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Malcolm in the Middle

Name: Malcolm in the Middle
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2000-01-09
Duration: 45 min

2000 – 2006 · 45m per ep · TV-PG · English · United States of America

A gifted young teen tries to survive life with his dimwitted, dysfunctional family.

8.5(1,106 reviews)

73.711% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Jan 9, 2000
Last air date: May 14, 2006
Status: Ended
Seasons: 7
Episodes: 151
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: FOX
Creator / showrunner: Linwood Boomer
Certification: TV-PG
Production companies: Fox Television Studios, Regency Television, 20th Century Fox Television, Satin City

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Keywords

sibling relationshipintellectually giftedmiddle classdysfunctional familyfamily relationshipssocial satirebreaking the fourth wallfamilyboy geniusworking momsitcomboysdidacticcheerfulsincere

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2000 · 16 episodes

Malcolm, a gifted 11-year-old with an IQ of 165, navigates life in a chaotic household with his overbearing mother Lois, quirky father Hal, and mischievous brothers Reese, Dewey, and Francis. As he adjusts to being placed in a class for gifted students, Malcolm deals with the typical trials of adolescence amidst his family’s antics.

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Cast

Frankie Muniz

Malcolm

Jane Kaczmarek

Lois

Bryan Cranston

Hal

Justin Berfield

Reese

Erik Per Sullivan

Dewey

Christopher Masterson

Francis

Media

Reviews & ratings

8.5

1,106 community reviews

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Alex Rivera7.5/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
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Jordan Kim8.5/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel9.5/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee7.5/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong8.5/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful