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Malcolm in the Middle S3E14 — Cynthia's Back
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Malcolm in the Middle•Season 3•Episode 14

Cynthia's Back

7.8/10 · 1,367 votesFeb 17, 200222 min

Ranked #11 of 22 in Season 3•matches the season avg

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The return of the smart and sassy Cynthia rattles Malcolm, who's astonished by her physical maturation. And so is drooling Reese.

Directed byKen Kwapis
Written byPang-Ni Landrum, Maggie Bandur
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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

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Christopher Masterson

Christopher Masterson

Francis

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Ken Kwapis

Ken Kwapis

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Pang-Ni Landrum

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Maggie Bandur

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Levie Isaacks

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Bobby Porter

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Episode Summary

"Cynthia's Back" is episode 14 of Malcolm in the Middle season 3. It scored 7.8/10 from 1,367 votes, ranking #11 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Ken Kwapis and written by Pang-Ni Landrum, Maggie Bandur, it aired on February 17, 2002.

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