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Malcolm in the Middle S4E16 — Academic Octathalon

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Malcolm in the Middle•Season 4•Episode 16

Academic Octathalon

7.6/10 · 1,150 votesApr 13, 200322 min

Ranked #16 of 22 in Season 4•−0.2 vs season avg

An academic competition faces the Krelboynes in an event Malcolm derides. Especially when he learns his teacher has a cheating plan. Also: a commitment to a formal dance ruffles Reese, who's now trying to ditch his date.

Directed byTodd Holland

Written byRob Hanning

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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

Crew5

Todd Holland

Todd Holland

Director

Rob Hanning

Rob Hanning

Writer

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Levie Isaacks

Director of Photography

B

Bobby Porter

Stunt Coordinator

Todd Holland

Todd Holland

Co-Executive Producer

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Episode Summary

"Academic Octathalon" is episode 16 of Malcolm in the Middle season 4. It scored 7.6/10 from 1,150 votes, ranking #16 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Todd Holland and written by Rob Hanning, it aired on April 13, 2003.

Next: E17 · Clip Show 2 Best of Season 4