: While this episode (and the rest of the series) famously avoids using the family's last name, eagle-eyed fans spotted "Wilkerson" on Francis’s nametag in the pilot.
Since Wendy is a cheerleader, Reese decides the best way to her heart is to join the squad himself. Watching Reese struggle through routines—and hearing Malcolm’s iconic line about how being a Krelboyne with a cheerleader brother is a "lateral move" even if he wet his pants in public—is peak 1x12 comedy. 2. Francis vs. Spangler Malcolm mittendrin 1x12
: Justin Berfield (Reese) is one of only four cast members to appear in every single episode of the series. 4. Why It Still Holds Up : While this episode (and the rest of
If you grew up in the early 2000s, you remember the chaotic, single-camera genius of Malcolm in the Middle . But today, we’re zooming in on one specific gem from Season 1: the family’s resident bully
Are you team Malcolm or team Reese for this one?
The core of the episode follows Reese, the family’s resident bully, who is dealing with a surprisingly human problem: he’s head-over-heels for a girl named . After Malcolm gives him some questionable advice to "be normal" and find out what she likes, Reese takes it to the extreme.