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Malcolm in the Middle

Malcolm in the Middle

Season released 11th Nov, 2001Rated TV-PG22 episodes

IMDb8.2/ 10

Where to watch Malcolm in the Middle Season 3

Malcolm in the Middle season 3 is streaming in Australia on Disney+ (subscription, listed for the whole show). Season 3 was released on 11 November 2001.

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Malcolm in the Middle Season 3 air dates

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About Malcolm in the Middle Season 3

Francis leaves military school to work at a resort in Alaska, encountering new challenges under his strict boss, Lavernia. Back home, Malcolm and his brothers continue to stir up trouble, leading to humorous and unpredictable situations.

Season summary: TMDB.

Malcolm in the Middle Season 3 episodes

  1. S03 E01

    Houseboat

    25 mins · Sun, 11 Nov 2001

    The family takes a vacation with the Kenarbans, sharing a houseboat. And while Steve's parents are caught in a fight, Reese and Steve socialize with some cheerleader from a nearby spirit camp, Malcolm is stuck with Hal fishing. At the military academy, Eric turns eighteen and leaves for Alaska, inspiring Francis to do something about his situation too.

  2. S03 E02

    Emancipation

    25 mins · Wed, 14 Nov 2001

    Being fed up with military school, Francis gets himself legally emancipated so he can go north to Alaska with his friend Eric and become a logger. This does not sit well at all with the family.

  3. S03 E03

    Book Club

    25 mins · Sun, 18 Nov 2001

    Lois, in an attempt to get a break from the family, joins a book club that turns out to be a night off for frustrated housewives, but it all goes a little bit haywire. Meanwhile Francis tries to get to Alaska, learning something important about himself and about truck drivers. Hal, who tries to keep the boys out of troubles for the evening, is caught in an inner conflict about how to treat them.

  4. S03 E04

    Malcolm's Girlfriend

    25 mins · Wed, 28 Nov 2001

    Francis has to stay a couple of days in a small county jail and enjoys it more then he expected. Malcolm finds himself with a girlfriend, which add to his usual social anxiety. Dewey makes friend with a new kid in the area, helping the kid's mother to compose Dewey's dream birthday party for his new friend.

  5. S03 E05

    Charity

    25 mins · Sun, 2 Dec 2001

    In an effort to contribute to society and to make her boys useful at the same time, Lois "volunteers" Malcolm, Reese and Dewey for charity work at a local church. The boys are assigned to sort giant piles of donated clothing, game, appliances etc. Initially irritated at their new task, they realize the donated stuff is a lot nicer than their own possessions, and they begin swapping out their old stuff with the second-hand items. The boys soon make a enterprise out of their charity assistance, going as far as to sell things to the neighborhood kids - that is until Hal finds out. Meanwhile, Francis must come to grips with the fact his fabulous job in Alaska is not quite what he expected.

  6. S03 E06

    Health Scare

    25 mins · Sun, 9 Dec 2001

    When Hal's doctor discovers something suspicious during his routine check-up, Lois and Hal become frantic, nervous wrecks as they wait for the test results. As a result of her anticipation, Lois becomes even stricter with the boys, leaving them to misinterpret the new house rules. Meanwhile, in Alaska, Francis comes to blows with his boss.

  7. S03 E07

    Christmas

    25 mins · Sun, 16 Dec 2001

    When Malcolm and his brothers destroy their Christmas tree ornaments, Lois punishes them by canceling Christmas and moves all the presents into the garage. The only way she will reinstate the holiday is if the boys behave impeccably up to Christmas morning. Her plan works better than expected, and Lois is touched that her family responded so well to her challenge. Meanwhile, the boys decide that Lois could use this tactic for future holidays and retaliate by breaking into the garage and opening up all the presents. Elsewhere, Francis is forced to visit his Grandma Ida for Christmas.

  8. S03 E08

    Poker

    25 mins · Sun, 6 Jan 2002

    Poker showdowns with Abe give Hal a flush; dance lessons turn Lois awhirl; an Alaskan blizzard entraps and rattles Francis. (TV Guide)

  9. S03 E09

    Reese's Job

    25 mins · Sun, 20 Jan 2002

    Trouble finds Reese at his new fast-food job; a new Krelboyne tutors Malcolm; Hal and Lois sabotage Dewey's plan to get a dog.

  10. S03 E10

    Lois's Makeover

    25 mins · Sun, 27 Jan 2002

    A negative job-performance review riles Lois; hoops play with the boys energizes Hal; a vermin infestation busies rat-killer Francis.

  11. S03 E11

    Company Picnic (1)

    25 mins · Sun, 3 Feb 2002

    Juicy guest casting and ingenious plotting enliven an hourlong episode that airs in the plum post-Super Bowl slot. One storyline unfolds at Hal's company picnic, where Lois clashes with a blabby wife and her beleaguered spouse; and Hal runs afoul of his new boss and the big cheese. In Alaska, Francis's scheme to win a bet involves rigging a hockey game that pits loggers vs. a fearsome women's squad led by a blowhard coach.

  12. S03 E12

    Company Picnic (2)

    25 mins · Sun, 3 Feb 2002

    After Hal is mistaken by his new boss, as that guy's boss, Hal plays along. Malcolm is in a three-legged scavenger hunt with the girl he likes, but becomes upset after he confesses he likes her, and she says she likes another boy. Reese is also the the scavenger hunt, and at first doesn't like the big dumb bully he is with, but they grow to like each other when they bond over beating up the other contestants and stealing their items. Lois continues to balance keeping Dewey intact and dealing with the crazy woman, but now must talk to the husband as well. Francis continues to sabotage his own team, this time on the ice.

  13. S03 E13

    Reese Drives

    25 mins · Sun, 10 Feb 2002

    Highway horror: Reese gets a learner's permit, which he promptly proceeds to abuse by commandeering a driving-school vehicle.

  14. S03 E14

    Cynthia's Back

    25 mins · Sun, 17 Feb 2002

    The return of the smart and sassy Cynthia rattles Malcolm, who's astonished by her physical maturation. And so is drooling Reese.

  15. S03 E15

    Hal's Birthday

    25 mins · Sun, 3 Mar 2002

    The arrival of Francis's new bride on Hal's birthday sparks a fray that drives the younger siblings out---and into a posh hotel.

  16. S03 E16

    Hal Coaches

    25 mins · Sun, 10 Mar 2002

    Clever Hal invigorates Dewey's soccer team; sly Reese blackmails a philandering neighbor; obsessed Malcolm battles a computer program.

  17. S03 E17

    Dewey's Dog

    25 mins · Sun, 7 Apr 2002

    Dewey rules, thanks to his new dog that intimidates Malcolm and Reese; Hal and Lois hit the town with big plans---and flu symptoms.

  18. S03 E18

    Poker 2

    25 mins · Sun, 21 Apr 2002

    Girls in the house spell trouble for the boys, who are on their own while Dad's hosting a poker game that's more about one-upmanship than cards.

  19. S03 E19

    Clip Show

    25 mins · Sun, 28 Apr 2002

    An embattled psychiatrist probes the boys' naughty behavior patterns in a session framed by flashbacks to past episodes.

  20. S03 E20

    Jury Duty

    25 mins · Wed, 1 May 2002

    Lois gets jury duty and Hal tries to figure out what case she's working on. Meanwhile, Malcolm and Reese saw Stevie's mom naked and brag about it, they also take Dewey to the sewers and get lost.

  21. S03 E21

    Cliques

    25 mins · Sun, 5 May 2002

    Back in the general school population, the Krelboyne whiz kids wind up in cliques with jocks, skateboarders and brooding "Goths."

  22. S03 E22

    Monkey

    25 mins · Sun, 12 May 2002

    New monkey business occupies Reese, now a self-appointed law enforcer; a capuchin monkey has it in for Lois's co-worker, Craig.

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