Fair rating?Malcolm in the Middle· Season 4 · Episode 5
Forwards Backwards
As Malcolm and Reese fight an escalating battle of revenge, they flash back to the chain of events that led to the war; Dewey prepares for a school play; Francis and Otto fear a Devil Cow.
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#7In Season 4of 22 rated episodes
#101All-timeof 151 rated episodes
+0.1vs season avgSeason 4 averages 7.4
2002First airedDecember 1, 2002
Guest stars
Craig Lamar Trayloras Stevie Kenarban
David Anthony Higginsas Craig Feldspar
Kenneth Marsas Otto Mannküsser
Timm Sharpas Dean
Oscar Nuñezas Ranch Hand
Bonnie Burroughsas Fake Mom
Angee Hughesas Woman GuestTom Tartamellaas Ronald
Matt Hanniganas Fake Dad
Trieu Tranas Bob
Kevin Duniganas Male GuestMarquis Scottas Ricky
Crew
Levie IsaacksDirector
Maggie BandurWriter
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