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Malcolm in the Middle: 2x1

Traffic Jam (2)

Hal, Loi, 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.

Malcolm in the Middle: Season 2 Episode 1
Nov. 05, 2000