The Best Episodes Written By Matthew Carlson
Every TV Episode Written by Matthew Carlson Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Matthew Carlson Ratings Summary
The best episode written by Matthew Carlson is "Coach Classic", rated 10/10 from 1 user votes. It was "directed by Melissa Kosar". "Coach Classic" aired on 10/12/2022 and is rated 0.5 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Winter Formal (2)".
10.0/10 1 votes#1 - Coach Classic
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/12/2022
It’s the annual Coach Classic, where the coaches take the ice against the kids. It’s real smash-mouth hockey, and everyone’s got an agenda.
Director: Melissa Kosar
Writer: Matthew Carlson
9.5/10 4 votes#2 - Winter Formal (2)
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 3/23/2018
Alexa's first high school dance is right around the corner. But a risky flu outbreak means she might not be able to go.
Director: Andy Cadiff
Writer: Matthew Carlson
9.0/10 1 votes#3 - Spirit of the Ducks Part 2
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/9/2022
Alex takes the Ducks on an unsanctioned field trip, hoping some legendary hockey magic will turn the team around. Meanwhile, Evan feels the price of the sacrifices he’s made at EPIC, and he’s determined to become Dominate’s captain to make it all worth it.
Director: Josh Duhamel
Writer: Matthew Carlson
8.3/10 6 votes#4 - Jessica Stays Over
Season 7 Episode 5 - Aired 11/4/2005
When Jessica goes through some family troubles, Lois agrees to let her stay at the house, making the boys crazy.
Director: Alex Reid
Writer: Matthew Carlson
8.2/10 8 votes#5 - Stereo Store
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 3/16/2003
Jessica, a sly, 16-year-old sitter outfoxes the boys while Lois is away and Hal's busy with a second job as a whiz of a salesman.
Director: Bryan Cranston
Writer: Matthew Carlson
8.1/10 7 votes#6 - Forbidden Girlfriend
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 12/15/2002
Malcolm starts to date Nikki. Meanwhile, Hal and Lois must take abstinence pills in an attempt to be better parents. At the ranch, Otto is furious with the other ranchers who keep destroying the fence that Francis is building to keep the cattle inside.
Director: Jamie Babbit
Writer: Matthew Carlson
8.1/10 7 votes#7 - Malcolm Defends Reese
Season 7 Episode 9 - Aired 12/16/2005
Lois thinks the new babysitter she found for Jamie is perfect... until she starts driving Lois crazy. Meanwhile, Reese starts getting picked on by the teacher when he and Malcolm are in the same class. However, Malcolm decides to defend him.
Director: Bryan Cranston
Writer: Matthew Carlson
8.0/10 6 votes#8 - Thanksgiving
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 11/23/2003
Malcolm skips out on Thanksgiving to go to a party; Reese becomes abusive to Hal and Dewey as he attempts to prepare Thanksgiving dinner.
Director: David D'Ovidio
Writer: Matthew Carlson
8.0/10 3 votes#9 - Cherry Picker
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/23/2021
Evan's father shows up unexpectedly, complicating things for Evan, Alex, and even Bombay.
Director: Jaime Eliezer Karas
Writer: Matthew Carlson
8.0/10 1 votes#10 - Gina
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/27/2010
While at work, Ron gets a visit from his ex-girlfriend and she tells him that she is breaking up with her boyfriend. Ron seeks help from The Gunderson boys to increase his chances of getting her back.
Director: Peter Lauer
Writer: Matthew Carlson
7.7/10 6 votes#11 - Reese Comes Home (3)
Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 11/7/2004
When Reese realizes the Army is too much for him to handle, he deserts and dresses as an Afghani woman. But Lois is on a march to find him, and travels to Kabul to hunt him down. Meanwhile, Malcolm volunteers at a veterans hospital as a way to make up for his guilt of making Reese leave.
Director: Todd Holland
Writer: Matthew Carlson
7.5/10 6 votes#12 - Polly in the Middle
Season 5 Episode 17 - Aired 4/25/2004
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 by Piama in front of his co-workers.
Director: Steve Love
Writer: Matthew Carlson
7.4/10 5 votes#13 - Kitty's Back
Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 12/12/2004
Kitty returns and asks Lois for help getting Kitty's estranged husband back; Francis comes home and puts Dewey through the torturous "Brotherhood Initiation."
Director: Peter Lauer
Writer: Matthew Carlson
- 7.0/10 1 votes
#14 - Family Album
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/4/2010
When Robby's teacher becomes suspicious of Ron's behavior, he invites her over for a family dinner. Meanwhile, Ron and the boys set out to create 15 years of photo history.
Director: Todd Holland
Writer: Matthew Carlson
6.0/10 1 votes#15 - Lingerie Football
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/16/2011
When Ben discovers it's Crystal's anniversary with Billy, one of her ex-husbands, he encourages her to find him so she can get the closure she's needed from their relationship. While he helps Crystal, Ben looks to Roman to entertain his date – the hot quarterback of a woman's lingerie football team – and Alice lends Alonzo a hand with two unruly, internet billionaires.
Director: Randall Einhorn
Writer: Matthew Carlson
5.0/10 1 votes#16 - Crystal on Ice
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/9/2011
Ben discovers Roman has no place to stay and reluctantly takes him in. Crystal harbors animosity for a certain ice dancing group, and Alice feels guilty when she fails to keep up with her "perfect man," Alonzo.
Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller
Writer: Matthew Carlson
- 5.0/10 1 votes
#17 - Ron Quits
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 8/1/2010
Ron quits after the boys get upset with him for spending too much time with his girlfriend.
Director: Todd Holland
Writer: Matthew Carlson