{television} malcolm in the middle; season four (2002)

Skewering the surface serenity of suburban family life, this Emmy-winning sitcom returns for another unapologetically irreverent season, following the ups and (more frequent) downs of put-upon teen prodigy Malcolm (Frankie Muniz). In Season 4, while Hal and Lois prepare for the arrival of the latest addition to the family, Reese (Justin Berfield) throws a blowout party, and Malcolm devises a plot to be sent away to military school.

ireviewnetflix.com rating: **** Another great season of dysfunctional family from Malcolm and family. Jane Kaczmarek and Bryan Cranston are great together. One of the best episodes of the season is Lois getting to see what her life would be like if she had girls instead of boys.