Malcolm in the Middle season 5
| Malcolm in the Middle | |
|---|---|
| Season 5 | |
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| Starring | |
| No. of episodes | 22 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Fox |
| Original release | November 2, 2003 – May 23, 2004 |
| Season chronology | |
The fifth season of Malcolm in the Middle premiered on November 2, 2003 on Fox, and ended on May 23, 2004 with a total of 22 episodes. Frankie Muniz stars as the title character Malcolm, and is joined by Jane Kaczmarek, Bryan Cranston, Christopher Kennedy Masterson, Justin Berfield and Erik Per Sullivan.
Episodes
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code | US viewers (millions) [citation needed] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | 1 | "Vegas" | Bryan Cranston | Michael Glouberman & Andrew Orenstein | November 2, 2003 | 06-03-501 | 10.3 |
| 87 | 2 | "Watching the Baby" | Levie Isaacks | Alex Reid | November 9, 2003 | 06-03-502 | 9.6 |
| 88 | 3 | "Goodbye Kitty" | Jimmy Simons | Gary Murphy & Neil Thompson | November 16, 2003 | 06-03-503 | 9.2 |
| 89 | 4 | "Thanksgiving" | David D'Ovidio | Matthew Carlson | November 23, 2003 | 06-03-504 | 10.2 |
| 90 | 5 | "Malcolm Films Reese" | Levie Isaacks | Dan Kopelman | November 30, 2003 | 06-03-505 | 9.2 |
| 91 | 6 | "Malcolm's Job" | Steve Welch | Maggie Bandur | December 7, 2003 | 06-03-506 | 8.4 |
| 92 | 7 | "Christmas Trees" | Steve Love | Alex Reid | December 14, 2003 | 06-03-507 | 8.7 |
| 93 | 8 | "Block Party" | Levie Isaacks | Rob Ulin | January 4, 2004 | 06-03-508 | 7.5 |
| 94 | 9 | "Dirty Magazine" | Bryan Cranston | Eric Kaplan | January 11, 2004 | 06-03-509 | 9.1 |
| 95 | 10 | "Hot Tub" | Jimmy Simons | Andy Bobrow | January 25, 2004 | 06-03-510 | 8.7 |
| 96 | 11 | "Ida's Boyfriend" | Peter Lauer | Neil Thompson | February 8, 2004 | 06-03-512 | 6.4 |
| 97 | 12 | "Softball" | Ken Kwapis | Michael Glouberman | February 15, 2004 | 06-03-511 | 7.6 |
| 98 | 13 | "Lois' Sister" | David D'Ovidio | Gary Murphy | February 22, 2004 | 06-03-513 | 10.3 |
| 99 | 14 | "Malcolm Dates a Family" | Steve Welch | Rob Ulin | March 14, 2004 | 06-03-514 | 7.6 |
| 100 | 15 | "Reese's Apartment" | David Grossman | Dan Kopelman | March 21, 2004 | 06-03-515 | 9.3 |
| 101 | 16 | "Malcolm Visits College" | Peter Lauer | David Wright | March 28, 2004 | 06-03-517 | 9.1 |
| 102 | 17 | "Polly in the Middle" | Steve Love | Matthew Carlson | April 25, 2004 | 06-03-516 | 7.2 |
| 103 | 18 | "Dewey's Special Class" | David D'Ovidio | Maggie Bandur | May 2, 2004 | 06-03-519 | 7.5 |
| 104 | 19 | "Experiment" | Bryan Cranston | Alex Reid | May 2, 2004 | 06-03-518 | 6.9 |
| 105 | 20 | "Victor's Other Family" | David Grossman | Eric Kaplan | May 9, 2004 | 06-03-520 | 5.6 |
| 106 | 21 | "Reese Joins the Army: Part 1" | Steve Love | Andy Bobrow | May 16, 2004 | 06-03-521 | 7.5 |
| 107 | 22 | "Reese Joins the Army: Part 2" | Peter Lauer | Andrew Orenstein | May 23, 2004 | 06-03-522 | 8.0 |
Cast and characters
Main
- Frankie Muniz as Malcolm
- Jane Kaczmarek as Lois
- Bryan Cranston as Hal
- Christopher Kennedy Masterson as Francis
- Justin Berfield as Reese
- Erik Per Sullivan as Dewey
Recurring
- Craig Lamar Traylor as Stevie Kenarban[1]
- David Anthony Higgins as Craig Feldspar[1]
- Julie Hagerty as Polly[1]
- Kenneth Mars as Otto[1]
- Emy Coligado as Piama[1]
- Katherine Ellis as Gretchen[1]
Production
In April 2003, Fox renewed Malcolm in the Middle for a fifth season.[2][3] Main cast members Frankie Muniz, Jane Kaczmarek, Bryan Cranston, Christopher Kennedy Masterson, Justin Berfield and Erik Per Sullivan return as Malcolm, Lois, Hal, Francis, Reese and Dewey respectively.[1] The season reveals that Hal and Lois's fifth child Jamie is a boy.[4] Though it was initially reported that the episode "Lois' Sister" would serve as the series' 100th episode,[5] that honor instead went to the episode "Reese's Apartment".[6]
Release
Broadcast history
The season premiered on November 2, 2003 on Fox, and ended on May 23, 2004 with a total of 22 episodes.[7]
Home media
The season was released on Region 2 DVD on April 29, 2013,[8] and on Region 4 DVD on September 4, 2013.[9]
Reception
Josh Wolk wrote for Entertainment Weekly, "The inevitable reality of aging child stars is unfortunate, as Malcolm still amazes with vibrant comic creativity."[10] Scott D. Pierce wrote for Deseret News, "It's not exactly the same show, and viewers may have gotten used to it, but there's still magic there. It can still make you laugh."[6] People was critical of "Reese's Apartment", saying, "No one's saying this boisterous sitcom has to slow down with age. But Malcolm's 100th episode hurts itself by hopping from story line to story line instead of sticking with the strong central situation."[11] The episode "Dewey's Special Class" won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography.[12]
In 2019, Angelo Delos Trinos of Screen Rant included the episode "Malcolm Films Reese" in his list, "10 Episodes Of Malcolm in the Middle That Aged Poorly". He wrote, "The way privacy is belittled by the characters involved simply won't fly well today, especially in a school setting." He added, "The subplot about Francis dealing with a critic also aged terribly. Here, the newspaper critic is depicted as a vindictive bully who uses his profession to rain bile on everybody. The problem he presents is solved when he's repeatedly beaten senseless."[13]
References
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- ^ "FOX Renews 'Malcolm,' Finalizes Sweeps Plans". The Futon Critic. April 10, 2003. Archived from the original on August 19, 2020. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
- ^ Wilkes, Neil (April 10, 2003). "'Malcolm in the Middle' renewed for fifth season". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on August 6, 2020. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
- ^ Cormier, Roger (January 4, 2016). "16 Fun Facts About Malcolm in the Middle". Mental Floss. Archived from the original on October 14, 2019. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
- ^ "TCA Winter Press Tour: Fox". The Futon Critic. January 16, 2004. Archived from the original on August 19, 2020. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
- ^ a b Pierce, Scott D. (February 20, 2004). "'Malcolm' celebrates 100th". Deseret News. Archived from the original on August 19, 2020. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
- ^ "Malcolm in the Middle: Season 5 (2003–2004)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Archived from the original on August 19, 2020. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
- ^ "Malcolm in the Middle: The Complete Fifth Season [DVD]". Amazon.co.uk. Archived from the original on August 19, 2020. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
- ^ "Malcolm in the Middle – Season 5". JB Hi-Fi. Archived from the original on October 15, 2013. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
- ^ Wolk, Josh (December 5, 2003). "Malcolm in the Middle". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on August 19, 2020. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
- ^ "Picks and Pans Review: Malcolm in the Middle". People. March 1, 2004. Archived from the original on August 19, 2020. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
- ^ "Outstanding Choreography Nominees / Winners 2004". Television Academy. Archived from the original on August 6, 2019. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
- ^ Delos Trinos, Angelo (August 20, 2019). "10 Episodes Of Malcolm in the Middle That Aged Poorly". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on September 14, 2019. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
