Quote from Francis in Hal's Christmas Gift
Malcolm: Francis, I need to talk to you about something. It's weird, but lately I kind of feel like I'm being left out by Reese and Dewey. Francis: Aw, geez. Look, I'm sorry. You weren't supposed to know about the beach trip. Malcolm: What?! Francis: Hey, geez, watch it! Malcolm: What beach trip?! Francis: I took Reese and Dewey to the beach last summer. I would've invited you, but you were over at Stevie's. Malcolm: He lives two blocks away! You have to go by his house to get to the beach! [sighs] Why is this happening? I'm the brother everybody likes the best. Francis: What are you talking about? I'm the brother everybody likes best. Malcolm: I meant of the brothers who are still at home. Francis: That's Dewey. Malcolm: What? Where am I in the pecking order? Francis: Malcolm, I am not gonna stand here in a public toilet and rank me, Dewey, Reese, Jamie and you in order of popularity.