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Malcolm in the Middle S3E1 — Houseboat

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Malcolm in the Middle•Season 3•Episode 1

Houseboat

7.7/10 · 1,487 votesNov 11, 200122 min

Ranked #13 of 22 in Season 3•−0.1 vs season avg

The family takes a vacation with the Kenarbans, sharing a houseboat. And while Steve's parents are caught in a fight, Reese and Steve socialize with some cheerleader from a nearby spirit camp, Malcolm is stuck with Hal fishing. At the military academy, Eric turns eighteen

Directed byTodd Holland

Written byBob Stevens

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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

Crew6

Todd Holland

Todd Holland

Director

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Bob Stevens

Writer

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Levie Isaacks

Director of Photography

B

Bobby Porter

Stunt Coordinator

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Shawn Crowder

Stunt Double

Todd Holland

Todd Holland

Co-Executive Producer

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Episode Summary

"Houseboat" is episode 1 of Malcolm in the Middle season 3. It scored 7.7/10 from 1,487 votes, ranking #13 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Todd Holland and written by Bob Stevens, it aired on November 11, 2001.

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