My Name Is Earl Timeline ( Real )

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September 20, 2005

Premiere of My Name Is Earl

The television show My Name Is Earl premiered on NBC, introducing audiences to the story of Earl Hickey and his journey to make amends for his past mistakes.

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May 14, 2009

End of My Name Is Earl Series

NBC aired the final episode of My Name Is Earl, concluding the series after its fourth season.

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May 2009

Cancellation of My Name Is Earl

NBC announces the cancellation of My Name Is Earl after four seasons, leaving the story unresolved and the series ended prematurely.

My Name Is Earl Timeline ( Fictional )

start_event
Early 2000s

Earl wins lottery and hubcaps stolen

Earl wins a lottery ticket but loses the ticket when the hubcaps on his car are stolen, leading to a series of unfortunate events.

turning_point
Early 2000s

Earl gets hit by car and decides to change

After getting hit by a car and waking up in the hospital, Earl decides to change his life by making amends for his past wrongdoings.

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Early 2000s

Earl creates his list

Earl creates a list of all the bad things he has done in the past and commits to making things right one by one.

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Early 2000s

Helping Joy and Catalina

Earl helps Joy, his ex-wife, and Catalina, his friend, as part of his journey to improve his life and help those around him.

progress
Mid 2000s

Earl completes most items on his list

Earl successfully makes amends for many past mistakes from his list, improving relationships and changing his community.

conflict
Mid 2000s

Earl faces obstacles including criminals and personal setbacks

Earl encounters challenges such as dealing with former enemies and personal setbacks but persists with his mission.

resolution
Mid 2000s

Earl discovers Lottery ticket was misplaced and redeems winnings

Earl finds out the lottery ticket was not lost and redeems his winnings, securing a better future for himself.