Ep 4. Pearl Harbor

Malcolm in the Middle follows the lives of the dysfunctional and hilarious family of five boys led by their often-bemused mother, Lois, and their quirky father, Hal. Season 6 episode 4 marks the 104th episode of the show and is titled "Pearl Harbor".

The episode begins with Hal, who is excited about watching his favorite movie, Pearl Harbor, with his sons. Lois is not a fan of the movie and is annoyed by the boys' enthusiasm for it. After some argument, Hal ends up watching the movie with his son Dewey.

Meanwhile, Francis, who is working as a dude ranch counselor, receives a visit from his girlfriend, who brings along her father. Francis tries to impress the father, who is a war veteran, but his efforts go in vain.

At the ranch, Reese helps a boy, Eli, who is being bullied by another boy. Reese vows to teach Eli how to fight so he can stand up for himself.

Back at home, Dewey is excited to learn about World War II from Hal, who he thinks is an expert on the topic. However, Hal's knowledge is limited to what he has seen in the movie. He eventually makes up for it by taking Dewey to meet a World War II veteran.

Meanwhile, Malcolm and Lois are at odds with each other over college applications. Lois wants Malcolm to apply to prestigious universities, while Malcolm wants to apply to lesser-known ones. Their argument leads to a hilarious scenario involving Malcolm's friend Stevie and a seemingly impossible math problem.

The episode ends with Reese and Eli bonding over their shared love for science fiction. Francis apologizes to his girlfriend's father and promises to be more responsible. Hal and Dewey spend time with the World War II veteran, and Malcolm, Lois, and Stevie celebrate their successful math problem solution.

Overall, "Pearl Harbor" is a classic episode of Malcolm in the Middle that highlights the show's signature blend of humor, quirkiness, and heartwarming moments. Fans of the show will enjoy the episode's unique storylines and memorable characters.