My Name Is Earl (2005)

S1E9 Cost Dad the Election

Earl is determined to erase his past mistake of sabotaging his father's mayoral campaign. Four years ago, Carl Hickey sought to change the flight path of a proposed airport route that threatened their home, but Earl inadvertently jeopardized his father's chances when he was filmed attacking an officer. Now, faced with the fallout, Earl must find a way to support his father’s run for mayor while also working to repair their strained relationship.