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Malcolm in the Middle S2E5 — Casino
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Malcolm in the Middle•Season 2•Episode 5

Casino

7.9/10 · 1,668 votesNov 19, 200022 min

Ranked #15 of 25 in Season 2•−0.1 vs season avg

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A family weekend vacation to a casino turns into an ordeal in the desert for Hal, Reese and Malcolm, who wander onto an artillery range. Francis sneaks home, but has no one to play with.

Directed byTodd Holland
Written byNeil Thompson, Gary Murphy
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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

Crew11

N

Neil Thompson

Writer

Todd Holland

Todd Holland

Director

G

Gary Murphy

Writer

L

Levie Isaacks

Director of Photography

B

Bobby Porter

Stunt Coordinator

B

Barry L. Gold

Editor

J

Jayson Dumenigo

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

"Casino" is episode 5 of Malcolm in the Middle season 2. It scored 7.9/10 from 1,668 votes, ranking #15 of 25 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Todd Holland and written by Neil Thompson, Gary Murphy, it aired on November 19, 2000.

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