The Ultimate Malcolm in the Middle Quiz

By: J.P. Naomi
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The Ultimate Malcolm in the Middle Quiz
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About This Quiz

Don't get stuck in the middle with this one! It's time to see how well you remember all of the greatest moments from Malcolm in the Middle! Take this quiz now to find out!
In which year did Malcolm in the Middle premiere?
1998
1999
2000
Malcolm in the Middle premiered on January 9, 2000.
2005
Which actor plays the role of Malcolm?
Christopher Masterson
Justin Berfield
Frankie Muniz
Francisco "Frankie" Muniz IV earned an Emmy Award nomination and two Golden Globe Award nominations for his role as Malcolm.
Bryan Cranston
How is Malcolm different from his peers?
He is really short
He is a genius
Malcolm has an IQ of 165 and a photographic memory.
He has 6 fingers
He is a vegan

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At school, Malcolm is in a class for gifted students known to the rest of the school as the ________.
Smarty Pants
Nerds
Krelboynes
The Krelboynes was a reference to the nerdy Seymour Krelboyne of "The Little Shop of Horrors."
Dweebs, Geeks and Weirdos
For how many seasons did Malcolm in the Middle run?
Only 1
4
5
7
Malcolm in the Middle ended on May 14, 2006 after seven seasons including 151 episodes.
What is Malcolm's mother's name?
Jane
Jean
Jenny
Lois
Lois is a bit of an authoritarian, and played by actress Jane Frances Kaczmarek.

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What is the Malcolm's family's last name?
Johnson
Roberts
Cranston
Wilkerson
Though never referenced throughout the show, the only clue the viewer has is in the pilot episode when Francis speaks to Lois on the phone, his name tag on his uniform says "Wilkerson".
Which of Malcolm's siblings is in military school as the series begins?
Reese
Dewey
Francis
Francis is played by Christopher Masterson. He appeared in 118 of the 151 episodes.
Jamie
What is the name of Malcolm's dad?
John
Pete
Reese
Hal
Hal is completely dependent on Lois for parenting! He is played by actor Bryan Cranston.

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Who is Hal and Lois' second son?
Francis
Reese
Reese is 2nd oldest of the 4, and later 5 boys.
Malcolm
Dewey
Who is Stevie Kenarban?
Malcolm's best friend
Stevie Kenarban is portrayed by Craig Lamar Traylor. He appeared in 56 episodes as a recurring character.
Malcolm's teacher
Malcolm's doctor
Malcolm's baseball coach
Who is mistakenly placed in a class for slower students?
Francis
Dewey
Dewey is Hal and Lois' fourth son who is played by actor Erik Per Sullivan in all 151 episodes.
Malcolm
Jamie

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What is the nickname of the class for slower students?
The Slowskys
The Buseys
Dewey serves as the Buseys self-appointed teacher.
Sub Par
Dummy Class
Who is Lois' overweight coworker?
Stevie
Craig
Craig Feldspar has a crush on Lois, but he is very geeky and self-absorbed.
Eric
Caroline
Francis and Lois have a _______ relationship.
Solid
Love-hate
Despite their love for each other, the two clash because Lois tries to keep order but Francis is a bit of a delinquent.
Strong
Non-existent

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What is the theme song of Malcolm in the Middle?
Falling for the First Time
Stuck in the Middle with You
Boss of Me
"Boss of Me" was written and recorded by the rock group They Might Be Giants.
Good Life
How long was each episode of Malcolm in the Middle WITH commercials?
30 minutes
Each episode filled a 30 minute block of TV time: 22 minutes plus 8 minutes of commercials.
45 minutes
55 minutes
60 minutes
On which network did Malcolm in the Middle originally air?
PBS
NBC
FOX
Malcolm in the Middle was created by Linwood Boomer for the Fox Broadcasting Company. It has since been syndicated in 57 countries on various networks.
Nickelodeon

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Where is Malcolm in the Middle set?
Michigan
Bay Area
Tri-County Area
The show was set in a suburban neighborhood in the fictional Tri-County Area. Much of the filming was done on location in various parts of the Thirty Mile Zone around Los Angeles.
Florida
Malcolm broke the "fourth wall" in television by doing what?
Being smart
Talking directly to the viewer
This is a rarity and a taboo in television!
Always entering the scene from the left
Picking on his younger brother
What is the name of Lois and Hal's fifth son?
Jamie
Jamie is played by twin brothers James and Lukas Rodriguez in 35 episodes beginning in season 4.
Bobby
Reese
Dewey

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In the series finale, what does Lois discover?
Hal is cheating on her
She is pregnant with a 6th child
Jane Kaczmarek appeared in 148 of the series' episodes.
She has cancer
Malcolm really cheats in school
In the series finale, where does Malcolm attend college?
MIT
Stanford
Harvard University
Lois always believed her son Malcolm would be the future President of the United States.
UCLA
Which of Hal and Lois' sons is a culinary prodigy?
Dewey
Malcolm
Reese
Though he is the worst-behaved of all the brothers, Reese discovers a great talent and love for cooking and baking.
Jamie

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Who does Francis marry?
Kitty
Piama
Francis met and married Piama Tananahaakna off screen during his year in Alaska.
Cynthia
Catherine
Who is Malcolm's Krelboynes teacher who absolutely adores him?
Caroline Miller
Catherine Lloyd Burns plays Caroline Miller who once paid for a medical bill when Malcolm needed stitches.
Mrs. Kenarban
Gretchen Mannkusser
Lionel Herkabe
Who is Malcolm's Krelboynes teacher who he does not get along with?
Lionel Herkabe
Lionel Herkabe was played by actor Chris Eigeman.
Hayden Panettiere
Mr. Hodges
Edwin Spangler

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What is the name of the female Krelboyne classmate of Malcolm who had a crush on him?
Janet
Cynthia
Classmate Cynthia was portrayed by Tania Raymonde who got her start in acting with this role on Malcolm in the Middle.
Patty
Polly
Who is Mr. Hodges?
Next door neighbor
Art teacher
School principal
Steve Vinovich plays the role of Mr. Hodges in season 7 of Malcolm in the Middle.
Lois' boss
What is the name of the boys' babysitter?
Shirley
Gretchen
Margaret
Jessica
Jessica was hired to babysit Reese, Malcolm and Dewey. She later lives on the family's couch for a short time after her dad was arrested.

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What is the name of Lois' mother/Malcolm's grandmother?
Grandma Penny
Grandma Ida
Grandma Ida generally does not get along with the family and vice versa! She is played by actress Cloris Leachman.
Grams
Nonna Silvia
Who is Hal's best friend on Malcolm in the Middle?
Abe Kenarban
Abe is the father of Malcolm's best friend Stevie Kenarban.
Craig Feldspar
Mr. Hodges
Otto Mannkusser
Who is the head of Marlin Academy military school?
Commandant Jennings
Commandant Wilkerson
Commandant Spangler
Commandant Edwin Spangler appeared in 15 episodes and was portrayed by actor Daniel von Bargen.
Commandant Hodges

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Who is Otto Mannkusser?
Lois' boss
Francis' boss
Kenneth Mars plays Otto Mannkusser who owns the ranch where Francis works.
Hal's boss
Malcolm's 2nd grade teacher
After Francis leaves military school, where does he go?
LA
Alaska
Francis follows his friend Eric Hanson to Alaska where he ends up meeting his future wife Piama.
NYC
Miami
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