In Season 2, Episode 19 of My Name Is Earl , titled Earl attempts to atone for sabotaging the career of a local news reporter. Episode Overview List Item #29: Harassed a Reporter.
Earl wants to make amends by helping Nicole regain her former professional status. Plot Breakdown My Name Is Earl 2x19
Nicole decides to interview Earl about his "List" and his quest for karma, hoping the unique human-interest story will be her "big break" back into serious journalism. In Season 2, Episode 19 of My Name