Episode 79 of "Malcolm in the Middle"
s04e16 Academic Octathalon
Title: Academic Octathalon
Original Air Date: 04/13/2003 on Fox
Director: Todd Holland
Writer: Rob Hanning
Guest Stars: Tucker Smallwood (Baffert), Joe O'Connor (Jones), Sonya Maddox (Wife), Regi Davis (Husband), Patricia Rae (Ranch Hand's Wife), Ana B. Gabriel (Woman), Todd Hurst (Joey), Alec Medlock (Rubinger), Rose Colasanti (Mrs. Miller), Oscar Nunez (Ranch Hand), Spencer Pennington (Nerd Ricky), Joey Tyllesen (Nerd Melvin), Bill Timoney (Mr. Miller)
Plot Outline:
An academic competition faces the Krelboynes in an event Malcolm derides. Especially when he learns his teacher has a cheating plan. Also: a commitment to a formal dance ruffles Reese, who's now trying to ditch his date.
