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Malcolm in the Middle (2000 – 2006)

2000 • 7 seasons • Comedy • TV-PG
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Malcolm in the MiddleSeason 2

25 episodes · Nov 5, 2000

Life never slows down for the quirky Pfeiffer clan! This season finds Malcolm navigating a fresh set of hurdles both in the classroom and around the dinner table. Meanwhile, Reese discovers an unexpected passion in the kitchen, while young Dewey's boundless imagination continues to spark delightful – and occasionally disruptive – moments. And over at military school, Francis’s experiences promise another dose of hilarious mayhem for the whole family.

1. Traffic Jam (2)
Nov 5, 2000 · 22m · 8.0

A terrible traffic jam has ensnared Hal, Loi, Malcolm, and Reese. Francis, spurred by a memory of the egg-eating challenge from "Cool Hand Luke," enters himself into a wager. Malcolm finds himself captivated by a girl he encounters. Meanwhi

2. Halloween Approximately
Nov 8, 2000 · 22m · 7.4

The following week, after the last of the Halloween festivities had faded, Francis came to visit, lending his assistance to his brothers in a scheme involving a colossal slingshot and rather unpleasant projectiles. Meanwhile, Hal pursued a

3. Lois's Birthday
Nov 12, 2000 · 22m · 7.9

Lois, on her birthday, is deeply angered by the thoughtless presents she receives, a discontent that precipitates a sudden departure from her family home, leaving behind a trail of bewilderment, apprehension, and a profound sense of hopeles

4. Dinner Out
Nov 15, 2000 · 22m · 7.3

A lively commotion fills the air at the Kenarban's elegant home, where the family is dining. Meanwhile, at Francis’s school, a boisterous celebration unfolds among the teenage girls.

5. Casino
Nov 19, 2000 · 22m · 7.2

Hal, Reese, and Malcolm’s family weekend getaway to a casino descends into hardship in the arid landscape when they inadvertently stray onto an artillery range. Meanwhile, Francis slips away home, only to find himself with no one to share t

6. Convention
Nov 22, 2000 · 22m · 7.8

Hal and Lois departed for a convention, leaving their sons – Malcolm, Reese, and Dewey – in the care of a babysitter. The boys, expecting a kindly older woman hired for the task, resolved to play a series of pranks. Their preparations inclu

7. Robbery
Nov 26, 2000 · 22m · 7.2

Darkness descends upon Lucky Aide as two robbers take hold of the night shift. Their intentions are clear: to force Craig's hand and obtain the safe's combination. Meanwhile, at the academy, Francis endeavors to offer solace to a friend bur

8. Therapy
Nov 29, 2000 · 22m · 7.3

The indignity of his position at Krelboyne gnawed at Malcolm, a constant, maddening ache. Driven to desperation, he fabricated a reason to seek out the school psychologist, a charade that quickly became another layer in his elaborate decept

9. High School Play
Dec 10, 2000 · 22m · 7.3

Malcolm landed a part in the school play, but found himself so engrossed in the intricate web of adolescent gossip that he completely forgot his lines. Lois, meanwhile, discovered a surprising pleasure in the art of massage. Hal and Dewey e

10. The Bully
Dec 17, 2000 · 22m · 7.3

Reese, a rising star on his school's wrestling team, suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of a girl, a blow that left him utterly disheartened. In response, he abandoned his reputation as the school's resident bully, an act that sent rip

11. Old Mrs. Old
Jan 7, 2001 · 22m · 7.2

A subtle shift occurred in Dewey’s routine; he began carrying a small bag with him each day to school. Meanwhile, Francis’s companion, Richie, accepted an invitation to attend a military academy. Elsewhere in the neighborhood, Malcolm found

12. Krelboyne Girl
Jan 14, 2001 · 22m · 7.6

Lois and Hal endeavor to break Dewey’s attachment to his well-worn stuffed companion, Domingo, by suggesting he is excessively soiled. Meanwhile, Malcolm finds himself strangely drawn to the enigmatic new girl, Cynthia, experiencing a disqu

13. New Neighbors
Jan 21, 2001 · 22m · 7.6

A new set of neighbors, proving to be even more disagreeable than Malcolm’s own family, take up residence next door. Meanwhile, the cadets of Marlin Academy prepare for an upcoming visit from Oliver North.

14. Hal Quits
Feb 4, 2001 · 22m · 7.5

The experience of attending Dewey’s parent job day left Hal feeling utterly deflated, as if his livelihood had been rendered worthless. Consequently, he decided to take several weeks of leave, citing a medical necessity. Meanwhile, Francis

15. The Grandparents
Feb 11, 2001 · 22m · 7.4

Lois’s parents, Ida and Victor, arrive for a visit, and discord settles in almost immediately. Victor finds an unexpected kinship with Reese, while Ida instigates a fight involving Malcolm. Meanwhile, Dewey is adrift in the past, stirred by

16. Traffic Ticket
Feb 18, 2001 · 22m · 7.6

A traffic ticket for Lois brought swift and pointed blame directed at Francis, who was promptly tasked with covering the fine. To accomplish this, Francis devised a display intended for the amusement of his fellow cadets. Meanwhile, Malcolm

17. Surgery
Feb 25, 2001 · 22m · 7.2

The sterile environment of the hospital stirs unease within Malcolm; confined to a children's ward with a suspected case of appendicitis, he feels profoundly out of place. Elsewhere, at the military academy, Francis orchestrates a hunger st

18. Reese Cooks
Mar 4, 2001 · 22m · 7.9

Reese finds a spark of vitality in the kitchen; for Malcolm, however, a carefully arranged celebration is a source of irritation. His blunt candor often stings, and this time it deeply wounds the gracious Krelboyne Cynthia, the event's host

19. Tutoring Reese
Mar 11, 2001 · 22m · 7.7

Malcolm and the Krelboynes' tutor, Reese, will delve into the matter and discover the true cause of his declining academic performance.

20. Bowling
Apr 1, 2001 · 22m · 8.7

Malcolm and Reese attended a bowling party, their attention subtly drawn to a charming young woman amidst the lively scene. An unspoken competition sparked between them as they each sought her favor.

21. Malcolm vs. Reese
Apr 22, 2001 · 22m · 7.6

Francis possesses a spare ticket to the wrestling match, a prize that has ignited a competitive spirit between Malcolm and Reese. Meanwhile, tending to Craig’s cat presents a considerable burden for Dewey.

22. Mini-Bike
Apr 29, 2001 · 22m · 7.4

Lois expressly forbade the boys from riding the motorbike they'd discovered, but Reese disregarded her warning. He took the machine anyway, and in doing so, fractured a leg.

23. Carnival
May 6, 2001 · 22m · 7.3

Under the cloak of night, Malcolm, Dewey, Stevie, and Reese sought refuge within the sprawling grounds of a traveling carnival. Their clandestine exploration soon drew the attention of a vigilant security guard, and they found themselves en

24. Evacuation
May 13, 2001 · 22m · 8.3

A careless act by Hal triggers a hazardous chemical release, necessitating the evacuation of an entire neighborhood. Meanwhile, Malcolm faces the added punishment of being confined, even within the confines of the emergency shelter. And Fra

25. Flashback
May 20, 2001 · 22m · 8.3

Two weeks past her period, Lois and Hal found themselves in a state of anxious agitation, their worry erupting into a sharp argument as they desperately tried to conceal the situation from their sons. Meanwhile, Dewey wrestled with the fear

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