MALCOLM GETS A LEMON ON "MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE" SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9, ON FOX

Malcolm's dream of owning a classic muscle car comes true after Reese's new side business turns profitable. Unfortunately, this dream quickly fades into Malcolm's worst nightmare when he discovers he got a lemon. Meanwhile, after Lois begs Hal to correct her horrible haircut, he discovers a hidden talent for hairdressing. Within no time, the entire neighborhood is lined up for one of Hal's beauty makeovers and Lois wishes she never made him pick up the scissors on the MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE episode "Malcolm's Car" Sunday, Oct. 9 (7:00-7:30 PM PT) on FOX (MIM-610) (TV-PG L)

Cast: Jane Kaczmarek as Lois, Bryan Cranston as Hal, Frankie Muniz as Malcolm, Justin Berfield as Reese, Erik Per Sullivan as Dewey and Craig Lamar Traylor as Stevie.

[EDITOR'S NOTE 1: Due to the preceding NFL doubleheader, MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE and THE SIMPSONS will air on the West Coast only � if no Baseball.]

[EDITOR'S NOTE 2: If LDS game #4 or #5 (SP-0620) is necessary, the baseball game will air instead of AUSTIN POWERS IN GOLDMEMBER.]

[EDITOR'S NOTE 3: KING OF THE HILL, THE SIMPSONS (8 PM), THE WAR AT HOME, FAMILY GUY and AMERICAN DAD are preempted this night.]