Episode 44 of "Malcolm in the Middle"
s03e03 Book Club
Title: Book Club
Original Air Date: 11/18/2001 on Fox
Director: Todd Holland
Writer: Alex Reid
Guest Stars: Amy Farrington (Karen), Edie McClurg (Julie), Jennifer Echols (Book Club Lady #3), Jim O'Heir (Roy), Jodi Carlisle (Book Club Lady #1), Sharon Omi (Book Club Lady #2)
Plot Outline:
Lois attempts to escape the boys' nightly misbehavior by joining a women's book club, but she soon realizes that the night is merely an excuse for the woman to socialize. Lois then finds herself and the other ladies on a crusade against one of their fellow PTA moms who seems to handle her children and all other motherly duties with ease. Meanwhile, Hal struggles to keep the boys in order and away from the illegal fireworks hidden in the backyard
