Malcolm in the Middle:

Malcolm in the Middle: Standee

« prev episode next » episode

When Hal and the garbageman get into a trash-dumping war (which benefits Dewey more than anyone else), Hal enlists Reese's help. Meanwhile, Lois gets her job back at Lucky Aide (off probation), and fights against Malcolm in order to take down an offensive billboard of a smiling black janitor (whose nametag reads "Slappy") holding a mop and a 6-pack of malt liquor. Soon it's an all-out war between mom and son - until Lois encounters a fellow employee who is more racist than the billboard. Read full recap »

YOUR SCORE

RESET

N/A n/a

Writers:: Rob Ulin

Director:: David D'Ovidio

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

Recurring Role:: Gary Anthony Williams (Abe Kenarben); Dan Martin (Malik); Edward James Gage (Brian); Jonathan Craig Williams (Steve); Alex Morris (Trey); David Anthony Higgins (Craig Feldspar)

Guest Star:: John DiResta (Jerry)

Lois regains her job at the Lucky Aide on probationary status, and it is revealed Malcolm still works there as well. edit »

Francis Wilkerson (Christopher Kennedy Masterson) does not appear in this episode edit »
This episode was aired in all time zones in its entirty on December 26, 2004 edit »

(Malcolm sees an embarrassing picture of himself dressed like a hula dancer complete with a fruit hat, coconut bra, and grass skirt at Lois' station at the Lucky Aide)
Malcolm: What's that?
Lois: Hmmm?
Malcolm: I threw that picture away!
Lois: Oh, we still have the negative. It reminds me of the old you, back when you still knew right from wrong.
Malcolm: Just because I'm not doing what you want doesn't mean you can humiliate me!
Lois: Humiliate you? You mean there's an offensive image on display in the store?
Customer: My son used to love to play dress-up just like that. Give him a call. (She hands Malcolm a paper with his phone number and winks at him)
Malcolm: Take that down!
Lois: Gee, I'm not doing what you want. You're not doing what I want. Maybe we should bring Mr. Kushell into this, since he's the only one whose opinion you seem to care about.
(Several minutes later, Lois is forced to remove the picture as Malcolm reads the store's rule book with Kushell standing beside him)
Malcolm: No employee may display personal items at his or her workspace. Don't worry, Mom. It only added a day to your probation.
Shirley: (Another employee forced to remove her cross) I'm sorry, God. You're against the rules here. edit »

There is currently no allusions. Add allusions!

10
00
VGFreak8
member since: Nov 15, 2006
Standee
The Bottom Line: "Exactly why I watch this series"
Sort of deals with racism ...Continue »
04/02/08 06:47pm | report abuse
10
00
all456
member since: Apr 7, 2006
Standee
The Bottom Line: "Series classic"
the best episode in Malcolm in the middle history ...Continue »
07/21/06 05:57pm | report abuse
9.8
00
OeTvGreat
member since: Apr 16, 2006
Standee
The Bottom Line: "Another great installment"
Wow! ...Continue »
07/06/06 09:41am | report abuse