Y2K (My Name Is Earl)
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Y2K is the title of the 19th episode of the American television series My Name Is Earl.
| My Name Is Earl episode |
| "Y2K" | |
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| Episode no.: | 19 |
| Prod. code: | 1ALJ19 |
| Airdate: | Aired March 23, 2006 |
| Writer(s): | Hilary Winston |
| Director: | Marc Buckland |
| Guest star(s): | William Charlton as Dad, Tatum McCann as Cindy, Silas Weir Mitchell as Donny Jones |
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[edit] Synopsis
Earl, Joy, Darnell and Donny Jones go to the local shopping mart to make up for #24 "Stole a number ticker". While waiting in line, Randy comes up and takes the number ticker from Earl, saying it isn't his turn. Earl can't disagree. He has a flashback...
It's Christmas 1999, and as Earl and Joy were married just three weeks earlier, they decide to really celebrate. Earl, Joy, Randy and Donny go out to do several "Christmas Carol Heists", then go to the Crab Shack to celebrate their ill-gotten goods. There, they meet Darnell who impresses the group with his smarts. He starts talking about Y2K, so the group decide to stock up on supplies.
Meanwhile, Catalina starts her journey to America.
The group goes to the shopping mart, and run into Darnell again. Earl doesn't remember his name, and calls him "Crabman". On their way out, a security guard stops the group to see if they stole anything. Donny drops some stolen goods and runs away, followed by the guard. Darnell comments that security won't matter after Y2K, so Joy decides to return her stuff and steal it later, which the group thinks is a good idea.
Meanwhile, Catalina runs across the border while being shot at.
The group goes back to Donny's house to celebrate New Year's Eve and when midnight hits, the lights go out. The group thinks that the computers have taken over, not realizing that Donny's sister likes screwing with the electric company. They also hear explosions, and think that other "survivors" are using grenades and machine guns. Actually, it is the usual New Year's fireworks, which they don't recognize as they are usually passed out drunk by about 9:00 pm. They stay inside until sunrise, then go outside to investigate.
Seeing no one, they think computers have taken everyone away, and that they are the last human beings on Earth. Actually, everyone is at the New Year's parade, which they usually miss, sleeping. They go to the shopping mart and discover anarchy. Each takes a section of the mall: Donny in electronics, Randy in Toys, Joy in Cosmetics, Darnell in Party Supplies, and Earl in Snack Foods.
A dispute arises between Earl and Donny, regarding a TV that Joy wants, which nearly erupts into violence. Randy suggests the "number ticker" method for a resolution method, which helps everyone to live harmoniously (Randy is appointed president) until the next morning, when they awaken to find the Bargain Bag once again open for business.
Meanwhile, Catalina arrives in the United States as an illegal immigrant, after being smuggled across the border in a wooden crate hidden inside the engine compartment of a Chevy Blazer.
Earl finally convinces Randy to give the ticker back.
[edit] Quotes
- (After Opening a Chess set)
Randy: Look! it's one of those Checkers sets but for smart people and gays.
- Darnell: I get it! My finger is his wiener!
- Joy: (Using Blood Pressure tester) Help! Help! The machine's got me! Y2K! Y2K! (Starts hitting buttons on the machine, Machine beeps and lets go of Joy's arm) Never mind I scared it, it let go!
[edit] The List
| Item | Number | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stole a number-ticker | 24 | 1.19 | Completed when Earl gives the number-ticker back to the store (1.19) |
- Might have on his list all of the items that he and the others had used while living in the store from that misadventure.
[edit] Trivia
- Darnell was originally named Harry Monroe before the Witness Protection Program sent him to Camden County.
- Randy's use of the number ticker to maintain order at the Bargain Bag is reminiscent of Ralph and Piggy's use of the conch shell in Lord of the Flies.
- Catalina hiding inside the glove compartment of a car references a real life photo of an immigrant who was found hiding in a car in a similar fashion. Also, considering that the truck was an 1973-1987 Chevrolet Truck, which even without any modifications, it is feasible that a person could hide in a similar fashion.
- The scene where Earl "steals Christmas" from the little girl is a parody of How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
- While looking for people, Donny suggests that the computers are using the bodies as fuel, a nod to The Matrix.
- Notch Johnson from Son of the Beach appears briefly in the Camden County New Year's Day parade.
[edit] Songs
| # | Song Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Back Door Santa" | Clarence Carter |
| 2 | "Going Back to Cali" | LL Cool J |
| 3 | "Money for Nothing" | Dire Straits |
| 4 | "It's the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" | R.E.M. |
| My Name Is Earl |
| Karma • The List • Episodes |
| Characters |
| Earl Hickey • Randy Hickey • Joy Darville • Catalina Aruca • Darnell Turner • Minor characters |
