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Malcolm in the Middle· Season 4 · Episode 16

Academic Octathalon

S04E16·7.3·April 13, 2003·30m·FOX

Malcolm competes in an academic octathlon but hates the intensity of the other competitors; Hal fights to regain Dewey's love; Reese tries to get out of going to a formal dance.

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#13In Season 4of 22 rated episodes
#111All-timeof 151 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 4 averages 7.4
2003First airedApril 13, 2003

Guest stars

Craig Lamar TraylorCraig Lamar Trayloras Stevie Kenarban
Emy ColigadoEmy Coligadoas Piama
Kenneth MarsKenneth Marsas Otto Mannküsser
Evan Matthew Cohenas Lloyd
Kyle SullivanKyle Sullivanas Dabney HooperMeagen FayMeagen Fayas Gretchen Mannküsser
Chris EigemanChris Eigemanas Lionel Herkabe
Victor Z. Isaacas Kevin
Brittany Renee FinamoreBrittany Renee Finamoreas Alison
Tucker SmallwoodTucker Smallwoodas Baffert
Joe O'ConnorJoe O'Connoras Jones
Todd Hurstas Joey
Oscar NuñezOscar Nuñezas Ranch Hand
Spencer Penningtonas Nerd Ricky

Crew

Todd HollandTodd HollandDirector
Rob HanningWriter

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