Y2K is the title of the 19th episode of the American television series My Name Is Earl. My Name Is Earl is an Emmy Award-winning American sitcom created by Greg Garcia. ...

"Y2K"
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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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. The year 2000 problem (also known as the Y2K problem and the millennium bug) was a flaw in computer program design that caused some date-related processing to operate incorrectly for dates and times on and after January 1, 2000. ...

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. Anarchism is a political philosophy or group of doctrines and attitudes centered on rejection of any form of compulsory government (cf. ...

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. Illegal immigration is the act of moving to or settling in another country or region, temporarily or permanently, in violation of the law or without documents permitting an immigrant to settle in that country. ... The Chevrolet Blazer (and similar GMC Jimmy and Oldsmobile Bravada) was an early SUV from General Motors. ...

Earl finally convinces Randy to give the ticker back.

Quotes

(After Opening a Chess set) Randy: Oh, look! it's one of those Checkers sets but for smart people and gays. Chess is an abstract strategy board game for two players that is played both recreationally and competitively. ... starting position on a 10×10 draughts board Draughts, also known as checkers, is a group of mental sport board games between two players which involve diagonal moves of uniform pieces and mandatory captures by jumping over the enemys pieces. ... Homosexuality is a sexual orientation characterized by esthetic attraction, romantic love, or sexual desire exclusively for another of the same sex. ...

Darnell: I get it! My finger is his wiener! The penis (plural penises, penes) is an external male sexual organ. ...

Joy: (Using Blood Pressure tester) Help me! The machine's got me! Y2K! Y2K! (Hitting the machine) Never mind I scared it.

The List

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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.

• 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.

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