Charity

what happens

In an effort to contribute to society and to make her boys useful at the same time, Lois "volunteers" Malcolm, Reese and Dewey for charity work at a local church. The boys are assigned to sort giant piles of donated clothing, game, appliances etc. Initially irritated at their new task, they realize the donated stuff is a lot nicer than their own possessions, and they begin swapping out their old stuff with the second-hand items. The boys soon make a enterprise out of their charity assistance, going as far as to sell things to the neighborhood kids - that is until Hal finds out. Meanwhile, Francis must come to grips with the fact his fabulous job in Alaska is not quite what he expected.

who made it

directed

Jeff Melman

written

Neil Thompson, Gary Murphy

guest cast

Billed for this episode only — the turn people remember an episode for.

• Bette Rae as Mrs. Potts
• Terry Woodberry as Bill
• Marsha Kramer as Toni
• Randy Thompson as Cop
• Kyle Sullivan as Dabney Hooper
• Eric Nenninger as Eric Hansen
• Richard Gross as Dave
• Brenda Wehle as Lavernia