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Malcolm in the Middle S2E17 — Surgery
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Malcolm in the Middle•Season 2•Episode 17

Surgery

7.7/10 · 1,467 votesFeb 25, 200122 min

Ranked #20 of 25 in Season 2•−0.3 vs season avg

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A hospital stay unsettles Malcolm, who's stuck in a kids ward with what may be appendicitis. Meanwhile, at military school, Francis leads a hunger strike.

Directed byJeff Melman
Written byMaggie Bandur, Pang-Ni Landrum
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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

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Jeff Melman

Jeff Melman

Director

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Maggie Bandur

Writer

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Pang-Ni Landrum

Writer

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Levie Isaacks

Director of Photography

Steve Welch

Steve Welch

Editor

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Bobby Porter

Stunt Coordinator

Jeff Melman

Jeff Melman

Producer

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Dan Kopelman

Executive Story Editor

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Maggie Bandur

Executive Story Editor

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Pang-Ni Landrum

Executive Story Editor

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Episode Summary

"Surgery" is episode 17 of Malcolm in the Middle season 2. It scored 7.7/10 from 1,467 votes, ranking #20 of 25 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Jeff Melman and written by Maggie Bandur, Pang-Ni Landrum, it aired on February 25, 2001.

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