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Malcolm in the Middle season 7

The final season brings chaos, laughs, and heart as the Wilkerson family faces new challenges.

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In the seventh and final season of Malcolm in the Middle, the family continues their hilarious misadventures. Malcolm deals with the pressures of being a genius, Reese gets into more trouble, Dewey shows his musical talent, and Hal and Lois try to keep everyone in line. The season concludes with a memorable finale.

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Wikipedia article on the seventh and final season of the Fox sitcom Malcolm in the Middle, covering its 22 episodes, cast (main, recurring and guest), production history, broadcast and home-media releases, and critical reception. Each episode entry includes director, writer, original air date, production code and U.S. viewership, plus a synopsis of the plot. The season ends with the series finale 'Graduation' and won one of its four Primetime Emmy nominations.

The list

  1. 01

    Burning Man 2005

    Ep 130. Dir. Peter Lauer, writ. Michael Glouberman. Aired Sep 30, 2005. 3.50M viewers. Family trips to festival; Reese torches the RV.

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    Health Insurance 2005

    Ep 131. Dir. Steve Welch, writ. Rob Ulin. Aired Oct 7, 2005. 3.44M viewers. Hal breaks leg guarding uninsured family.

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    Reese vs. Stevie 2005

    Ep 132. Dir. Linwood Boomer, writ. Alex Reid. Aired Oct 21, 2005. 3.63M viewers. Reese threatens Stevie; Dewey smokes.

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    Halloween 2005

    Ep 133. Dir. David D'Ovidio, writ. Andy Bobrow. Aired Oct 28, 2005. 3.53M viewers. Hal fears old murder; Lois arrested; Jamie lost.

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    Jessica Stays Over 2005

    Ep 134. Dir. Alex Reid, writ. Matthew Carlson. Aired Nov 4, 2005. 3.53M viewers. Jessica teaches manipulation; Hal fights a bee.

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    Secret Boyfriend 2005

    Ep 135. Dir. Peter Lauer, writ. Gary Murphy. Aired Nov 11, 2005. 3.65M viewers. Malcolm hides dating Vicki; Reese kicked out.

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    Blackout 2005

    Ep 136. Dir. Steve Welch, writ. Eric Kaplan. Aired Nov 18, 2005. 3.18M viewers. Non-linear anniversary blackout; Malcolm's trysts revealed.

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    Army Buddy 2005

    Ep 137. Dir. Peter Lauer, writ. Neil Thompson. Aired Dec 2, 2005. 3.14M viewers. Abby crushes on Lois; rare comic extortion.

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    Malcolm Defends Reese 2005

    Ep 138. Dir. Bryan Cranston, writ. Matthew Carlson. Aired Dec 16, 2005. 3.17M viewers. Herkabe humbled; Dewey pursues Gina.

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    Malcolm's Money 2006

    Ep 139. Dir. Steve Love, writ. Michael Glouberman. Aired Jan 6, 2006. 3.56M viewers. Parents keep $10,000 college grant.

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    Bride of Ida 2006

    Ep 140. Dir. Linwood Boomer, writ. Rob Ulin. Aired Jan 13, 2006. 3.80M viewers. Ida marries Reese to Raduca; Vegas escape.

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    College Recruiters 2006

    Ep 141. Dir. Peter Lauer, writ. Jay Kogen. Aired Jan 29, 2006. 4.37M viewers. Malcolm picks Harvard; Raduca cheats.

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    Mono 2006

    Ep 142. Dir. David D'Ovidio, writ. Andy Bobrow. Aired Feb 12, 2006. 3.86M viewers. Lois and Malcolm quarantined together.

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    Hal Grieves 2006

    Ep 143. Dir. Christopher Kennedy Masterson, writ. Eric Kaplan. Aired Feb 19, 2006. 3.95M viewers. Hal mourns estranged father; George Takei.

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    A.A. 2006

    Ep 144. Dir. Steve Welch, writ. Al Higgins. Aired Mar 5, 2006. 4.12M viewers. Francis faked alcoholism to badmouth Lois.

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    Lois Strikes Back 2006

    Ep 145. Dir. Alex Reid, writ. Gary Murphy. Aired Mar 19, 2006. 4.94M viewers. Lois avenges Reese on four mean girls.

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    Hal's Dentist 2006

    Ep 146. Dir. Steve Love, writ. Jay Kogen. Aired Mar 26, 2006. 3.58M viewers. $2,000 dental bill; Reese teaches Lois biking.

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    Bomb Shelter 2006

    Ep 147. Dir. Matthew Carlson, writ. Rob Ulin. Aired Apr 2, 2006. 3.74M viewers. Hal locked in Cold War shelter; dance contest.

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    Stevie in the Hospital 2006

    Ep 148. Dir. Steve Welch, writ. Dave Ihlenfeld & David Wright. Aired Apr 9, 2006. 3.60M viewers. Malcolm dodges visit; suicidal caller.

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    Cattle Court 2006

    Ep 149. Dir. Peter Lauer, writ. Michael Glouberman. Aired Apr 16, 2006. 2.89M viewers. Reese frees cows; gritty Game of Life.

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    Morp 2006

    Ep 150. Dir. David D'Ovidio, writ. Gary Murphy. Aired Apr 23, 2006. 3.02M viewers. Anti-prom Morp; Dewey's scavenger hunt.

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    Graduation 2006

    Ep 151. Dir. Linwood Boomer, writ. Michael Glouberman. Aired May 14, 2006. 7.38M viewers. Series finale; Malcolm leaves for Harvard.

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Where to watch: Originally broadcast on Fox (September 30, 2005 – May 14, 2006) · Region 2 DVD · Region 4 DVD

Facts from the original

  • The seventh and final season of Malcolm in the Middle premiered September 30, 2005, on Fox and ended May 14, 2006, with 22 episodes.
  • The season finale 'Graduation' drew 7.38 million U.S. viewers, the highest of the season.
  • The lowest-rated episode of the season was 'Cattle Court' with 2.89 million U.S. viewers.
  • A 2021 clip from 'Health Insurance' appeared in the WandaVision episode 'Previously On'.
  • The WandaVision episode 'All-New Halloween Spooktacular!' is a tribute to late-1990s and early-2000s sitcoms, especially Malcolm in the Middle.
  • Cloris Leachman won the season's only Emmy, for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series.
  • In 'Lois Strikes Back', Emma Stone played Diane, one of the four mean girls.
  • Hayden Panettiere played recurring character Jessica.
  • The season followed season 6 and preceded the 2026 revival Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair.

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