S3·E1 Houseboat
- Episode
- Season 3, Episode 1
- Air Date
- November 11, 2001
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- Director
- Todd Holland
- Writer
- Bob Stevens
- Score
- 7.5/10 (18 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Main Arc (Crucial)
Narrative Classification: Season premiere establishing core conflicts and serialized narrative stakes.
Synopsis
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.
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When did Season 3 Episode 1 of Malcolm in the Middle air?
Season 3, Episode 1 ('Houseboat') originally aired on November 11, 2001.
How long is Season 3 Episode 1 ('Houseboat')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 22 minutes.
What happens in Malcolm in the Middle Season 3 Episode 1?
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, insp...
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