Season 7, Episode 6

Secret Boyfriend

7/ 10November 11, 200522 min

When Malcolm gets paired with a dimwitted beauty as his chemistry partner, he thinks it's a recipe for disaster, but when she reveals her feelings for him, sparks fly. They agree to keep their romantic experiment under wraps until Malcolm realizes that she's just embarrassed to be dating him. Meanwhile, Lois demands that Reese get a job, and she kicks him out of the house to prove that she means business.

Directed by
Peter Lauer
Written by
Gary Murphy

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    Burning Man

    Sep 30, 20057.622 min

    The family attends the counterculture Burning Man festival in the desert.

  2. S7 E2

    Health Insurance

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  3. S7 E3

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    When Hal catches Dewey smoking, he makes a deal with him that he will stop drinking coffee if Dewey quits smoking.

  4. S7 E4

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    Reese and Malcolm try to perform the ultimate Halloween prank.

  5. S7 E5

    Jessica Stays Over

    Nov 4, 20057.622 min

    When Jessica goes through some family troubles, Lois agrees to let her stay at the house, making the boys crazy.

  6. S7 E7

    Blackout

    Nov 18, 20057.522 min

    Francis decides to surprise the family by coming home, and the power goes out in the house. Meanwhile, it's Lois who's in the dark when Hal decides to cancel their anniversary dinner in favor of a Reese-cooked meal at home. And Malcolm ends