My Name Is Earl
Karma is a funny thing.
Created by Greg Garcia
On NBC
A warmly irreverent sitcom about redemption and second chances, built on the premise that small good deeds matter and people can change.
When petty criminal Earl Hickey wins the lottery, he sets off on a quest to repair his questionable karma.
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Is My Name Is Earl easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 86% of series.
Does My Name Is Earl leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.
Is My Name Is Earl scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Is My Name Is Earl violent? Barely. Less violent than 75% of series.
Is My Name Is Earl sad? Not especially. Less sad than 63% of series.
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Like My Name Is Earl
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like My Name Is Earl, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like My Name Is Earl, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like My Name Is Earl, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
