Malcolm in the Middle 2000
“Family. The weirdest people you'll ever meet.”
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- January 9, 2000
- Last Aired
- May 14, 2006
- Format
- 7 seasons · 151 eps
- Highest Rated Episode
- S2E20 "Bowling" (★ 8.7/10)
- Created By
- Linwood Boomer
- Network
- FOX
- Where to Stream
- Disney Plus, Hulu
What is Malcolm in the Middle?
Malcolm in the Middle is an American television sitcom that aired on the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series was created by Linwood Boomer and premiered in 2000, running for seven seasons until 2006.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2000
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 151
- First aired
- Jan 9, 2000
- Last aired
- May 14, 2006
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- FOX
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.5/10 from 4,896 votes
- Format
- 7 seasons · 151 episodes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- FOX
Where to watch in United States
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Overview
Malcolm in the Middle is an American television sitcom that aired on the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series was created by Linwood Boomer and premiered in 2000, running for seven seasons until 2006. It consists of 151 episodes. The show centers on a gifted young teenager navigating life with his dysfunctional family. The main cast includes Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, Justin Berfield, and Erik Per Sullivan. The program was produced by Fox Television Studios and Regency Television. It is distinct from the historical figure Malcolm X, who was a prominent African American civil rights leader and spokesperson for the Nation of Islam before his assassination in 1965. The television series focuses on the comedic challenges of adolescence and family dynamics, with no direct connection to the life or legacy of Malcolm X.
Should you watch it?
“A genius kid navigates chaos with his dysfunctional family.”
- Sharp writing with layered humor
- Unique family dynamics
- Relatable coming-of-age themes
- Some episodes rely on slapstick
- May feel chaotic for some viewers
You enjoy offbeat family comedies with heart.
Suitable for teens and up; deals with family struggles and mild rebellion.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 16 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Pilot Mytharc Jan 9, 2000
- E2 Red Dress Core Jan 16, 2000
- E3 Home Alone 4 Core Jan 23, 2000
- E4 Shame Core Feb 6, 2000
- E5 Malcolm Babysits Core Feb 13, 2000
- E6 Sleepover Core Feb 20, 2000
- E7 Francis Escapes Core Feb 27, 2000
- E8 Krelboyne Picnic Core Mar 12, 2000
- E9 Lois vs. Evil Core Mar 19, 2000
- E10 Stock Car Races Core Apr 2, 2000
- E11 Funeral Core Apr 9, 2000
- E12 Cheerleader Core Apr 16, 2000
- E13 Rollerskates Core Apr 30, 2000
- E14 The Bots and the Bees Core May 7, 2000
- E15 Smunday Mytharc May 14, 2000
- E16 Water Park (1) Mytharc May 21, 2000
Season 2 · 25 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Traffic Jam (2) Mytharc Nov 5, 2000
- E2 Halloween Approximately Core Nov 8, 2000
- E3 Lois's Birthday Core Nov 12, 2000
- E4 Dinner Out Core Nov 15, 2000
- E5 Casino Core Nov 19, 2000
- E6 Convention Core Nov 22, 2000
- E7 Robbery Core Nov 26, 2000
- E8 Therapy Core Nov 29, 2000
- E9 High School Play Core Dec 10, 2000
- E10 The Bully Core Dec 17, 2000
- E11 Old Mrs. Old Core Jan 7, 2001
- E12 Krelboyne Girl Core Jan 14, 2001
- E13 New Neighbors Core Jan 21, 2001
- E14 Hal Quits Core Feb 4, 2001
- E15 The Grandparents Core Feb 11, 2001
- E16 Traffic Ticket Core Feb 18, 2001
- E17 Surgery Core Feb 25, 2001
- E18 Reese Cooks Core Mar 4, 2001
- E19 Tutoring Reese Core Mar 11, 2001
- E20 Bowling Mytharc Apr 1, 2001
- E21 Malcolm vs. Reese Core Apr 22, 2001
- E22 Mini-Bike Core Apr 29, 2001
- E23 Carnival Core May 6, 2001
- E24 Evacuation Mytharc May 13, 2001
- E25 Flashback Mytharc May 20, 2001
Season 3 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Houseboat Mytharc Nov 11, 2001
- E2 Emancipation Core Nov 14, 2001
- E3 Book Club Core Nov 18, 2001
- E4 Malcolm's Girlfriend Core Nov 28, 2001
- E5 Charity Core Dec 2, 2001
- E6 Health Scare Core Dec 9, 2001
- E7 Christmas Core Dec 16, 2001
- E8 Poker Core Jan 6, 2002
- E9 Reese's Job Core Jan 20, 2002
- E10 Lois's Makeover Core Jan 27, 2002
- E11 Company Picnic (1) Core Feb 3, 2002
- E12 Company Picnic (2) Core Feb 3, 2002
- E13 Reese Drives Core Feb 10, 2002
- E14 Cynthia's Back Core Feb 17, 2002
- E15 Hal's Birthday Core Mar 3, 2002
- E16 Hal Coaches Core Mar 10, 2002
- E17 Dewey's Dog Core Apr 7, 2002
- E18 Poker 2 Core Apr 21, 2002
- E19 Clip Show Filler Apr 28, 2002
- E20 Jury Duty Core May 1, 2002
- E21 Cliques Mytharc May 5, 2002
- E22 Monkey Mytharc May 12, 2002
Season 4 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Zoo Mytharc Nov 3, 2002
- E2 Humilithon Core Nov 10, 2002
- E3 Family Reunion Core Nov 17, 2002
- E4 Stupid Girl Core Nov 24, 2002
- E5 Forwards Backwards Core Dec 1, 2002
- E6 Forbidden Girlfriend Core Dec 15, 2002
- E7 Malcolm Holds His Tongue Core Jan 5, 2003
- E8 Boys at Ranch Core Jan 12, 2003
- E9 Grandma Sues Core Feb 2, 2003
- E10 If Boys Were Girls Core Feb 9, 2003
- E11 Long Drive Core Mar 2, 2003
- E12 Kicked Out Core Mar 9, 2003
- E13 Stereo Store Core Mar 16, 2003
- E14 Hal's Friend Core Mar 30, 2003
- E15 Garage Sale Core Apr 6, 2003
- E16 Academic Octathalon Core Apr 13, 2003
- E17 Clip Show 2 Filler Apr 20, 2003
- E18 Reese's Party Core Apr 27, 2003
- E19 Future Malcolm Core May 4, 2003
- E20 Baby (1) Mytharc May 11, 2003
- E21 Baby (2) Mytharc May 18, 2003
- E22 Day Care Mytharc May 18, 2003
Season 5 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Vegas Mytharc Nov 2, 2003
- E2 Watching the Baby Core Nov 9, 2003
- E3 Goodbye Kitty Core Nov 16, 2003
- E4 Thanksgiving Core Nov 23, 2003
- E5 Malcolm Films Reese Core Nov 30, 2003
- E6 Malcolm's Job Core Dec 7, 2003
- E7 Christmas Trees Core Dec 14, 2003
- E8 Block Party Core Jan 4, 2004
- E9 Dirty Magazine Core Jan 11, 2004
- E10 Hot Tub Core Jan 25, 2004
- E11 Ida's Boyfriend Core Feb 8, 2004
- E12 Softball Core Feb 15, 2004
- E13 Lois's Sister Core Feb 22, 2004
- E14 Malcolm Dates a Family Core Mar 14, 2004
- E15 Reese's Apartment Core Mar 21, 2004
- E16 Malcolm Visits College Core Mar 28, 2004
- E17 Polly in the Middle Core Apr 25, 2004
- E18 Dewey's Special Class Core May 2, 2004
- E19 Experiment Core May 2, 2004
- E20 Victor's Other Family Core May 9, 2004
- E21 Reese Joins the Army (1) Mytharc May 16, 2004
- E22 Reese Joins the Army (2) Mytharc May 23, 2004
Season 6 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 Reese Comes Home (3) Mytharc Nov 7, 2004
- E2 Buseys Run Away Core Nov 14, 2004
- E3 Standee Core Nov 21, 2004
- E4 Pearl Harbor Core Dec 5, 2004
- E5 Kitty's Back Core Dec 12, 2004
- E6 Hal's Christmas Gift Core Dec 19, 2004
- E7 Hal Sleepwalks Core Jan 16, 2005
- E8 Lois Battles Jamie Core Jan 23, 2005
- E9 Malcolm's Car Core Jan 30, 2005
- E10 Billboard Core Feb 13, 2005
- E11 Dewey's Opera Core Feb 20, 2005
- E12 Living Will Core Mar 6, 2005
- E13 Tiki Lounge Core Mar 13, 2005
- E14 Ida Loses a Leg Core Mar 20, 2005
- E15 Chad's Sleepover Core Mar 27, 2005
- E16 No Motorcycles Core Apr 3, 2005
- E17 Butterflies Core Apr 10, 2005
- E18 Ida's Dance Core Apr 17, 2005
- E19 Motivational Seminar Core Apr 24, 2005
- E20 Stilts Core May 1, 2005
- E21 Buseys Take a Hostage Mytharc May 8, 2005
- E22 Mrs. Tri-County Mytharc May 15, 2005
Season 7 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →- E1 Burning Man Mytharc Sep 30, 2005
- E2 Health Insurance Core Oct 7, 2005
- E3 Reese vs. Stevie Core Oct 14, 2005
- E4 Halloween Core Oct 28, 2005
- E5 Jessica Stays Over Core Nov 4, 2005
- E6 Secret Boyfriend Mytharc Nov 11, 2005
- E7 Blackout Core Nov 18, 2005
- E8 Army Buddy Core Dec 2, 2005
- E9 Malcolm Defends Reese Core Dec 16, 2005
- E10 Malcolm's Money Core Jan 6, 2006
- E11 Bride of Ida (1) Core Jan 13, 2006
- E12 College Recruiters (2) Core Jan 29, 2006
- E13 Mono Core Feb 12, 2006
- E14 Hal Grieves Core Feb 19, 2006
- E15 A.A. Core Mar 5, 2006
- E16 Lois Strikes Back Core Mar 19, 2006
- E17 Hal's Dentist Core Mar 26, 2006
- E18 Bomb Shelter Core Apr 2, 2006
- E19 Stevie in the Hospital Core Apr 9, 2006
- E20 Cattle Court Core Apr 16, 2006
- E21 Morp Mytharc Apr 23, 2006
- E22 Graduation Mytharc May 14, 2006
Frequently asked questions
Is Malcolm in the Middle based on a book?
No, it is an original television series created by Linwood Boomer.
How many seasons does Malcolm in the Middle have?
The series ran for seven seasons from 2000 to 2006.
Where can I watch Malcolm in the Middle?
It is available to stream on various platforms; check local listings or streaming services.
Are there any spin-offs or revivals?
Yes, a revival titled Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair premiered in 2026.
What is the show's tone like?
It blends slapstick comedy with sharp, realistic dialogue and emotional moments.
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