Fair rating?Malcolm in the Middle· Season 5 · Episode 17
Polly in the Middle
Polly begins dating Abe and Craig; Malcolm refuses to believe in the power of Dewey's lucky shirt; the ranch hands make fun of Francis; and Lois takes the kids to a baseball convention.
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#11In Season 5of 22 rated episodes
#111All-timeof 151 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 5 averages 7.4
2004First airedApril 25, 2004
Guest stars
Craig Lamar Trayloras Stevie Kenarban
David Anthony Higginsas Craig Feldspar
Emy Coligadoas Piama
Gary Anthony Williamsas Abe Kenarban
Julie Hagertyas Polly
Reggie Jacksonas Reggie JacksonRon E. Dickinsonas Vent Worker
Gino Montesinosas Ranch Hand #1
D.J. Lockhart-Johnsonas Convention Official
Ramon Hilarioas Ranch Hand #3
Martin Moralesas Ranch Hand #2Harley Zumbrumas Pete Bucowski
Ted Giannoulasas San Diego ChickenKimberly Jacksonas Kimberly Jackson
Crew
Steve LoveDirectorMatthew CarlsonWriter
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