Episode guide

Malcolm in the Middle: Season 5

22 episodes · first aired Nov 2, 2003

Malcolm and his brothers find themselves in various predicaments, from neighborhood block parties to school projects gone awry. Francis’s life on the ranch presents its own set of challenges, adding to the family’s ongoing adventures.

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1 Vegas Nov 2, 2003 · 23m When Dewey's pet rabbit does good in a state contest, the family must travel to Las Vegas for the nationals. But Reese unknowingly sells the rabbit to a restaurant. Now it is up to Dewey…
2 Watching the Baby Nov 9, 2003 · 22m Hal and the boys offer to watch baby Jamie so an exhausted Lois can finally get some sleep. Hal leaves the boys in charge while he goes to the Lucky Aid to pick up more diapers. While the…
3 Goodbye Kitty Nov 16, 2003 · 22m No one wants to tell Stevie his parents are getting a divorce, until Reese spills the beans.
4 Thanksgiving Nov 23, 2003 · 22m Malcolm skips out on Thanksgiving to go to a party; Reese becomes abusive to Hal and Dewey as he attempts to prepare Thanksgiving dinner.
5 Malcolm Films Reese Nov 30, 2003 · 22m Malcolm chooses Reese as his subject for an Abnormal Psychology mid-term project; Dewey earns some extra cash as a street performer.
6 Malcolm's Job Dec 7, 2003 · 22m Malcolm gets a job working for Lois on the drugstore loading dock but is shocked to find that Lois smokes. She makes him promise not to tell, then turns her back on him and writes him up…
7 Christmas Trees Dec 14, 2003 · 22m Hal, Reese, Malcolm, and Dewey go into business selling Christmas trees, with the boys using some of their own money, but two priests send homeless people to their business, trying to…
8 Block Party Jan 4, 2004 · 22m Neighbors have the annual "The Wilkersons are gone" block party until they come home early. Reese and Dewey set up a plan to get money by letting Reese-tortured kids get revenge. Hal and…
9 Dirty Magazine Jan 11, 2004 · 22m Malcolm alerts the A.C.L.U. when he encounters censorship working on the high-school literary magazine; Hal tries to flirt with the woman in his office responsible for cutbacks.
10 Hot Tub Jan 25, 2004 · 22m Jamie's babysitter coerces Malcolm into doing a "small" task for her; Dewey finds a friend, only to lose him to Reese; Francis persuades Otto to confront an old adversary that once courted…
11 Ida's Boyfriend Feb 8, 2004 · 22m Malcolm gets his tongue pierced and needs to hide it for a month. While Lois' mother, Ida, comes and annouces that she will marry a rich Chinese Man that she met on a cruise. Malcolm gets…
12 Softball Feb 15, 2004 · 22m Malcolm is convinced to play Softball by Lois and ends up doing very badly at it due to Lois's hold on him. Meanwhile, Francis tries to pick fights with Lois, Reese tries to break…
13 Lois's Sister Feb 22, 2004 · 22m Lois' younger sister, Susan, pays the family a visit and brings with her expensive gifts for the boys, biting remarks for Lois and a cold shoulder for Hal – whom she has never forgiven for…
14 Malcolm Dates a Family Mar 14, 2004 · 22m Lois blows her top over a hidden 15 percent surcharge on the bill at her family's favorite pizza place and stages a boycott...but Hal and the boys are sneaking slices on the side. Malcolm…
15 Reese's Apartment Mar 21, 2004 · 22m Francis is determined to show his parents why they should not have kicked Reese out. Meanwhile, Malcolm helps a football player write a college essay.
16 Malcolm Visits College Mar 28, 2004 · 22m Lois tags along with Malcolm as he visits a college, but she's determined to room in the dorm Malcolm is staying in when she learns the room is co-ed. Meanwhile, after his father denies…
17 Polly in the Middle Apr 25, 2004 · 22m Hal sets up Abe Kenarben on a blind date with Jaime's babysitter Polly but then realizes Lois has also set her up on a blind date - with Craig. Malcolm, Dewey (with his "lucky" shirt) and…
18 Dewey's Special Class May 2, 2004 · 22m Malcolm convinces Dewey to do poorly on an I.Q. test, so that he won't become a ridiculed Krelboyne student. But Dewey does so badly that he is placed in a class for the emotionally…
19 Experiment May 2, 2004 · 22m When Dewey's annual candy selling event for school comes up, he uses the excuse of "these bars help support america" to sell them. Malcolm and Stevie attempt a science experiment, and are…
20 Victor's Other Family May 9, 2004 · 22m When Lois tracks down her father's "other family," she meets Victor's "other wife" Sylvia, and learns something shocking about her dad.
21 Reese Joins the Army (1) May 16, 2004 · 22m Reese's new girlfriend Beth is about as dumb as he is. Malcolm initially dislikes her but they soon get to like each other too much and Beth breaks up with Reese. Devastated, Reese runs…
22 Reese Joins the Army (2) May 23, 2004 · 22m Reese continues to be a great soldier in the Army until he finds himself in a situation where his Sergeant cannot help. But after comparing being captured to being grounded, he takes…