Watching the Baby

S05E02·7.3·November 9, 2003·30m·FOX

When an exhausted Lois falls asleep, Hal goes out for diapers, only to be branded a shoplifter; three beautiful girls use Malcolm, Reese, and Stevie to embarrass their prom dates.

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#11In Season 5of 22 rated episodes

#111All-timeof 151 rated episodes

−0.1vs season avgSeason 5 averages 7.4

2003First airedNovember 9, 2003

Guest stars

Craig Lamar Trayloras Stevie Kenarban

David Anthony Higginsas Craig Feldspar

Julie Hagertyas Polly

Kat Grahamas Val

Michelle Durhamas Kathy

Patricia Placeas Dolores

Nasser Farisas Sanjay

David Reynoldsas Vernon

Sharon Johnstonas Theresa

Caitlin Crosbyas Joanne

Rodrigo Rojasas High School Bully

Crew

Levie IsaacksDirector

Alex ReidWriter

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