Content guide
Mild — okay from about 9+
Malcolm in the Middle S7 E17, “Hal's Dentist”, scores 2/5 for violence, 1/5 for sex and 2/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 2/5 — Mild — okay from about 9+. Hal feels betrayed when he friend Trey charges $2,000 to fix Hal's teeth; Malcolm and Dewey find a new mattress; and Reese teaches Lois how to ride a bike.
Across the episode we counted 2 flagged moments in 2 themes: Violence & injury (1); Alcohol & drugs (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
Violence & injury 1 moment
How Violence & injury shows up in Malcolm in the Middle S7 E17:
Sleep makes you feel like you've been beaten up.
Alcohol & drugs 1 moment
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in Malcolm in the Middle S7 E17:
You want a beer? Malcolm in the Middle Forom.
Watch With The Kids · You kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.