Ep 10. Hot Tub

Malcolm in the Middle season 5 episode 10, titled Hot Tub, is a comical episode that takes its viewers on an entertaining ride. The episode features the Wilkerson family as they receive a hot tub as a gift from their neighbor, Bobby Bowman. The hot tub is meant to serve as an apology for the constant loud parties that Bobby throws, but the family soon realizes that it is anything but a gift.

The episode starts with Hal Wilkerson, the family patriarch, trying to fix the leaking kitchen sink. While he is struggling with the repairs, Bobby surprises him with a hot tub. Hal is ecstatic to have the hot tub, which he sees as a symbol of luxury and relaxation. However, his wife Lois and their four boys are not too thrilled about it. Their first worry is how they are going to fit it in their already cramped backyard.

Despite the family's concerns, Hal insists on having the hot tub, and so they all agree to make room for it. However, the hot tub proves to be more of a nuisance than luxury. Soon, everyone's worst fears are confirmed as, in the middle of the night, the hot tub's noise keeps them up. Lois storms out of the house to confront Bobby, and in doing so, accidentally breaks Bobby's nose. The Wilkersons are forced to keep Bobby's silence about his broken nose because he can't let his girlfriend find out what happened.

The situation takes a hilarious turn when Malcolm, the middle child, uses the hot tub to his advantage. He invites his crush, Zoe, over to the house and tricks her into getting into the hot tub. However, she soon discovers that the family is hiding something and becomes suspicious. Malcolm's plan backfires, and he ends up making an enemy out of Zoe.

Meanwhile, Reese, the eldest son, has his own plans for the hot tub and decides to use it as a clown pool. He convinces his little brother, Dewey, to put on a clown costume and perform a comedy skit in the hot tub. However, the skit doesn't go as planned and Dewey ends up getting burned.

The episode's highlight is when Lois and Hal decide to use the hot tub to relax and bond as a couple. However, their romantic moment is interrupted when they hear a strange noise coming from their next-door neighbor's house. They realize that their neighbor, who is the owner of a pet snake, has left the snake in the house unattended. Hal and Lois end up spending the night trying to catch the snake, which keeps slithering into their hot tub.

Overall, the Hot Tub episode of Malcolm in the Middle season 5 is a fun-filled episode that highlights the comedy and chaos that comes with owning a hot tub. The episode's storylines and the characters' actions are relatable and will leave you laughing out loud. It's a must-watch for anyone looking for a good time and a good laugh.