Malcolm In The Middle: Life's Still Unfair – how many episodes, new characters including Kelly and where to watch the original series
We've already got the theme song stuck in our head...
Malcolm In The Middle: Life’s Still Unfair is finally here – and the reboot’s name alone is making the iconic theme song play out in our head.
It’s been 20 years since this frantic and dysfunctional family were last on our screens. We’re happy to report that, while everyone is a little bit older, no one’s really grown up. Least of all Malcolm.
So what’s going on with Malcolm’s family now? Are they still as lovable as ever? “Yes, No, Maybe… I don’t know, can you repeat the question?!” And who are the new family members, such as Kelly?
Well, you need not worry about questions about Life’s Still Unfair – because we’re here with all the answers you need.
Read on for everything you need to know about the upcoming reboot, Malcolm In The Middle: Life’s Still Unfair (or not, we’re not the boss of you, now!)

What is the plot of the Malcolm in The Middle: Life’s Still Unfair?
In Malcolm in The Middle: Life’s Still Unfair, Malcolm is now all grown-up and has one mission in life: to stay as far away from his family as possible.
Raising teenage daughter Leah and in a loving relationship with girlfriend Tristan, Malcolm has successfully swerved his siblings and parents for years.
But with Lois and Hal’s 40th anniversary coming up, his well-thought out plans are no match for his mother.
Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your television news
Lois wants her entire family together for the big day by any means necessary. She’s in full military mode to make sure the party goes off without a hitch, and nothing will stand in her way.
So Malcolm prepares for his new and old worlds to collide – let the chaos commence!
How many episodes are there?
The Malcolm In The Middle reboot is going to be short and sweet.
It’s only four, half-hour episodes long.
On the plus side, it’ll be a very quick and easy binge watch!

Who is in the cast?
The Malcolm In The Middle reboot will see most of the original cast making a comeback to their roles.
Naturally, Frankie Muniz is back as the titular middle child, Malcolm. After all, what would it be without him?
Joining him is:
- Bryan Cranston as Hal, Malcolm’s dad
- Jane Kaczmarek as Lois, Malcolm’s mother
- Justin Berfield as second eldest brother, Reese
- Christopher Kennedy Masterson as eldest sibling Francis
- Emy Coligado as Francis’s wife, Piama
New faces, friends and family members will also be joining the household fold.
- Keeley Karsten plays Leah, Malcolm’s teenage daughter
- Vaughan Murrae plays Kelly, Malcolm’s youngest sibling
- Kiana Madeira plays Tristan, Malcolm’s girlfriend
Caleb Ellsworth-Clark is also joining the cast as Dewey, the fourth son of the family. He takes over from Erik Per Sullivan, who played him as a pre-teen in the original series.
Also expect some familiar faces and guest stars along the way as well!

When is the new series released?
Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair drops on April 10.
All four episodes of the Malcolm In The Middle reboot will be dropping at once, so it’s a perfect two-hour binge watch!
It will be available to stream on Disney+.
Where and how to watch the original Malcolm In The Middle series
Yes! The full original series is available to watch on Disney+ as well.
The show ran from 2000 to 2006 – giving us seven seasons and 151 episodes to sink our teeth into.
With the Malcolm In The Middle reboot now on its way, you better get cracking if you want to catch up in time!
Read More: Does he know? Jury Duty viewers ‘convinced’ Company Retreat’s Anthony is ‘in on it’