Christopher Lloyd adds to his gallery of eccentric characters, playing Hal's quirky, cranky and very wealthy father, Walter, in this rollicking episode. The occasion is a birthday celebration for the old man, but the snooty female in-laws seem more interested in offending Lois. Their shabby behavior initially goes unnoticed by Hal, who's desperately trying to bond with his self-centered dad; and by Dewey and Reese, who seek some of Grampa's dough by currying favor with him. But when Lois is reduced to tears after being excluded from a group photo, the family rallies to her side with an all-out counterattack that turns the party into pandemonium.

Malcolm in the Middle Season 4 Episodes...

• s04e01 - Zoo
• s04e02 - Humilithon
• s04e03 - Family Reunion
• s04e04 - Stupid Girl
• s04e05 - Forwards Backwards
• s04e06 - Forbidden Girlfriend
• s04e07 - Malcolm Holds His Tongue
• s04e08 - Boys at the Ranch
• s04e09 - Grandma Sues
• s04e10 - If Boys Were Girls
• s04e11 - Long Drive
• s04e12 - Kicked Out
• s04e13 - Stereo Store
• s04e14 - Hal's Friend
• s04e15 - Garage Sale
• s04e16 - Academic Octathalon
• s04e17 - Clip Show #2
• s04e18 - Reese's Party
• s04e19 - Future Malcolm
• s04e20 - Baby (1)
• s04e21 - Baby (2)
• s04e22 - Day Care

Malcolm in the Middle Show Summary

Malcolm is a regular high school kid trying to navigate his way through life despite the various obstacles thrown in his way a complete misunderstanding of girls, the constant burden of masterminding plans to get himself and his brothers into or out of trouble, and a miserable job at the Lucky Aide not to mention a severe case of teen angst.

Although Malcolm has a genius IQ, he can't seem to make sense of the opposite sex, much less his embarrassing family. Lois is the outspoken, opinionated mom, who still manages to rule the roost even though her boys are growing wise to her crafty ways. Hal, a dad who is just a bumbling, big kid at heart, often finds himself creating more chaos than his five boys combined.