[s2e23] Carnival Official

When Lois takes away the boys' TV privileges, Malcolm, Reese, and Dewey are left bored and looking for trouble. They convince their friend Stevie to join them in sneaking out of the house at night to visit a local carnival.

Once they arrive, the night quickly spirials out of control: [S2E23] Carnival

The boys are pursued by a drunk and belligerent security guard who manages to corner them. When Lois takes away the boys' TV privileges,

While hiding, Dewey finds himself befriending several of the carnival's "sideshow freaks," including Lothar and Gorak . While hiding, Dewey finds himself befriending several of

Back at home, Lois and Hal discover the boys are missing. Their search eventually leads them to the carnival grounds, paralleled by Stevie's parents, Abe and Kitty Kenarban , who are also on the hunt for their son. In a comedic subplot, the parents' car ride involves a confusing encounter near a local adult shop before they finally locate the right entrance to the fair.