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Malcolm in the Middle
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Water Park

  • Episode aired May 21, 2000
  • TV-PG
  • 23m
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
1.7K
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Justin Berfield in Malcolm in the Middle (2000)
ComedyFamily

The family takes a day vacation at the water-park. All except Dewey, who has to stay home with an overage babysitter, which turns out to be more fun than expected. While Malcolm and Reese ge... Read allThe family takes a day vacation at the water-park. All except Dewey, who has to stay home with an overage babysitter, which turns out to be more fun than expected. While Malcolm and Reese get into a loop of revenge-pranks, Hal and Lois try to enjoy the day off.The family takes a day vacation at the water-park. All except Dewey, who has to stay home with an overage babysitter, which turns out to be more fun than expected. While Malcolm and Reese get into a loop of revenge-pranks, Hal and Lois try to enjoy the day off.

  • Director
    • Ken Kwapis
  • Writers
    • Linwood Boomer
    • Maggie Bandur
    • Pang-Ni Landrum
  • Stars
    • Jane Kaczmarek
    • Bryan Cranston
    • Christopher Masterson
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.6/10
    1.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ken Kwapis
    • Writers
      • Linwood Boomer
      • Maggie Bandur
      • Pang-Ni Landrum
    • Stars
      • Jane Kaczmarek
      • Bryan Cranston
      • Christopher Masterson
    • 4User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Jane Kaczmarek
    Jane Kaczmarek
    • Lois
    Bryan Cranston
    Bryan Cranston
    • Hal
    Christopher Masterson
    Christopher Masterson
    • Francis
    • (as Christopher Kennedy Masterson)
    Justin Berfield
    Justin Berfield
    • Reese
    Erik Per Sullivan
    Erik Per Sullivan
    • Dewey
    Frankie Muniz
    Frankie Muniz
    • Malcolm
    Bea Arthur
    Bea Arthur
    • Mrs. White
    Daniel von Bargen
    Daniel von Bargen
    • Commandant Edwin Spangler
    Eric Nenninger
    Eric Nenninger
    • Eric Hansen
    Kasan Butcher
    Kasan Butcher
    • Joe
    Malachi Pearson
    Malachi Pearson
    • Cadet #1
    Kevin Christy
    Kevin Christy
    • Attendant
    John Michael Miller
    • Lifeguard
    Amanda Fuller
    Amanda Fuller
    • April
    Marsha Clark
    • Babysitter
    Laura Roth
    Laura Roth
    • Teenage Girl
    Jared McVay
    • Elderly Man
    Adam Vernier
    Adam Vernier
    • Large Man
    • Director
      • Ken Kwapis
    • Writers
      • Linwood Boomer
      • Maggie Bandur
      • Pang-Ni Landrum
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    10md-tarek420

    Loved every minute

    The last episode was done so cleverly. I don't know if it's only me cause I am seeing other people commented not enjoying it. The series is truly important in the way that it changed the trajectory of sitcoms.

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The waterpark scenes were filmed at Wild Rivers Waterpark in Irvine, CA. The park was torn down in 2011 by the Irvine Company to make room for an apartment complex.
    • Goofs
      In the first scene after the opening credits, when Hal is getting his back shaved, The feet, legs, and right sides of two crew members are visible on the right of the screen.
    • Quotes

      [first lines]

      Hal: [bursts into the boys' room] Who wants to make 5 bucks?

      Malcolm: How?

      Hal: I need someone to take the fall.

      Lois: [from downstairs] Oh, my God...

      Malcolm: What did you do?

      Hal: I can't tell you. Yes or no? No questions asked.

      Lois: [from downstairs] Oh, my God!

      Malcolm: Make it 10.

      Hal: Done.

      Lois: [screaming] Oh, my God!

      Hal: [whispering] You're a good son.

      [drags Malcolm out by his collar]

      Hal: I got him, honey, don't worry!

    • Connections
      Featured in The 52nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      Mixed Bizness
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      Written and Performed by Beck

      Produced by Beck and Tony Hoffer

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    • Release date
      • May 21, 2000 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • Welsh
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • CBS Studio Center - 4024 Radford Avenue, Studio City, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Satin City Productions
      • New Regency Productions
      • Fox Television Studios
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    • Runtime
      • 23m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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