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Full version of season 3. Remember that only first season came out on DVD so the rest are captured from TV. This is part of my larger 7 season collection and I tested this on VLC on PC and streamed using Playon to my Xbox 360. Seems to get a good picture, this is the best collection I have been able to gather from many sources.
Malcolm in the Middle is an American television sitcom created by Linwood Boomer for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series was first broadcast on January 9, 2000, and ended its six-and-a-half-year run on May 14, 2006, after seven seasons and 151 episodes. The series received critical acclaim and won a Peabody Award, seven Emmy Awards, one Grammy Award and was nominated for seven Golden Globes.
The series follows a family of six (later seven), and stars Frankie Muniz in the lead role of Malcolm, a more-or-less normal boy who tests at genius level; he enjoys being smart but despises having to take classes for gifted children, who are mocked by the other students who call them "Krelboynes". Jane Kaczmarek is Malcolm's overbearing, authoritarian mother, Lois, and Bryan Cranston plays his disengaged but loving father Hal. Christopher Masterson plays eldest brother Francis, a former rebel who, in earlier episodes, was in military school, but eventually marries and settles into a steady job. Justin Berfield is Malcolm's dimwitted older brother Reese, a schoolyard bully who tortures Malcolm at home even while he defends him at school. Younger brother Dewey, genius musician, is portrayed by Erik Per Sullivan. For the first couple of seasons, the show's focus was on Malcolm. As the series progressed, however, it began to explore all six members of the family rather equally. A fifth son—Jamie—was introduced as a baby toward the series' conclusion.
It was produced by Satin City and Regency Television in association with Fox Television Studios (syndicated by Fox corporate sibling 20th Television).
The series has proven popular worldwide and has been syndicated in 57 countries. In the United States, it had been syndicated in the daytime on FX and at nighttime on Nickelodeon's sister channel TeenNick, as well as local stations. In the United Kingdom, it originally aired on BBC2 before moving to Sky1, its HD counterpart and Sky2, however after Sky stopped airing repeats of the show, the rights were bought by Channel 5 (UK) and are now shown on 5*. It had also been syndicated on Network Ten in Australia (originally airing on the Nine Network). In Canada, episodes were shown on the Global Television Network.
The show placed #88 on Entertainment Weekly's "New TV Classics" list, and was named by Alan Sepinwall of Hitfix.com as one of the 10 best shows in Fox network history.
"Houseboat" Todd Holland Bob Stevens November 11, 2001
Malcolm's family and the Kenarbans vacation together on a houseboat, while Reese and Stevie hang out with girls who like to take off their bras. Malcolm soon becomes annoyed with spending time with Hal and leaves him on a buoy. Meanwhile, Francis' friend, Eric drops out of the military academy to take on a logging job in Alaska and Francis gets himself emancipated so he can join him, incurring Lois' wrath.
"Emancipation" Jimmy Simons Alan J. Higgins November 14, 2001
Francis comes home a final time before heading out to join Eric in Alaska, but Lois wants nothing to do with him since he quit school. Meanwhile, Malcolm's new teacher (Chris Eigeman), a former Krelboyne, sets the students against each other with a new ranking system.
"Book Club" Todd Holland Alex Reid November 18, 2001
Lois attempts to escape the boys' nightly misbehavior by joining a women's book club, but she soon realizes that it's merely an excuse for the women to socialize—and to plot against a PTA mom who seems to handle her children and all other motherly duties with ease. Meanwhile, Hal struggles to keep the boys in order, and Francis hitches a ride with a trucker who makes him humiliate himself in exchange for the ride.
"Malcolm's Girlfriend" Ken Kwapis Ian Busch November 28, 2001
After getting a girlfriend (whose face is never shown on camera), Malcolm neglects his family and friends; the family react when they find about her. Meanwhile, Dewey uses his new friend's wealth to get the birthday party he's always wanted. Still en-route to Alaska, Francis is jailed but quickly starts to enjoy his time as he watches the guards' complicated lives unfold.
"Charity" Jeff Melman Gary Murphy & Neil Thompson December 2, 2001
When Lois forces the boys into community service to build character, they choose to help out at a church, where they quickly go from trading their own stuff to stealing merchandise and creating a black market. Meanwhile, Francis finally reaches his destination in Alaska only to learn that his new job isn't the easy money-making opportunity he thought.
"Health Scare" Todd Holland Dan Kopelman December 9, 2001
When news hits that Hal may have a serious illness, Lois becomes meaner than usual. Meanwhile, Francis has a showdown with combative Lavernia in Alaska, and Dewey becomes overzealous in taking care of his class's pet hamster.
"Christmas" Jeff Melman Maggie Bandur & Pang-Ni Landrum December 16, 2001
After the boys accidentally destroy the Christmas-tree ornaments, Lois issues an ultimatum: either the boys behave or Christmas is cancelled! It works and Lois is proud that they rose to the challenge, but the boys realize that she could keep using this threat for every major event--how can they stop her? Meanwhile, Francis spends a torturous Christmas with Grandma Ida in Whitehorse and eventually finds a closetful of gifts she bought for, then withheld from, the family over the years.
"Poker" Ken Kwapis Michael Borkow January 6, 2002
Hal finally gets an invitation to Abe's poker game, where things get competitive. Malcolm clashes with Stevie for filming him in a homework assignment. Dewey films Reese who's been dragged along to Lois's dance class. Meanwhile, Francis is trapped in an Alaskan blizzard fending off cabin fever.
"Reese's Job" Todd Holland Gary Murphy & Neil Thompson January 20, 2002
Reese works at a fast-food place but gets intro trouble for stealing from the cash register. Dewey tries to prove himself trustworthy with pets and his parents try to sabotage his efforts. Malcolm finds himself eclipsed by the newest, youngest Krelboyne--Herkabe's latest attempt to get rid of Malcolm--until the boy helps Malcolm clear Reese's name by revealing the real culprit. Francis helps throw a bachelor party for one of his lodge friends, who will be marrying a Russian mail-order bride.
"Lois' Makeover" Jeff Melman Michael Glouberman & Andrew Orenstein January 27, 2002
Mortified when she learns that she performs poorly in Lucky Aide secret-shoppers' performance reviews, Lois tries to dress up her appearance. Hal is re-energized after beating the boys at basketball, until they discover his plans. A rat infestation gives Francis a new job.
"Company Picnic (Part 1)" Todd Holland Teleplay by: Alan J. Higgins Story by: Janae Bakken February 3, 2002
The family attends Hal's company picnic,where Hal tries to avoid his new boss because of his bleak history of first impressions and Malcolm sees an old crush. Francis finds himself caught up in an ice hockey match between the loggers and a female oil-rig crew and bets against the loggers, knowing that if he wins the money he can pay off his debts to Lavernia and leave his Alaskan hellhole. Guest appearances include: Terry Bradshaw, Tom Green, Howie Long, Stephen Root, Christina Ricci, Susan Sarandon, Patrick Warburton, Heidi Klum, Lauren Storm.
"Company Picnic (Part 2)" Todd Holland Teleplay by: Alan J. Higgins Story by: Janae Bakken February 3, 2002
Conclusion: Reese and his scavenger-hunt partner wreak havoc, Hal confronts his boss, and Malcolm gets into an awkward position; Francis tries to sabotage the loggers' hockey team so he can win his bet but then has an attack of conscience during the match.
"Reese Drives" Jeff Melman Michael Glouberman & Andrew Orenstein February 10, 2002
Reese gets a learner's permit and promptly commandeers a driving-school vehicle.
"Cynthia's Back" Ken Kwapis Maggie Bandur & Pang-Ni Landrum February 17, 2002
A moody Cynthia returns from Europe with a more developed figure. When Reese finds out, he tries to date her but Malcolm outsmarts him; later, Cynthia beats up Reese for touching her. Meanwhile, Karen tells Lois that she kissed Hal on New Year's Eve, but he denies it. Dewey teaches Hal how to fly a kite. In Alaska, after his drunken roommates stole a totem pole, Francis looks towards it for answers in his life.
"Hal's Birthday" Levie Isaacks Alex Reid March 3, 2002
Lois arranges for Francis to come home on Hal's birthday as a surprise, but the real surprise is on everyone else when Francis arrives--with a bride, Piama (Emy Coligado). Malcolm, Dewey, and Reese are immediately sent to bed while the arguments rage on; upset that their parents don't care about their opinions, they sneak off to a hotel with Hal and Lois' credit card.
"Hal Coaches" Jeff Melman Ian Busch March 10, 2002
Hal decides to coach Dewey's soccer team and turns them into monsters. Meanwhile, when Malcolm and Reese get a computer from their neighbor Ed, they discover his big secret and Reese blackmails him into doing things for him. Malcolm gets addicted to The Virts. In Alaska, Piama kidnaps Lavernia's precious parakeet and demands better treatment for Francis or else.
"Dewey's Dog" Bob Stevens Michael Glouberman & Andrew Orenstein April 7, 2002
Dewey finds a dog and uses him to gain the upper hand over Malcolm and Reese, such as making them wear dresses and makeup. On their anniversary, Hal and Lois both are sick with stressing out, but neither will admit it. In Alaska, Francis comes face-to-face with his former, albeit drunk commandant, Edwin Spangler, who blames him for not only losing his job at Marlin Academy, but also his desertion.
"Poker 2" Jeff Melman Teleplay by: Bill Hooper Story by: John Bradford Goodman April 21, 2002
Hal,Abe, and their friends play extremely well in poker but start to compete over minor issues. Meanwhile, Reese sets Malcolm and Stevie up with 2 popular girls (Dana Davis and Lindsey Haun), telling them that Stevie is terminally ill; Malcolm discovers that one of the girls has an automatic handgun and tries to hide it from her, with unintentional results. Meanwhile, Eric suspects that Piama is having an affair and it prompts Francis to return home, where Piama's estranged father has returned.
"Clip Show" Jamie Babbit Michael Borkow & Alex Reid April 28, 2002
Believing the boys ruined the car, Hal forces them to see a psychiatrist (Andy Richter) to cure their bad behavior. Soon the three open up and tell him all about their family.
"Jury Duty" Ken Kwapis Teleplay by: Pang-Ni Landrum Story by: Pang-Ni Landrum,
Dan Danko & Tom Mason May 1, 2002
While Malcolm and Reese spend a day exploring a sewer with Dewey and Stevie, they can't stop bragging that they saw Kitty naked over the weekend. Lois serves jury duty, and as she's not allowed to discuss it, Hal and Abe think her case is a high-profile murder case and spend the day proving their own theories about it. But Lois finds that her fellow jury members just want to declare the defendant guilty and go home. She forces them to properly analyze the case by not only changing her verdict, but also using Francis as an example. Meanwhile, Francis himself is trapped with the other guys in an ice-fishing shed with a bear outside.
"Cliques" Jeff Melman Michael Borkow May 5, 2002
Forced to join the general school populations, the Krelboynes all find new groups. Meanwhile, Piama is using the money she and Francis have been making from the casino business to go shopping instead of saving it up to pay off Lavernia. When Dewey is stricken with chickenpox, Lois tries to keep him busy with dominoes--but then she has to try to keep Hal and Reese from knocking them down.
"Monkey" Ken Kwapis Dan Kopelman May 12, 2002
After knocking out a burglar, Reese turns to law enforcement. Elsewhere, Craig is laid up by injuries, thanks to being chased into traffic by Dewey's dog. He spends his insurance money on Oliver, a capuchin monkey "butler"--who is actually deranged and gives Craig a hard time. Francis is fired when there are no more trees to cut down, forcing him and Piama to leave Alaska. (Note: this is the final appearance of Eric Nenninger as Eric, skunked when he tries to hitchhike with Francis and abandoned to find his own way back home. It is also the last appearance of Bernard, the class hamster Dewey liberated, as he ironically reaches Alaska.)
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