Malcolm in the Middle

S02E20

Bowling

Malcolm and Reese go to a bowling party where they vie for the attention of a cute girl.

• Directed by Todd Holland
• Written by Alex Reid

S04E03

Family Reunion

Christopher Lloyd adds to his gallery of eccentric characters, playing Hal's quirky, cranky and very wealthy father, Walter, in this rollicking episode. The occasion is a birthday celebration for the old man, but the snooty female in-laws seem more interested in offending Lois. Their shabby behavior initially goes unnoticed by Hal, who's desperately trying to bond with his self-centered dad; and by Dewey and Reese, who seek some of Grampa's dough by currying favor with him. But when Lois is reduced to tears after being excluded from a group photo, the family rallies to her side with an all-out counterattack that turns the party into pandemonium.

• Directed by Ken Kwapis
• Written by Alex Reid

S07E22

Graduation

Malcolm struggles with his speech when he's elected valedictorian of his graduating class at school. However, Lois refuses to listen to any of his complaints and reveals that she wants him to become President of the United States. Meanwhile, Reese does everything he can to get a permanent job as a high school janitor, which includes creating the most disgusting mess ever. In the meantime, Hal has problems with Malcolm's Harvard tuition, while Francis finally gets a real 9-5 job that he actually enjoys. Also returning for the family celebrations is Grandma Ida, as they all say goodbye to Malcolm when he leaves for college.

• Directed by Linwood Boomer
• Written by Michael Glouberman

S04E10

If Boys Were Girls

After being rattled by a battle among the boys, a pregnant Lois ponders the consequences of raising another brawling kid. So she fantasizes that her unruly sons have morphed into well-behaved young daughters. Malcolm becomes Mallory, Reese is transformed into Renee and Dewey turns into Daisy.

• Directed by Ken Kwapis

S03E13

Reese Drives

Highway horror: Reese gets a learner's permit, which he promptly proceeds to abuse by commandeering a driving-school vehicle.

• Directed by Jeff Melman
• Written by Michael Glouberman, Andrew Orenstein

S02E24

Evacuation

Hal is inadvertently responsible for a toxic chemical spill that forces a neighborhood evacuation; Malcolm deals with being grounded even in the emergency shelter; Francis suffers through a date with a geeky 12-year-old.

• Directed by Todd Holland
• Written by Neil Thompson, Gary Murphy

S07E22

Graduation

• Directed by Linwood Boomer
• Written by Michael Glouberman

S07E21

Morp

• Directed by David D'Ovidio
• Written by Gary Murphy

S07E20

Cattle Court

• Directed by Peter Lauer
• Written by Michael Glouberman

S07E19

Stevie in the Hospital

• Directed by Steve Welch
• Written by David Wright, David Ihlenfeld

S07E18

Bomb Shelter

• Directed by Matthew Carlson
• Written by Rob Ulin

S07E17

Hal's Dentist

• Directed by Steve Love
• Written by Jay Kogen