Malcolm has the chance of a highly lucrative career in computer software, but the offer is blocked by his parents, who have higher goals in mind for him - as the first US President to actually understand the plight of the underdog. Fate also has a surprise turn in store for Lois and Hal: in the final scene, she exits the bathroom with what appears to be a positive pregnancy test in her hand; cut to 'ext. house', cue screaming and fade to black.