Malcolm in the Middle was an instant hit when it premiered on Jan. 9, 2000. The critically acclaimed FOX show quickly became one of the highest-rated sitcoms of the 2000s, with fans eagerly tuning in weekly to watch the wild antics of the Wilkerson family. The series wrapped up in 2006 after 151 episodes, earning 33 Emmy nominations and winning seven of the coveted awards.
The series followed Malcolm (played by Frankie Muniz) and his quirky family, including his parents Hal (Bryan Cranston) and Lois (Jane Kaczmarek), as well as his three siblings, and a fourth sibling who was introduced in season 4. The cast has remained close over the years, and Cranston even expressed interest in a revival in 2016. “There’s a possibility we want to start talking about the possibility of putting together a story that makes sense about that family 10 years or 12 years later,” he said in an interview with E! News.
In December 2024, a reboot was announced at Disney+, with Muniz set to reprise his iconic role, and both Cranston and Kaczmarek returning as his parents.
Take a trip down memory lane as we explore what the ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ family is up to now!
Frankie Muniz
Frankie Muniz began playing the title character in Malcolm in the Middle at just 14 years old. Malcolm was one of Lois and Hal’s kids in the hit FOX series. Malcolm was a genius with a photographic memory. Frankie’s performance earned him an Emmy nomination and two Golden Globe nominations.
During Malcolm in the Middle’s 7-season run, Frankie starred in movies like Big Fat Liar, Agent Cody Banks, and Racing Stripes. He also notably voiced the role of Chester McBadbat in The Fairly Oddparents and guest-starred in an episode of Lizzie McGuire in 2002.
