Hilarity abounds in this sitcom about Earl Hickey (Jason Lee), a lifelong loser and petty criminal who is determined to turn things around and earn some positive karma by doing good deeds after he wins the lottery. Earl decides to rectify his mistakes by helping everyone he has wronged, and aiding him on his quest are his cynical ex-wife, Joy (Jaime Pressly), dimwitted brother, Randy (Ethan Suplee), and goofy friend Darnell (Eddie Steeples).