (Season 4 - Episode 22)

Earl helps Randy find his first love, Pinky.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 201 votes.

My Name Is Earl - S4E16

#2 - Darnell Outed: Part 2 (Season 4 - Episode 16)

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In the aftermath of having his cover blown, Darnell must pack up and leave Camden. Meanwhile, Earl, Randy and Catalina discover a devastating truth within the post office.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 183 votes.

My Name Is Earl - S4E27

#1 - Dodge's Dad (Season 4 - Episode 27)

When Dodge tells Joy he doesn't want Darnell to speak at career day, she enlists Earl to pretend to be his father. Things don't go well and Earl realizes Dodge needs to know his real dad. Despite Joy's protests, Earl enlists Randy and Catalina to help him hunt down the deadbeat dad, but what they discover is worse than they could have imagined.

The episode was rated 7.95 from 209 votes.

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