In an attempt to change the usual punishment pattern for Reese, Hal signs them both up for cooking classes, which turns out to be Reese's area of genius. Earlier in the season during episode 5 (Casino) Hal is caught using Malcolm to count cards resulting in $3,000 in winnings at Blackjack. When confronted by the casino, Hal claims he was looking for an activity that the two of them could do together to which the casino staff member replies, "My son and I cook." Hal and Malcolm look at each other and Hal states, "We'll have to try that."