Malcolm in the Middle

Malcolm in the Middle

Family. The weirdest people you'll ever meet.

Created by Linwood Boomer

On FOX

2000–20067 seasons151 episodes8.5 / 10

A high-energy, affectionate family sitcom that finds comedy and genuine warmth in dysfunction, sustained across 151 episodes by the bonds between siblings and parents.

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

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Questions people ask

  • Is Malcolm in the Middle easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 91% of series.

  • Does Malcolm in the Middle leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.

  • Is Malcolm in the Middle violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.

  • Is Malcolm in the Middle scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.

  • Is Malcolm in the Middle sad? Barely. Less sad than 75% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

71/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity50

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise78

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love89

How much audiences actually like it

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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Malcolm in the Middle, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Malcolm in the Middle, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Malcolm in the Middle, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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