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Malcolm in the Middle S6E17 — Butterflies

7.6

Malcolm in the Middle•Season 6•Episode 17

Butterflies

7.6/10 · 963 votesApr 10, 200522 min

Ranked #14 of 22 in Season 6•−0.1 vs season avg

Malcolm discovers a man, Norm, living in the Lucky Aide. He agrees to keep Norm's secret as long as he provides Malcolm with tidbits on his new crush, a fellow Lucky Aide employee. Meanwhile, when Reese takes a job as an exterminator, he quickly learns

Directed byDavid Grossman

Written byMichael Glouberman

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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

M

Michael Glouberman

Writer

David Grossman

David Grossman

Director

B

Bobby Porter

Stunt Coordinator

Michael Weaver

Michael Weaver

Director of Photography

J

Jennifer Celotta

Co-Executive Producer

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Episode Summary

"Butterflies" is episode 17 of Malcolm in the Middle season 6. It scored 7.6/10 from 963 votes, ranking #14 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by David Grossman and written by Michael Glouberman, it aired on April 10, 2005.

Next: E18 · Ida's Dance Best of Season 6