The Best Episodes Written By Matthew Carlson

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   10.0/10(1 votes)

   #1 - Coach Classic

   S2:E310/12/2022

   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.

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   9.5/10(4 votes)

   #2 - Winter Formal (2)

   S1:E133/23/2018

   Alexa's first high school dance is right around the corner. But a risky flu outbreak means she might not be able to go.

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   9.0/10(1 votes)

   #3 - Spirit of the Ducks (2)

   S2:E711/9/2022

   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.

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   8.0/10(3 votes)

   #4 - Cherry Picker

   S1:E54/23/2021

   Evan's father shows up unexpectedly, complicating things for Evan, Alex, and even Bombay.

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   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #5 - Gina

   S1:E86/27/2010

   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.

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   7.6/10(11 votes)

   #6 - Thanksgiving

   S5:E411/23/2003

   Malcolm skips out on Thanksgiving to go to a party; Reese becomes abusive to Hal and Dewey as he attempts to prepare Thanksgiving dinner.

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   7.5/10(12 votes)

   #7 - Forbidden Girlfriend

   S4:E612/15/2002

   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.

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   7.5/10(14 votes)

   #8 - Stereo Store

   S4:E133/16/2003

   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.

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   7.4/10(10 votes)

   #9 - Jessica Stays Over

   S7:E511/4/2005

   When Jessica goes through some family troubles, Lois agrees to let her stay at the house, making the boys crazy.

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    7.4/10(11 votes)

    #10 - Malcolm Defends Reese

    S7:E912/16/2005

    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.

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    7.1/10(11 votes)

    #11 - Reese Comes Home (3)

    S6:E111/7/2004

    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.

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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Family Album

    S1:E44/4/2010

    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.

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    6.9/10(10 votes)

    #13 - Polly in the Middle

    S5:E174/25/2004

    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.

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    6.9/10(9 votes)

    #14 - Kitty's Back

    S6:E512/12/2004

    Kitty returns and asks Lois for help getting Kitty's estranged husband back; Francis comes home and puts Dewey through the torturous "Brotherhood Initiation."

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    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Lingerie Football

    S1:E63/16/2011

    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.

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    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Crystal on Ice

    S1:E53/9/2011

    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.

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    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Cohen and Donovan

    S0:E3Unknown

    The arena hosts a leadership conference with 3 charismatic leaders that turn out to be self-absorbed jerks. Crystal decides she needs to contribute to the arena's operation, much to Ben's dismay.

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    #18 - Ron Quits

    S1:E138/1/2010

    Ron quits after the boys get upset with him for spending too much time with his girlfriend.

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