Earl sets out to mend his relationship with his father (Beau Bridges) by renominating him to run for mayor.
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.
Earl decides to make up for failing to pay his taxes in the past, but he finds the government does not want his money.
Earl, Randy, Joy, Darnell and other Camden County residents relive the day that they were filmed for the show "Cops."
While enjoying TV time in prison, Earl and Randy see that "Cops" is filming in Camden County; Kenny, featured in the "Cops" episode riding along with an officer, shows resentment toward Earl.