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My Name Is Earl - S04E13 - Orphan Earl
 

My Name Is Earl season 4 episode 13

Orphan Earl

 
Earl discovers that Joy has continued a holiday scam they started years before, and has expanded the scam to include her friends.
 
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My Name Is Earl / S04E13 : Orphan Earl
Season 4, Episode 13 | Aired on December 11, 2008 | TV-14 | 25 min. | NBC
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EPISODES
Season 4
Season 4
Season 4
Season 4
Season 3
Season 2
Season 1
Specials
 
 
  • My Name Is Earl - Episode 1 - The Magic Hour
    Episode 1
    The Magic Hour
  • My Name Is Earl - Episode 2 - Monkeys Take a Bath
    Episode 2
    Monkeys Take a Bath
  • My Name Is Earl - Episode 3 - Joy in a Bubble
    Episode 3
    Joy in a Bubble
  • My Name Is Earl - Episode 4 - Stole an RV
    Episode 4
    Stole an RV
  • My Name Is Earl - Episode 5 - Sweet Johnny
    Episode 5
    Sweet Johnny
  • My Name Is Earl - Episode 6 - We've Got Spirit
    Episode 6
    We've Got Spirit
  • My Name Is Earl - Episode 7 - Quit Your Snitchin'
    Episode 7
    Quit Your Snitchin'
  • My Name Is Earl - Episode 8 - Little Bad Voodoo Brother
    Episode 8
    Little Bad Voodoo Brother
  • My Name Is Earl - Episode 9 - Sold a Guy a Lemon Car
    Episode 9
    Sold a Guy a Lemon Car
  • My Name Is Earl - Episode 10 - Earl and Joy's Anniversary
    Episode 10
    Earl and Joy's Anniversary
  • My Name Is Earl - Episode 11 - Nature's Game Show
    Episode 11
    Nature's Game Show
  • My Name Is Earl - Episode 12 - Reading Is A Fundamental Case
    Episode 12
    Reading Is A Fundamental Case
  • My Name Is Earl - Episode 13 - Orphan Earl
    Episode 13
    Orphan Earl
  • My Name Is Earl - Episode 14 - Got the Babysitter Pregnant
    Episode 14
    Got the Babysitter Pregnant
  • My Name Is Earl - Episode 15 - Darnell Outed (1)
    Episode 15
    Darnell Outed (1)
  • My Name Is Earl - Episode 16 - Darnell Outed (2)
    Episode 16
    Darnell Outed (2)
  • My Name Is Earl - Episode 17 - Randy's List Item
    Episode 17
    Randy's List Item
  • My Name Is Earl - Episode 18 - Friends with Benefits
    Episode 18
    Friends with Benefits
  • My Name Is Earl - Episode 19 - My Name is Alias
    Episode 19
    My Name is Alias
  • My Name Is Earl - Episode 20 - Chaz Dalton's Space Academy
    Episode 20
    Chaz Dalton's Space Academy
  • My Name Is Earl - Episode 21 - Witch Lady
    Episode 21
    Witch Lady
  • My Name Is Earl - Episode 22 - Pinky
    Episode 22
    Pinky
  • My Name Is Earl - Episode 23 - Bullies
    Episode 23
    Bullies
  • My Name Is Earl - Episode 24 - Gospel
    Episode 24
    Gospel
  • My Name Is Earl - Episode 25 - Inside Probe (1)
    Episode 25
    Inside Probe (1)
  • My Name Is Earl - Episode 26 - Inside Probe (2)
    Episode 26
    Inside Probe (2)
  • My Name Is Earl - Episode 27 - Dodge's Dad
    Episode 27
    Dodge's Dad

My Name Is Earl season 4 episode 13 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

In a Christmas-themed episode, Earl remembers conning an old man, Mr. Hill, out of $100 by faking an African orphan charity. Years later, he discovers Mr. Hill has been faithfully donating ever since. While Earl plans to confess and reimburse Mr. Hill, he learns of Mr. Hill

Full Episode S04E13 Recap

### Tradition at the Crab Shack - The Crab Shack has a tradition of decorating those who pass out before Christmas. - Earl is concerned about Randy, who often confuses the comics with the obituaries in the newspaper. ### Earl's Flashback and Karma - Earl recalls a past scam where he conned an old man, Mr. Hill, out of $100, pretending to be collecting for African orphans. - Joy changes the TV channel to avoid sad images of African children, sparking the idea for the scam. - Earl and Joy's scam involves sending out pamphlets and setting up a P.O. box, but most people see through it. However, they manage to get $100 from Mr. Hill. ### Discovering Mr. Hill's Ongoing Donations - Years later, Earl realizes Mr. Hill has been sending $100 monthly donations, believing in the fake African orphan, Mbungo. - Earl and Randy decide to find Mr. Hill to return the money and cross him off Earl's karma list. ### The Continued Scam and Earl's Plan - Joy continues the scam, involving others in the trailer park, resulting in Mr. Hill donating to multiple fake charities. - Earl plans to write a check to Mr. Hill to make amends but discovers that Mr. Hill supposedly had a stroke and died, leaving his wealth to the fake charities. ### Earl's Elaborate Scam to Right the Wrong - Earl orchestrates a complex scam to prevent Joy and her friends from receiving Mr. Hill's money. - He fakes Mr. Hill's death, makes Randy believe in it, and uses a fake will to trick Joy. - Earl collaborates with Mr. Hill's lawyer to retrieve the scammed money. ### The Consequences and Resolution - Joy and her friends face severe financial struggles after raising money to pay back a loan shark. - Earl and Mr. Hill return to the trailer park, where Mr. Hill generously helps the residents with real problems, despite being scammed by them. ### Earl Learns from Mr. Hill's Generosity - Earl is moved by Mr. Hill's kindness and learns the importance of generosity, even towards those who have wronged you. - The episode concludes with a positive note on the spirit of Christmas and the impact of goodwill.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tradition at the Crab Shack?

If you pass out the week before Christmas, you get decorated.

Why does Earl need to look after Randy when reading the newspaper?

Randy often confuses the comics section with the obituaries.

What past scam does Earl recall?

Earl conned an old man out of $100 by pretending to collect for African orphans.

How did Earl and Joy execute their African orphan scam?

They sent out pamphlets and set up a P.O. box, but most people saw through the scam.

Who continued to send donations to the fake charity?

Mr. Hill continued to send $100 monthly donations.

How does Earl plan to make amends with Mr. Hill?

Earl considers writing Mr. Hill a check to repay the scammed money.

What happens when Earl tries to repay Mr. Hill?

He discovers that Mr. Hill supposedly died, leaving his wealth to the fake charities.

What is Earl's plan to prevent Joy from getting Mr. Hill's money?

Earl orchestrates a complex scam involving a fake will and collaborating with Mr. Hill's lawyer.

How are Joy and her friends affected financially?

They face severe struggles after raising money to pay back a loan shark.

How does Mr. Hill react to learning about the scams?

He generously helps the residents of the trailer park despite being scammed by them.

What lesson does Earl learn from Mr. Hill?

The importance of generosity, even towards those who have wronged you.

What happens to the money from Mr. Hill's will?

It's used to help the residents of the trailer park with their real problems.

What is the significance of the episode's conclusion?

It highlights the spirit of Christmas and the impact of goodwill.

Does Mr. Hill ever find out about the fake charities?

Yes, Earl tells him the entire story, including the original scam and the plan to retrieve the money.

What does Mr. Hill do with the money he intended for the fake charities?

He donates it to the residents of the trailer park to help with their real issues.

 
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