My Name Is Earl 10/18/07
 

Anyone else see last night's episode? It was rather nutty in a good way as we moved from one vignette to another vignette (of varying effectiveness) for the characters with Earl trying to solve his writing block issue. It was out of the ordinary and kinda fun.

Wow, is no one talking about this show anymore...?

I love the show - Own the DVDs, but I have to say that this was not a good episode. In fact, I would say it's been an interesting diversion, but I'm ready for Earl to get out of prison.

It was not "bad" per se, but nor was it done in a manner that I would call "good."

However, this episode (and this season in particular) is the reason why I find myself enjoying Earl more and more. Their ability to take the conventional aspect of the show, and retool it into something which is both familiar and unconventional in it's overall feel.

Oh, and this time... trouble's in trouble!

Jigga Jigga Jigga PINCH

Worst episode of the series. Randy and Darnell's dreams were painful.

agreed - not a great episode - gotta get earl out of prison and back to the list - although earl's line to randy "the doctor said your were born slightly artistic" had me spitting up coffee - oh, and joy as one of crabman's dancers :drool:

I have to agree. I actually fell asleep during the episode it was so boring. The only line I laughed at was when Earl said that Randy let him borrow his mustache.

Wasn't real laugh out loud funny, but I didn enjoy the different stories the characters wrote.

Randy's story was more realistic and believable than any of the episodes of The Office this season.

Gotta be careful not to have too many gimmick episodes. Once in a while is okay, but this was like an episode of The Monkees.

Lame.

I had to turn this episode off, it was soooo stupid. I watch this every week and this was just pure crap!

I got some slight amusement out of Crabman's music video and the sideways dancing. But other than that, this episode was pretty forgettable.

I liked it...

I was flipping back and forth between this and the Rutgers - South Florida game. I was completely lost. I gave up on this one.

I haven't really liked this season as much as the first two. I think they need to get Earl out of prison. It was OK for a few episodes, but I think that has run it's course. Definately didn't like when Randy was able to get a job at the prison.

Yeah, I thought it was hillarious and a nice change of pace. When I saw Randy and H.R. Puffandstuff, I just lost it.

I liked it a lot.

Sniper puppet FTW

After re-watching season 2 via. DVD and catching up on the season 3 episode I’ve recorded (“My Name is Inmate #28301-016”-pts. 1 & 2, “The Gangs of Camden County” & “The Frank Factor”) I’ve finally caught up & I thought this episode was just as strong as the other this season.

I know from reading some of the other Earl threads (I’m not going to comment on all the episodes, because people will probably start bitching that there are too many Earl Threads on the first page) The whole, Earl in prison for this many episode is wearing thin, I disagree.

It’s nice to see a show take a chance & change the format (yet again) & go in a different direction. Yes, Randy as a prison guard is a little to unrealistic, but it’s not horrible. I’m glad the writers didn’t pussy out & make some story were Earl gets out of jail in the first few episodes, If they keep him in jail for 2 seasons (well, 1 season & every episode except maybe the final 5 eps. Of season 4, because he got five weeks off from Craig T. Nelson!) I’ll be very pleased, because they’ve; stuck with it.

I liked this episode as well & the guys “writing” sequences were pretty good. Crab Mans part was the best followed by Randy’s. Joys was alright & had some good moments. Catalina’s part was just plain awful & I found it one of the least-unfunny parts of Earl in the shows run thus far. Earl thinking of that gymnastic guy was pretty good & the part were he stole everyone else’s Ideas & had that dress on, was pretty funny.

Not much love for Earl here, But I think it’s been great this season, so far and next to 30 Rock, this is the one show I look forward to the most. I look forward to all the shows I watch, but Earl & 30 Rock are the ones I just love. I’m looking forward to Scrubs but I’m a little worried that its final season isn’t going to be a knock-out season.

wow, the hate for this episode, I liked it, I thought Randys story was pretty funny.

not as good as last weeks, (which was one of the best of the series)

I am happy Earl isnt working on his list, That started getting boring last season. I really like this season so far. Its been my favorite of the show.

When he works on the list the episodes are way to predictable and were getting very boring.

I thought it was kind of cool.

south park did it!

...kinda

I liked it.

Randy's fantasy, especially, was hilarious. From H.R. Puffnstuff to the orangutan driver. It was awesome--one of my favorite bits they've ever done.

And I'm not sure but I think the guy in Catalina's fantasy is an actual spanish language soap opera star.

Crabman's video was entertaining.

I didn't find Joy's cartoon that great except for one part:

"World's Best God"

rotfl

Really embarassing. What the hell were they thinking!?

While it didn't all work for me, I really appreciated the attempt at something so unusual - & that the surprise wasn't ruined for me. The reveal of H.R. Pufnstuf & the sniper puppet pretty much had me howling. I won't swear to it (I didn't record it so I can't check), but it seemed there was at least one shot of an obvious double for Randy during his story. If so, that's genius & as good as the HD jokes in season 1. Also liked the dancing villain at the end.

I thought Catalina's Univision/Telemundo style soap was hilarious - with "Tears for Fears" the stand out.

Pretty good Looney Tunes homage too.

Me too.

It was worth it for Crabman.

Please respect the meat!

I fell asleep watching this episode, something that I never do while watching Earl. Definitely not a good episode, but I'm glad that they still are trying new things creatively.

Wow. This episode was a train wreck and I really thought this season had seen a real improvement in quality.

huh... I thought this was one of the better episodes of the whole series. But then again, I'm not a huge fan of the show to begin with, so I appreciate concepts out of left-field that mix things up, like this episode did. Different strokes, I guess.

I liked it, in that it cracked me up. I'm surprised (no I'm not) by the number of comments against it.

Well, this was a love or hate episode; I loved it. I normally cannot stand Randy but they actually used his idiocy to their advantage here. Just some intentionally campy/ridiculous fun.

I'm kind of surprised by all the hate, too. I thought this episode was brilliant and easily one of the best of the series.

Loved this, everything was spot-on and it perfectly fit the overall prison arc. Catalina's bit was hilarious, and so spot on about the telenovella's.

this is obviously a love it or hate it episode, i hated it

Yeah, he is. My wife is Puerto Rican and I recognize him from one of the soap operas she watches. (And Catalina's fantasy pretty much nailed how those shows look to me. :lol: )

Problem is, using a real Latino soap star is kind of like Randy's "Dr. Shrinker" reference. I feel priviledged that I get the joke, but I just don't think it's very funny.

This week's show really came across like they were totally bankrupt of ideas and just created something out of desperation with a deadline looming. (Kind of ironic, considering this episode was about creative writing and Earl having writer's block. Hmmm - it almost seems metaphorical when you look at it from the perspective of the show's creators running out of material.)

Afraid I'll have to side with the "worst episode ever" camp. But it certainly hasn't discouraged me from anxiously waiting for next week. I am enjoying the whole Earl-in-prison concept.

I’m on the “Love It” side (read my earlier post in this thread) but I just was wondering, how long do you think Earl will stay on NBC.

I mean, it’s doing alright in the ratings but I don’t really see this show lasting 8 or 9 years. I see Earl lasting 5 seasons; at most.

I’m wondering what’s with all the hate for Earl too. Of course, I was wondering what was with all the hate for Scrubs last season & they’ll probably be a lot of hate for this season as well.

Don’t be a hater!

I love Earl, but I hated this episode.

They bumped :drool: Alyssa Milano's :drool: debut on Earl a week for this crap. -ohbfrank-
Crabman's singing was the only part that was funny in this episode, I quit watching it after 20 minutes to go take a dump. That was more entertaining. :lol:

Crabman singing, and Randy giving a neck break to Joy made it for me.

And +5 for ninja appearance!

Put me in the LOVE catagory. Nice original idea. Crabman song was the best.

This is one of the few shows that run only 1/2 hour :thumbsup: other shows [cough] Office[/cough] do the overkill 1hr.