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Best Eps

“Bowling” (Malcolm in the Middle)
Season 2, Episode 20
Airdate: April 1, 2001
Written by: Alex Reid
Directed by: Todd Holland


“Parallel stories show two perspectives on Malcolm (Frankie Muniz) and Reese’s (Justin Berfield) trip to a bowling party. Hal (Bryan Cranston) takes a hands-off approach while Lois (Jane Kaczmarek) makes herself the party’s chaperone. ”


Ranked at No. 90 on #TVGUIDE’s “Greatest Episodes of All Time.”
One of TV Guide’s “Best Episodes of the 21st Century.”
Ranked No. 26 on Cleveland.com’s “40 Best Episodes TV Episodes of the 21st Century.”
One of the AV Club’s best episodes of the decade.



Emmy Winner: Best Comedy Writing
Emmy Winner: Best Comedy Directing
DGA Award Winner: Best Comedy Directing
WGA Award Nomination: Best Comedy Writing