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"Morp", or "Backwards Prom", is the 150th episode of the series and the 21st episode of the seventh season. It aired on April 23, 2006.

Synopsis[]

Malcolm aligns himself with the unpopular kids to form an anti-prom they call "Morp". Dewey discovers there aren't any childhood pictures of him, so he concocts an elaborate scavenger hunt to punish Hal and Lois and throw a party for Jamie. And for the senior prom, Reese gets paid to take Jeanie, a studious girl in class, but only after she gives him a makeover and sends him to finishing school.

Plot[]

Malcolm decides to organize a "Morp", an alternative to the traditional Prom, for those pupils shunned by the "cool" kids. Meanwhile, Reese agrees to hire himself out as an escort for the evening. He is paid by Jeanie, a popular and studious girl to take him to prom. She gives him a crash course in how to be a proper gentlemen and how she wants him to look

Dewey finds out that there were no childhood pictures of him due to Hal and Lois' preoccupation to both sex and the trouble the older three had caused them. He concocts an elaborate scavenger hunt to punish Hal and Lois and throw a party for Jamie using the credit cards and money that Hal unwittingly gave him.

At the Morp, the kids there are not having a good time so Malcolm goes upstairs to try and make the popular kids feel bad by announcing the party downstairs. When that fails, Reese points out that no one cares about him nor his party. They just want to have a good time and doesn't like it when they have someone like him to ruin things. Kelly and a few other popular students later appear in the basement where the Morp is being held. Disgusted by the location and feeling bad for the other kids who aren't having a good time at the Morp, they ask the unhappy kids to come upstairs to enjoy the prom as the basement isn't ideal for them. Many jump at the chance to go to a real party and file out. Malcolm calls out to them to come back because they shouldn't forget how they were picked on and bullied. The only person left in his Morp is the poetry-cynical Ken who is naked and is happy to have everyone gone. Malcolm is embarrassed when he announces his plans and wants a dance with him. In that moment, he shows regret over his behaviour along with refusing take up the popular kids' offer to go to prom by insulting them and not leaving when he had the chance.

At the prom, everyone is having a good time. Even Jeanie who is genuinely showing true feelings for Reese. That is until his alarm on the watch goes off and he bids her good night.

Hal and Lois arrive with presents and a cake, hoping to find Dewey at Chuck E. Cheese. He appears and Hal demands his wallet back. Dewey mentions he only did this for Jamie because he didn't want him to have his childhood ignored like they did to him. He has to use the cash and Lois's card to keep Chuck E. Cheese open. The workers there and the remaining parents stare at her and Hal in disgust over them being bad parents to their children. Lois tells Dewey that even though he will have his food dipped in sardines for a long time, it's still a nice thing he has done for his brother.


Cast[]

Guest Stars[]

Recurring[]

  • James and Lukas Rodriguez as Jamie (uncredited)

Cameos[]

  • Caitlin Crosby as Kelly
  • Amy Halloran as Carla
  • Kate Micucci as Heather
  • Scarlet Lam as Jeanie
  • Jeff Braine as AJ
  • Shanna Collins as Shana
  • Adam Rose as Ken
  • Samantha Streets as Anna
  • Nicki Boyer as Pedicurist
  • Jozef Fahey as Mike
  • Eddie Pepitone as Homeless Nick
  • Evan Sabara as Kid in locker
  • Josh Gundling Williamson as Employee Robbie (credited as Joshua Gundeling Williamson)

Trivia[]

  • One of the high school students that Malcolm sets up Morp with is played by Kate Micucci, who at the time of filming, was 26 years old.
  • Dewey mentions that Ida lost her leg a year ago. This is a callback to the episode Ida Loses a Leg.
  • Kelly is played by Caitlin Crosby, who previously played the role of another popular teenage girl from Malcolm's school named "Joanne" in the episode Watching The Baby.
  • "Circus Burger" from the episode Reese's Job appears again in this episode, as one of the places Hal had to go to in order to get all the contents on Dewey's scavenger hunt.
  • Josh Gundling Williamson, who played the Circus Burger drivethrough worker Robbie, was also second assistant camera on over 80% of Malcom in the Middle episodes.
  • It is possible that the sexual intercourse between Lois and Hal in the episode is how their unnamed 6th child in Graduation was conceived.
  • The comeuppance that Malcolm gets from refusing to go to the prom with the other unpopular kids when asked by Kelly and her friends, is to be forced to spend the evening with the naked and cynical Ken. His own egotism ends up being his own downfall when he realizes just how similar he is to Herkabe in being cynical and miserable.
    • However given that Malcolm was picked on by popular kids in the past its obviously because he still holds a grudge against the popular kids. This could have something to do with his past in middle school when he was forced to join the Krelboynes at Lois's admonition back in Pilot.
    • Jessica was suuposed to be in the scene and finally convinces him to go to prom. From there, Malcolm discovers that a lot of his real issues were on himself because he never gave people a chance to apologize and be his friend.
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Season 1 PilotRed DressHome Alone 4ShameMalcolm BabysitsSleepoverFrancis EscapesKrelboyne PicnicLois VS EvilStock Car RacesFuneralCheerleaderRollerskatesThe Bots and the BeesSmundayWater Park
Season 2 Traffic JamHalloween ApproximatelyLois' BirthdayDinner OutCasinoConventionRobberyTherapyHigh School PlayBullyOld Mrs. OldKrelboyne GirlNew NeighborsHal QuitsThe GrandparentsTraffic TicketSurgeryReese CooksTutoring ReeseBowlingMalcolm vs. ReeseMini-BikeCarnivalEvacuationFlashback
Season 3 HouseboatEmancipationBook ClubMalcolm's GirlfriendCharityHealth ScareChristmasPokerReese's JobLois' MakeoverCompany Picnic (1)Company Picnic (2)Reese DrivesCynthia's BackHal's BirthdayHal CoachesDewey's DogPoker 2Clip ShowJury DutyCliquesMonkey
Season 4 ZooHumilithonFamily ReunionStupid GirlForwards BackwardsForbidden GirlfriendMalcolm Holds His TongueBoys At RanchGrandma SuesIf Boys Were GirlsLong DriveKicked OutStereo StoreHal's FriendGarage SaleAcademic OctathalonClip Show #2Reese's PartyFuture MalcolmBaby Part 1Baby Part 2Day Care
Season 5 VegasWatching The BabyGoodbye KittyThanksgivingMalcolm Films ReeseMalcolm's JobChristmas TreesBlock PartyDirty MagazineHot TubIda's BoyfriendSoftballLois' SisterMalcolm Dates a FamilyReese's ApartmentMalcolm Visits CollegePolly in the MiddleDewey's Special ClassExperimentVictor's Other FamilyReese Joins the Army: Part 1Reese Joins the Army: Part 2
Season 6 Reese Comes HomeBuseys Run AwayStandeePearl HarborKitty's BackHal's Christmas GiftHal SleepwalksLois Battles JamieMalcolm's CarBillboardDewey's OperaLiving WillTiki LoungeIda Loses a LegChad's SleepoverNo MotorcyclesButterfliesIda's DanceMotivational SpeakerStiltsBuseys Take A HostageMrs. Tri-County
Season 7 Burning ManHealth InsuranceReese vs. StevieHalloweenJessica Stays OverSecret BoyfriendBlackoutArmy BuddyMalcolm Defends ReeseMalcolm's MoneyBride of IdaCollege RecruitersMonoHal GrievesA.ALois Strikes BackHal's DentistBomb ShelterStevie in the HospitalCattle CourtMorpGraduation
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