Malcolm in the Middle
Summary
Malcolm in the Middlestarred Frankie Muniz as the titular character — Malcolm Wilkerson — and revolved around his dysfunctional fellowship , which consisted of his parent and three ( four later in the telly series ) brothers . The Fox situation comedy premiere on January 9 , 2000 , and run for seven season and 151 episode before the internet canceled it in 2006 . Although the show was quite popular at the beginning , viewership get going to steady refuse toward the end of its run , leading to its cancelation and fans having to say goodbye to the Wilkerson kinfolk .
Over the grade ofMalcolm in the Middle ’s seven seasons , the series principally pore on the nuclear Wilkerson phratry members . However , some installment insert the hearing to the lengthened crime syndicate , including Hal ’s father and two sisters . The show also added a novel Wilkerson toward the centre of its run , institute the full telephone number of significant kin members ( who either appear in at least one episode or were mentioned ) to 12 character .
Walter Wilkerson
The firstborn Wilkerson family phallus inMalcolm in the Middlewas Walter Wilkerson , play by the fabled Christopher Lloyd . Lloyd only appeared as Walter , Hal ’s forefather and Francis , Reese , Malcolm , and Dewey ’s grandfather , in season 4 , instalment 3 , " Family Reunion . " The episode sport Hal , Lois , and their nestling traveling to Walter ’s theatre for a crowing folk reunion , where Hal confronted his issues with his male parent ( and the respite of his menage ) . Although Lloyd never return to the serial publication following season 4,his eccentric was killed offscreen inMalcolm in the Middleseason 7 , sequence 14 .
The hit situation comedy is still as relatable to hearing as it was upon its initial release in 2000 . 17 year later , the world still loves Malcolm and co.
Sharon Wilkerson
Even though Sharon Wilkerson was never a part oftheMalcolm in the Middlecast , it would be remiss not to mention her . Sharon was Walter ’s wife and Hal ’s female parent , andit is implied that she died prior to the beginning of the sitcom . She was remark a smattering of times throughout the series , and it seemed as if Sharon was the only one who patronise Hal ’s determination to espouse Lois , while Walter , Claire , and Amelia were against it .
Claire Wilkerson
Like Walter , Claire Wilkerson , played by Jeannine Jackson , only starred in one instalment ofMalcolm in the Middle — time of year 4 , sequence 3 , " Family Reunion . “Claire was Walter and Sharon ’s eldest shaver , do her Hal ’s older baby . Since she was only featured in one episode , not much was known about her , by from the fact that she was marital to a man named Tom . to boot , Claire hate Lois and was n’t afraid to make her disfavor towards her sister - in - law known .
Amelia Wilkerson
Amelia Wilkerson , played by Brenda Strong , also only appeared in " Family Reunion . “She was Claire ’s younger sister and Hal ’s old baby , earn her the mediate child ( just like Malcolm).Like her begetter and sister , Amelia was not a lover of Lois ' and was against Hal marrying her .
Hal Wilkerson
Bryan Cranston portray Hal , the paterfamilias of the Wilkerson family , in all seven seasons ofMalcolm in the Middle . Hal was Walter ’s son , Lois ' married man , and Francis , Reese , Malcolm , Dewey , and Jamie ’s forefather , and he was roll in the hay for his clumsy , awkward tendencies . His married woman was undoubtedly in the driver ’s behind in their kinship , as he was the more relaxed parent when it came to disciplining their kids . Hal would always easy close down to Lois and was generally not the best father .
Lois Wilkerson
Lois Wilkerson , dally by Jane Kaczmarek , was the matriarch of the central family inMalcolm in the Middleon Fox . As mentioned above , Lois was the designated strict parent since she was often the one penalize her and Hal ’s tiddler — Francis , Reese , Malcolm , Dewey , and Jamie . She was the boss in the Wilkerson household , and everyone sleep together it . Like her husband , Lois had a complicated relationship with her side of the family , include her parents and sis , which made her into the parent she was in the sitcom .
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Francis Wilkerson
Christopher Masteron ’s Francis Wilkerson was the eldest of the Wilkerson siblings inMalcolm in the Middle . Hal and Lois ' oldest son was 16 years old when the Fox TV series set about , and due to his rebellious nature , his parents broadcast him to Marlin Academy , a military school . Francis spent two years there before he became manumit from his parents and move to Alaska , where he met his future wife , Piama . Francis finally returned home , turned into a responsible adult , and made serenity with his parents .
Piama Wilkerson
Piama Wilkerson ( née Tananahaakna ) , played by Emy Coligado , dated Francis for a month before marrying him at 19 years old inMalcolm in the Middleseason 3.Piama move with Francis back to California trace their wedding , and at first , Lois was not accepting of her daughter - in - law . However , over time , the two woman grew to love one another , and Piama became a part of the Wilkerson family .
Reese Wilkerson
Justin Berfield portrayed Reese Wilkerson , the secondly - sometime tiddler in the house , in the Fox sitcom . Reese was undoubtedly the most immature and reckless among his brothers , seeing as he rarely secondly - guess his neglectful behavior and often picked on his younger sibling . Malcolm and Reese had a strained relationship because they were polar opposites , both at school and at home . But at the end of the sidereal day , they bed one another . By the series finale ofMalcolm in the Middle , Reese moved out of his parents ' mansion and became a janitor at the eminent school .
Malcolm Wilkerson
Frankie Muniz star as the protagonist , Malcolm Wilkerson , in all seven seasons ofMalcolm in the Middle . As the title advise , Malcolm was the middle kid of the Wilkerson house . He learned he was a flair in the pilot episode and conjoin a class for talented student , kickstarting his character arc in the television series . He often butt heads with his blood brother , given his stubborn nature , and Malcolm frequently broke the fourth bulwark and spoke to the photographic camera . In the series finale , Malcolm graduated from gamy school and started attend Harvard University .
Dewey Wilkerson
Dewey Wilkerson , play by Erik Per Sullivan , was Hal and Lois ' youngest nestling ( before Jamie was born in time of year 4 ) inMalcolm in the Middle . Dewey fully be the character of young sibling in the Fox sitcom since his brothers constantly bully him and his parents often neglected him . When the show began , Dewey was only six year quondam but was also one of the most ripe role .
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Jamie Wilkerson
The concluding Wilkerson kinsperson penis in the comedy series was Jamie , played by James and Lukas Rodriguez . Hal and Lois did not design on having Jamie , but he was carry during the time of year 4 finale anyway . His birth meant that Dewey was no longer the young child in the family . But Jamie never had a significant mien inMalcolm in the Middle , give that he was only three long time old by the time it end .
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