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Malcolm in the Middle

2000 · TV-PG
Created by Linwood Boomer
Comedy
“Family. The weirdest people you'll ever meet.”

Malcolm in the Middle (2000) is a comedy show created by Linwood Boomer. On TV Addict, players averaged 2.7/5, with 77% solving the puzzle and 23% failing it, making it the #37 mediumest puzzle of 79 in the archive. A gifted young teen tries to survive life with his dimwitted, dysfunctional family.

8.2
IMDb
8.5
TMDB
TV Addict Difficulty: Medium
2.7/5
Avg Score
77%
Solved
23%
Failed
44
Players
#37
Difficulty Rank

The TV Addict Puzzle

Puzzle #73 · August 17, 2026 · answer revealed below

The Setup (Clue 5)
A gifted but overwhelmed kid navigates life in a loud, chaotic working-class family
The Character (Clue 4)
His IQ earns him a spot in a gifted class where he does not want to be
The Conflict (Clue 3)
His brothers range from a military school disaster to a lovable dimwit
The Twist (Clue 2)
His parents' barely controlled chaos anchors every family disaster
The Spoiler (Clue 1)
Malcolm Wilkerson is a genius stuck in a hilariously dysfunctional family in this Fox sitcom
Malcolm in the Middle

Cast

Frankie Muniz as MalcolmJane Kaczmarek as LoisBryan Cranston as HalJustin Berfield as ReeseErik Per Sullivan as DeweyChristopher Masterson as Francis

Malcolm in the Middle in The PLOT

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malcolm in the Middle hard to guess on TV Addict?
Malcolm in the Middle had an average score of 2.7/5. 77% of players solved it, while 23% failed — a medium puzzle.
Who created Malcolm in the Middle?
Malcolm in the Middle was created by Linwood Boomer.
Who stars in Malcolm in the Middle?
Malcolm in the Middle stars Frankie Muniz, Jane Kaczmarek, Bryan Cranston, Justin Berfield, Erik Per Sullivan, Christopher Masterson.
What genre is Malcolm in the Middle?
Malcolm in the Middle is listed under Comedy.
Where does Malcolm in the Middle rank in TV Addict difficulty?
Malcolm in the Middle ranks #37 of 79 TV Addict shows by average score (1 = hardest).