Episode guide

Malcolm in the Middle: Season 4

22 episodes · first aired Nov 3, 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.

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1 Zoo Nov 3, 2002 · 22m 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…
2 Humilithon Nov 10, 2002 · 22m High school's first day vexes Malcolm, who acquires an unfortunate nickname; and Hal, a parental "volunteer" running afoul of authority.
3 Family Reunion Nov 17, 2002 · 22m 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…
4 Stupid Girl Nov 24, 2002 · 22m 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 Dec 1, 2002 · 22m 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 Dec 15, 2002 · 22m 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…
7 Malcolm Holds His Tongue Jan 5, 2003 · 22m 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 Jan 12, 2003 · 22m 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 Feb 2, 2003 · 22m 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…
10 If Boys Were Girls Feb 9, 2003 · 22m 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 Mar 2, 2003 · 22m 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 defiant Reese, who…
12 Kicked Out Mar 9, 2003 · 22m 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 Hal put signs for "Missing…
13 Stereo Store Mar 16, 2003 · 22m 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 Mar 30, 2003 · 22m 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 Otto.
15 Garage Sale Apr 6, 2003 · 22m 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 Malcolm…
16 Academic Octathalon Apr 13, 2003 · 22m 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 Apr 20, 2003 · 22m 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 and how her inability…
18 Reese's Party Apr 27, 2003 · 22m 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 up, cancel the party and set up a…
19 Future Malcolm May 4, 2003 · 22m 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) May 11, 2003 · 23m 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 the date his parents…
21 Baby (2) May 18, 2003 · 22m 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 May 18, 2003 · 22m With the arrival of their fifth child, Lois and Hal search for a "creative" daycare solution.