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Malcolm in the Middle· Season 2 · Episode 4

Dinner Out

S02E04·8.0·November 15, 2000·30m·FOX

Malcolm's family goes out to dinner with the straight-laced Kenarbans, while Francis makes the mistake of inviting local girls to a party at Marlin Academy.

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#15In Season 2of 25 rated episodes
#40All-timeof 151 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 2 averages 8.1
2000First airedNovember 15, 2000

Guest stars

Craig Lamar TraylorCraig Lamar Trayloras Stevie Kenarban
Gary Anthony WilliamsGary Anthony Williamsas Abe Kenarban
Daniel Von BargenDaniel Von Bargenas Commandant Edwin Spangler
Kasan Butcheras Joe
Drew PowellDrew Powellas Cadet DrewArjay SmithArjay Smithas FinleyMerrin DungeyMerrin Dungeyas Kitty Kenarban
James HenriksenJames Henriksenas Waiter
Tinsley GrimesTinsley Grimesas Sue Ann
Melissa MarsalaMelissa Marsalaas Lorene
Frankie IngrassiaFrankie Ingrassiaas Becky

Crew

Jeff MelmanJeff MelmanDirector
Andrew OrensteinAndrew OrensteinWriter
Michael GloubermanWriter

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