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Every TV Episode Written by Matthew Carlson Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Winter Formal (2)
    9.5/10(4 votes)

    S1:E13

    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:N/A
    Writer:Matthew Carlson

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  2. undefined Season 5 Episode 4 - Thanksgiving
    7.9/10(16 votes)

    S5:E4

    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:N/A
    Writer:Matthew Carlson

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  3. undefined Season 4 Episode 6 - Forbidden Girlfriend
    7.8/10(17 votes)

    S4:E6

    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:N/A
    Writer:Matthew Carlson

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  4. undefined Season 4 Episode 13 - Stereo Store
    7.6/10(19 votes)

    S4:E13

    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:N/A
    Writer:Matthew Carlson

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  5. undefined Season 7 Episode 5 - Jessica Stays Over
    7.5/10(14 votes)

    S7:E5

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Matthew Carlson

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode Three
    7.5/10(21 votes)

    S1:E3

    "Dude, this one is crazy. Fistfights, young love, revenge, dark secrets, acrobatics, a birth and a kidnapping.... Sorry, I'll stop before I spoil it."

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Matthew Carlson

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  7. undefined Season 5 Episode 17 - Polly in the Middle
    7.3/10(14 votes)

    S5:E17

    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:N/A
    Writer:Matthew Carlson

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  8. undefined Season 7 Episode 9 - Malcolm Defends Reese
    7.2/10(14 votes)

    S7:E9

    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:N/A
    Writer:Matthew Carlson

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  9. undefined Season 6 Episode 1 - Reese Comes Home (3)
    7.1/10(15 votes)

    S6:E1

    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:N/A
    Writer:Matthew Carlson

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  10. undefined Season 6 Episode 5 - Kitty's Back
    6.8/10(12 votes)

    S6:E5

    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:N/A
    Writer:Matthew Carlson

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Cherry Picker
    6.5/10(4 votes)

    S1:E5

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Matthew Carlson

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Coach Classic
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    S2:E3

    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:N/A
    Writer:Matthew Carlson

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Lingerie Football
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E6

    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:N/A
    Writer:Matthew Carlson

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - Spirit of the Ducks (2)
    5.5/10(2 votes)

    S2:E7

    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:N/A
    Writer:Matthew Carlson

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Crystal on Ice
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E5

    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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    Writer:Matthew Carlson

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  16. undefined Season 0 Episode 3 - Cohen and Donovan
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    S0:E3

    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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    Writer:Matthew Carlson

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Matthew Carlson Ratings Summary

"Winter Formal (2)" is the best rated episode written by Matthew Carlson. It scored 9.5/10 from 4 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on March 23, 2018. It is rated 1.6 points higher than their second-best episode, "Thanksgiving".