Faked My Own Death

Season 1, Episode 4, Aired
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When Earl met a tough biker chick at a Halloween party, it looked like a match made in heaven, but when the costumes came off, the mismatch became apparent and Earl took drastic measures to get out of the relationship. Now, years later, Earl must find a way to make amends for deceiving the girl.moreless
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  • Earl tries to make amends to a past lover

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    By dh4645, Aug 16, 2010 Report Abuse
    Earl tries to make amends to a past lover by telling her why he faked his death to get away from her. At first, with advice from the hot Catalina (I never saw how hot she was until this episode ... some cleavage and a nice bikini) he tries to tell his ex that it was all him and that he was not good enough for her. He is so nice to her that she falls in love with him and gets all clingy. So Earl has to tell her the truth ... basically that she is a crazy clingy girl. This sends her off in a huff and she "kills" herself a few hours later. While laying a flower on her at her funeral, Earl is scared sh*tless when his ex grabs his arm. She faked her own death to get back at him. Now she has her confidence and Earl crosses her off the list.moreless

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  • My name is Earl is an unusual show about Karma, and Carson Daily (depends how you look at it)

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    By crazy8mary, Aug 16, 2010 Report Abuse
    Earl is trying to help his karma cause he hasnt been too great. So he and his friend go on a journey to help the people he hurt. I wasnt to fond for this show becuase i believed it to be unoriginal, and not too funny. the first episode only had me laughing for a little bit, and im easy to make laugh. Thats why i give this show a thumnbes down in the ratings. If maybe they had a better plot and there was a better concept i would like it. But this show doesnt have that concept 2005 needs. So if you want to watch great TV, dont go to thismoreless

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  • This is the funniest EP so far. I loved the idea of faking your own death to get out of a relationship... haha. And of course the excellent acting done by the beautiful guest star, Beth Riesgraf. One gotta love her! ;)moreless

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    By JazzMind, Aug 16, 2010 Report Abuse
    This is the funniest EP so far. I loved the idea of faking your own death to get out of a relationship... haha. And of course the excellent acting done by the beautiful guest star, Beth Riesgraf. One gotta love her! ;)
    This is the funniest EP so far. I loved the idea of faking your own death to get out of a relationship... haha. And of course the excellent acting done by the beautiful guest star, Beth Riesgraf. One gotta love her! ;)moreless

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  • How to fake our death to get out of relationship 101.

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    By danman5069, Aug 16, 2010 Report Abuse
    This is the funniest EP so far. I loved the idea of faking your own death to get out of a relationship... haha. The sory line for this one was so great breraking off a relationship by fakeing or death that is great. Again this show shows how this show gives everyone a great morel.

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  • Really let the co-stars shine but I wish it had included Joy and Darnell too. Still, well-written and funny.

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    By swampape, Aug 16, 2010 Report Abuse
    This was a good example of the whole "kharma" thing. Earl realized he had to do the right thing but there was disagreement over how to do it. Catalina gives him some advice and so does Randy and tries to follow the advice but realizes that honesty is kharma's best policy. Catalina and Randy are played really great in this episode (and Catalina in a bikinii does not hurt either). The good job done by Dax Sheppard is also a big plus and helps to keep it funny. Great job.moreless

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    • There is a scene that got cut from the TV version, where Earl (when he is trying to make Natalie angry) walks into the den with a strap around his wrist and asks her "did you hide my junk"? This scene can be found in DVD version. Edit
    • In this episode, Catalina has worked at the motel for a year. Edit
    • Featured Music: "Happy Together" by The Turtles "Saturday In The Park" by Chicago "Bad To The Bone" by George Thorogood and The Destroyers "These Boots Are Made For Walking" by Nancy Sinatra (Closing scene) Edit

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    • The Czech episode title is "Předstíral jsem vlastní smrt", meaning "I Faked My Own Death". Edit
    • Original International Air Dates: Germany: August 8, 2008 on RTL Czech Republic: September 10, 2009 on Prima COOL Edit
    • Dax Shepard (Dirk) and Ethan Suplee (Randy Hickey) also appeared together in "Without a Paddle". Edit

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    • Randy: Maybe you should listen to Catalina: she's a woman just like Natalie. They're both women, her and Natalie. You and I are men. We're not women. Earl: Sometimes Randy takes a long road to a simple thought. Randy: You see, men think different than women. You and I think different than Natalie and Catalina 'cause we are men and they are women. I'm right, right? I'm not wrong... Am I wrong? Earl: No. Edit
    • Randy: Catalina, how often do you clean the bed spreads? Catalina: I dunno, I've only worked here for a year. Edit
    • (Natalie knocks on Earl's door) Earl: Come in. Natalie: What's going on? (Earl and Catalina are in bed under a blanket) Earl: Oh just blowing off a little steam, having a good time. Can't a guy have a party around here without getting hassled? Get off my back. (goes back under the covers) Natalie: You're right Earl. Sorry, for interrupting. Just have fun and call me when your done. Edit

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