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The Wilkersons

The Wilkersons, the main characters of the series. From left to right: Dewey, Lois, Jamie, Hal, Malcolm, Francis and Reese.

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Malcolm in the Middle is a sitcom created by Linwood Boomer for Fox.

The series follows the dysfunctional Wilkerson family (who are left unnamed in the series); the center of which is Malcolm, the third-born son of four brothers with an IQ of 165, which places him in a class for gifted students. He lives with his parents, Lois and Hal, and his brothers, Reese and Dewey, while his eldest brother, Francis, boards military school. At the end of Season 4, Jamie was introduced as the fifth son of Hal and Lois.

TV[]

  • Malcolm in the Middle (January 9th, 2000 - May 14th, 2006)
  • Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair (2025)

Publications[]

  • Malcolm in the Middle: Life is Unfair (October 8th, 2000)
  • Malcolm in the Middle: Water Park (October 8th, 2000)
  • Malcolm in the Middle: My Class Project (November 1st, 2000)
  • Malcolm in the Middle: The Exchange Student (December 28th, 2000)
  • Malcolm in the Middle: The Hostage Crisis (January 1st, 2001)
  • Malcolm in the Middle: The Bad Luck Charm (February 16th, 2001)
  • Malcolm in the Middle: Malcolm for President (April 1st, 2001)
  • Malcolm in the Middle: My Class Project (October 2001)
  • Malcolm in the Middle: 101 Ways to Get Away With Anything! (January 1st, 2002)
  • Malcolm in the Middle: 101 Ways To Stop Boredom! (2003)

Links to Other Series[]

Direction Series Date Description Type


4 Youngblood 200019 January 9, 2000 Youngblood is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Pilot". 2
4 Savage Dragon 200019 January 9, 2000 Savage Dragon is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Pilot". 2
4 My Best Friend's Wedding 2000116 January 16, 2000 My Best Friend's Wedding is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Red Dress". 2
4 Home Alone 2000123 January 23, 2000 The Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Home Alone 4"'s title is an allusion to the Home Alone series. 3
4 One Million Years B.C. 2000123 January 23, 2000 A clip from One Million Years B.C. is used in the Malcolm in the Middle intro. 2
4 Nazca 2000123 January 23, 2000 A clip from Nazca is used in the Malcolm in the Middle intro. 2
4 Clash of the Titans 2000123 January 23, 2000 A clip from Clash of the Titans is used in the Malcolm in the Middle intro. 2
4 Creature from the Haunted Sea 2000123 January 23, 2000 A clip from Creature from the Haunted Sea is used in the Malcolm in the Middle intro. 2
4 Out of the Unknown 20,00123 January 23, 20,00 A clip from Out of the Unknown is used in the Malcolm in the Middle intro. 2
4 The Brain from Planet Arous 2000123 January 23, 2000 A clip from The Brain from Planet Arous is used in the Malcolm in the Middle intro. 2
4 Teletubbies 200026 February 6, 2000 Teletubbies is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Shame". 2
4 Westworld 2000212 February 12, 2000 Westworld is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Malcolm Babysits". 2
4 Terminator 2000212 February 12, 2000 Terminator is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Malcolm Babysits". Hal imitates the Terminator in the episode: "Mono". 2
4 Jetsons 2000212 February 12, 2000 The Jetsons is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Malcolm Babysits". 2
4 Child's Play 2000220 February 20, 2000 Chucky is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Malcolm Babysits". 2
4 Buffy the Vampire Slayer 2000227 February 27, 2000 Buffy the Vampire Slayer is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Francis Escapes". 2
4 Ironside 2000227 February 27, 2000 Ironside is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Francis Escapes". 2
4 Mortal Kombat 2000227 February 27, 2000 Mortal Kombat is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Francis Escapes". 2
4 Godzilla 200042 April 2, 2000 Godzilla is shown on TV in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Stock Car Races". Godzilla is also mentioned in the episode: "Burning Man". 2
4 Les Misérables 200049 April 9, 2000 Les Misérables is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Funeral". 2
4 Superman 2000416 April 16, 2000 Superman is shown on TV in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Stock Car Races". Superman is also mentioned in the episodes: "Zoo" and "Malcolm Films Reese". 2
4 War: Final Assault 200057 May 7, 2000 Malcolm, Reese and Hewey play War: Final Assault in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "The Bots and the Bees". 2
4 Body Heat 2000115 November 5, 2000 Body Heat is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Traffic Jam". 2
4 Happy Days 20001112 November 12, 2000 Happy Days is shown on TV in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Lois's Birthday". Potsie is also mentioned in the episode: "Malcolm Dates a Family". 2
4 Sonic 20001115 November 15, 2000 Malcolm and Stevie play Sonic R in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Dinner Out". 2
4 The Lovers on the Bridge 20001115 November 15, 2000 Les Amants su Pont-Nef is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Dinner Out". 2
4 The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes 20001115 November 15, 2000 The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Dinner Out". 2
4 Now You See Him, Now You Don't 20001115 November 15, 2000 Now You See Him, Now You Don't is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Dinner Out". 2
4 The Strongest Man in the World 20001115 November 15, 2000 The Strongest Man in the World is mentioned in the "'Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Dinner Out". 2
4 Gilligan's Island 20001115 November 15, 2000 Gilligan's Island is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Dinner Out". 2
4 Hannibal Lecter 20001129 November 29, 2000 Silence of the Lambs is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Therapy". 2
4 Se7en 20001129 November 29, 2000 Se7en is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Therapy". 2
4 The Nutty Professor 20001129 November 29, 2000 The Nutty Professor is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Therapy". 2
4 Popeye 200117 January 7, 2001 Popeye is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Old Mrs. Old". 2
4 A Streetcar Named Desire 200117 January 7, 2001 A Streetcar Named Desire is re-enacted with cats in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Old Mrs. Old". 2
4 Thelma & Louise 200117 January 7, 2001 Thelma & Louise is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Old Mrs. Old". 2
4 Braveheart 20001217 December 17, 2000 "Braveheart" is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "The Bully". 2
4 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 2001121 January 21, 2001 Commandant Spangler and his cadets perform "The Candy Man" from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "The Bully". 2
4 Rain Man 200124 February 4, 2001 "Rain Man" is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episodes: "The Bully" and "Dewey's Special Class". 2
4 American Beauty 200124 February 4, 2001 "American Beauty" is parodied in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "The Bully". 3
4 Mork & Mindy 2001225 February 25, 2001 "Mork & Mindy" is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Surgery". 2
4 Sesame Street 2001311 March 11, 2001 Elmo is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episodes: "Tutoring Reese" and "Lois Strikes Back". The Sesame Street theme plays in the episode: "Malcolm's Girlfriend". Oscar the Grouch is mentioned in the episode: "Burning Man". 2
4 Arliss 2001422 April 22, 2001 Arliss is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Malcolm vs. Reese". 2
4 Pokémon 2001422 April 22, 2001 A Charmander plush appears in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Malcolm vs. Reese", while a Squirtle plush appears in the episode: "Zoo". Pokémon cards appear in the episode: "Company Picnic". 2
4 A Chorus Line 2001429 April 29, 2001 Craig sings "I Hope I Get It" from A Chorus Line in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Mini-Bike". 2
4 Wonder Woman 2001429 April 29, 2001 Wonder Woman is shown on TV in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Mini-Bike". 2
4 BIONICLE 20011118 November 18, 2001 Dewey plays with Bionicle toys in the Malcolm in the Middle episodes: "Book Club", "Charity", "If Boys Were Girls" and "Reese's Apartment". 2
4 Star Wars 20011128 November 28, 2001 Star Wars is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Malcolm's Girlfriend". Craig imitates Yoda in the episode: "Forwards Backwards". 2
4 Space: 1999 20011128 November 28, 2001 Space: 1999 is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Malcolm's Girlfriend". 2
4 Double Dragon 2001122 December 2, 2001 Double Dragon IV and Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones are mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Charity". 2
4 Valley of the Dolls 2001122 December 2, 2001 Valley of the Dolls is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Charity". 2
4 Magnum, P.I. 20011216 December 16, 2001 Magnum, P.I. is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Christmas". 2
4 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 20011216 December 16, 2001 Donatello is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Christmas". 2
4 Gilligan's Island 200216 January 6, 2002 Gilligan's Island is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Poker". 2
4 Street Fighter 200223 February 3, 2002 A Street Fighter II arcade cabinet appears in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Company Picnic". 2
4 Land of the Lost 2002210 February 10, 2002 Land of the Lost is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Reese Drives". 2
4 The One 2002210 February 10, 2002 A poster for The One is seen in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Reese Drives". 2
4 The Mothman Prophecies 200233 March 3, 2002 A poster for The Mothman Prophecies is seen in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Hal's Birthday". 2
4 Sim 200232 March 2, 2002 In the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Hal Coaches", Malcolm plays the "The Virts", a parody of The Sims. 3
4 X-Men 2002310 March 10, 2002 X-Men is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Hal Coaches". 2
4 Bewitched 200247 April 7, 2002 Dr. Bombay from Bewitched is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Dewey's Dog". 2
4 M*A*S*H 200247 April 7, 2002 M*A*S*H is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Dewey's Dog". 2
4 Say Anything... 200247 April 7, 2002 Hal reenacts Say Anything... in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Dewey's Dog". 3
4 Dawson's Creek 200247 April 7, 2002 Dawson's Creek is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Poker #2". 2
4 The Three Stooges 200247 April 7, 2002 Moe from The Three Stooges is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Dewey's Dog". 2
4 Scooby-Doo 2002428 April 28, 2002 Scooby-Doo is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Clip Show". 2
4 Cabaret 2002512 May 12, 2002 Carabet is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Monkey". 2
4 Three's Company 2002512 May 12, 2002 Larry from Three's Company is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Monkey". 2
4 The Ropers 2002512 May 12, 2002 The Ropers is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Monkey". 2
4 Star Trek 2002512 May 12, 2002 Star Trek toys are seen in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Monkey". Captain Piccard is mentioned in the episode: "Garage Sale", while Star Trek is mentioned in the episode: "Ida Loses a Leg" and "Hal Grieves". 2
4 Planet of the Apes 2002512 May 12, 2002 Hal quotes Planet of the Apes in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Monkey". 2
4 Metamorpho 2002121 December 1, 2002 Metamorpho is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Forwards Backwards". 2
4 Spider-Man 2002121 December 1, 2002 Spider-Man is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episodes: "Forwards Backwards", "Hal's Christmas Gift" and "Secret Boyfriend". 2
4 Aquaman 2002121 December 1, 2002 Aquaman is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Forwards Backwards". 2
4 Speed Racer 2002121 December 1, 2002 Reese sings the Speed Racer theme in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Forwards Backwards". 2
4 Battleship 200315 January 5, 2003 Battleship is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Malcolm Holds His Tongue". 2
4 Peanuts 200322 February 2, 2003 Peanuts is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Grandma Sues". 2
4 Flintstones 200322 February 2, 2003 The Flintstones theme plays in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Grandma Sues". Fred and Barney are mentioned in the episode: "Dewey's Special Class". 2
5 Arrested Development 2005117 November 7, 2005 In the Arrested Development episode: "Mr. F", Michael and Rita interrupt the filming of a Malcolm in the Middle episode. 2
4 Indiana Jones 2003316 March 16, 2003 Raiders of the Lost Ark is parodied in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Stereo Store". 3
4 Dark Victory 2003330 March 30, 2003 Dark Victory is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Hal's Friend". 2
4 James Bond 200346 April 6, 2003 James Bond is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Garage Sale". 2
4 Sleepless in Seattle 2003427 April 27, 2003 Sleepless in Seattle is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Reese's Party". 2
4 Hong Kong Phooey 200354 May 4, 2003 Hong Kong Phooey is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Future Malcolm". 2
4 Barbie 200354 May 4, 2003 Barbie is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episodes: "Future Malcolm" and "Mrs. Tri-County". 2
4 Starsky and Hutch 200354 May 4, 2003 Starsky and Hutch is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Baby: Part 2". 2
4 Tetris 20031130 November 30, 2003 Tetris is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episodes: "Malcolm Films Reese" and "Hal's Dentist". 2
4 Saturday Night Fever 20031130 November 30, 2003 Saturday Night Fever is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Malcolm Films Reese". 2
4 The Karate Kid 2004111 January 11, 2004 The Karate Kid is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Dirty Magazines". 2
4 The Matrix 2004111 January 11, 2004 The Matrix is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Dirty Magazines". 2
4 Family Matters 2004314 March 14, 2004 Urkel is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Malcolm Dates a Family". 2
4 Rocky (United Artists) 2004321 March 21, 2004 Rocky is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Reese's Apartment". 2
4 SpongeBob SquarePants 2004328 March 28, 2004 A girl sings the SpongeBob SquarePants theme in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Malcolm Visits College". 2
4 Looney Tunes 2004425 April 25, 2004 Pepe LePew is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Polly in the Middle". 2
4 Dance Dance Revolution 200452 May 2, 2004 In the Malcolm and the Middle episode: "Dewey's Special Class", Hal and Craig play "Jump Jump Dance Party", a parody of Dance Dance Revolution. 3
4 The Polar Express 200452 May 2, 2004 The Polar Express is mentioned in the Malcolm and the Middle episode: "Dewey's Special Class". 2
4 Archie (Comic Series) 200452 May 2, 2004 Reese reads an Archie comic in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Experiment". 2
4 Green Lantern 2004117 November 7, 2004 Green Lantern is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Reese Comes Home". 2
4 Mamma Mia! 2004125 December 5, 2004 Mamma Mia! is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Pearl Harbour". 2
4 The Dukes of Hazzard 2004125 December 5, 2004 The Dukes of Hazzard" is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Malcolm's Car". 2
4 A Nightmare on Elm Street 200543 April 3, 2005 In the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "No Motorcycles", Malcolm mentions "the movie where Freddy teams up with Jason", referencing Freddy vs. Jason. 2
4 Friday the 13th 200543 April 3, 2005 In the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "No Motorcycles", Malcolm mentions "the movie where Freddy teams up with Jason", referencing Freddy vs. Jason. 2
4 Josie and the Pussycats 2005930 September 30, 2005 Josie and the Pussycats is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Burning Man". 2
4 Charlotte's Web 2005930 September 30, 2005 Charlotte's Web is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Burning Man". 2
4 Powerpuff Girls 2005930 September 30, 2005 A Mojo Jojo sticker appears in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Burning Man". 2
5 The Thick of It 2005113 November 3, 2005 Malcolm in the Middle is mentioned in The Thick of It. 2
4 Miami Vice 200616 January 6, 2006 Miami Vice is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Malcolm's Money". 2
4 A Few Good Men 2006212 February 12, 2006 Hal imitates Colonel Nathan R. Jessup from A Few Good Men in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Mono". 2
4 The X-Files 2006219 February 19, 2006 Agent Mulder is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Hal Grieves". 2
4 Columbo 2006319 March 19, 2006 Columbo is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Lois Strikes Back". 2
4 Lord of the Rings 2006326 March 26, 2006 Lord of the Rings is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Hal's Dentist". 2
4 Knight Rider 2006416 April 16, 2006 Knight Rider is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Cattle Court". 2
4 Kung Fu (ABC) 2006416 April 16, 2006 Kung Fu is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Cattle Court". 2
5 Ice Age 2006 2006 Sid the Sloth advertises Malcolm in the Middle in a promo for Fox's Animation Domination block. 2
5 MAD 201127 February 7, 2011 Malcolm in the Middle is parodied in the MAD sketch "Malcolm in the Middle Earth". 2
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Breaking Bad 20131117 November 17, 2013 On the Breaking Bad complete series DVD box set, there is an alternate ending where it all turns out to be a dream from Hal from Malcolm in the Middle. 1.25a
5 Pony Island 201614 January 4, 2016 One glitched option screen has a list of "YES", "NO", "MAYBE", "I DON'T CARE" and "CAN YOU REPEAT THE QUESTION?" in Pony Island, referencing the lyrics of the Malcolm In The Middle theme. 3
5 Scarlet Witch 2021226 February 26, 2021 Wanda watches Malcolm in the Middle in the WandaVision episode: "Previously On". 2
5 Vision (Marvel) 2021226 February 26, 2021 Wanda watches Malcolm in the Middle in the WandaVision episode: "Previously On". 2
5 WandaVision 2021226 February 26, 2021 Wanda watches Malcolm in the Middle in the WandaVision episode: "Previously On". 2