Malcolm in the Middle

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Created and executive-produced by Emmy Award-winning writer Linwood Boomer, this inventive half-hour series is seen through the eyes of MALCOLM (Frankie Muniz), a regular high school kid trying to navigate his way through life despite the various obstacles thrown in his way – a complete misunderstanding of girls,... more »

Created and executive-produced by Emmy Award-winning writer Linwood Boomer, this inventive half-hour series is seen through the eyes of MALCOLM (Frankie Muniz), a regular high school kid trying to navigate his way through life despite the various obstacles thrown in his way – a complete misunderstanding of girls, the constant burden of masterminding plans to get himself and his brothers into or out of trouble, and a miserable job at the Lucky Aide… not to mention a severe case of teen angst.

Although Malcolm has a genius IQ, he can't seem to make sense of the opposite sex, much less his embarrassing family. Lois (Jane Kaczmarek) is the outspoken, opinionated mom, who still manages to rule the roost even though her boys are growing wise to her crafty ways. Hal (Bryan Cranston), a dad who is just a bumbling, big kid at heart, often finds himself creating more chaos than his five boys combined. Reese (Justin Berfield) has mastered the art of a perfect blank stare, and makes up for his lack of intelligence with deviance.

Francis (Christopher Masterson), Malcolm's oldest and favorite brother, is willing to move from Alabama to Alaska to New Mexico – as long as its keeps him from moving back home. Dewey (Erik Per Sullivan), no longer the youngest, has learned his tricks from the best and often pulls the wool right over his brothers' eyes. And then there's Jamie, the newest member … and family scapegoat.

Timeslot History on Fox and Global

January 2000 - July 2002 .... Sundays, 8:30pm
August 2002 - October 2004 .... Sundays, 9:00pm November 2004 - August 2005 .... Sundays, 7:30pm
September 2005 - January 2006 ... Fridays, 8:30pm
January 2006 - Present .... Sundays, 7:00pmless «

• I feel this ended too soon..

  This one one of the best shows on TV.. It's always upsetting to say goodbye to a truly great TV Show.

  This one one of the best shows on TV.. It's always upsetting to say goodbye to a truly great TV Show.less «

  Undernet01 Last online Feb 25, 2009
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• So Malcolms old enough to bang?

  Because I noticed he's sleeping with a woman in the first episode of the new series. This was quite a shock!

  Because I noticed he's sleeping with a woman in the first episode of the new series. This was quite a shock!less «

  special_boy Last online Nov 23, 2007
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• Please help me find the name of this Malcolm in the Middle episode.

  Hey guys, I am trying to find the name of this Malcolm episode. The episode centers around Hal having to watch Rees...more »

  Hey guys, I am trying to find the name of this Malcolm episode. The episode centers around Hal having to watch Reese, Malcolm, and Dewey. Hal alternates between praising and scolding the three boys while having an angel or devil perched on Hal's shoulder. I have looked through the episode guide and I have not been able to conclusively find the episode I am talking about. I believe this is one of the earlier seasons because there was no Jamie and the boys looked very young. I would certainly appreciate any help. less «

  ariesgirl4412 Last online 2 days ago
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  9.5 Superb

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  Created and executive-produced by Emmy Award-winning writer Linwood Boomer, this inventive half-hour series is seen through the eyes of MALCOLM (Frankie Muniz), a regular high school kid trying to navigate his way through life despite the various obstacles thrown in his way – a complete misunderstanding of girls, the constant burden of masterminding plans to get himself and his brothers into or out of trouble, and a miserable job at the Lucky Aide… not to mention a severe case of teen angst. I think this is a really good show and I'm glad there starting to air it on Nick at Nite.

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  spongebobs1fan Added 1 day, 16 hrs ago All my reviews
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  10 Perfect

  Fantastic show! hide « show »

  This has to be one of my "all-time" favourite shows EVER!
  Malcolm is a genius (really? Didn't he once handle a gun that his friend brought to the house and try to chop it up, without even contacting the police? Didn't he once re-write a "pet-food" commercial as a heartfelt ballad? So he's a "genius" is he?)
  Anyway, Malcolm has 3 brothers (Dewey, Reese - and older brother who doesn't live at home - Francis. Oh, and in later seasons a fourth brother is born who they named Jamie).
  Malcolm also has a stupid father (much like Homer Simpson.. Only a little smarter (I guess)..) named Hal, and a "screaming / yelling" mother named Lois.
  This show is a look into the lives of Malcolm's family (also including Malcolm's friend Stevie, and Malcolm's hateful Grandmother Ida).
  Personal view:
  I think comedy is fantastic and I love the way the characters gradually change throughout the progression of the seasons (Francis getting married / Lois beginning to understand Malcolm's problem of being a "genius" a little better / Francis moving from job to job etc.)
  I just wish that they would straighten themselves out and release this to DVD though.

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  Jaykeson Added Mar 29, 2009 All my reviews
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  9 Superb

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  Let's talk about the family! Haul is the father of all the boys and the husband of Lois,He is the calm and insane one of the family.Lois is the insane Wife that works in Luck Aide,She would be the Monster of the family.Francis is the first son of Haul and Lois and the brother Reese,Malcolm,Dewey,Jamie. Reese is the 2nd born.Malcolm is in the middle and Dewey is the 4th born and finally Jamie is the Last Born.The series ran for several years and ended with a Episode called, "Graduation."The final episode is for sure something to remember. Malcolm in the middle Rules i give it a 9 out of 10-VaughnD Productions

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  Vaughn104 Added Mar 9, 2009 All my reviews
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  7.5 Good

  An odd show. hide « show »

  I think I have watched every episode of this show. I personally think it's a decent show and rather entertaining. I like the fact that it doesn't have the stupid audience reactions of cheering and clapping. That way, you can actually judge what you think is funny. I never had a favorite character on this show. I think they all had really good chemistry and the writing on the show was well done. I also think that the comedy was good, but it seemed that sometimes the show wanted you too laugh so it came off forced. But this is a time consumer. Thank you.

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  cactusjack39 Added Jan 24, 2009 All my reviews
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  9.5 Superb

  One of the funniest most origional shows in telivision history! hide « show »

  One of the funniest and most energetically written sitcoms in American television history, Malcolm in the Middle was consistently great. One classic episode after another. This show reminds me of a comic strip that used to appear in the National Lampoon back in it's golden years of the early 70's, The Appletons. This was before political correctness
  swept across the land like a fatal disease and killed off a lot of the fun in the world. "BOOOOYYSS...ARE YOU ABORIGIONIES!?!?" Yes. They
  sure were. But they grew up and moved on...and may Malcolm in the Middle live on in syndication for years to come. Amen.

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  jawsthecabbie Added Dec 30, 2008 All my reviews