Earl sets out to mend his relationship with his father (Beau Bridges) by renominating him to run for mayor.
As he celebrates his birthday, Earl reflects on the items that he has crossed off his list in the past year.
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.
After sabotaging a cat show in Joy's favor, Earl returns an award-winning cat to its rightful owner.
Earl wants to cross off the first item on his list, but he finds that he owes the victim more than the $10 he stole from the man's wallet.