Malcolm gets a role in the high school play and is so captivated by high school gossip that he forgets his lines. Lois discovers the joys of massage. Hal and Dewey build a society of model buildings in the living room. Francis tries to show his individualism at school when the commandant cracks down on personal belongings.
Quest roles:
Kyle Sullivan(Dabney Hooper), Evan Matthew Cohen(Lloyd), Craig Lamar Traylor(Stevie Kenarban), Kasan Butcher(Joe), Will Jennings(Eraserhead), Daniel Von Bargen(Commandant Edwin Spangler), Catherine Lloyd Burns(Caroline Miller), Octavia Spencer(Cashier), Natasha Melnick(Amber), Busy Philipps(Meghan), Jose Espinoza(Jose), Paityn James(Siobhan), Avery Kidd Waddell(Al), Richard Topol(Mr. Grieb), Bill Rutkoski(Teacher), Adam Vignola(Janitor), Arsenio "Sonny" Trinidad(Mr. Li)