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Malcolm in the Middle S5E10 — Hot Tub

7.5

Malcolm in the Middle•Season 5•Episode 10

Hot Tub

7.5/10 · 1,056 votesJan 25, 200422 min

Ranked #19 of 22 in Season 5•−0.2 vs season avg

Jamie's babysitter coerces Malcolm into doing a "small" task for her; Dewey finds a friend, only to lose him to Reese; Francis persuades Otto to confront an old adversary that once courted Gretchen.

Directed byJimmy Simons

Written byAndy Bobrow

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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

Crew4

J

Jimmy Simons

Director

A

Andy Bobrow

Writer

L

Levie Isaacks

Director of Photography

B

Bobby Porter

Stunt Coordinator

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Episode Summary

"Hot Tub" is episode 10 of Malcolm in the Middle season 5. It scored 7.5/10 from 1,056 votes, ranking #19 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Jimmy Simons and written by Andy Bobrow, it aired on January 25, 2004.

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