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Malcolm in the Middle· Season 3 · Episode 1

Houseboat

S03E01·8.5·November 11, 2001·30m·FOX

Malcolm and Stevie's families vacation together on a houseboat; Francis decides to quit school and move to Alaska.

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#3In Season 3of 22 rated episodes
#10All-timeof 151 rated episodes
+0.3vs season avgSeason 3 averages 8.2
2001First airedNovember 11, 2001

Guest stars

Craig Lamar TraylorCraig Lamar Trayloras Stevie Kenarban
Eric NenningerEric Nenningeras Eric Hansen
Gary Anthony WilliamsGary Anthony Williamsas Abe Kenarban
Daniel Von BargenDaniel Von Bargenas Commandant Edwin Spangler
Arjay SmithArjay Smithas FinleyMerrin DungeyMerrin Dungeyas Kitty KenarbanShannon WoodwardShannon Woodwardas TammyScott AdsitScott Adsitas Attorney
Lawrence MandleyLawrence Mandleyas Security Guard
Brooke Anne SmithBrooke Anne Smithas Tracy
Matthew Morgan ScottMatthew Morgan Scottas Sales Guy
Whitney Lauxas Girl
Stella Bachas Woman

Crew

Todd HollandTodd HollandDirector
Bob StevensWriter

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