Season 2: My name is Earl: What happened?

14ers · 10-06-2006, 11:25 PM

Did they get new writers or something? Is Earl himself now writing the stories or doing the producing?

I could not believe how bad this weeks episode was. It was like the writers spent so much time describing the freaks during the week that they forgot to actually write a story. The story just seemed to bounce from one random idea to another. I am still trying to figure out why the MArlee Matlin side story was there? And, do not even get me started on that sappy ending.

In the famous words of Comic Book Man; "Worst Episode Ever"

ISiddiqui · 10-06-2006, 11:38 PM

Huh... let me disagree entirely. I loved the episode. Thought it was brilliantly written and enjoyed it immensely. I like the fact that they got away from the 'formula' of Earl decides to do something on his list, its harder than he thinks, he eventually gets it done by the end.

14ers · 10-06-2006, 11:42 PM

And that feel-good ending?

ISiddiqui · 10-06-2006, 11:44 PM

Like 'Earl' has ever liked a dark ending? There have been plenty of feel good endings in the show... Hell, the entire show, since the beginning has been a feel good show... just with rednecks.

Raiders Army · 10-06-2006, 11:49 PM

I like My Name is Earl this season. This past episode was pretty funny from the "It's so soft" (the beard) to Joy's encounter with the deaf public defender. The only thing that I see that has changed is the ongoing Joy's three strikes story that is ongoing throughout the season so far...which may not necessarily be a bad thing.

I will never jump for Joy. When I jump, I jump for Earl.

KevinNU7 · 10-07-2006, 09:05 AM

I'm waiting for him to get back to his list but I don't think it's bad

Swaggs · 10-07-2006, 10:36 AM

It is a shame because I really like all of the actors in this show, but, more often than not, I think the episodes are subpar (although I really liked the Y2K one).

Eaglesfan27 · 10-07-2006, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Raiders Army

I will never jump for Joy. When I jump, I jump for Earl.

I really enjoyed that episode. The others have been decent.

AlexB · 10-07-2006, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Raiders Army

I like My Name is Earl this season. This past episode was pretty funny from the "It's so soft" (the beard) to Joy's encounter with the deaf public defender. The only thing that I see that has changed is the ongoing Joy's three strikes story that is ongoing throughout the season so far...which may not necessarily be a bad thing.

I will never jump for Joy. When I jump, I jump for Earl.

Not getting series two here yet, but I would definitely jump Joy... wait, that wasn't what you were saying was it :o

Glengoyne · 10-07-2006, 08:05 PM

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Not getting series two here yet, but I would definitely jump Joy... wait, that wasn't what you were saying was it :o

I liked the episode Thursday, and didn't note a dark ending. Did I turn away too soon?

Oh and the "Jump" story setting up the "I'll never jump for Joy" line was a high point for the series.

14ers · 10-12-2006, 11:30 PM

I liked the Cat episode much better this week.

Also, has anyone seen the maid this year?

MrBigglesworth · 10-13-2006, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 14ers

I liked the Cat episode much better this week.

Also, has anyone seen the maid this year?

I saw her up on stage bouncing up and down in her underwear to House of Pain for an entire episode. Where were you for that one???

Raiders Army · 10-13-2006, 05:40 AM

This one was an okay one. Randy has the best lines:

"It's like when my mouth got all funny when I ate that cotton candy in the attic."

Toddzilla · 10-13-2006, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 14ers

Also, has anyone seen the maid this year?

No maid, no watchy. Thanks for the tip.

gi · 10-13-2006, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Raiders Army

This one was an okay one. Randy has the best lines:

"It's like when my mouth got all funny when I ate that cotton candy in the attic."

My fiance and I enjoyed that one too. I'm hoping they will tone Randy down a bit. I really enjoy his lines, but I'm fearful they will over do it. The boombox segment was great, with True Colors being played after...classic!

moriarty · 10-14-2006, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 14ers

Did they get new writers or something? Is Earl himself now writing the stories or doing the producing?

I could not believe how bad this weeks episode was. It was like the writers spent so much time describing the freaks during the week that they forgot to actually write a story. The story just seemed to bounce from one random idea to another. I am still trying to figure out why the MArlee Matlin side story was there? And, do not even get me started on that sappy ending.

I'm starting to come over to your side. I dont' know why, but the episodes don't seem to be as sharp this season.

Raiders Army · 11-05-2006, 09:00 AM

Bump.

The cat episode got me because they totally ignored the first episode of the series. If Randy had wanted the cat lady he should have called dibs. For some reason they chose to ignore what they had previously established with the pilot.

TazFTW · 12-02-2006, 02:32 AM

Loved the chicken crap game.

"Do you think you can help me build a pinata shaped like some actress named Selma Hayek? Catalina doesn't like this Selma woman, she just always wanted to hit her with a stick."

Raiders Army · 12-02-2006, 07:25 AM

Did anyone else think the episode cut off rather suddenly? I didn't even see a "To Be Continued..."

gi · 12-02-2006, 08:26 AM

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Did anyone else think the episode cut off rather suddenly? I didn't even see a "To Be Continued..."

I was at least expecting Randy an Earl in bed for a parting segment. Almost like they forgot something.

cartman · 12-02-2006, 09:21 AM

Seeing Catalina in her stripper's outfit went a long way towards redeeming season 2 for me...

lynchjm24 · 12-02-2006, 11:32 AM

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Seeing Catalina in her stripper's outfit went a long way towards redeeming season 2 for me...

This is why I have a DVR.

Raiders Army · 12-02-2006, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by cartman

Seeing Catalina in her stripper's outfit went a long way towards redeeming season 2 for me...

Especially when she was running from the cops.

kingfc22 · 12-02-2006, 01:55 PM

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Especially when she was running from the cops.

The obligatory pix pls k thx

Raiders Army · 12-02-2006, 04:10 PM

pix don't do it justice. You need to see video. I looked on youtube, but there wasn't anything there. You can watch the episode on NBC's website.

TazFTW · 12-09-2006, 01:38 AM

Best episode(s) of the series!

The recap of Catalina getting arrested, Mexican Earl and Randy, Joy on happy pills, "I'm Yin, you're Yang. Yin is nice and Yang's a bitch", Time After Time in spanish, WOLVERINES!

10-06-2006, 11:38 PM	#2
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Huh... let me disagree entirely. I loved the episode. Thought it was brilliantly written and enjoyed it immensely. I like the fact that they got away from the 'formula' of Earl decides to do something on his list, its harder than he thinks, he eventually gets it done by the end. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

10-06-2006, 11:44 PM	#4
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Like 'Earl' has ever liked a dark ending? There have been plenty of feel good endings in the show... Hell, the entire show, since the beginning has been a feel good show... just with rednecks. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

10-07-2006, 09:05 AM	#6
KevinNU7 College Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: Beantown	I'm waiting for him to get back to his list but I don't think it's bad __________________ Boston Bashers - III.14 - (8347)

10-07-2006, 10:36 AM	#7
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	It is a shame because I really like all of the actors in this show, but, more often than not, I think the episodes are subpar (although I really liked the Y2K one). __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

12-02-2006, 02:32 AM	#18
TazFTW Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI	Loved the chicken crap game. "Do you think you can help me build a pinata shaped like some actress named Selma Hayek? Catalina doesn't like this Selma woman, she just always wanted to hit her with a stick." __________________ "Teams don't want to make the trip anymore," says Hawaii coach June Jones. "They come here, we kick their ass, they go home." Fire Ron Lee.

10-06-2006, 11:42 PM	#3
14ers High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2006	And that feel-good ending?

10-06-2006, 11:49 PM	#5
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	I like My Name is Earl this season. This past episode was pretty funny from the "It's so soft" (the beard) to Joy's encounter with the deaf public defender. The only thing that I see that has changed is the ongoing Joy's three strikes story that is ongoing throughout the season so far...which may not necessarily be a bad thing. I will never jump for Joy. When I jump, I jump for Earl.

10-12-2006, 11:30 PM	#11
14ers High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2006	I liked the Cat episode much better this week. Also, has anyone seen the maid this year?

10-13-2006, 05:40 AM	#13
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	This one was an okay one. Randy has the best lines: "It's like when my mouth got all funny when I ate that cotton candy in the attic."

11-05-2006, 09:00 AM	#17
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	Bump. The cat episode got me because they totally ignored the first episode of the series. If Randy had wanted the cat lady he should have called dibs. For some reason they chose to ignore what they had previously established with the pilot.

12-02-2006, 07:25 AM	#19
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	Did anyone else think the episode cut off rather suddenly? I didn't even see a "To Be Continued..."

12-02-2006, 09:21 AM	#21
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Seeing Catalina in her stripper's outfit went a long way towards redeeming season 2 for me... __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

12-02-2006, 04:10 PM	#25
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	pix don't do it justice. You need to see video. I looked on youtube, but there wasn't anything there. You can watch the episode on NBC's website.

12-09-2006, 01:38 AM	#26
TazFTW Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI	Best episode(s) of the series! The recap of Catalina getting arrested, Mexican Earl and Randy, Joy on happy pills, "I'm Yin, you're Yang. Yin is nice and Yang's a bitch", Time After Time in spanish, WOLVERINES! __________________ "Teams don't want to make the trip anymore," says Hawaii coach June Jones. "They come here, we kick their ass, they go home." Fire Ron Lee.

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