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Malcolm in the Middle S3E3 — Book Club

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Malcolm in the Middle•Season 3•Episode 3

Book Club

7.6/10 · 1,407 votesNov 18, 200122 min

Ranked #17 of 22 in Season 3•−0.2 vs season avg

Lois, in an attempt to get a break from the family, joins a book club that turns out to be a night off for frustrated housewives, but it all goes a little bit haywire. Meanwhile Francis tries to get to Alaska, learning something important about

Directed byTodd Holland

Written byAlex Reid

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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

A

Alex Reid

Writer

Todd Holland

Todd Holland

Director

L

Levie Isaacks

Director of Photography

B

Bobby Porter

Stunt Coordinator

K

Karin Silvestri

Stunts

Todd Holland

Todd Holland

Co-Executive Producer

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Episode Summary

"Book Club" is episode 3 of Malcolm in the Middle season 3. It scored 7.6/10 from 1,407 votes, ranking #17 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Todd Holland and written by Alex Reid, it aired on November 18, 2001.

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