The obvious point is that we (the UK viewer) find it harder to empathise with 'a bunch of rednecks' (i use the phrase for dramatic effect) vs coffee culture Friends etc. However i don't recall The Dukes of Hazzard doing too badly in the ratings.....

I like the programme, the wry script, strong characters and the amusing asides. However i hear that viewer rating figures have not been fantastic. I just wondered what other people thought.

i like it, most people i know watch it also

What makes you think it's not popular in the UK? just because not many people are posting about it in here, doesn't meen to say it's not as popular, from what I'm aware of, the ratings are going pretty good for a new American T.V. Show here in the UK...

I would be interested in seeing any audience share splits you can find. I have read various newspaper articles that critically rate the show but have mentioned that C4 were disappointed with the audience numbers. I also note that there has not been much consistency with the time of transmission - another sign that audiences are not super high.

I got this from someones Post in DS:

My Name is Earl - 2.4 million

Invasion ep1 - 3.7 million
Invasion ep2 - 3.1 million
Invasion ep3 (e4) - 703,000

This was a comparison with the first 3 Episodes... to be honest I think the Rating for my Name is Earl ain't to bad, but then again this is no real hard proof about the ratings, I will look and keep you Updated.

well I watch it, and most my friends watch it. other than that I'm not bothered how popular it is tbh.

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Originally posted by conduit:
well I watch it, and most my friends watch it. other than that I'm not bothered how popular it is tbh.

I agree - the only time i get concerned over a show's popularity (or lack thereof) is when it stops it getting shown.

I only watch My Name Is Earl when it is on and I have nothing better to do!
Sorry My Name Is Earl lovers

I think it's one of the funniest things on the box and definitely one of the best imports for many years. Unfortunately, it's target audience is very much in the boozer at the time it's shown, and it doesn't get repeated on C4. Friends/Will & Grace etc, all had earlier slots to catch people before going out. I suppose Frasier suffered UK in the same slot, but that had had a chance to build a following.

if it makes you feel any better, I'll try and love it more (just to get the average up)

Dont worry as long as you enjoy it it dosnt matter what everyone else thinks!

All my friends love it as well as me and my family

My Name is Earl, is the best prog ive sen for ages.
perfect for a friday night

Friday night is a ridiculous night to have shows like this on. Surely the target demographic is 18-30 and any 18-30 year-old with a life is not sat at home watching TV on a Friday night.

Secondly, it doesn't help the way C4 shift it continually around in the schedule. Pick a time and stick to it dullards.

I love My Name is Earl, but I haven't seen it for at least the last 4 weeks due to other commitments.

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Originally posted by Josef:
vs coffee culture Friends etc.

Maybe thats why I like Earl.

I can't bloody stand Friends.

Can't say I'd noticed that it wasn't on at the same time each week, but it is repeated (on E4 Sunday I think).

i always wonderd too why it wasnt more popular they should show it at around 9 oclock cos then they cuold make it a family show

i'm a UK viewer and i think that my name is earl is brilliant, most of my mates watch it.

I love my name is earl but friday is a stupid night to have it on, even if i'm in i don't watch it as we normally have people round and we'd rather listen to music and chat then watch TV.
When i do catch it it's on a E4 repeat but i don't always seem to be able to catch them, one day i'll see them all.

I think My name is Earl is the best thing i've seen on TV in years. It's fantastic.

I am not sure I agree with the comments that Friday night is a stupid time to show it. I remember that Friends was on every Friday and it did really well.

From a personal point of view, I don't watch TV on a Friday normally and it would suit me better on another night!

I think this prog is funny but it is shown at so many different times it is confusing. I go to watch it and it's one of the ones I have seen!

i think its great, best comedy to come out of the US in years

I like it - but it takes me ages to 'settle into' watching a new show. With Friends, you ain't got a choice, because it's always on (as was Frasier in its heyday). You are BOUND to catch an episode at one point or another.

With My Name Is Earl, you're not so likely just to 'catch' an episode and it takes two or three to get the hang of any show, so not many people are getting that chance.

I set my video recorder for it now

I love my name is earl and so do my family

i also love friends though

i love my name is earl. its not a 'must' watch but its great lol better the dukes of hazzard!