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  • FOX
  • Jan 9, 2000
  • FOX
  • Jan 9, 2000
Malcolm in the Middle

Summary Created and executive-produced by Emmy Award-winning writer Linwood Boomer, this inventive half-hour series is seen through the eyes of MALCOLM (Frankie Muniz), a regular high school kid trying to navigate his way through life despite the various obstacles thrown in his way – a complete misunderstanding of girls, the constant burden of m...

Created By: Linwood Boomer

  • FOX
  • Jan 9, 2000
  • FOX
  • Jan 9, 2000
Malcolm in the Middle
Season 1
7 Seasons
Season Premiere: Jan 9, 2000
Metascore Universal Acclaim Based on 25 Critic Reviews
must-watch
88
User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 109 User Ratings
9.0
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Summary Created and executive-produced by Emmy Award-winning writer Linwood Boomer, this inventive half-hour series is seen through the eyes of MALCOLM (Frankie Muniz), a regular high school kid trying to navigate his way through life despite the various obstacles thrown in his way – a complete misunderstanding of girls, the constant burden of m...

Created By: Linwood Boomer

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Episode 1 • Jan 9, 2000 • 22 m
Pilot
Malcolm has been labeled a boy genius and is moved, much to his chagrin, into the Krelboyne class, which is a class full of nerds and geniuses like himself.
Episode 2 • Jan 16, 2000 • 22 m
Red Dress
Episode 3 • Jan 23, 2000 • 22 m
Home Alone 4
Episode 4 • Feb 6, 2000 • 23 m
Shame
Episode 5 • Feb 13, 2000 • 23 m
Malcolm Babysits
Episode 6 • Feb 20, 2000 • 23 m
Sleepover
Episode 7 • Feb 27, 2000 • 23 m
Francis Escapes
Francis bails from military school in a desperate attempt to visit his stupid girlfriend.
Episode 8 • Mar 12, 2000 • 23 m
Krelboyne Picnic
Episode 9 • Mar 19, 2000 • 23 m
Lois vs. Evil
Episode 10 • Apr 2, 2000 • 23 m
Stock Car Races
Episode 11 • Apr 9, 2000 • 23 m
Funeral
Episode 12 • Apr 16, 2000 • 23 m
Cheerleader
Episode 13 • Apr 30, 2000 • 23 m
Rollerskates
Episode 14 • May 7, 2000 • 23 m
The Bots and the Bees
Episode 15 • May 14, 2000 • 23 m
Smunday
Episode 16 • May 21, 2000 • 23 m
Water Park
7 Seasons

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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 25 Critic Reviews
88
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0% Mixed
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Universal Acclaim Based on 25 Critic Reviews
88
100% Positive
25 Reviews
0% Mixed
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0% Negative
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100
Jul 15, 2013
But at the true core of this strange and wonderful series - wackiness notwithstanding - are the often strange and, ideally, wonderful relationships among members of a family. [7 Jan 2000]
By Eric Mink FULL REVIEW
91
Jul 15, 2013
A wonderful comedy that twists the family sitcom genre to a screwball turn. [6 Jan 2000]
By Monica Collins FULL REVIEW

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Universal Acclaim Based on 109 User Ratings
9.0
95% Positive
104 Ratings
2% Mixed
2 Ratings
3% Negative
3 Ratings

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Universal Acclaim Based on 109 User Ratings
9.0
95% Positive
104 Ratings
2% Mixed
2 Ratings
3% Negative
3 Ratings

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10
stevenf49
May 25, 2018
One of the Top Comedies ever to appear on television. Loved the ending too. SUPERB
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SEASON 1
10
Leboyo56
Dec 22, 2017
@EljeroTV (the 2 score review). There are two types of people in this world - Malcolm and Dewey. ...you're a Reese.
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SEASON 1
90
Jul 15, 2013
Wonderfully irreverent. [6 Jan 2000]
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90
Jul 15, 2013
The funniest new comedy in several seasons. ... "Malcolm in the Middle" is as fast and strange as any cartoon but occasionally has a depth you can't find without flesh-and-blood actors. [7 Jan 2000]
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88
Jul 15, 2013
Malcolm recalls Roseanne's maternal drive, The Simpsons' cartoon exaggerations, and a blue-collar sensibility and emotional honesty common to both. And if tonight's outstanding premiere tries too hard for its own good to stand out, even that flaw subsides in later episodes. [7 Jan 2000]
By Robert Bianco FULL REVIEW
80
Jul 15, 2013
Malcolm is much more than mega-jolts of Fox "attitude." It's both quirky and charming, edgy and reaffirming. [9 Jan 2000]
By Ed Bark FULL REVIEW
70
Jul 15, 2013
Its slightly warped sense of humor won't appeal to some viewers, but "Malcolm in the Middle" qualifies as unique.
By Rob Owen FULL REVIEW
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10
Fren
Mar 21, 2016
In my opinion one of the greatest TV shows to ever grace the air. This show will make you smile, laugh, think and just feel good! If you haven't seen this show, SEE IT.
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SEASON 1
10
chem64
Jan 23, 2014
you gotta love this show. Its smart, clever, funny, and is probably the most accurate depiction of what the nerdy kid felt like back in JR High, and high school. Can't get enough of this, I love it. Plus, Walter White is the dad.
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10
Awesomegamer777
Nov 18, 2013
The greatest Tv sitcom comedy ever made. This show is the best comedy out there its really funny watch it and you will laugh out loud. This show is my favorite show of all time. WATCH IT!!
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SEASON 1
10
TTW107
May 21, 2012
Everything about this show is great. I never watched it when it was on but I've gone through all seven seasons recently on netflix and I love it! One of the most entertaining sitcoms I've ever seen.
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EljeroTV
Dec 22, 2013
I don't know why, but I have now watched over 20 episodes of this TV-show and just can't laugh about it. I watch HIMYM, Big Bang Theory, Two and a half Men freuguently and love them, but maybe Malcolm in the Middle is just too old for me (2000). Mostly the jokes are embarassing, not funny and things like ripping of your skin like a snake is not funny either. Also I asked more than 10 friends, whether they like it, 'cause it got such good reviews, but not one of them liked it all in all it is maybe just me but 2/10 is very gently in my Opinion.
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