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Malcolm in the Middle· Season 5 · Episode 11

Ida's Boyfriend

S05E11·7.3·February 8, 2004·30m·FOX

Ida announces she's getting married to man who lives in Hong Kong; Malcolm gets his tongue pierced; Dewey pretends Reese doesn't exist.

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#11In Season 5of 22 rated episodes
#111All-timeof 151 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 5 averages 7.4
2004First airedFebruary 8, 2004

Guest stars

Kenneth MarsKenneth Marsas Otto Mannküsser
Cloris LeachmanCloris Leachmanas Ida
Christie Lynn SmithChristie Lynn Smithas Angela
Larry DorfLarry Dorfas Warren
James HongJames Hongas Mr. Li
Kristina HayesKristina Hayesas Julia
Lyn Alicia HendersonLyn Alicia Hendersonas Audience Member #1
Larry ClarkeLarry Clarkeas Don
Andy UmbergerAndy Umbergeras Minister
Marcy GoldmanMarcy Goldmanas Employee
Patrick BristowPatrick Bristowas Phillip
Jim GrollmanJim Grollmanas Audience Member #2
Dan O'ConnorDan O'Connoras Edward

Crew

Peter LauerDirector
Neil ThompsonWriter

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