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Malcolm in the Middle S4E8 — Boys at Ranch

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Malcolm in the Middle•Season 4•Episode 8

Boys at Ranch

8.3/10 · 1,384 votesJan 12, 200322 min

Ranked #3 of 22 in Season 4•+0.5 vs season avg

On a visit to Francis' dude ranch Hal can't help being disappointed in Francis' success, Reese and Malcolm fear Francis has turned into an overly responsible grownup, and Gretchen punishes Dewey for breaking a valuable doll.

Directed byDavid D'Ovidio

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

Crew6

D

David D'Ovidio

Director

N

Neil Thompson

Writer

G

Gary Murphy

Writer

L

Levie Isaacks

Director of Photography

B

Bobby Porter

Stunt Coordinator

Clay Cullen

Clay Cullen

Stunts

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Episode Summary

"Boys at Ranch" is episode 8 of Malcolm in the Middle season 4. It scored 8.3/10 from 1,384 votes, ranking #3 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by David D'Ovidio and written by Neil Thompson, Gary Murphy, it aired on January 12, 2003.

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