Content guide
Skip for under 13
Malcolm in the Middle S3 E9, “9. Reese's Job”, scores 2/5 for violence, 4/5 for sex and 2/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 4/5 — Skip for under 13. Reese is accused of stealing at his new job; Dewey tries to convince his parents he can keep a goldfish alive; Malcolm chafes when a super-genius joins his class.
Across the episode we counted 6 flagged moments in 4 themes: Sex & hookups (1); Nudity & bodies (1); Porn / strippers / sex work (3); Violence & injury (1). Every moment below is either a direct quote from the episode transcript or a short description of what happens on screen, so you can decide before you press play.
Watch for — every moment, theme by theme
Sex & hookups 1 moment
How Sex & hookups shows up in Malcolm in the Middle S3 E9:
I get to make out with your girlfriend.
Nudity & bodies 1 moment
How Nudity & bodies shows up in Malcolm in the Middle S3 E9:
" # I'm so full of bacon, my body's meant for shakin' (MAKES DRUM-BEAT NOISES) # And when I start to wiggle, my nipples, they will jiggle # (MAKES WHOOPING NOISES) Once again I have to be embarrassed for the both of us.
Porn / strippers / sex work 3 moments
How Porn / strippers / sex work shows up in Malcolm in the Middle S3 E9:
- Stripper or strip-club material shows up in the plot.
I'm just sorry the nearest stripper's 300 miles away.
Is anyone thinking about this woman? I'm trying to keep a stripper in my head.
Violence & injury 1 moment
How Violence & injury shows up in Malcolm in the Middle S3 E9:
OK, ready! That is so cool! I wish you had a gun so we can really test this out.
Watch With The Kids · You kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.