MALCOLM GETS A LEMON ON �MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE� SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 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. In 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, Dec. 18 (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.

Contact: Tracey Raftery 310-369-1425

[EDITOR�S NOTE: �Malcolm�s Car� replaces the previously announced episode of MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE, �Hal�s Christmas Gift� (MIM-605).]

[EDITOR�S NOTE: Due to the preceding NFL doubleheader, MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE and KING OF THE HILL will air on the West Coast only.]