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    Malcolm in the Middle

    • TV Series
    • 2000–20062000–2006
    • TV-PGTV-PG
    IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    121K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    332
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    • Cast & crew
    • User reviews
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    Frankie Muniz, Justin Berfield, Bryan Cranston, Jane Kaczmarek, Christopher Masterson, and Erik Per Sullivan in Malcolm in the Middle (2000)
    Malcolm In The Middle: Season 1
    Play trailer0:31
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    ComedyFamily

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

    IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    121K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    332
    10
    • Creators
      • Linwood Boomer
      • Michael Glouberman
      • Gary Murphy
    • Stars
      • Frankie Muniz
      • Bryan Cranston
      • Justin Berfield
    Top credits
    • Creators
      • Linwood Boomer
      • Michael Glouberman
      • Gary Murphy
    • Stars
      • Frankie Muniz
      • Bryan Cranston
      • Justin Berfield
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 226User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
  • Episodes151

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    • Won 7 Primetime Emmys
      • 46 wins & 118 nominations total

    Videos1

    Malcolm In The Middle: Season 1
    Trailer 0:31
    Malcolm In The Middle: Season 1

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    Frankie Muniz in Malcolm in the Middle (2000)
    Kate Micucci in Malcolm in the Middle (2000)
    Frankie Muniz, Justin Berfield, Erik Per Sullivan, and Craig Lamar Traylor in Malcolm in the Middle (2000)
    Jane Kaczmarek in Malcolm in the Middle (2000)
    Frankie Muniz and David Anthony Higgins in Malcolm in the Middle (2000)
    Frankie Muniz in Malcolm in the Middle (2000)
    Justin Berfield, Bryan Cranston, and Erik Per Sullivan in Malcolm in the Middle (2000)
    Frankie Muniz, Justin Berfield, Bryan Cranston, Hayden Panettiere, and Erik Per Sullivan in Malcolm in the Middle (2000)
    Frankie Muniz in Malcolm in the Middle (2000)
    Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek in Malcolm in the Middle (2000)
    Frankie Muniz in Malcolm in the Middle (2000)
    Frankie Muniz and Erik Per Sullivan in Malcolm in the Middle (2000)

    Top cast

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    Frankie Muniz
    Frankie Muniz
    • Malcolmas Malcolm…
    151 episodes151 eps • 2000–2006
    Bryan Cranston
    Bryan Cranston
    • Halas Hal…
    151 episodes151 eps • 2000–2006
    Justin Berfield
    Justin Berfield
    • Reeseas Reese…
    151 episodes151 eps • 2000–2006
    Erik Per Sullivan
    Erik Per Sullivan
    • Deweyas Dewey…
    151 episodes151 eps • 2000–2006
    Jane Kaczmarek
    Jane Kaczmarek
    • Loisas Lois…
    146 episodes146 eps • 2000–2006
    Christopher Masterson
    Christopher Masterson
    • Francisas Francis…
    118 episodes118 eps • 2000–2006
    Craig Lamar Traylor
    Craig Lamar Traylor
    • Stevie Kenarbanas Stevie Kenarban
    58 episodes58 eps • 2000–2006
    David Anthony Higgins
    David Anthony Higgins
    • Craig Feldsparas Craig Feldspar
    39 episodes39 eps • 2000–2006
    James Rodriguez
    • Jamieas Jamie…
    35 episodes35 eps • 2004–2006
    Lukas Rodriguez
    • Jamieas Jamie…
    35 episodes35 eps • 2004–2006
    Emy Coligado
    Emy Coligado
    • Piama Tananahaaknaas Piama Tananahaakna
    28 episodes28 eps • 2002–2006
    Eric Nenninger
    Eric Nenninger
    • Eric Hansenas Eric Hansen
    28 episodes28 eps • 2000–2003
    Kenneth Mars
    Kenneth Mars
    • Otto Mannkusseras Otto Mannkusser
    25 episodes25 eps • 2002–2004
    Evan Matthew Cohen
    • Lloydas Lloyd
    25 episodes25 eps • 2000–2003
    Kyle Sullivan
    Kyle Sullivan
    • Dabney Hooperas Dabney Hooper
    24 episodes24 eps • 2000–2003
    Gary Anthony Williams
    Gary Anthony Williams
    • Abraham 'Abe' Kenarbanas Abraham 'Abe' Kenarban
    18 episodes18 eps • 2000–2006
    Daniel von Bargen
    Daniel von Bargen
    • Commandant Edwin Spangleras Commandant Edwin Spangler
    16 episodes16 eps • 2000–2003
    Catherine Lloyd Burns
    Catherine Lloyd Burns
    • Caroline Milleras Caroline Miller
    12 episodes12 eps • 2000
    • Creators
      • Linwood Boomer
      • Michael Glouberman
      • Gary Murphy
    • All cast & crew
    See production, box office, & company info

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    Storyline

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    An offbeat, laugh track-lacking sitcom about a bizarrely dysfunctional family, the center of which is Malcolm, the middle of the two brothers who still live at home. His eldest (and favorite) sibling, Francis, boards at military school because his parents believe it will reform him and keep him out of trouble. Malcolm often has a hard time coping with his family life, but he has more troubles to contend with when he starts receiving special treatment at school after being diagnosed as an intellectually advanced genius. —Ondre Lombard <olombard@lombard.dialup.cyberverse.com>
    father son relationshipexploitation of friendshipthree sonsmonkeydeadpan comedy34 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Family
    • Certificate
      • TV-PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Aaron Paul auditioned for the role of Francis. He would later be cast in Breaking Bad (2008), which also starred Bryan Cranston (Hal).
    • Goofs
      In the episode when Francis runs away from military school, he and his father are talking in the van. There is a pair of headlights behind them following very close, but when seen from outside, the car is driving down the rain soaked road with no car behind them.
    • Quotes

      opening theme song: Yes, no, maybe, I don't know, can you repeat the question? You're not the boss of me now, You're not the boss of me now, You're not the boss of me now, and you're not so big. You're not the boss of me now, You're not the boss of me now, You're not the boss of me now, and you're not so big. Life is unfair...

    • Crazy credits
      For the first 3 minutes of the Episode "Living Will" (3/6/2005), the bottom of the screen pages through a long list of fourteen alleged "producers". This was the first episode to air after the Academy Awards controversy over limiting to three, the number of "producers" who could win a best film Oscar.
    • Alternate versions
      An extended version of the pilot episode was released with the 'Complete First Season' DVD boxset.
    • Connections
      Edited from The Brain from Planet Arous (1957)
    • Soundtracks
      Boss of Me
      by They Might Be Giants

    User reviews226

    Review
    Top review
    It So Full Of Mischief That You Will Like It.
    This is without doubt the most entertaining family show on TV. Why? Because it not the same boring story that you normally see in family show – that at the end they will forgive and forget each family member for the wrong they have done.

    Story: One family, Two Parents, Fours Boys from hell – What could go right? Yeah all you see here is the mischief, and more mischief. The real life situation which being transform into a total hilarious story. That what make Malcolm so special and it very unique story for each week make this make this series fool-proof from boredom, cause you'll never know what next.

    There's hardly anything to complain about this series (maybe just one thing – Lois voice while screaming which is Very irritating). Otherwise this is a highly recommended family TV shows especially when you look for hard laugh and a heart worming story.

    Recommendation: Watch It!!!! Unless You Hate People Screaming.

    Rating: 8.5/ 10 (Grade: A)

    Please Rate My Review (Yes or No) After Reading It - Thanks
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    • Mr_Sensitive
    • Jul 8, 2005

    FAQ7

    • Who actually took Malcolm and Reese bowling?
    • What do the class names mean?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 9, 2000 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • BBC (United Kingdom)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Fighting in Underpants
    • Filming locations
      • 12334 Cantura Street, Studio City, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Satin City Productions
      • New Regency Productions
      • 20th Century Fox Television
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 22min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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