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Malcolm in the Middle: Bomb Shelter

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Malcolm joins a local dance class to impress a girl, but when she loses her footing, he realizes that to win the competition he'll need a partner who can step it up. Dick, a rival student in the class who takes dancing a bit too seriously, challenges Malcolm to a dance-off. Meanwhile, Hal discovers an underground bachelor pad in the backyard. Add a recap »

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Writers:: Rob Ulin

Director:: Matthew Carlson

Stars:: Jane Kaczmarek (Lois); Justin Berfield (Reese); Bryan Cranston (Hal); Erik Per Sullivan (Dewey); Frankie Muniz (Malcolm)

Guest Star:: Sonya Eddy (Mabel); Suzie Pollard (Hanna); Mark DeCarlo (Announcer); Sandra Purpuro (Miss Zeiger); Fernando Jimenez (Cell Phone Guy); Darryl Henriques (Oven Guy); Ryan Raftery (Dick); Wendy Worthington (Cheryl); Lynsey Bartilson (Danielle); Karen Russell (Janet); Joe Donohoe (Girl's Boyfriend); Andrea Silvers (Girl Contestant)

After knowing for a long time that Malcolm is good in his studies, Reese in cooking, and Dewey in music, we learn a new thing about Malcolm; he is also talented in dancing. edit »
Nitpick: Lois wins a brand new truck in this episode, however, it is never seen again and the minivan is used like it always has been for the last few episodes. edit »
Lois' handbag strap moves back and forth from her shoulder to her arm between shots when she and Hal are talking with their hands on the RV. edit »
Nitpick: It's surprising that the boys didn't discover the secret entrance to the bomb shelter in "Mini-Bike" when they tried burying it in the sandbox, or that Dewey didn't find it burying himself in the sandbox during the cold open of "Reese Drives." edit »
When Lois is consulting Malcolm on his romantic life, her hand shifts from the rear-view mirror to the front fender, and back to the mirror between shots. edit »

This episode was nominated for a WGA Award (TV) for Episodic Comedy. edit »
This episode was nominated for a Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography. edit »
Featured Music:
"Take 5" by the Dave Brubeck Quartet
"Cha Cha" by Chelo
A cover of "Sway" by Michael Bubl� edit »
Malcolm's dance partner Danielle, played by Lynsey Bartilson, was one of the main characters (Lily Finnerty) in the series Grounded for Life. edit »

Malcolm: So, I'll see you tomorrow?
Danielle: Right. Oh, there was one more thing. (kisses Malcolm) Nope, that wasn't it. See ya. edit »
Dewey: What if we do everything on his "To Do" board and then let him out?
Reese: That's brilliant. He couldn't be mad at us if we did all this for him. He's got stuff on here that he's been meaning to do for years. (reads note) "Change Dewey's diaper." edit »
Malcolm: Can we please just get my underwear and get out of here?
Lois: Malcolm, you know it's hard to buy underwear for you. You have your father's irregular crotch.
Hal: Nothing to be ashamed of, son. If a woman really loves you, it won't bother her a bit. edit »
Malcolm: (aside) Turns out, I'm naturally talented at science and dancing. Two things that are guaranteed to get me beat up. edit »

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Bomb Shelter
The Bottom Line: "Fine example"
Funny! ...Continue »
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Bomb Shelter
The Bottom Line: "Series classic"
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