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S2·E1 Traffic Jam (2)

Episode
Season 2, Episode 1
Air Date
November 5, 2000
Runtime
22 minutes
Director
Todd Holland
Writer
Dan Kopelman
Score
8/10 (20 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Main Arc (Crucial)
Mytharc Aired November 5, 2000 22 min ★ 8.0/10 · 20 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Season premiere establishing core conflicts and serialized narrative stakes.

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Synopsis

Hal, Lois, Malcolm, and Reese are trapped in a horrendous traffic jam. Francis enters himself in a bet that recalls the egg-eating wager in "Cool Hand Luke." Malcolm becomes smitten over a girl he meets. Dewey has his own little adventure--all over the world--before his family returns home.

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When did Season 2 Episode 1 of Malcolm in the Middle air?

Season 2, Episode 1 ('Traffic Jam (2)') originally aired on November 5, 2000.

How long is Season 2 Episode 1 ('Traffic Jam (2)')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 22 minutes.

What happens in Malcolm in the Middle Season 2 Episode 1?

Hal, Lois, Malcolm, and Reese are trapped in a horrendous traffic jam. Francis enters himself in a bet that recalls the egg-eating wager in "Cool Hand Luke." Malcolm becomes smitten over a girl he meets. Dewey has his own little adventure--all over the world--before his family returns home....

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