Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair
Chaotic energyLoud, frenetic and gleefully anarchic.This show: 8/10Working classOrdinary people, ordinary money, real stakes.This show: 7/10NostalgicTrades on longing for a past era, in the story or around it.This show: 7/10Family sagaBonds and fractures across generations of one family.This show: 7/10
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Starring
Bryan CranstonJustin BerfieldChristopher MastersonKeeley KarstenVaughan MurraeKiana Madeira
Starring
Bryan CranstonJustin BerfieldChristopher MastersonKeeley KarstenVaughan MurraeKiana Madeira
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Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.9 |
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About
After shielding himself and his daughter from his family for over a decade, Malcolm is dragged back into their orbit when Hal and Lois demand his presence at their 40th anniversary party.
"20 years later, they're back!"
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Miniseries2026
7.48K41h 53m
Twenty years have gone by since we last saw Malcolm and his family — and after all that time, they've learned absolutely nothing.
| Ep | Title | Rating | Yours | Votes | Runtime | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | 1 | Episode One | 7.4 | 2K | 27 min | |
| ▶ | 2 | Episode Two | 7.1 | 2K | 25 min | |
| ▶ | 3 | Episode Three | 7.0 | 2K | 27 min | |
| ▶ | 4 | Episode Four | 7.9 | 2K | 34 min |
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
Bryan Cranston Hal
Justin Berfield Reese
Christopher Masterson Francis
Keeley Karsten Leah
Vaughan Murrae Kelly
Kiana Madeira Tristan
Jane Kaczmarek Lois
Frankie Muniz Malcolm
Gary Anthony Williams Abraham 'Abe' Kenarban
Emy Coligado Piama
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