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Malcolm in the Middle S1E4 — Shame
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Malcolm in the Middle•Season 1•Episode 4

Shame

7.6/10 · 2,191 votesFeb 6, 200022 min

Ranked #15 of 16 in Season 1•−0.4 vs season avg

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Parallel stories pit Malcolm against a bullying, obnoxious new kid and Francis vies with his intimidating, military-school commandant, who's presenting sex-education lectures. Meanwhile, Hal takes heat after cutting down a tree.

Directed byNick Marck
Written byDavid Richardson
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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

N

Nick Marck

Director

J

Jimmy Simons

Producer

L

Levie Isaacks

Director of Photography

Steve Welch

Steve Welch

Editor

B

Bobby Porter

Stunt Coordinator

D

David Richardson

Writer

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

D

David Richardson

Co-Executive Producer

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Episode Summary

"Shame" is episode 4 of Malcolm in the Middle season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 2,191 votes, ranking #15 of 16 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Nick Marck and written by David Richardson, it aired on February 6, 2000.

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