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Malcolm in the Middle S5E21 — Reese Joins the Army (1)

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Malcolm in the Middle•Season 5•Episode 21

Reese Joins the Army (1)

8.3/10 · 1,162 votesMay 16, 200422 min

Ranked #2 of 22 in Season 5•+0.6 vs season avg

Reese's new girlfriend Beth is about as dumb as he is. Malcolm initially dislikes her but they soon get to like each other too much and Beth breaks up with Reese. Devastated, Reese runs away and joins the army under the false surname.

Directed bySteve Love

Written byAndy Bobrow

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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

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Steve Love

Director

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Andy Bobrow

Writer

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Levie Isaacks

Director of Photography

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Bobby Porter

Stunt Coordinator

Steve Welch

Steve Welch

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Reese Joins the Army (1)" is episode 21 of Malcolm in the Middle season 5. It scored 8.3/10 from 1,162 votes, ranking #2 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Steve Love and written by Andy Bobrow, it aired on May 16, 2004.

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