Boys at Ranch

S04E08·7.3·January 12, 2003·30m·FOX

On a visit to Francis' dude ranch Hal can't help being disappointed in Francis' success; Reese and Malcolm fear Francis has turned into an overly responsible grownup, and Gretchen punishes Dewey for breaking a valuable doll.

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#13In Season 4of 22 rated episodes

#111All-timeof 151 rated episodes

−0.1vs season avgSeason 4 averages 7.4

2003First airedJanuary 12, 2003

Guest stars

Emy Coligadoas Piama

Kenneth Marsas Otto Mannküsser

Meagen Fayas Gretchen Mannküsser

Margie Loomisas Elderly Woman

Ben Livingstonas Eddie

Dale E. Turneras Father

Donald Sage MacKayas Man

Andre Jamal Kinneyas Teenage Son

Crew

David D'OvidioDirector

Gary MurphyWriter

Neil ThompsonWriter

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