Fans of the show should rejoice, as aMalcolm in the Middlerebootis on the way this year.

This means that if you’re a fan of the show, it might be time for a rewatch.

Or if you’ve never seen the show in full, it might be time for a first-time viewing.

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This is another example of the show’s running gag of being intentionally vague.

It’s abizarre episode, but one that is pretty darn comical in all aspects.

This revelation is home to some brilliant comedic timing, as well as Lois' parenting philosophy.

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As one can imagine, with the family’s dynamic, this quickly leads to chaos.

Lois is miserable, made even worse by the fact that her own husband forgot about her birthday.

Furious, she heads off to the batting cages to blow off some steam.

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One of these clowns insults Lois, leading to an all-out brawl between the clowns and the Wilkerson boys.

This slo-mo fight sequence highlights the bond the Wilkersons have as a family.

Though they are constantly at each other’s throats, they look out for their own.

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Having found a suspicious lump, Hal is filled with both fear and a renewed love for his family.

All the while, Hal hides in the garage and builds a pitching machine.

The episode also featuresEmma Stonein a pre-fame television appearance.

Jane Kaczmarek as Lois prepares to go on stage in ‘malcolm in the middle’

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Malcolm and his brother with their mouths wide open in Malcolm in the Middle

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