[s3e17] No Heads And A Duffle Bag -

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

The episode was directed by Michael Fresco and written by Hunter Covington . Cultural References: [S3E17] No Heads and a Duffle Bag

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. The episode contains references to The Big Lebowski,

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. Production and Cast Details Guest Stars: Michael Peña

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.

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

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 ).