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American IdolAmerican Idol

Superstar judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood join host Ryan Seacrest on American Idol. The groundbreaking series launched the careers of superstars Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, Katharine McPhee, Jordin Sparks, Adam Lambert and Chris Daughtry among many others. Idol alumni are responsible for 13 Grammys, over 61 million album sales, 47 Platinum records, 95 Gold records, 444 Billboard No. 1 hits, 257 million digital downloads, two Golden Globes and an Academy Award. Now, the search is on for the next American Idol.more

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Episode 1

Pilot

An epiphany prompts a small-time crook to right the wrongs he has done in his life, beginning with a grade-schooler (Gregg Binkley) he teased.

Episode 2

Quit Smoking

Earl decides that one way he can balance the karmic scales is by quitting smoking, but this proves to be more difficult than he imagined.

Episode 3

Randy's Touchdown

Earl tries to amend for an unethical sports wager on a high-school game that deprived his brother Randy of a chance to score a touchdown.

Episode 4

Faked My Own Death

While atoning for stealing from a convenience store, Earl sees Natalie (Beth Riesgraf), a woman he broke up with by faking his own death.

Episode 5

Teacher Earl

Earl's old friend, Ralph (Giovanni Ribisi), gets out of prison and kidnaps Randy, hoping he will reveal where to find Earl's money.

Episode 6

Broke Joy's Fancy Figurine

Earl tries to help Joy's former nemesis and her daughter win a beauty pageant to make up for breaking a special figurine only awarded to pageant winners.

Episode 7

Stole Beer from a Golfer

When Earl tries to atone for something simple from his list, things get complicated and he ends up neglecting Randy.

Episode 8

Joy's Wedding

When Joy schedules her wedding on Earl's birthday and does not invite him, Earl gets drunk and crashes the ceremony and accidentally breaks Joy's nose in the process.

Episode 9

Cost Dad an Election

Earl sets out to mend his relationship with his father (Beau Bridges) by renominating him to run for mayor.

Episode 10

White Lie Christmas

Earl, Randy and Catalina enter a radio contest to win a new car for Joy, so Earl can atone for all of the thoughtless presents he gave Joy when they were married.

Episode 11

Barn Burner

Earl builds a pen for the Right Choice Ranch's new ostrich in order to make amends for burning down a barn many years earlier.

Episode 12

O Karma, Where Art Thou?

Earl fills in for an employee at a fast-food restaurant, but when the man’s boss mistreats his staff, Earl is certain that karma will set things right.

Episode 13

Stole P's HD Cart

With some help from his old criminal gang, Earl tries to put a well-liked hot-dog vendor back in business.

Episode 14

Monkeys in Space

Earl attempts to bring a prisoner three things he asked for, but the quest turns out to be easier said than done; and Randy searches for a job.

Episode 15

Something to Live for

Earl takes his car troubles as a sign that it is time for him to redeem himself for a long run of stealing gas out of a complete stranger's car.

Episode 16

The Professor

Earl accidentally knocks over a bus-stop sign and promises an elderly woman that he will return to fix it, but a beautiful college professor (Christine Taylor) sidetracks him.

Episode 17

Didn't Pay Taxes

Earl decides to make up for failing to pay his taxes in the past, but finds the government does not want his money.

Episode 18

Dad's Car

When Earl tries to honor his mother with a long-overdue Mother's Day gift, she asks him to do something nice for his father (Beau Bridges).

Episode 19

Y2K

In 1999, all confuse Y2K with the apocalypse and believe they are the last surviving people on Earth.

Episode 20

Boogeyman

Earl attempts to help a 12-year-old boy conquer his fear of the dark and the boogeyman.

Episode 21

The Bounty Hunter

Earl's ex-girlfriend returns to town, hellbent on seeking revenge against Joy for causing Earl to leave her.

Episode 22

Stole a Badge

Earl makes amends for stealing a police officer's badge after he discovers that the theft resulted in the officer’s demotion.

Episode 23

BB

Earl attempts to reunite a father and daughter to make amends for having shot the daughter with a BB gun when they were kids.

Episode 24

Number One

In order to cross Number One off his list, Earl decides he must part with all of his lottery winnings.

Breanna Nix Belts Out "Independence Day" by Martina McBride

Jamal Roberts Brings Hope and Soul to Fantasia's "I Believe"

John Foster Honors George Strait with Tender "I Cross My Heart"

Mariah Carey's Iconic "Hero" Gets a Big Voice from Gabby Samone

Mattie Pruitt Sings "Always Been You" by Jessie Murph on American Idol

Slater Nalley Channels Springsteen with "Atlantic City"

Thunderstorm Artis Gives Big Vocals on Journey's "Faithfully"

Breanna Nix Stuns with Adele's "Water Under the Bridge"

Idol Winner Abi Carter Returns with Emotional New Song "Burned"

Jamal Brings New Life to "Undo It" by Carrie Underwood

John Foster Goes Country with "Something To Talk About" on American Idol

Josh King Sings "Rolling in the Deep" by Adele on American Idol

Mattie Pruitt Sings "The House That Built Me" by Miranda Lambert on American Idol

Miranda Lambert Lights Up the Stage with "Kerosene"

A Moment to Remember: Gabby Samone Sings "I Was Here" by Beyonce

Slater Honors Reba with Heartfelt "Whoever's In New England"

Thunderstorm Delivers Raw Emotion on "When We Were Young"

Breanna Nix Sings "Tell Your Heart To Beat Again" on American Idol

Canaan James Hill Praises With "Goodness of God" by CeCe Winans

Fantasia Returns To American Idol To Sing "Have Your Way"

Gabby Samone Covers "A Song For You" by Donny Hathaway

Jamal Roberts Sings "Heal" by Tom Odell on American Idol

John Foster Is Pure Country On "I Told You So"

Josh King Sings "All By Myself" by Celine Dion

Kolbi Jordan Soars with "Over The Rainbow" by Judy Garland

Mattie Pruitt Sings Idol Winner Kelly Clarkson's "Because of You"

Slater Nalley Covers "Angel From Montgomery" by John Prine

Thunderstorm Artis Covers "House of The Rising Sun" on American Idol

Breanna Nix’s Emotional "Open Arms" Performance

Carrie Underwood Performs "Alone" 20 Years Later

Filo Brings Soul to "With A Little Help From My Friends"

Gabby Samone Stuns with "Saving All My Love For You"

Gospel Moment: Canaan James Hill Sings "Mary, Don't You Weep"

Jamal Roberts Brings the Energy with "Shout"

John Foster's Elvis Tribute Rocks the Idol Stage

Josh King’s Smooth Old-School Vibes on "The Longest Time"

Kolbi Jordan’s Uplifting "You’re All I Need To Get By" Cover

Mattie Pruitt Tears It Up with "Piece of My Heart"

A Show-Stopping Moment: Ché Sings "It’s A Man’s World"

Slater Nalley’s Tender "Your Song" Performance

Thunderstorm Artis' Soulful "Fire And Rain"

Amanda Barise Honors Aretha Franklin with “Ain’t No Way”

Canaan James Hill Brings Faith to American Idol with “Stand” by Donnie McClurkin

Ché Chesterman Covers John Lennon’s “Jealous Guy”

Desmond Roberts Rocks “Titanium” by David Guetta

Filo Brings the Bond Vibes with Adele’s “Skyfall”

Jamal Roberts Owns the Stage with “Try A Little Tenderness”

John Foster Covers “Neon Moon” by Brooks & Dunn

Josh King Rickrolls American Idol with “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley

Kolbi Jordan Delivers a Fierce “I’m Every Woman”

Mattie Pruitt Covers Benson Boone’s “In The Stars”

Slater Nalley Performs Jason Isbell’s “This Ain’t It”

Thunderstorm Artis Performs Billie Eilish’s “i love you”

“Don’t Rain On My Parade” - Gabby Samone’s Broadway-Level Performance

“The Show Must Go On” – Breanna Nix’s Unforgettable Performance

Amanda Barise Impresses with "If I Ain't Got You" by Alicia Keys on American Idol

Baylee Littrell’s Heartfelt "Gone Without Goodbye"

Breanna Nix Moves Judges with "Up To The Mountain"

The Brown Four Sing Gospel Hymns with Joy

Canaan James Hill Preaches with "Better Days"

Carrie Underwood Praises with "How Great Thou Art!"

CeCe Winans + Roman Collins Sing "Come Jesus Come"

Ché Chesterman Sings "Redemption Song" on American Idol

Desmond Roberts Sings His Song of Faith

Drew Ryn Sings To Inspire on Coldplay's "Yellow"

Filo Sings "Bridge Over Troubled Water"

Gabby Samone Performs Dreamgirls' "I Am Changing"

Isaiah Misailegalu Sings "Give You Blue" by Allen Stone

Jamal Roberts Praises Powerfully with "Forever" by Jason Nelson

Jelly Roll + Brandon Lake Give The Gospel with "Hard Fought Hallelujah" on American Idol

About this Show

American Idol

Superstar judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood join host Ryan Seacrest on American Idol. The groundbreaking series launched the careers of superstars Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, Katharine McPhee, Jordin Sparks, Adam Lambert and Chris Daughtry among many others. Idol alumni are responsible for 13 Grammys, over 61 million album sales, 47 Platinum records, 95 Gold records, 444 Billboard No. 1 hits, 257 million digital downloads, two Golden Globes and an Academy Award. Now, the search is on for the next American Idol.

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