[s3e17] No Heads And A Duffle Bag May 2026

is the 17th episode of the third season of the NBC sitcom My Name Is Earl . It originally aired on April 17, 2008. Episode Overview

The title is a play on the 1997 film 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag .

While Earl remains in a coma, Randy and Joy attempt to improve his condition by continuing to cross items off his list. The episode primarily features a long flashback explaining how Earl and Randy ruined their parents' vacation years earlier. [S3E17] No Heads and a Duffle Bag

Randy attempts to make amends for "Ruined my parents' vacation".

When they return to their parents' home, they find their parents, Carl and Kay Hickey, have returned early due to a flight delay. Carl finds the drugs and burns them, leading to a dangerous standoff with the armed drug dealer. is the 17th episode of the third season

The episode contains references to The Big Lebowski, including Circus calling Carl "Dude" and "Lebowski" (an homage to Beau Bridges' brother, Jeff Bridges).

Years prior, while house-sitting, Earl and Randy found a duffel bag filled with marijuana in the back of their truck. After deciding to sell it, they were confronted by the owner—a drug dealer named Circus (played by Michael Peña ). While Earl remains in a coma, Randy and

In the present, Randy enlists his parents' help to resolve the situation, leading to Carl eventually buying back the marijuana to settle the debt. Production and Cast Details Guest Stars: Michael Peña as Circus the drug dealer. Beau Bridges as Carl Hickey (Earl's father). Nancy Lenehan as Kay Hickey (Earl's mother). Kevin Sussman as Dwayne.