7.9/10620 votes#1 - The Magic Hour
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/2008
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
7.6/10538 votes#2 - Monkeys Take a Bath
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 9/25/2008
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: N/A
7.6/10527 votes#3 - Joy in a Bubble
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 10/2/2008
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: N/A
7.4/10510 votes#4 - Stole an RV
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 10/2/2008
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
Writer: Kat Likkel, John Hoberg
7.6/10551 votes#5 - Sweet Johnny
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 10/9/2008
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
Writer: Kat Likkel, John Hoberg
7.4/10545 votes#6 - We've Got Spirit
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 10/16/2008
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
7.5/10500 votes#7 - Quit Your Snitchin'
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 10/23/2008
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: N/A
7.0/10497 votes#8 - Little Bad Voodoo Brother
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 10/30/2008
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
7.5/10494 votes#9 - Sold a Guy a Lemon Car
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 11/6/2008
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
7.7/10502 votes#10 - Earl and Joy's Anniversary
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 11/13/2008
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
7.5/10503 votes#11 - Nature's Game Show
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 11/20/2008
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: N/A
7.2/10504 votes#12 - Reading Is a Fundamental Case
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 12/4/2008
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: N/A
7.8/10509 votes#13 - Orphan Earl
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 12/11/2008
Earl discovers that Joy has continued a holiday scam they started years before, and has expanded the scam to include her friends.
Director: N/A
Writer: Vali Chandrasekaran, Erika Kaestle, Patrick McCarthy
7.6/10571 votes#14 - Got the Babysitter Pregnant
Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 1/8/2009
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: N/A
Writer: Vali Chandrasekaran, Erika Kaestle, Patrick McCarthy
7.6/10488 votes#15 - Darnell Outed (1)
Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 1/15/2009
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
7.7/10488 votes#16 - Darnell Outed (2)
Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 1/22/2009
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
7.6/10487 votes#17 - Randy's List Item
Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 2/5/2009
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: N/A
Writer: Bobby Bowman
7.7/10501 votes#18 - Friends with Benefits
Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 2/12/2009
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10515 votes#19 - My Name Is Alias
Season 4 Episode 19 - Aired 2/19/2009
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: N/A
7.4/10479 votes#20 - Chaz Dalton's Space Academy
Season 4 Episode 20 - Aired 3/5/2009
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
7.7/10522 votes#21 - Witch Lady
Season 4 Episode 21 - Aired 3/19/2009
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: N/A
7.9/10549 votes#22 - Pinky
Season 4 Episode 22 - Aired 3/26/2009
Earl helps Randy find his first love, Pinky.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10497 votes#23 - Bullies
Season 4 Episode 23 - Aired 4/16/2009
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
7.6/10500 votes#24 - Gospel
Season 4 Episode 24 - Aired 4/23/2009
Earl tests the faith of a former gangbanger-turned-born-again reverend, whom he's wronged many, many times.
Director: Ken Whittingham
Writer: N/A
7.7/10523 votes#25 - Inside Probe (1)
Season 4 Episode 25 - Aired 4/30/2009
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
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!
When petty criminal Earl Hickey wins the lottery, he sets off on a quest to repair his questionable karma.
Genre:Comedy
Network:NBC
Season 4 Ratings Summary
"The Magic Hour" is the best rated episode of "My Name Is Earl" season 4. It scored 7.9/10 based on 620 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".