After all of the early release certificates that Earl (Jason Lee) has received from the Warden (Craig T. Nelson), the day has finally come for Earl to be released from prison. Or not? After Earl discovers that the Warden has destroyed his early departure tickets, he turns to his friends to help him escape from prison. Randy (Ethan Suplee) and fellow inmate Frank (Michael Rapaport) devise a plan to get Earl out of jail. With the help of Darnell (Eddie Steeples), Joy (Jaime Pressly) and Catalina (Nadine Velazquez) on the outside combined with Randy and Franks help on the inside, Earl should be home free. Or not?