Episode 9 of "Malcolm in the Middle"
s01e09 Lois vs. Evil
Title: Lois vs. Evil
Original Air Date: 03/19/2000 on Fox
Director: Todd Holland
Writer: Jack Amiel, Michael Begler
Guest Stars: Rick Scarry (Preacher), Alexandra Picatto (Bridget), Landry Allbright (Julie), Elise Horn (Tanya), David Beach (Dr. Don), Harris Doran (Praying Guy), Shea Curry (Dina)
Plot Outline:
After the kids blow up the store's steam cleaner, and Dewey confesses to stealing a $150 bottle of cognac, Lois's firing prompts household economizing to an extent that causes Malcolm mortifying embarrassment at school: Julie organizes a food-drive for his family. When Hal winds up in emergency with acute botulism as a result, Lois must re-think her position against apologizing to her odious boss, Mr. Pinter. Meanwhile, Francis thinks he's died and gone to heaven when he's assigned honor-guard duty at a Teenage Miss Alabama beauty pageant -- until he discovers that all the girls think he's gay.
