S1·E5 Malcolm Babysits
- Episode
- Season 1, Episode 5
- Air Date
- February 13, 2000
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- Director
- Jeff Melman
- Writers
- Maggie Bandur, Pang-Ni Landrum
- Score
- 7.9/10 (22 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.
Synopsis
Malcolm's cushy babysitting job provides relief from the trailer the family's using while their house is being fumigated, until Malcolm learns that the trust placed in him in his new position is strictly limited. Meanwhile, the military school's master key leads Francis to a corpse, for which he provides a proper send-off.
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When did Season 1 Episode 5 of Malcolm in the Middle air?
Season 1, Episode 5 ('Malcolm Babysits') originally aired on February 13, 2000.
How long is Season 1 Episode 5 ('Malcolm Babysits')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 22 minutes.
What happens in Malcolm in the Middle Season 1 Episode 5?
Malcolm's cushy babysitting job provides relief from the trailer the family's using while their house is being fumigated, until Malcolm learns that the trust placed in him in his new position is strictly limited. Meanwhile, the military school's master key leads Francis to a corpse, for which he pro...
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