Malcolm in the Middle Hal Quits

Hal quits his job to become an artist; Francis struggles through a week of inventory work at Lucky Aide; and Malcolm begins to wonder about his own career future., Hal quits his job to become an artist. Francis struggles through a week of inventory work at Lucky Aide. Malcolm begins to wonder about his own career prospects., Malcolm becomes concerned with his future and his career. He takes an aptitude test, which doesn’t help because he finds out that he is equally excellently qualified to do anything. Hal, after having a bad time at Dewey’s class career day, quits his job and decides to paint., Depressed Hal leaves his job to become an artist, while dispirited Francis takes a menial spring-break job., Depressed Hal leaves his job to become an artist, while dispirited Francis takes a menial spring-break job. Hal: Bryan Cranston. Francis: Christopher Kennedy Masterson. Lois: Jane Kaczmarek. Malcolm: Frankie Muniz. Dewey: Erik Per Sullivan. Craig: David Higgins. Stevie: Craig Lamar Traylor. Mr. Young: Kurt Fuller.