Watched by 23 million viewers, making it the second most watched premiere of a show in FOX Television history.
Malcolm's teacher in this episode also plays Stevie's mom in later episodes.
Both the pilot and series finale fade out to Citizen King's "Better Days".
The name tag Francis wears on his school uniform is "Wilkerson". This is the only time the family's last name is referenced, before not hearing/knowing their last name becoming a running gag.
Both neighbors on either side of their house have a "For Sale" sign up.