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Season 4

Malcolm in the Middle

Season 4

  • 2002

The family dynamics shift with the arrival of baby Jamie. Malcolm navigates teenage life, including romantic interests and school pressures, while Hal and Lois juggle parenting their growing brood.

  1. Zoo Episode 1 Zoo November 3, 2002, 22 min Malcolm, whose frenetic home life is a kind of zoo, begins the fourth season by accompanying his family to the real thing. A visit to the zoo offers close encounters…
  2. Humilithon Episode 2 Humilithon November 10, 2002, 22 min High school's first day vexes Malcolm, who acquires an unfortunate nickname; and Hal, a parental "volunteer" running afoul of authority.
  3. Family Reunion Episode 3 Family Reunion November 17, 2002, 22 min 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…
  4. Stupid Girl Episode 4 Stupid Girl November 24, 2002, 22 min Acting dumb like Reese eases Malcolm's stress and lands him a date with the new light of his life, an attractive girl who's really a dim bulb.
  5. Forwards Backwards Episode 5 Forwards Backwards December 1, 2002, 22 min Brotherly love is lost on Malcolm and Reese, now out to sabotage his sibling's birthday in devilish strikes met with crafty counterattacks.
  6. Forbidden Girlfriend Episode 6 Forbidden Girlfriend December 15, 2002, 22 min Malcolm starts to date Nikki. Meanwhile, Hal and Lois must take abstinence pills in an attempt to be better parents. At the ranch, Otto is furious with the other ranchers…
  7. Malcolm Holds His Tongue Episode 7 Malcolm Holds His Tongue January 5, 2003, 22 min After joining the basketball team at school, Malcolm soon finds himself under the coach's skin due to his constant complaining, which eventually gets him kicked off the team. Determined to…
  8. Boys at Ranch Episode 8 Boys at Ranch January 12, 2003, 22 min On a visit to Francis' dude ranch Hal can't help being disappointed in Francis' success, Reese and Malcolm fear Francis has turned into an overly responsible grownup, and Gretchen punishes…
  9. Grandma Sues Episode 9 Grandma Sues February 2, 2003, 22 min Grandma Ida is even nastier than usual (if that's possible) because of a tumble down the front steps that resulted in a broken collarbone, prompting her to sue her daughter…
  10. If Boys Were Girls Episode 10 If Boys Were Girls February 9, 2003, 22 min 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…
  11. Long Drive Episode 11 Long Drive March 2, 2003, 22 min A sex lecture from Lois rattles Malcolm; a ranch calamity unnerves Francis; disharmony among Hal's music group is a prelude to their concert. Also, a day in jail tests a…
  12. Kicked Out Episode 12 Kicked Out March 9, 2003, 22 min After Lois is out of town, Malcolm and Hal got into a fight leading Malcolm to get expelled from his house. Malcolm lives with his girlfriend in her attic, as…
  13. Stereo Store Episode 13 Stereo Store March 16, 2003, 22 min Jessica, a sly, 16-year-old sitter outfoxes the boys while Lois is away and Hal's busy with a second job as a whiz of a salesman.
  14. Hal’s Friend Episode 14 Hal’s Friend March 30, 2003, 22 min Malcolm tries to emancipate Dabney from his overbearing mother while Hal invites his ne'er-do-well old buddy to the house. At the ranch, Francis is forced to share a room with…
  15. Garage Sale Episode 15 Garage Sale April 6, 2003, 22 min A garage sale that's entrusted to Reese (yikes!) yields treasures near and dear, like Hal's old radio transmitter, which he makes operational. And a PC dating back to 1976 that…
  16. Academic Octathalon Episode 16 Academic Octathalon April 13, 2003, 22 min An academic competition faces the Krelboynes in an event Malcolm derides. Especially when he learns his teacher has a cheating plan. Also: a commitment to a formal dance ruffles Reese,…
  17. Clip Show 2 Episode 17 Clip Show 2 April 20, 2003, 22 min Hal and Lois are penning their will, and think back to all the trouble their sons put them through. It is there that Lois' problems with Francis are finally revealed…
  18. Reese’s Party Episode 18 Reese’s Party April 27, 2003, 22 min When Hal and Lois go out of town for a "last chance" getaway before the baby comes, Reese has a big bash that gets out of hand. College-age thugs show…
  19. Future Malcolm Episode 19 Future Malcolm May 4, 2003, 22 min Leonard, a cynical, genius chess player with no friends or job, makes Malcolm think he could grow into a similar adulthood. Determined to prevent this undesirable fate, Malcolm tries to…
  20. Baby (1) Episode 20 Baby (1) May 11, 2003, 23 min Lois goes into labor while Hal and the boys are at a bridal exposition. Ida moves in after her apartment burns down and she refuses to stay with Susan.Dewey reveals…
  21. Baby (2) Episode 21 Baby (2) May 18, 2003, 22 min While Lois is in labor, the house is hectic, and Hal, desperate to get home, has crashed the car on the way out of the expo.
  22. Day Care Episode 22 Day Care May 18, 2003, 22 min With the arrival of their fifth child, Lois and Hal search for a "creative" daycare solution.