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Malcolm in the Middle S1E12 — Cheerleader
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Malcolm in the Middle•Season 1•Episode 12

Cheerleader

7.8/10 · 1,883 votesApr 16, 200022 min

Ranked #12 of 16 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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A spiffy cheerleader attracts slovenly Reese, who cleans up his act—best as he can—to woo her. He even joins her rah-rah squad. Dewey tries to convince Lois and Hal to buy him a new toy. Francis has a heart-to-heart conversation with headmaster Spangler.

Directed byTodd Holland
Written byDan Kopelman
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Cast6

Frankie Muniz

Frankie Muniz

Malcolm

Jane Kaczmarek

Jane Kaczmarek

Lois

Bryan Cranston

Bryan Cranston

Hal

Justin Berfield

Justin Berfield

Reese

Erik Per Sullivan

Erik Per Sullivan

Dewey

Christopher Masterson

Christopher Masterson

Francis

Crew12

D

Dan Kopelman

Writer

Todd Holland

Todd Holland

Director

J

Jimmy Simons

Producer

E

Eric Jenkins

Editor

L

Levie Isaacks

Director of Photography

B

Bobby Porter

Stunt Coordinator

L

Larry Nicholas

Utility Stunts

A

Alan J. Higgins

Co-Executive Producer

Andrew Orenstein

Andrew Orenstein

Supervising Producer

J

Jimmy Simons

Unit Production Manager

M

Michael Glouberman

Supervising Producer

Todd Holland

Todd Holland

Co-Executive Producer

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Episode Summary

"Cheerleader" is episode 12 of Malcolm in the Middle season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 1,883 votes, ranking #12 of 16 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Todd Holland and written by Dan Kopelman, it aired on April 16, 2000.

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