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 and son-in-law for pain and suffering. And there's more momentous news on the home front: Lois is pregnant.
- Directed by
- Jimmy Simons
- Written by
- Michael Glouberman, Andrew Orenstein
Guest stars
All episodes — Season 4
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S4 E1Zoo
Nov 3, 20027.422 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 with creatures great and small. But Hal wishes he could have passed on an
S4 E2Humilithon
Nov 10, 20027.422 min
High school's first day vexes Malcolm, who acquires an unfortunate nickname; and Hal, a parental "volunteer" running afoul of authority.
S4 E3Family Reunion
Nov 17, 20028.522 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 old man, but the snooty female in-laws s
S4 E4Stupid Girl
Nov 24, 20027.122 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.
S4 E5Forwards Backwards
Dec 1, 20027.322 min
Brotherly love is lost on Malcolm and Reese, now out to sabotage his sibling's birthday in devilish strikes met with crafty counterattacks.
S4 E6Forbidden Girlfriend
Dec 15, 20027.822 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 who keep destroying the fence that Francis is building to keep the ca