Malcolm in the Middle season 3
| Malcolm in the Middle | |
|---|---|
| Season 3 | |
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| Starring | |
| No. of episodes | 22 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Fox |
| Original release | November 11, 2001 – May 12, 2002 |
| Season chronology | |
The third season of Malcolm in the Middle premiered on November 11, 2001 on Fox, and ended on May 12, 2002 with a total of 22 episodes. Frankie Muniz stars as the title character Malcolm, and is joined by Jane Kaczmarek, Bryan Cranston, Christopher Kennedy Masterson, Justin Berfield and Erik Per Sullivan.
Episodes
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code | US viewers (millions) [citation needed] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 1 | "Houseboat" | Todd Holland | Bob Stevens | November 11, 2001 | 06-01-301 | 15.5 |
| 43 | 2 | "Emancipation" | Jimmy Simons | Alan J. Higgins | November 14, 2001 | 06-01-302 | 8.9 |
| 44 | 3 | "Book Club" | Todd Holland | Alex Reid | November 18, 2001 | 06-01-304 | 13.6 |
| 45 | 4 | "Malcolm's Girlfriend" | Ken Kwapis | Ian Busch | November 28, 2001 | 06-01-305 | 8.9 |
| 46 | 5 | "Charity" | Jeff Melman | Gary Murphy & Neil Thompson | December 2, 2001 | 06-01-303 | 12.0 |
| 47 | 6 | "Health Scare" | Todd Holland | Dan Kopelman | December 9, 2001 | 06-01-307 | 12.9 |
| 48 | 7 | "Christmas" | Jeff Melman | Maggie Bandur & Pang-Ni Landrum | December 16, 2001 | 06-01-306 | 13.1 |
| 49 | 8 | "Poker" | Ken Kwapis | Michael Borkow | January 6, 2002 | 06-01-308 | 11.8 |
| 50 | 9 | "Reese's Job" | Todd Holland | Gary Murphy & Neil Thompson | January 20, 2002 | 06-01-310 | 11.1 |
| 51 | 10 | "Lois' Makeover" | Jeff Melman | Michael Glouberman & Andrew Orenstein | January 27, 2002 | 06-01-311 | 13.5 |
| 52 53 | 11 12 | "Company Picnic" | Todd Holland | Story by : Janae Bakken Teleplay by : Alan J. Higgins | February 3, 2002 | 06-01-313 06-01-314 | 21.4 |
| 54 | 13 | "Reese Drives" | Jeff Melman | Michael Glouberman & Andrew Orenstein | February 10, 2002 | 06-01-309 | 13.3 |
| 55 | 14 | "Cynthia's Back" | Ken Kwapis | Maggie Bandur & Pang-Ni Landrum | February 17, 2002 | 06-01-312 | 11.9 |
| 56 | 15 | "Hal's Birthday" | Levie Isaacks | Alex Reid | March 3, 2002 | 06-01-316 | 13.6 |
| 57 | 16 | "Hal Coaches" | Jeff Melman | Ian Busch | March 10, 2002 | 06-01-319 | 14.3 |
| 58 | 17 | "Dewey's Dog" | Bob Stevens | Michael Glouberman & Andrew Orenstein | April 7, 2002 | 06-01-318 | 12.4 |
| 59 | 18 | "Poker #2" | Jeff Melman | Story by : John Bradford Goodman Teleplay by : Bill Hooper | April 21, 2002 | 06-01-322 | 11.9 |
| 60 | 19 | "Clip Show" | Jamie Babbit | Michael Borkow & Alex Reid | April 28, 2002 | 06-01-321 | 13.1 |
| 61 | 20 | "Jury Duty" | Ken Kwapis | Story by : Pang-Ni Landrum & Tom Mason & Dan Danko Teleplay by : Pang-Ni Landrum | May 1, 2002 | 06-01-320 | 5.9 |
| 62 | 21 | "Cliques" | Jeff Melman | Michael Borkow | May 5, 2002 | 06-01-317 | 10.9 |
| 63 | 22 | "Monkey" | Ken Kwapis | Dan Kopelman | May 12, 2002 | 06-01-315 | 11.9 |
Cast and characters
Main
- Frankie Muniz as Malcolm
- Jane Kaczmarek as Lois
- Bryan Cranston as Hal
- Christopher Kennedy Masterson as Francis
- Justin Berfield as Reese
- Erik Per Sullivan as Dewey
Notable guests
- Brenda Wehle as Lavernia[1]
- Craig Lamar Traylor as Stevie Kenarban[1]
- David Anthony Higgins as Craig Feldspar[1]
- Daniel von Bargen as Edwin Spangler[1]
- Eric Nenninger as Eric Hanson[2]
- Evan Matthew Cohen as LLoyd[1]
- Kyle Sullivan as Dabney[1]
- Merrin Dungey as Kitty Kenarban[1]
- Tania Raymonde as Cynthia Sanders[1]
Production
Main cast members Frankie Muniz, Jane Kaczmarek, Bryan Cranston, Christopher Kennedy Masterson, Justin Berfield and Erik Per Sullivan return as Malcolm, Lois, Hal, Francis, Reese and Dewey respectively.[1] The season introduces the recurring character Piama Tananahaakna, with Emy Coligado cast in the role.[3] It is also the final one to feature Eric Hanson, played by Eric Nenninger.[4] The season's parallel plot involving Francis shifts from Marlin Academy to a resort in Alaska.[5] The episode "Clip Show", true to its title, serves as a clip show, incorporating footage from previous episodes presented as flashbacks.[6]
Release
Broadcast history
The season premiered on November 11, 2001 on Fox, and ended on May 12, 2002 with a total of 22 episodes.[7]
Home media
The season was released on Region 2 DVD on February 4, 2013,[8] and on Region 4 DVD on September 4, 2013.[9]
Reception
Greg Braxton of Los Angeles Times lauded the season premiere for its comedy, particularly Cranston's performance.[10] For her performance as Meg in the two-parter "Company Picnic", Susan Sarandon was nominated in the Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series category, but lost to Cloris Leachman.[11]
In 2019, Angelo Delos Trinos of Screen Rant criticized the episode "Cynthia's Back" as being outdated. He said, "While not the worst of its kind, Cynthia's Back suffers from depicting outdated stereotypes about women being too emotional and casual sexual harassment."[12]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Casting Malcolm S02". AlloCiné (in French). Archived from the original on August 1, 2020. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
- ^ "Where Are They Now? The Cast Of Malcolm in the Middle". Screen Rant. June 20, 2017. Archived from the original on February 4, 2019. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
- ^ Lavender, Natasha (February 14, 2020). "What Emy Coligado has been up to since playing Piama on Malcolm in the Middle". Looper.com. Archived from the original on February 15, 2020. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
- ^ "Where Are They Now? The Cast Of Malcolm in the Middle". Screen Rant. June 20, 2017. Archived from the original on February 4, 2019. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
- ^ Cantor, Paul A. (November 30, 2012). The Invisible Hand in Popular Culture: Liberty vs. Authority in American Film and TV. University Press of Kentucky. p. 278. ISBN 978-0813140834.
- ^ Dankievitch, Randy (February 4, 2015). "How Malcolm in the Middle Did the Clip Show Right". TVOvermind. Archived from the original on August 4, 2020. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ^ "Malcolm in the Middle: Season 3 (2001–2002)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Archived from the original on August 1, 2020. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
- ^ "Malcolm in the Middle: The Complete Third Season [DVD]". Amazon.com. Archived from the original on February 17, 2013. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
- ^ "Malcolm in the Middle – Season 3". JB Hi-Fi. Archived from the original on August 11, 2013. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
- ^ Braxton, Greg (August 19, 2001). "Happily Caught in the Middle". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on August 3, 2020. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
- ^ Clarendon, Dan (January 4, 2020). "20 Stars You Forgot Were on 'Malcolm in the Middle,' Now 20 Years Old (PHOTOS)". TV Insider. Archived from the original on August 9, 2020. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
- ^ Trinos, Angelo Delos (August 20, 2019). "10 Episodes Of Malcolm in the Middle That Aged Poorly". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on September 14, 2019. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
