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Malcolm in the Middle· Season 2 · Episode 17

Surgery

S02E17·7.8·February 25, 2001·30m·FOX

Malcolm is hospitalized for an appendectomy; Francis stages a hunger strike at Marlin Academy.

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#20In Season 2of 25 rated episodes
#61All-timeof 151 rated episodes
−0.3vs season avgSeason 2 averages 8.1
2001First airedFebruary 25, 2001

Guest stars

Craig Lamar TraylorCraig Lamar Trayloras Stevie Kenarban
Eric NenningerEric Nenningeras Eric Hansen
Evan Matthew Cohenas Lloyd
Kyle SullivanKyle Sullivanas Dabney Hooper
Daniel Von BargenDaniel Von Bargenas Commandant Edwin Spangler
Drew PowellDrew Powellas Cadet DrewArjay SmithArjay Smithas Finley
Javier GrajedaJavier Grajedaas Anesthesiologist
Linda Pineas Cathryn
Mike RadMike Radas Lab Technician
Steven GilbornSteven Gilbornas Dr. Harrison
Joe Colliganas White-Coated Man
Torsten VogesTorsten Vogesas Helmut
Chase Ellisonas Little Boy

Crew

Jeff MelmanJeff MelmanDirector
Maggie BandurWriter
Pang-Ni LandrumWriter

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