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.
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Episode 2
Aired Nov 8, 2000
Halloween Approximately
Francis makes up for missing Halloween by concocting the messiest prank the neighborhood has ever seen.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 baby sitter.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Episode 15
Aired Feb 11, 2001
The Grandparents
Lois' parents (Cloris Leachman, Robert Loggia) visit and insist on providing financial assistance to the family.
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Episode 16
Aired Feb 18, 2001
Traffic Ticket
A policeman impounds Lois' car because of 16 unpaid parking tickets.
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Episode 17
Aired Feb 25, 2001
Surgery
The hospital admits Malcolm for appendicitis.
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Episode 18
Aired Mar 4, 2001
Reese Cooks
Hal enrolls Reese and himself in a father/son cooking class.
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Episode 19
Aired Mar 11, 2001
Tutoring Reese
Lois enlists Malcolm to tutor Reese.
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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.
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Episode 21
Aired Apr 22, 2001
Malcolm vs. Reese
Malcolm and Reese strive to impress Francis in order to win a concert ticket.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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