Perhaps the most original sitcom pilot in recent years, this first episode combines sharp writing with a hyperbolic camera style reminiscent of Parker Lewis Can't Lose. Malcolm introduces us to his world, dominated by omnipresent schoolyard bully Spath and made worse by his enforced friendship with Stevie, an asthmatic wheelchair genius. When a battery of tests reveals that Malcolm has an IQ of 165, he is moved into Stevie's special accelerated class, despite his protests that "around here being intelligent is exactly the same as being radioactive". On the bright side, Malcolm discovers a practical application for intelligence when he and Stevie spontaneously hit on a solution to Spath's persistent tyranny.

Malcolm in the Middle Season 1 Episodes...

• s01e01 - Pilot
• s01e02 - Red Dress
• s01e03 - Home Alone 4
• s01e04 - Shame
• s01e05 - Malcolm Babysits
• s01e06 - Sleepover
• s01e07 - Francis Escapes
• s01e08 - Krelboyne Picnic
• s01e09 - Lois vs. Evil
• s01e10 - Stock Car Races
• s01e11 - Funeral
• s01e12 - Cheerleader
• s01e13 - Rollerskates
• s01e14 - The Bots and the Bees
• s01e15 - Smunday
• s01e16 - Water Park (1)

Malcolm in the Middle Show Summary

Malcolm is 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 masterminding plans to get himself and his brothers into or out of trouble, and a miserable job at the Lucky Aide not to mention a severe case of teen angst.

Although Malcolm has a genius IQ, he can't seem to make sense of the opposite sex, much less his embarrassing family. Lois is the outspoken, opinionated mom, who still manages to rule the roost even though her boys are growing wise to her crafty ways. Hal, a dad who is just a bumbling, big kid at heart, often finds himself creating more chaos than his five boys combined.