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Malcolm in the Middle S7E7 — Blackout

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Malcolm in the Middle•Season 7•Episode 7

Blackout

8.1/10 · 1,121 votesNov 18, 200522 min

Ranked #6 of 22 in Season 7•+0.3 vs season avg

Francis decides to surprise the family by coming home, and the power goes out in the house. Meanwhile, it's Lois who's in the dark when Hal decides to cancel their anniversary dinner in favor of a Reese-cooked meal at home. And Malcolm ends up in

Directed bySteve Welch

Written byEric Kaplan

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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

Crew8

Steve Welch

Steve Welch

Director

Eric Kaplan

Eric Kaplan

Writer

Steve Welch

Steve Welch

Editor

Michael Weaver

Michael Weaver

Director of Photography

B

Brian Merken

Editor

Laura Albert

Laura Albert

Stunt Double

B

Bobby Porter

Stunt Double

A

Alex Reid

Co-Executive Producer

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Episode Summary

"Blackout" is episode 7 of Malcolm in the Middle season 7. It scored 8.1/10 from 1,121 votes, ranking #6 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Steve Welch and written by Eric Kaplan, it aired on November 18, 2005.

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