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Malcolm in the Middle: Hal Grieves

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Hal learns that his father has passed away, but sheds no tears and passes it off as nothing since he never knew him. So, to make sure nothing like that happens again, he lets the boys do whatever they want by letting them miss school and even offering to buy Malcolm a new car, until Lois puts a stop to it. Noticing how depressed Hal has become, his friend Abe brings George Takei over for a visit in an attempt to cheer him up. Read full recap »

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Writers:: Eric Kaplan

Director:: Christopher Masterson

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

Recurring Role:: Gary Anthony Williams (Abe Kenarban)

Guest Star:: Maurice Godin (Car Dealer); Nolan North (Voice of Leonard Nimoy); Kevin Michael Richardson (Voice of Bob Hope)

Goof: Everybody said that they haven't met Hal's father yet, but they already met him on the episode "Family Reunion." edit »

Christopher Kennedy Masterson (Francis) directed this episode, making it the first episode he's directed, although he doesn't appear in this episode. edit »
Featured Music:
"Come on Feel the Noize" by Quiet Riot edit »

Reese: Mom's the kind of crazy where she always yells at us. But Dad's the kind of crazy where he buys us an Xbox 360. edit »
Reese: They say money can't buy love, but they're wrong. edit »
George Takei: Would it be all right if I came inside for a glass of water?
Dewey: No, I'm not allowed to let anyone in. But you can wait outside and drink from the garden hose.
George Takei: With pleasure. edit »
Lois: Abe, Hal's father died.
Abe: And I will not let him die in vain. I will call Sulu. I will call Chekov. And if they say no, so help me, I will call the Gorn.
Lois: Abe, stop, just stop. I appreciate you're trying to help, but I don't need any of this. I'm going to take Hal to a bed and breakfast for a nice weekend, and that's it. He just needs some emotional comfort.
Abe: So, you think a weekend of nurturing and sex is going to get him through this? Do you even know this man?! edit »
Reese: You think Dad could really be doing this to buy our love?
Dewey: I guess.
Reese: I say we squeeze him for all he's got.
Dewey: It's the least we could do for him. edit »

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Hal Grieves
The Bottom Line: "Fine example"
George Takei!! ...Continue »
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Hal Grieves
The Bottom Line: "Exactly why I watch this series"
Great episode! ...Continue »
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