Malcolm in the Middle
Chaotic energyLoud, frenetic and gleefully anarchic.This show: 9/10Working classOrdinary people, ordinary money, real stakes.This show: 8/10SlapstickBroad, physical comedy.This show: 8/10SitcomClassic comedy rhythm, multi-camera or single.This show: 8/10Child's perspectiveEvents seen through children's eyes.This show: 7/10Fast-pacedRelentless forward momentum that rarely stops to idle.This show: 7/10Ensemble castMany characters carrying equal weight.This show: 7/10Easy watchingLow-demand television where half your attention is enough.This show: 7/10
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Starring
Frankie MunizBryan CranstonJustin BerfieldErik Per SullivanChristopher MastersonJane Kaczmarek
Written by
Linwood BoomerMichael GloubermanGary MurphyAndy Bobrow
Starring
Frankie MunizBryan CranstonJustin BerfieldErik Per SullivanChristopher MastersonJane Kaczmarek
Written by
Linwood BoomerMichael GloubermanGary MurphyAndy Bobrow
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Malcolm in the Middle Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | E6 | E7 | E8 | E9 | E10 | E11 | E12 | E13 | E14 | E15 | E16 | E17 | E18 | E19 | E20 | E21 | E22 | E23 | E24 | E25 | ||
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| S1 | 8.0 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 7.9 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 7.4 | 8.3 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 7.8 | 8.7 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 8.7 | ||||||||||
| S2 | 8.1 | 8.6 | 8.1 | 8.4 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 7.5 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 8.3 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 9.3 | 8.2 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 8.4 | 8.5 | |
| S3 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 8.2 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 8.0 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 8.4 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.4 | 8.0 | 7.7 | 6.2 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 8.0 | ||||
| S4 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 8.8 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 7.9 | 8.7 | 7.7 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 7.6 | 6.3 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 7.4 | ||||
| S5 | 7.8 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 8.0 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 8.0 | 7.8 | 7.6 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.5 | 8.3 | 8.4 | ||||
| S6 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 7.1 | 8.0 | 7.7 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.7 | ||||
| S7 | 7.9 | 8.3 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 7.6 | 8.1 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.5 | 8.7 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 7.5 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 9.0 |
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About
"Chaos-as-comedy that still remembers to ache"
A gifted seventh-grader navigates a loud, chaotic household of overworked parents and three very different brothers, one of them a delinquent, one a toddler menace. Told through Malcolm's frequent confessional glances at the camera, the show moves fast, piling embarrassment and slapstick on top of real domestic stress. It's frantic and often exhausting on purpose, mirroring the family's own frayed nerves, but underneath the yelling and chaos there's real affection and surprisingly sharp writing about class, sibling dynamics, and growing up feeling smarter than the mess around you.
Watch it for
the breathless family chaos and Malcolm's sly camera confessions that turn embarrassment into comedy.
Maybe skip if
you prefer calm, gentle sitcoms over loud, frantic, often anxiety-inducing family chaos.
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All Seasons
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Season 12000
8.034K166h 5m
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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Season 22000
8.141K259h 29m
The family’s misadventures continue as Malcolm faces new challenges at school and home. Reese explores his culinary talents, Dewey’s imagination runs wild, and Francis’s escapades at military school add to the family’s chaos.
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Season 32001
7.829K228h 23m
Francis leaves military school to work at a resort in Alaska, encountering new challenges under his strict boss, Lavernia. Back home, Malcolm and his brothers continue to stir up trouble, leading to humorous and unpredictable situations.
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Season 42002
7.827K228h 8m
The family dynamics shift with the arrival of baby Jamie. Malcolm navigates teenage life, including romantic interests and school pressures, while Hal and Lois juggle parenting their growing brood.
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Season 52003
7.824K228h 21m
Malcolm and his brothers find themselves in various predicaments, from neighborhood block parties to school projects gone awry. Francis’s life on the ranch presents its own set of challenges, adding to the family’s ongoing adventures.
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Season 62004
7.723K228h 16m
As Malcolm enters his senior year, he faces the pressures of impending adulthood. Reese and Dewey continue their usual antics, and Hal and Lois deal with the complexities of raising their unconventional family.
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Season 72005
7.923K228h 33m
In the final season, Malcolm prepares for graduation and contemplates his future. The family’s journey culminates in a series of events that highlight their growth, resilience, and the enduring bond that holds them together.
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
Frankie Muniz Malcolm
Bryan Cranston Hal
Justin Berfield Reese
Erik Per Sullivan Dewey
Christopher Masterson Francis
Jane Kaczmarek Lois
Craig Lamar Traylor Stevie Kenarban
David Anthony Higgins Craig Feldspar
James Rodriguez Jamie, Parenting Class Baby
Lukas Rodriguez Jamie, Parenting Class Baby
Crew
Linwood Boomer
Michael Glouberman
Gary Murphy
Andy Bobrow
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