Todd Giebenhain

When Francis is left in charge of his brothers, mayhem ensues, and Malcolm gets hurt, requiring hospitalization.

Lois forces Malcolm to befriend the meanest old lady on the block; Dewey begins carrying a purse to school.

Hal, Malcolm and Reese wander into a desert artillery range after being banned from a casino for counting cards.

On Monday morning, Malcolm (Frankie Muniz) and his brothers convince their ailing mother (Jane Kaczmarek) that it's Sunday.

Reese flips burgers to earn his keep; Malcolm meets his academic match; Dewey is promised a puppy if he can keep a goldfish alive.

Lois enlists Malcolm to tutor Reese.