GEORGE TAKEI PAYS HAL A VISIT ON "MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE" SUNDAY, JULY 9, ON FOX

Special Guest Appearance by George Takei

Hal gets a devastating phone call that his father has passed away, but because he never knew his father he doesn't shed a tear. In an attempt to overcompensate with his kids, Hal takes the boys shopping, lets them miss school and offers to buy Malcolm a new car until Lois steps in. And Hal's buddy Abe thinks that a visit from George Takei will cheer him up in the "Hal Grieves" episode of MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE Sunday, July 9 (7:00-7:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (MIM-714) (TV-PG)

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

Guest Cast: George Takei as himself