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Malcolm in the Middle· Season 2 · Episode 23

Carnival

S02E23·7.8·May 6, 2001·30m·FOX

Malcolm, Reese, Dewey, and Stevie sneak out to a county fair, then get locked inside after hours with a drunk, belligerent guard.

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#20In Season 2of 25 rated episodes
#61All-timeof 151 rated episodes
−0.3vs season avgSeason 2 averages 8.1
2001First airedMay 6, 2001

Guest stars

Craig Lamar TraylorCraig Lamar Trayloras Stevie Kenarban
Gary Anthony WilliamsGary Anthony Williamsas Abe KenarbanMerrin DungeyMerrin Dungeyas Kitty Kenarban
Mike GriefMike Griefas Security Guard
Joe J. Garciaas Carnie
Matthew McGroryas Lothar
April TatroApril Tatroas Contortionist
Steven Ira Schaferas Gorak
Martin KlebbaMartin Klebbaas Circus Baker
Joan M. BlairJoan M. Blairas Beared Lady

Crew

Ken KwapisDirectorAlex ReidWriter

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