Hot Tub

S05E10·7.0·January 25, 2004·30m·FOX

Lois and Hal clash after Hal purchases a hot tub; Malcolm gets his driver's permit, only to get mixed up in a dispute between Polly and her ex-boyfriend; and Reese steals Dewey's friend.

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#20In Season 5of 22 rated episodes

#136All-timeof 151 rated episodes

−0.4vs season avgSeason 5 averages 7.4

2004First airedJanuary 25, 2004

Guest stars

Kenneth Marsas Otto Mannküsser

Meagen Fayas Gretchen Mannküsser

Julie Hagertyas Polly

Robert Joyas Danny

Ryan Malgarinias Noah

Ned Schmidtkeas Manfred Schmidt

Barton Tinappas Doctor

Crew

Jimmy SimonsDirector

Andy BobrowWriter

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