Ep 4. Malcolm's Girlfriend

Malcolm in the Middle season 3 episode 4 titled "Malcolm's Girlfriend" follows Malcolm as he navigates his first relationship with a girl named Julie. Malcolm is initially excited to have a girlfriend, but quickly realizes that dating isn't as easy as he thought it would be. Meanwhile, Lois tries to teach Reese how to cook, and Francis deals with a difficult boss at work.

At the beginning of the episode, Malcolm announces to his family that he has a girlfriend. His family is initially skeptical but becomes supportive once they meet Julie. However, Malcolm quickly finds that being in a relationship is more complicated than he originally thought. He struggles to find things to talk about with Julie and feels like he's not good enough for her. Julie, on the other hand, is smitten with Malcolm and doesn't seem to mind his awkwardness.

Meanwhile, Lois is trying to teach Reese how to cook so that he can get a job at a fast-food restaurant. Reese is resistant to learning, but Lois is determined to make him a responsible adult. She even enlists Hal to help teach Reese how to cook, but their efforts are unsuccessful. In the end, Reese ends up getting the job without any cooking skills thanks to his innate ability to make customers happy.

Lastly, Francis is dealing with a difficult boss at work. He's working in a small town in Alaska and his boss, Lavernia, is making his life miserable. She constantly criticizes his work and is always looking for ways to punish him. Francis tries to keep his head down and do his job, but Lavernia seems to be out to get him.

Overall, "Malcolm's Girlfriend" is a fun episode that explores the ups and downs of teenage relationships. Malcolm's struggles to impress Julie and keep their relationship going are relatable to anyone who has experienced young love. Meanwhile, Lois' attempts to teach Reese how to cook add some comedic relief to the episode, and Francis' struggles with his boss add a bit of drama. Ultimately, the episode ends on a hopeful note as Malcolm and Julie seem to have worked out their differences and Reese gets a job despite his lack of culinary skills.