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Malcolm in the Middle S5E17 — Polly in the Middle

7.4

Malcolm in the Middle•Season 5•Episode 17

Polly in the Middle

7.4/10 · 1,043 votesApr 25, 200422 min

Ranked #21 of 22 in Season 5•−0.3 vs season avg

Hal sets up Abe Kenarben on a blind date with Jaime's babysitter Polly but then realizes Lois has also set her up on a blind date - with Craig. Malcolm, Dewey (with his "lucky" shirt) and Reese also meet Reggie Jackson and Francis is embarrassed

Directed bySteve Love

Written byMatthew Carlson

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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

S

Steve Love

Director

L

Levie Isaacks

Director of Photography

B

Bobby Porter

Stunt Coordinator

M

Matthew Carlson

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Polly in the Middle" is episode 17 of Malcolm in the Middle season 5. It scored 7.4/10 from 1,043 votes, ranking #21 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Steve Love and written by Matthew Carlson, it aired on April 25, 2004.

Next: E18 · Dewey's Special Class Best of Season 5