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After a disappointing start, "Sticks & Stones" is a return to form for the series.

Earl decides to make up for upsetting a mustachioed girl, Maggie Lester (or "Maggie P.I." as he called her), in his school days. Tracking her down at her home, he discovers she is now content, bearded and working as a "circus freak". Earl is determined to do something for Maggie (Judy Greer) but is puzzled as to how he can improve her life.

This is a heart-warming episode and very entertaining.

As a "Twin Peaks" fan, it was great to see Carel Struycken again.

9 out of 10.

Clever, facetious, exaggerated, and razor-sharp wit -- this episode is not only this show at its absolute best, the writing should have garnered an Emmy nomination (and maybe even a win). The episode is laugh-out-loud wipe-tears-away funny (as so many episodes are), but also really touching: the outrageous scenarios will (or should) make you think about your own interactions from people with disabilities -- or those simply different from yourself. It's better than any diversity videos or lectures or workshops that a Human Resources Department has ever subjected employees to. Yes, "Earl" can be really funny, but it can also be really thoughtful.