Malcolm in the Middle Episode Guide

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Malcolm in the Middle: Season 7 (2005 - 2006)

  • Season 7 Episode 22: Graduation

    Malcolm's long-awaited graduation from high school prompts a proud Lois to imagine his future - as president of the United States. Final episode of the family comedy, starring Frankie Muniz and Jane Kaczmarek

  • Season 7 Episode 21: Morp

    Reese is paid to take the class swot to the school dance, but she forces him to have a makeover and sends him to finishing school. Meanwhile, Malcolm and the unpopular kids form an anti-prom and stage a protest at the official dance. Justin Berfield and Frankie Muniz star

    Today at 10:00pm EST - KTTV (FOX)
  • Season 7 Episode 20: Cattle Court

    Reese dreams he is being put on trial for murder by an assortment of farmyard animals, and is so shocked by the nightmare that he immediately decides to turn vegetarian. Family comedy, starring Justin Berfield and Frankie Muniz

  • Season 7 Episode 19: Stevie in the Hospital

    Struggling to accept the truth about his friend's illness, Malcolm tries to avoid visiting Stevie in the hospital by using a series of bizarre excuses. Family comedy, starring Frankie Muniz and Craig Lamar Traylor

  • Season 7 Episode 18: Bomb Shelter

    Malcolm joins a dance class in the hope of impressing a girl, but soon finds himself part of a competition. Hal believes he may have struck gold when he discovers a subterranean bachelor pad. Comedy, starring Frankie Muniz and Bryan Cranston

  • Season 7 Episode 17: Hal's Dentist

    Hal feels betrayed when his dentist and good friend charges him $2,000 to repair his teeth. Reese tries to teach his mother how to ride a bike, while Malcolm and Dewey are surprised when a new mattress appears to fall from the heavens. Comedy, starring Bryan Cranston and Frankie Muniz

  • Season 7 Episode 16: Lois Strikes Back

    When Reese suffers severe humiliation at the hands of three girls at school, Lois takes it upon herself to exact revenge on her son's behalf. Meanwhile, Hal stumbles upon an idea for making his own pitching machine out of stuff in the garage. Starring Justin Berfield and Jane Kaczmarek

  • Season 7 Episode 15: AA

    Francis's parents pay him a visit to help celebrate his first year of sobriety, but things go awry when he reveals he blames Lois for his problems during an AA meeting. Meanwhile, after discovering the spare key to Hal's car, the younger boys decide to go on an adventure

  • Season 7 Episode 14: Hal Grieves

    When Hal learns of his father's death, he struggles to grieve as he did not really know him. He vows to be a better parent to his own sons, allowing them to do anything they like - but when he offers to buy Malcolm a new car, Lois puts a stop to his generosity. Guest starring George Takei

  • Season 7 Episode 13: Mono

    Lois manages to infect Malcolm when she comes down with glandular fever, resulting in the pair having to spend 24 hours locked in a room together. When their neighbours hear the news, they invite Hal to all their parties, knowing his wife is unable to attend. Frankie Muniz and Jane Kaczmarek star

  • Season 7 Episode 12: College Recruiter

    Part two of two. Hal takes over when Malcolm refuses to meet college recruiters and decides to keep their gifts for himself. Meanwhile, Reese sets up home in the garage with new bride Raduca. Dewey persuades Francis to find a job, but just as he leaves for an interview, he is offered a position with his friend's rock group

    Thursday 3rd December 3:30pm EST - FX Networks Inc.
  • Season 7 Episode 11: Bride of Ida - Part One

    Part one of two. Ida is left in charge when Hal, Lois and Dewey travel to a music competition, and decides her old servant Raduca would be the perfect love match for Reese. However, he takes the idea a little too far and the pair end up travelling to Las Vegas for an impromptu wedding

    Thursday 3rd December 3:00pm EST - FX Networks Inc.
  • Season 7 Episode 10: Malcolm's Money

    When Hal and Lois discover Malcolm has received a cheque for $10,000, they decide to keep the money and spend it on themselves. Unfortunately, Dewey overhears their planning and demands a cut, and before long they have to find a way of paying it all back. Family comedy, starring Frankie Muniz

    Wednesday 2nd December 2:30pm EST - FX Networks Inc.
  • Season 7 Episode 9: Malcolm Defends Reese

    Malcolm comes to Reese's defence when their teacher teases him for being in the same class as his younger brother, and Hal gets into trouble when he attempts to give Dewey advice about romance. Meanwhile, Lois believes she has found the perfect babysitter for Jamie - until she starts driving her crazy

    Wednesday 2nd December 2:00pm EST - FX Networks Inc.
  • Season 7 Episode 8: Army Buddy

    Reese has a female Army friend to stay, but upsets her when he reads more into the relationship than she does. Lois finds a new lease of life while wearing a pair of orthopaedic insoles, but Hal is less than impressed and attempts to destroy them

  • Season 7 Episode 7: Blackout

    Hal and Lois decide to celebrate their anniversary by having a steak dinner with the entire family, but things go awry when an accident leads to a blackout. Malcolm deceives his parents in an attempt to sneak some attractive Dutch girls into his room

    Tuesday 1st December 3:00pm EST - FX Networks Inc.
  • Season 7 Episode 6: Secret Boyfriend

    Malcolm is paired with an attractive girl for a science project, and they soon discover a chemistry between them. However, she suggests they keep their relationship secret, prompting him to realise she does not want to be seen with him. Lois insists Reese get a new job, and kicks him out of the house until he finds one

    Tuesday 1st December 2:30pm EST - FX Networks Inc.
  • Season 7 Episode 5: Jessica Stays Over

    The family looks after the neighbours' teenage daughter Jessica, who gives Malcolm tips on manipulating Lois into letting him drive the car. Reese decides to ship himself to China so he can attack his pen pal after the boy refuses to apologise for Pearl Harbour

    Monday 30th November 3:30pm EST - FX Networks Inc.
  • Season 7 Episode 4: Hallowe'en

    Hal is spooked when he discovers that the family home was once the scene of a gruesome triple murder, leading him to behave erratically. Lois persuades Reese and Dewey to take Jamie trick-or-treating with disastrous consequences

  • Season 7 Episode 3: Reese v Stevie

    When Hal catches Dewey smoking a cigarette from his old stash in the garage, he tells his son he will give up caffeine if the boy quits his new habit. Stevie injures Reese after goading him into a fight, and is dumped from a research project as a result

    Monday 30th November 3:00pm EST - FX Networks Inc.
  • Season 7 Episode 2: Health Insurance

    When Hal forgets to pay the family's health insurance, the company will not reinstate it until Monday, so he panics and locks the boys in their room to keep them from getting hurt.

    Monday 30th November 7:30am EST - FX Networks Inc.
  • Season 7 Episode 1: Burning Man

    The Wilkerson boys plan to sneak off to a New Age festival in the hope of seeing some naked women, but when their parents find out, the trip becomes a family affair. Malcolm falls for an older woman, while Lois goes topless after discovering the joys of hemp. Rosanna Arquette guest stars

    Monday 30th November 7:00am EST - FX Networks Inc.

Malcolm in the Middle: Season 6 (2004 - 2005)

Malcolm in the Middle: Season 5 (2003 - 2004)

  • Season 5 Episode 22: Reese Joins the Army : Part Two

    Part two of two. Reese continues to work hard in the army, but finds himself stuck in a situation where his sergeant can offer no help. Meanwhile, Malcolm tries to prove his father's innocence, and realises the alleged crimes all happened on a Friday - when Hal never works. Last in series

    Saturday 28th November 3:00am EST - KCOP UPN 13 (MyNetworkTV)
  • Season 5 Episode 21: Reese Joins the Army : Part One

    Part one of two. Reese's girlfriend dumps him, his father is placed under house arrest and his mother refuses to come out of the bathroom - so he decides the only way to salvage the situation is to join the army

    Friday 27th November 3:00am EST - KCOP UPN 13 (MyNetworkTV)
  • Season 5 Episode 20: Victor's Other Family

    Lois resolves to go to Canada to meet her father's second wife, but soon regrets her decision. Meanwhile, Hal foolishly demands Dewey run in a father-son race with him, despite being temporarily blind

    Tuesday 1st December 3:00am EST - KCOP UPN 13 (MyNetworkTV)
  • Season 5 Episode 19: Experiment

    Reese inadvertently completes Malcolm's science experiment, but has no idea how he did it. Dewey comes up with a novel way of selling chocolate bars to raise money for the school. Family comedy, starring Justin Berfield and Erik Per Sullivan

    Wednesday 25th November 3:00am EST - KCOP UPN 13 (MyNetworkTV)
  • Season 5 Episode 18: Dewey's Special Class

    Malcolm tries to stop his little brother going to a school for the gifted, but the devious plan backfires in spectacular fashion - leaving Dewey labelled as emotionally disturbed. Comedy, starring Frankie Muniz and Erik Per Sullivan

    Thursday 26th November 3:00am EST - KCOP UPN 13 (MyNetworkTV)
  • Season 5 Episode 17: Polly in the Middle

    Polly cannot choose between Abe or Craig, so decides to date them both, while Malcolm refuses to believe in the power of Dewey's supposedly lucky shirt. Elsewhere, the ranch-hands make fun of Francis, and Lois takes the kids to a baseball convention

    Tuesday 24th November 3:00am EST - KCOP UPN 13 (MyNetworkTV)
  • Season 5 Episode 16: Malcolm Visits College

    Lois accompanies Malcolm on a visit to his new college - and insists on seeing his dormitory. Dewey starts stealing items from around the house to get his own back on Hal, and Reese has an unfortunate encounter with an undercover police officer. Frankie Muniz and Jane Kaczmarek star

  • Season 5 Episode 15: Reese's Apartment

    Reese rents an apartment after being thrown out of the Wilkersons' house - but finds it difficult to avoid debt. Malcolm helps a football player write an essay to get him into college. However, when the sportsman turns out to be even more stupid than he thought, he is faced with a dilemma. Frankie Muniz stars

  • Season 5 Episode 14: Malcolm Dates a Family

    Lois boycotts her local pizza restaurant after discovering its management enforces a 15 per cent surcharge. Malcolm meets a pretty girl but gets on better with her family, while Otto suggests Francis should hire an assistant. Guest starring Sara Paxton and Kenneth Mars

  • Season 5 Episode 13: Lois' Sister

    Malcolm's aunt Susan lavishes expensive gifts on the children - but everyone is mystified as to where she got the money. The family get a shock, however, when she announces she needs a kidney transplant, forcing her elder sister Lois to make a big decision. Guest starring Laurie Metcalf

  • Season 5 Episode 12: Softball

    Malcolm has a run-in with Lois when he joins the Lucky Aide softball team. Reese tries to beat Francis's record of collecting toilet seats from a junkyard, while Hal mistakenly applies to join the CIA. Starring Frankie Muniz and Jane Kaczmarek

  • Season 5 Episode 11: Ida's Boyfriend

    Ida announces she is getting married to a rich Chinese man she met on a cruise - but the family are not convinced her intentions toward her fiance are honourable. Meanwhile, Malcolm attempts to hide his tongue piercing from his parents. Family comedy, guest starring Cloris Leachman

  • Season 5 Episode 10: Hot Tub

    Lois is not pleased when Hal splashes out on a new hot tub, Malcolm gets involved in a dispute with Polly's former boyfriend, and Otto confronts an old enemy of Francis. Family comedy, guest starring Julie Hagerty and Kenneth Mars

  • Season 5 Episode 9: Dirty Magazine

    Malcolm is made editor of the school's literary magazine, and is shocked when the principal forces him to censor a story. Hal tries to ingratiate himself with the woman in the office responsible for cutbacks, while Francis teaches Otto to dance. Comedy, starring Frankie Muniz and Bryan Cranston

  • Season 5 Episode 8: Block Party

    The Wilkersons come home early from holiday to discover the neighbours are in the middle of a block party celebrating their absence from the street - prompting them to go on a charm offensive to win the locals over. Starring Frankie Muniz

  • Season 5 Episode 7: Christmas Trees

    Hal and the boys enter the season of goodwill in a competitive spirit when the local church starts to undercut them on Christmas tree prices. Meanwhile, Otto's bickering relatives arrive, giving Francis a taste of home. Comedy, starring Frankie Muniz and Bryan Cranston

  • Season 5 Episode 6: Malcolm's Job

    Malcolm discovers the awful secret Lois has been hiding, while Hal's father-and-child classes become more interesting once he starts betting on babies. Dewey runs away to be with Francis after growing tired of the rest of the family. Comedy, starring Frankie Muniz and Jane Kaczmarek

  • Season 5 Episode 5: Malcolm Films Reese

    Malcolm uses Reese as the subject of his school experiment, and Francis struggles to keep his poise when he falls victim to a nasty reviewer. Dewey starts performing as a street entertainer to earn extra cash. Family comedy, starring Frankie Muniz, Justin Berfield and Christopher Kennedy Masterson

  • Season 5 Episode 4: Thanksgiving

    Malcolm goes off to a boozy Thanksgiving party, where he meets a good-looking girl who seems intent on flirting with him. Reese is left to prepare the dinner, with Hal and Dewey roped in as his hapless assistants, while Francis and Piama arrive at the house almost ready to divorce

    Wednesday 25th November 3:30pm EST - FX Networks Inc.
  • Season 5 Episode 3: Goodbye Kitty

    Stevie ends up in shock when he learns the truth about Kitty and Abe's divorce, while Dewey attempts to get more attention from the family by eating baby food. Family comedy, starring Frankie Muniz and Erik Per Sullivan

  • Season 5 Episode 2: Watching the Baby

    Dewey makes up an incredible story for the baby, while Hal goes out to buy nappies after Lois falls asleep - and is accused of being a shoplifter

  • Season 5 Episode 1: Vegas

    The Wilkersons travel to Las Vegas, where Hal is bitten by the gambling bug and bets his life insurance policy, while Lois sees her favourite singer at a show. David Cassidy guest stars

Malcolm in the Middle: Season 4 (2002 - 2003)

  • Season 4 Episode 22: Day Care

    Hal and Lois attempt to find suitable day care for the new arrival - but find their best option is at a nearby church. Meanwhile, Francis takes advantage of recent reports of UFOs in the area. Last in series, starring Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek

  • Season 4 Episode 21: Baby - Part Two

    Part two of two. Hal rushes home to be with Lois as her labour continues, but allows panic to cloud his judgment and ends up crashing the car on the way out of the expo. Quirky comedy, starring Frankie Muniz and Jane Kaczmarek

  • Season 4 Episode 20: Baby - Part One

    Part one of two. Lois suddenly goes into labour whilst at home with Francis, which coincides with a less inspiring surprise in the form of a visit from Grandma Ida. Family comedy, guest starring Cloris Leachman, with Frankie Muniz and Jane Kaczmarek

  • Season 4 Episode 19: Future Malcolm

    Malcolm meets a chess-playing layabout who could be an older version of himself, Lois cannot understand why she is piling on weight and Francis objects to Piama posing nude in an art class - but eagerly volunteers himself when he finds out how much the job pays. Seinfeld's Jason Alexander guest stars

  • Season 4 Episode 18: Reese's Party

    Reese throws a party at home while Hal and Lois are off enjoying a romantic break, but Francis's delinquent friends spoil the fun by gatecrashing the shindig and taking the boys hostage. Family comedy, starring Frankie Muniz and Jane Kaczmarek

  • Season 4 Episode 17: Clip Show 2

    Hal and Lois start to reminisce about the boys' most memorable adventures and misfortunes over the years, as they prepare to make a will. Family comedy, starring Frankie Muniz, Jane Kaczmarek and Bryan Cranston

  • Season 4 Episode 16: Academic Octathlon

    Reese takes desperate steps to avoid attending a dance. Hal tries to get Dewey to admit he loves him, and Malcolm becomes infuriated by the eagerness of his team-mates for the academic octathlon. Starring Frankie Muniz and Jane Kaczmarek

  • Season 4 Episode 15: Garage Sale

    Lois puts Reese in charge of the family garage sale, and Hal rediscovers his anarchic side when he starts broadcasting on his pirate radio station under the name Kid Charlemagne. Comedy, starring Frankie Muniz and Jane Kaczmarek

  • Season 4 Episode 14: Hal's Friend

    Hal makes the most of Lois's absence by inviting round a wild old school buddy - but soon regrets it. Malcolm tries to liberate Dabney from his domineering mother and Francis spends a night in the company of Otto. Family comedy, starring Frankie Muniz and Bryan Cranston

  • Season 4 Episode 13: Stereo Store

    Hal takes a job in a stereo store but finds it hard to stay abreast of the younger generation's musical trends, while the new babysitter gives the boys a run for their money. Family comedy, starring Frankie Muniz and Bryan Cranston

  • Season 4 Episode 12: Kicked Out

    Hal reaches the end of his tether over Malcolm's misbehaviour and throws him out of the house - but Reese takes advantage of the situation to play a dirty trick of his own. Family comedy, starring Frankie Muniz and Bryan Cranston

  • Season 4 Episode 11: Long Drive

    Reese goes to prison for the day, and Francis is unnerved by a calamity on the ranch. Meanwhile, Malcolm feels uncomfortable when Lois insists on giving him a lecture on sex. Family comedy, starring Frankie Muniz and Jane Kaczmarek

  • Season 4 Episode 10: If Boys Were Girls

    Exasperated with her unruly boys, a pregnant Lois dreams of what life would be like if she had daughters instead. However, it turns out that the imaginary Mallory, Renee and Daisy would be even more of a handful than her sons. Offbeat comedy, starring Frankie Muniz and Jane Kaczmarek

  • Season 4 Episode 9: Grandma Sues

    Grandma Ida trips on garden debris outside the Wilkersons' home and decides to sue her daughter and son-in-law for compensation, while Lois receives momentous news from her doctor. Comedy, guest starring Cloris Leachman, with Frankie Muniz and Jane Kaczmarek

  • Season 4 Episode 8: Boys at The Ranch

    Hal and the boys are destined for disappointment as they visit Francis at the ranch, where they assume plenty of mischief will be planned. On arrival, they are saddened to discover he is now a responsible grown-up. Starring Frankie Muniz and Bryan Cranston

  • Season 4 Episode 7: Malcolm Holds His Tongue

    Reese ventures out with his girlfriend, but makes the mistake of taking Craig along for company. Malcolm tries to be diplomatic - only to end up needing medical assistance. Family comedy, starring Frankie Muniz and Justin Berfield

  • Season 4 Episode 6: Forbidden Girlfriend

    Malcolm dates a girl whose father dislikes him. Francis becomes chief mediator in a dispute between Otto and his cowboy neighbours, and Dewey discovers a boy who looks just like him. Starring Frankie Muniz and Erik Per Sullivan

  • Season 4 Episode 5: Forwards Backwards

    Malcolm is grounded on his birthday once again when his vengeful battle with Reese gets out of hand. Hal sets out to buy a comic for his son, but has an unfortunate run-in with a pair of unhelpful shop assistants

  • Season 4 Episode 4: Stupid Girl

    Hal hires a steamroller and becomes obsessed with crushing things, while Malcolm feigns being dim to attract the attention of a non-intellectual girl. Comedy, starring Frankie Muniz and Jane Kaczmarek

  • Season 4 Episode 3: Family Reunion

    When Lois finds herself repeatedly insulted at a family reunion, the youngsters plot revenge and Hal is prompted to stand up to his father. Guest starring Christopher Lloyd, with Frankie Muniz and Jane Kaczmarek

  • Season 4 Episode 2: Humilithon

    Malcolm suffers extreme humiliation in his first week as a high-school freshman. Francis surprises everyone by acting more responsibly at work and Dewey revels in being a latchkey kid. Comedy, starring Frankie Muniz and Christopher Kennedy Masterson

  • Season 4 Episode 1: Zoo

    Chaos ensues on a family trip to the zoo. Hal becomes jealous of Lois's ex-boyfriend, Malcolm and Dewey get trapped in a tiger pen and Reese locks horns with a goat. Quirky comedy, starring Frankie Muniz and Jane Kaczmarek

Malcolm in the Middle: Season 3 (2001 - 2002)

  • Season 3 Episode 22: Monkey

    While ill in bed, Craig becomes infatuated with his helper - a capuchin monkey - and Reese takes control of the area's neighbourhood watch after apprehending an intruder. Comedy, starring Justin Berfield and Bryan Cranston

  • Season 3 Episode 21: Cliques

    The Krelboyne whizz-kids are forced to integrate with various posers, goths and other cliques in the general school crowd, while Hal and Reese race to knock down Dewey's dominoes. Family comedy, starring Bryan Cranston and Justin Berfield

  • Season 3 Episode 20: Jury Duty

    With Lois on jury service, Hal decides to solve the murder case he thinks she is working on. Meanwhile, Reese reveals a hidden talent when the boys get lost in a storm drain. Comedy, starring Frankie Muniz and Jane Kaczmarek

  • Season 3 Episode 19: Clip Show

    Hal forces the boys to see a psychiatrist (guest star Andy Richter) when they refuse to admit to damaging the family car. Comedy, with Frankie Muniz and Bryan Cranston

  • Season 3 Episode 18: Poker II

    While Hal's poker night is up and running, the boys entertain a player's daughter and her friend, but Malcolm finds a gun in one of their bags. Family comedy, starring Frankie Muniz and Bryan Cranston

  • Season 3 Episode 17: Dewey's Dog

    Hal and Lois battle illness to keep a romantic rendezvous and Dewey brings home a dog - but cannot find anywhere to hide it. Family comedy, starring Bryan Cranston, Jane Kaczmarek and Erik Per Sullivan

  • Season 3 Episode 16: Hal Coaches

    Dewey is appalled when Hal takes over as coach of the soccer team, while Malcolm gets more than he bargained for when he sets his computer to act out the lives of his family. Reese resorts to blackmailing his neighbour Ed, and things get heated during an ice-fishing trip

  • Season 3 Episode 15: Hal's Birthday

    Francis brings his new wife home, while the rest of the boys get fed up with Lois shouting at them and decide to fly the nest. Comedy, starring Christopher Kennedy Masterson and Jane Kaczmarek

  • Season 3 Episode 14: Cynthia's Back

    Dewey helps Hal overcome his fear of kites, Malcolm reveals Cynthia's big secret, and Francis finds a totem pole unusually interesting. Quirky comedy, starring Frankie Muniz and Erik Per Sullivan

  • Season 3 Episode 13: Reese Drives

    Reese's first driving lesson takes a dangerous turn, while Francis haggles his way out of debt. Offbeat comedy, starring Justin Berfield and Christopher Kennedy Masterson

  • Season 3 Episode 12: Company Picnic : Part Two

    Part two of two. The picnic causes chaos for the family as Malcolm humiliates himself further and Hal cannot face admitting his real identity to his boss. Meanwhile, Francis regrets his bet against the loggers' hockey team and Reese bonds with his scavenger hunt partner. Guest starring Susan Sarandon

  • Season 3 Episode 11: Company Picnic : Part One

    Part one of two. The works picnic proves tricky for the whole family as Hal tries to avoid his new boss, a girl ties Malcolm in knots, and Lois clashes with an obnoxious woman. Quirky comedy, guest starring a host of celebrities including Magic Johnson, Heidi Klum, Christina Ricci and Susan Sarandon

  • Season 3 Episode 10: Lois's Makeover

    Lois's colleagues decide she needs a makeover - resulting in unexpected attention from Hal. Meanwhile, Francis learns the art of rat-catching, and Hal plays basketball against the boys, but fakes an injury when he discovers how good they are. Quirky comedy, starring Jane Kaczmarek and Bryan Cranston

  • Season 3 Episode 9: Reese's Job

    Reese is accused of stealing by his devious boss after he takes a job flipping burgers to pay for his car insurance. Malcolm is disgruntled when a genius joins his class, and Dewey has to prove he can keep a goldfish alive before he gets the chance to own a puppy. Offbeat comedy, starring Frankie Muniz and Justin Berfield

  • Season 3 Episode 8: Poker

    Hal and Abe fall out over a poker game, Francis gets trapped in a remote cabin during a blizzard and Reese trips the light fantastic at a dance class. Family comedy, starring Bryan Cranston and Justin Berfield

  • Season 3 Episode 7: Christmas

    Lois holds the boys' Christmas presents hostage until they learn to behave, while Francis is forced to spend the festive season with his mean grandmother. Starring Frankie Muniz and Jane Kaczmarek

  • Season 3 Episode 6: Health Scare

    Dewey babysits a hamster, Francis is challenged to a fight and Hal discovers a lump during a medical check-up. Quirky comedy, starring Bryan Cranston and Erik Per Sullivan

  • Season 3 Episode 5: Charity

    Malcolm and his brothers gain personal profit from doing charity work for the church, and Francis discovers what life is like in a logging camp. Family comedy, starring Frankie Muniz

  • Season 3 Episode 4: Malcolm's Girlfriend

    Malcolm's schoolwork suffers after he gets a girlfriend, and Francis takes refuge with a mad bomber in a remote Canadian cabin. Offbeat comedy, starring Frankie Muniz and Jane Kaczmarek

  • Season 3 Episode 3: Book Club

    Lois joins a book club to escape the horrors of her home life and Hal frets about how to make the boys behave in her absence. Meanwhile, Francis hitch-hikes through Canada

  • Season 3 Episode 2: Emancipation

    The liberated Francis encourages Lois to let him come home, while Malcolm and the Krelboynes do battle with a difficult new teacher. Family comedy, starring Frankie Muniz and Jane Kaczmarek

  • Season 3 Episode 1: Houseboat

    When Malcolm and Stevie's families go on a houseboat holiday together, nothing seems to go to plan. Dewey is left hanging for hours on a rope swing and a friendly game of Scrabble turns into a slanging match. Francis decides to quit school so he can go to Alaska and earn a fortune on an oil rig

Malcolm in the Middle: Season 2 (2000 - 2001)

  • Season 2 Episode 25: Flashback

    Lois has a pregnancy scare which sparks tension in the household and reminds the couple how much their lives have been affected by their children

  • Season 2 Episode 24: Evacuation

    Hal accidentally causes a toxic chemical spill that forces the entire neighbourhood to be evacuated. Even within the confines of an emergency bunker, Malcolm has to deal with the eternal problem of being grounded

  • Season 2 Episode 23: Carnival

    The boys sneak out to the county fair, but a drunken security guard locks them inside the grounds

  • Season 2 Episode 22: Mini-Bike

    Hal and Francis attend an enlightening father-and-son weekend at the military academy, while the younger boys put pressure on Lois in their quest to own mini-bikes

  • Season 2 Episode 21: Malcolm vs. Reese

    Francis sets up a contest between Malcolm and Reese to win a coveted wrestling match ticket, and Dewey loses Craig's cat while its owner is away at a comic-book convention. Quirky comedy, starring Frankie Muniz and Jane Kaczmarek

  • Season 2 Episode 20: Bowling

    Malcolm and Reese go to a bowling party, but end up concentrating more on trying to attract the attention of a cute girl than making the perfect score. Comedy, starring Frankie Muniz and Justin Berfield

  • Season 2 Episode 19: Tutoring Reese

    Malcolm helps Reese make the grade with his schoolwork, while Francis is banished to a friend's house for defying Lois's order to patch the roof. Comedy, starring Frankie Muniz and Jane Kaczmarek

  • Season 2 Episode 18: Reese Cooks

    Reese discovers he has a natural flair for cooking, Malcolm urges his classmate to call off a planned party and Francis is forced to write a term paper. Quirky comedy, starring Frankie Muniz and Jane Kaczmarek

  • Season 2 Episode 17: Surgery

    Malcolm goes into hospital to have an operation for suspected appendicitis, while Francis stages a hunger strike at Marlin Academy. Comedy, starring Frankie Muniz and Jane Kaczmarek

  • Season 2 Episode 16: Traffic Ticket

    Lois disputes an accusation of reckless driving, and orders Francis to pay off the $750 in motoring fines he has accumulated in her name. Comedy, with Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek

  • Season 2 Episode 15: The Grandparents

    Lois's disapproving parents come to stay and make a generous offer - before going back on the deal at the last moment. Meanwhile, Francis gets struck down by food poisoning at Mardi Gras. Family comedy, starring Frankie Muniz, Jane Kaczmarek and Justin Berfield

  • Season 2 Episode 14: Hal Quits

    Hal decides to quit his job to become an artist and Francis wades through a week's worth of inventory work at Lucky Aide, leaving Malcolm to ponder his own future career

  • Season 2 Episode 13: New Neighbours

    The neighbours from hell move in next door and Hal insists on making friends with them, while the Marlin Academy cadets prepare for a visit from 'the last great hero', Oliver North. Comedy, guest starring Dakota Fanning, with Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek

  • Season 2 Episode 12: Krelboyne Girl

    Francis tries to avoid punishment for his latest prank, Dewey overreacts to Lois's lecture and Malcolm experiences his first crush as a confusing mixture of love and hate. Comedy, starring Frankie Muniz, Erik Per Sullivan and Christopher Kennedy Masterson

  • Season 2 Episode 11: Old Mrs Old

    Dewey swaps his backpack for a handbag, Malcolm finds himself in hot water with an elderly neighbour, and Francis's lazy friend enrols at the academy. Comedy, starring Frankie Muniz

  • Season 2 Episode 10: The Bully

    When Reese relinquishes his position as school bully, Malcolm suffers at the hands of his successors. Meanwhile, Francis dreads his approaching birthday, fearing the traditional pranks that run rife through Marlin Academy on such occasions. Comedy, starring Frankie Muniz and Justin Berfield

  • Season 2 Episode 9: High-School Play

    Hal and Dewey build a private Utopia from plastic blocks. Malcolm lands the lead role in the high-school play, but lets his new-found celebrity status go to his head. Quirky comedy, starring Frankie Muniz and Jane Kaczmarek

  • Season 2 Episode 8: Therapy

    Reese decides it would be a good idea to join his sibling when Malcolm attends therapy sessions in a bid to get out of schoolwork. Meanwhile, Hal and Lois try to clean out a closet stuffed with junk. Comedy, starring Frankie Muniz and Jane Kaczmarek

  • Season 2 Episode 7: Robbery

    Lois and Craig find themselves in a hostage situation when the Lucky Aide store is held up by robbers. Hal comes home with an old wardrobe, but soon discovers it is not the anniversary present he planned when a swarm of bats flies out and invades the house. Starring Frankie Muniz

  • Season 2 Episode 6: Convention

    Lois is amused when an old rival brings out Hal's fighting instincts. The boys get a shock when the new babysitter arrives, instead of being old and boring she is extremely attractive - and soon they are all rushing round the house vying for her attention. Comedy, with Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek

  • Season 2 Episode 5: Casino

    Hal is banned from gambling at a casino during a family holiday, so instead takes Malcolm and Reese on a disastrous trek into the desert. Comedy, starring Frankie Muniz, Justin Berfield and Bryan Cranston

  • Season 2 Episode 4: Dinner Out

    The family have an uncomfortable dinner date with the Kenarbans, and Francis regrets inviting local girls to a party at Marlin Academy

  • Season 2 Episode 3: Lois's Birthday

    Lois runs away from home after the boys ruin her birthday, and it proves difficult to persuade her to return. Offbeat comedy, starring Frankie Muniz and Jane Kaczmarek

  • Season 2 Episode 2: Hallowe'en Approximately

    Malcolm and his brothers set about creating the ultimate stealth weapon with a little help from Francis, who is on leave from the military academy. Lois and Hal tackle a dangerous driver who has been terrorising the neighbourhood by building their own speed bump

  • Season 2 Episode 1: Traffic Jam

    Malcolm finally meets his match in the form of an intriguing girl and Reese attempts to break into an ice-cream truck. Meanwhile, Francis makes a bold bet at military camp and Dewey wanders off into the countryside. Frankie Muniz stars

Malcolm in the Middle: Season 1 (2000)

Malcolm in the Middle: Special

  • Malcolm in the Middle

    Profile of the award-winning comedy about a dysfunctional family and their gifted son, including interviews with the cast and behind-the-scenes footage