Ep 20. Two Balls, Two Strikes

In My Name is Earl season 2 episode 20, titled "Two Balls, Two Strikes," Earl is determined to fix a wrong he committed in his past. When he was young, Earl stole a baseball signed by a famous player from a family member's house. Recently, Earl discovered that the baseball was worth a lot of money and decides to return it to its rightful owner.

Earl's attempts to return the baseball to his cousin, Ronnie, are met with resistance. Ronnie is bitter about the past and wants nothing to do with Earl. Earl tries to convince Ronnie that he has changed and wants to make things right. However, Ronnie is not easily swayed and Earl must figure out a way to win him over.

Meanwhile, Joy and Darnell are dealing with their own problems. Joy accidentally becomes a drug dealer after selling some pills she thought were over-the-counter medication. While trying to make a sale, she runs into Darnell's undercover cop partner, who thinks Joy is a real drug dealer. Darnell must figure out a way to keep Joy out of trouble without blowing his cover.

Back to Earl, he enlists the help of his ex-girlfriend, Jessie, to win Ronnie over. Jessie agrees to help, but only if Earl agrees to help her with her own problem. Jessie is in charge of a fundraiser for a children's hospital and is struggling to come up with a way to bring in donations. Earl suggests holding a charity auction and promises to use his list to get some unique items for the auction.

Throughout the episode, Earl tries to fix his past mistake with Ronnie, Joy and Darnell try to avoid getting caught by the police, and Jessie tries to plan a successful fundraiser. The plot unfolds with several twists and turns, and viewers are left wondering if Earl will be able to make things right.

Ultimately, "Two Balls, Two Strikes" is a heartwarming episode about redemption and making amends. Earl learns that even though he can't change the past, he can do his best to make things right in the present. The episode also touches on themes of forgiveness and second chances, as Earl tries to repair his relationships with his cousin and ex-girlfriend.

Overall, My Name is Earl season 2 episode 20 is a well-crafted and entertaining installment in the series. With its mix of humor and heart, it's no wonder that My Name is Earl quickly became a fan favorite during its original run.