Darnell Turner
Bio
Darnell (or "Crab Man" as known to Earl Hickey) is a cook at the local restaurant, Ernie's Crab Shack (hence the nickname). Darnell began having an affair with Joy Darville while she was still married to Earl. He is the father of Joy's younger son, Earl Jr., and. Joy eventually left Earl to be with Darnell. Despite this, he and Earl are on good terms and always greet each other with the well-known exchange:
- Earl: "Hey, Crab Man!"
- Darnell: "Hey, Earl!"


