Bowling (Malcolm in the Middle)

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“Bowling”

Malcolm in the Middle episode

Episode no.

Season 2
Episode 36

Written by

Arlene Sanford

Directed by

Todd Holland

Production no.

06-99-103

Original airdate

April 1, 2001

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List of Malcolm in the Middle episodes

"Bowling" is the 35th episode of Malcolm in the Middle. The episode won two Emmy Awards. One by Arlene Sanford for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series. The other by Todd Holland for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series.^[1] The episode is referenced in an cover story article in the New York Times about how TV sitcom fathers are becoming more childish, using the example of how Hal (Bryan Cranston) is involved in his bowling game enough to not notice the trouble his sons are getting into. ^[2]

1 Plot
2 Awards
3 Reception
4 References

[edit] Plot

The episode consists of two different scenarios for the same event. Malcolm and Reese attend a bowling party, while Dewey stays home sick. The first scenario shows the how the event would have occurred if Hal is taking them to the party, while Lois stays home. The second scenario is the opposite with Lois taking them to the party and Hal staying home.

[edit] Awards

The episode was nominated for two Emmy awards and won both. It also won a DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series. The episode was also nominated for a WGA Award.