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Season 2 – Malcolm in the Middle

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The Cleavers they ain't. Mom is a screaming control freak, Dad is a goofy human hairball, oldest son Francis escaped the family at a young age, Reese is just criminal, Dewey is a space cadet and young Jamie is the scapegoat. The middle kid, Malcolm (who delivers the narrative for the capers of this whacked-out clan) is a brainiac who doesn't want to be burdened by his genius.
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David Bianculli New York Daily News 02/03/2020
3.5/5
"Malcolm" is genuinely goofy right from the start. Go to Full Review Steve Johnson Chicago Tribune 08/31/2018
Malcolm in the Middle is certainly a family program, and a first-rate one, but it's not at all traditional. Viewers accustomed to sitcom conventions will have a hard time with Malcolm's breakneck pace and lack of laugh track or theatrical stage. Go to Full Review Mike Lipton People Magazine 09/04/2018
With parents as manic as these, how can Malcolm and his brothers possibly vie for attention? They can't, but that's okay. It's the sight of adults behaving badly that fuels this show's delightful anarchy. Go to Full Review Alan Pergament Buffalo News 08/31/2018
3/4
Clever and Muniz still is adorable as Malcolm. But, unlike Bart, he is growing up before our eyes and that charm probably only has a few more seasons to run. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Andrey T @RT95492063 May 15 Stronger than the first seasons and just keeps getting more interesting. See more Ed R @JustcallmeER Apr 27 More hilarious and entertaining as we enter season 2. See more felix H @eregutevjtdscvkljhgfdf Apr 24 good show funny and very interesting. I didnt have any shows to watch then i started watching this. See more Clayton T. @RT49364793 Mar 15 This is a perfect example of middle low class family struggles through a teenager See more Michael A @Tomato547 Jan 20 Even better than the first season! See more KATIE ELIANA B @KATIEELIANA 01/06/2025 Es como,la primera pero los episodios son un poco flojos y no memorables pero sigue siendo perfecta See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Jane Kaczmarek

Lois Wilkerson

Bryan Cranston

Hal Wilkerson

Frankie Muniz

Malcolm Wilkerson

Christopher Masterson

Francis Wilkerson

Justin Berfield

Reese Wilkerson

Erik Per Sullivan

Dewey Wilkerson

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 5, 2000 Traffic Jam Dewey continues to wander around lost while Malcolm and his family are stuck in an all-day traffic jam. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 8, 2000 Halloween Approximately Francis makes up for missing Halloween by concocting the messiest prank the neighborhood has ever seen. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 12, 2000 Lois' Birthday Lois runs away from home after her husband forgets her birthday and the boys buy candy instead of a gift. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 15, 2000 Dinner Out Lois anticipates a civilized evening of adult conversation when she accepts a dinner invitation from Stevie's parents. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 19, 2000 Casino Hal, Malcolm and Reese wander into a desert artillery range after being banned from a casino for counting cards. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 22, 2000 Convention Malcolm and Reese (Frankie Muniz, Justin Berfield) compete against Dewey (Erik Per Sullivan) for the attentions of their beautiful babysitter. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 26, 2000 Robbery Lois and her co-worker Craig are taken hostage at the drugstore; Hal brings home an armoire infested with bats. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 29, 2000 Therapy Malcolm fakes a mental breakdown to avoid the silly costumes and folk dancing during medieval week at school. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 10, 2000 High School Play When Malcolm takes a role in a play, his Krelboyne classmates must come to his rescue on opening night. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 17, 2000 Bully Malcolm (Frankie Muniz) becomes a target for up-and-coming bullies after big brother Reese (Justin Berfield) gets beaten up by a girl. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 7, 2001 Old Mrs. Old Lois forces Malcolm to befriend the meanest old lady on the block; Dewey begins carrying a purse to school. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 14, 2001 Krelboyne Girl When a girl develops a crush on Malcolm (Frankie Muniz), he reciprocates by throwing a brick through her window. With Jane Kaczmarek. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 21, 2001 New Neighbors The new neighbors terrorize Malcolm and Reese (Frankie Muniz, Justin Berfield), while their garden gnome stalks Dewey (Erik Per Sullivan). Guest stars: Robin Riker, Gregory Jbara, Michael Welch and Dakota Fanning. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 4, 2001 Hal Quits Hal (Bryan Cranston) suffers a midlife crisis on career day at Dewey's (Erik Per Sullivan) school and decides to become a painter. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 11, 2001 The Grandparents Lois' parents (Cloris Leachman, Robert Loggia) visit and insist on providing financial assistance to the family. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 18, 2001 Traffic Ticket A policeman impounds Lois' car because of 16 unpaid parking tickets. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 25, 2001 Surgery The hospital admits Malcolm for appendicitis. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 4, 2001 Reese Cooks Hal enrolls Reese and himself in a father/son cooking class. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 11, 2001 Tutoring Reese Lois enlists Malcolm to tutor Reese. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 1, 2001 Bowling Malcolm and Reese (Frankie Muniz, Justin Berfield) go to a bowling party where they vie for the attention of a cute girl. With Jane Kaczmarek, Bryan Cranston and Erik Per Sullivan. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 22, 2001 Malcolm vs. Reese Malcolm and Reese strive to impress Francis in order to win a concert ticket. Details Episode 22 Aired Apr 29, 2001 Mini-Bike Lois (Jane Kaczmarek) forbids the boys to ride a motorbike they found, but Reese (Justin Berfield) disobeys and breaks a leg. With Frankie Muniz. Details Episode 23 Aired May 6, 2001 Carnival When the boys sneak off to a carnival, Stevie is captured by a tipsy guard and Dewey befriends sideshow freaks. Details Episode 24 Aired May 13, 2001 Evacuation Hal (Bryan Cranston) accidentally derails a train carrying toxic waste, forcing the townspeople to evacuate. With Frankie Muniz and Jane Kaczmarek. Details Episode 25 Aired May 20, 2001 Flashback A pregnancy scare prompts Lois and Hal (Jane Kaczmarek, Bryan Cranston) to recall the births of each of their four sons. With Frankie Muniz. Details

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Malcolm in the Middle — Season 2

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Season Info

Director
Todd Holland, Ken Kwapis, Arlene Sanford, Jeff Melman
Executive Producer
Linwood Boomer, David Richardson, Alan J. Higgins, Todd Holland
Screenwriter
Alex Reid, Dan Kopelman, Maggie Bandur, Michael Glouberman, Gary Murphy, Ian Busch, Bob Stevens, Alan J. Higgins, Larry Strawther, Pang-Ni Landrum, Andrew Orenstein, Neil Thompson
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-PG (V|L)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 5, 2000