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Malcolm in the Middle S2E1 — Traffic Jam (2)

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Malcolm in the Middle•Season 2•Episode 1

Traffic Jam (2)

8.6/10 · 2,082 votesNov 5, 200022 min

Ranked #2 of 25 in Season 2•+0.6 vs season avg

Hal, Lois, Malcolm, and Reese are trapped in a horrendous traffic jam. Francis enters himself in a bet that recalls the egg-eating wager in "Cool Hand Luke." Malcolm becomes smitten over a girl he meets. Dewey has his own little adventure--all over the world--before his

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

Crew10

D

Dan Kopelman

Writer

Todd Holland

Todd Holland

Director

L

Levie Isaacks

Director of Photography

B

Bobby Porter

Stunt Coordinator

Steve Welch

Steve Welch

Editor

Debbie Evans

Debbie Evans

Stunts

Todd Holland

Todd Holland

Co-Executive Producer

M

Maggie Bandur

Story Editor

D

Dan Kopelman

Story Editor

P

Pang-Ni Landrum

Story Editor

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Episode Summary

"Traffic Jam (2)" is episode 1 of Malcolm in the Middle season 2. It scored 8.6/10 from 2,082 votes, ranking #2 of 25 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Todd Holland and written by Dan Kopelman, it aired on November 5, 2000.

Next: E2 · Halloween Approximately Best of Season 2