: Despite their usual bickering, the brothers form a rare united front, swearing to a "pact of silence" to survive their mother's wrath.

: While Lois is convinced one of the children is guilty, the ending reveals that Hal actually burned the dress by accident with a cigar while trying to hide it. He remains oblivious to the torture his sons are enduring throughout the night. Key Episode Details Information Series Malcolm in the Middle Original Air Date January 16, 2000 Director Arlene Sanford Notable Moment

: The "Woman in the Red Dress" is a program used to teach Neo how distractions can be used as a weapon in the simulation.