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Malcolm in the Middle· Season 1 · Episode 4

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S01E04·8.8·February 6, 2000·30m·FOX

Malcolm feels guilty after beating up a seven year old; Hal takes heat after cutting down a tree; Francis tries to sabotage Spangler's sex education lecture.

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#2In Season 1of 16 rated episodes
#2All-timeof 151 rated episodes
+0.5vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.3
2000First airedFebruary 6, 2000

Guest stars

Craig Lamar TraylorCraig Lamar Trayloras Stevie Kenarban
Daniel Von BargenDaniel Von Bargenas Commandant Edwin Spangler
Will JenningsWill Jenningsas Eraserhead
Karim PrinceKarim Princeas Stanley
Paul WillsonPaul Willsonas Ed
Amy Higginsas Rowena
Annie O'DonnellAnnie O'Donnellas Nurse
Michael CanavanMichael Canavanas Priest
Alessandro Canaleas Krelboyne Boy
Roger Marksas Rabbi
Adam HendershottAdam Hendershottas Adam
Daniel Smithas Huge Man
Robert Grovichas Kevin
Gregory Bellas New Age Guru

Crew

Nick MarckDirector
David RichardsonWriter

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