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The Best Episodes of My Name Is Earl Season 4

Every episode of My Name Is Earl Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of My Name Is Earl Season 4!

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    My Name Is Earl Season 4 Episode 1 - The Magic Hour
    8.0/10(686 votes)

    #1 - The Magic Hour

    S4:E1

    When Joy cons Make-A-Wish to send a celebrity to her trailer, Earl remembers a wish he stole from a dying child and decides it's time to cross him off the list. When he returns to the kid's home, he finds that little Buddy has exceeded all of the doctors' expectations and is still alive. Buddy asks Earl to produce his movie and suddenly all of Camden County find themselves starring in a high-octane action film. Randy surprises everyone when his acting skills get rave reviews.

    Director:Eyal Gordin
    Writer:Timothy Stack

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  2. My Name Is Earl Season 4 Episode 2 - Monkeys Take a Bath
    7.7/10(593 votes)

    #2 - Monkeys Take a Bath

    S4:E2

    Earl and Randy decide it's time to make amends with their childhood neighbors, the Clarks. But when they discover more skeletons in the closet than they had expected, the brothers find themselves needing to sort out some family issues between their mom and dad. Meanwhile, Joy has duped one-eyed Willy out of his glass eye, and despite Darnell's efforts Willy may never "see" that eye again.

    Director:Greg Garcia
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. My Name Is Earl Season 4 Episode 3 - Joy in a Bubble
    7.6/10(586 votes)

    #3 - Joy in a Bubble

    S4:E3

    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?

    Director:Michael Fresco
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. My Name Is Earl Season 4 Episode 4 - Stole an RV
    7.4/10(563 votes)

    #4 - Stole an RV

    S4:E4

    To cross Jerry off of his list, Earl can't just return the RV he stole, mostly because Randy blew it up. Earl and Randy set out to find what might make this grumpy war hero happy, and accidentally turn him into a 75-year-old killing machine. Elsewhere, Joy and Darnell attempt to turn the legend of a giant pig that lives near the trailer park into a one-of-a-kind, money making sideshow.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writers:John Hoberg, Kat Likkel

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  5. My Name Is Earl Season 4 Episode 5 - Sweet Johnny
    7.6/10(607 votes)

    #5 - Sweet Johnny

    S4:E5

    Earl wants to make up for sleeping with local stuntman Sweet Johnny's girlfriend, while Joy feels the need to buy a gun.

    Director:Eyal Gordin
    Writers:John Hoberg, Kat Likkel

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  6. My Name Is Earl Season 4 Episode 6 - We've Got Spirit
    7.5/10(598 votes)

    #6 - We've Got Spirit

    S4:E6

    To cross Randy off his list, Earl takes his brother to cheerleading camp. Once there, the tight cheer pants and their lack of flexibility are not their only problem. They also have to deal with Kimmi Himmler, the camp owner with a deeply scarred face and milky eye - both a result of a badger accident suffered while cheering in high school. When Himmler wants the brothers out of her camp, Earl goes to drastic measure to make sure that Randy's cheerleading dreams will come true. Elsewhere, Joy is hurt when her son Dodge indicates that Catalina is the most beautiful woman in Camden.

    Director:Eyal Gordin
    Writer:Hilary Winston

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  7. My Name Is Earl Season 4 Episode 7 - Quit Your Snitchin'
    7.5/10(549 votes)

    #7 - Quit Your Snitchin'

    S4:E7

    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.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. My Name Is Earl Season 4 Episode 8 - Little Bad Voodoo Brother
    7.0/10(549 votes)

    #8 - Little Bad Voodoo Brother

    S4:E8

    Earl plans a Halloween party for Dodge and Earl Jr, while Catalina's nephew Oscar visits. This poses an opportunity for Randy to become the big brother he always wanted to be.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Alan Kirschenbaum

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  9. My Name Is Earl Season 4 Episode 9 - Sold a Guy a Lemon Car
    7.5/10(544 votes)

    #9 - Sold a Guy a Lemon Car

    S4:E9

    Suddenly at the top of Earl's list a life-or-death item appears right after a new mysterious man moves in next door. Meanwhile, a science fair has Joy all worked up to the point of obsession. She' so fixated on winning the fair so she can buy something special with the prize money.

    Director:John Putch
    Writer:Michael Pennie

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  10. My Name Is Earl Season 4 Episode 10 - Earl and Joy's Anniversary
    7.7/10(553 votes)

    #10 - Earl and Joy's Anniversary

    S4:E10

    Earl remembers his first wedding anniversary and the events that finally lead to their break up, involving Earl's cousin Blake and an invasion of killer bees.

    Director:Michael Fresco
    Writer:Danielle Sanchez-Witzel

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  11. My Name Is Earl Season 4 Episode 11 - Nature's Game Show
    7.6/10(556 votes)

    #11 - Nature's Game Show

    S4:E11

    Earl loses his list while tornado's hit Camden County. Meanwhile, Randy thinks he's invincible after a wild boat ride and contemplates how he should use his new found power. Elsewhere, who's the smartest, Joy or Darnell? that's what this weeks argument is about and Catalina and Patty have a religious awakening.

    Director:Eyal Gordin
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. My Name Is Earl Season 4 Episode 12 - Reading Is a Fundamental Case
    7.2/10(552 votes)

    #12 - Reading Is a Fundamental Case

    S4:E12

    Earl remembers a list item he crossed off while reading to the children of Camden County. While going down memory lane, Earl recalls that his old friend Raynard kept company with a raccoon while living in the great outdoors.

    Director:Michael Fresco
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. My Name Is Earl Season 4 Episode 13 - Orphan Earl
    7.8/10(561 votes)

    #13 - Orphan Earl

    S4:E13

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Erika Kaestle, Vali Chandrasekaran, Patrick McCarthy

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  14. My Name Is Earl Season 4 Episode 14 - Got the Babysitter Pregnant
    7.6/10(619 votes)

    #14 - Got the Babysitter Pregnant

    S4:E14

    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

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Erika Kaestle, Vali Chandrasekaran, Patrick McCarthy

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  15. My Name Is Earl Season 4 Episode 15 - Darnell Outed (1)
    7.6/10(536 votes)

    #15 - Darnell Outed (1)

    S4:E15

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

    Director:Eyal Gordin
    Writer:Alan Kirschenbaum

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  16. My Name Is Earl Season 4 Episode 16 - Darnell Outed (2)
    7.7/10(535 votes)

    #16 - Darnell Outed (2)

    S4:E16

    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.

    Director:Eyal Gordin
    Writer:Alan Kirschenbaum

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  17. My Name Is Earl Season 4 Episode 17 - Randy's List Item
    7.6/10(536 votes)

    #17 - Randy's List Item

    S4:E17

    When Randy loses his winning lottery ticket, he assumes the event to be a message from Karma, so he starts a list of his own. Meanwhile, Joy is not happy with her cover identity of the witness protection program.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Bobby Bowman

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  18. My Name Is Earl Season 4 Episode 18 - Friends with Benefits
    7.7/10(549 votes)

    #18 - Friends with Benefits

    S4:E18

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. My Name Is Earl Season 4 Episode 19 - My Name Is Alias
    7.9/10(568 votes)

    #19 - My Name Is Alias

    S4:E19

    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.

    Director:Eyal Gordin
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. My Name Is Earl Season 4 Episode 20 - Chaz Dalton's Space Academy
    7.4/10(526 votes)

    #20 - Chaz Dalton's Space Academy

    S4:E20

    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.

    Director:Marc Buckland
    Writer:Hilary Winston

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  21. My Name Is Earl Season 4 Episode 21 - Witch Lady
    7.7/10(576 votes)

    #21 - Witch Lady

    S4:E21

    Earl works on a list item that deals with a crazy witch lady. Meanwhile, Joy wants to show Darnell her good side.

    Director:Eyal Gordin
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. My Name Is Earl Season 4 Episode 22 - Pinky
    8.0/10(601 votes)

    #22 - Pinky

    S4:E22

    Earl helps Randy find his first love, Pinky.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. My Name Is Earl Season 4 Episode 23 - Bullies
    7.8/10(544 votes)

    #23 - Bullies

    S4:E23

    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.

    Director:Eyal Gordin
    Writer:Vali Chandrasekaran

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  24. My Name Is Earl Season 4 Episode 24 - Gospel
    7.6/10(545 votes)

    #24 - Gospel

    S4:E24

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

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. My Name Is Earl Season 4 Episode 25 - Inside Probe (1)
    7.7/10(572 votes)

    #25 - Inside Probe (1)

    S4:E25

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"The Magic Hour" is the best rated episode of "My Name Is Earl" season 4. It scored 8/10 based on 686 votes. Directed by Eyal Gordin and written by Timothy Stack, it aired on 9/25/2008. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Monkeys Take a Bath".