One of my favourite jokes was in the mini bike episode where they first find the bike Malcolm and Reese both think about cool things they can do on the bike Meanwhile it shows us that Dewey is just thinking about having 6 arms so he can eat 6 cookies at the same time
I really felt bad for Reese in the Thanksgiving episode. He worked so hard on that dinner but of course something has to ruin it. That’s the worst feeling ever. Knowing that you put your heart into something but it was all for nothing.
I know so many people say this but this show was a great escape for me at such a young age. That’s how every holiday was for my insane family of 6. I’m the youngest and have always related to Dewey the most. Watching it made me feel a lot less alone.
@@micahbush5397 I always assumed the family only threw away the turkey and packed up the rest of the food after Malcolm threw up. It’s still really sad that Reese put all that love and effort into the meal and the family didn’t even eat it while it was hot and perfect, but I don’t see a family as poor as them letting that much quality food go to waste
I never understood it when they said Reese has no hope or when they banned him from cooking. The family had 3 child geniuses and never did anything with it.
"I really want to know if he really swallowed raw eggs and meat." Yes, he really did. There actually became a joke behind the scenes of "what won't Brian Cranston do?". There's no trickery with the episode where he gets covered head to toe in bees either.
I'm not sure if it's been commented yet, but there's a running gag with Bernard the hamster in season 3, as he randomly pops up in a few episodes, ultimately ending up in Alaska in the season finale.
So, this project took near on a year to make and I really hope you have a good time with it! I'll be posting the full ranking list on a Reddit post on Monday. Have a chill weekend. - Howesenberg
nah i was in the middle of a Malcolm rewatch. I watched up to where I was at and then paused. I watch a few episodes and come back. I disagree in some places but it makes for a great feeling of watching with someone
3:14:20 The sudden removal of Gretchen and Otto from the show was apparently necessitated by Kenneth Mars's declining health (although the episode aired in late 2004, and Mars was diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer in 2006). The original storyline was supposed to involve the family spending Christmas at The Grotto, with Francis, Malcolm, and Dewey discovering that Otto was depositing his checks into a fake ATM. The ATM had been set up by a gang that included Francis's old friend Eric, who wanted revenge on Francis for leaving him in Alaska at the end of Season 4, and would be resolved by the boys getting the scammers arrested and Otto's money returned to him.
Oh shit that sounds funny as hell. A little weirdly unrealistic but it’d be interesting if it were like Richie and his little gaggle of deadbeats showing Francis what he once was & trying to get him back
@@blu7384 I think the gang also included Murray, the guy Francis fired on his first day after he suggested milking Otto and Gretchen for everything they were worth. I can't imagine Richie being smart enough to pull a scam like that off, though.
@@blu7384fake atm not too unrealistic tho Pro tip check every card scanner 😂 lot of fake ones going around. Especially in those backwater cornerstore/bodega types
Side note for years I thought Otto was played by the same guy who played Big Enos is Smokey and the Bandit, they're not and Big Enos's actor died probably around the same time
Fun fact actually: Chad (that busey kid with the mittens) was played by Cameron Monaghan, who would later go to play Jerome in Gotham and Cal Kestis in Jedi: Fallen Order
@@brianmgrimvery original comment!! Lemme guess you love Seinfeld too?? Also friends is funny but it is overrated. Not the most overrated i think that goes to big bang theory
Growing up poor and having 2 older siblings who didn't get along with each other this show was so relatable. This show will always have a special place in my heart
@@Darkko88 I'm 6-9 years older than all of them and was pretty much the 3rd parent growing up. So my siblings really just have no reason to socialize with me.
1:39:47 Some brilliant acting from Frankie here, really showing that Malcom does love his brothers when he does his best to quickly calm down and reassure Dewey everything is ok, not getting angry at him
@brakkor1081 So, you feel so strongly against my video that not only do you comment separately but now you're trying to bring down someone else's enjoyment? I'm sorry that your emotional attachment to this show is forcing you to defend it to the point of insulting others for thinking differently to you, it comes across really insecure
I love these kinds of videos! I realize as an editor myself how much work goes into these, not just in post-production, but in voiceover, collecting the clips, and everything else. I just want to say that I thoroughly enjoy these and you deserve significantly more recognition than you get and I hope you keep making this kind of content in the future. Thank you for all the entertainment you’ve provided!
Absolutely love this. MITM is a timeless show. Doesn’t matter your age or what year you’re watching, it’s truly aged like fine wine. Was listening to the first season at work and I couldn’t even see the video and was cracking up because I could just picture the scenes. Can’t wait to get deeper into the video
I honestly think the ending is sad for Malcolm. He never had a choice on what to do with his life, and his family gave him unreasonably high expectations for him. Instead of having fun at college, they made him a janitor and will work hard for the rest of his life for the slimmest of chances to live up to his families expectations.
Yeah I felt him being a janitor at the end was kinda crappy. I did feel some good emotions from how proud Lois looks at him during the graduation speech, so I think there was kind of a happy ending. I think if the show ended more positively people would feel the episode had a different feel to it from the themes of the show 'life isn't fair'
Tbh one thing Lois said in that scene really has meaning that being “finally you will realize that there’s more to life then proving you’re the smartest person in the world”. One of Malcolm’s flaws that got quite annoying as the show went on was that he cared too much about what people thought about him and that caused more issues than it prevented. I’ve learned not to care about what others think. Their perception means nothing to me. I get wanting to make a good first impression, but you shouldn’t let the thoughts of others dictate your whole existence.
Genius like him should have had a full ride. They really should have wrapped up his character and had HIM realize that appearances aren't what's important. He could have accepted the job and bought his family a new house while beginning to start his own. I know that's a bit too neat for the show, but it would be better than what we got.
3:17:33 I believe the episode ends with Lois telling Hal that the student that dropped out of the program because of his sickness recovered, so Malcolm's spot was filled
Malcom is probably one of the most relatable and outright funny familly-style comedy ever, as i remember it to be, tbh. Good job you did there, with that massive video !
A few issues I have Malcolm’s ego kind of got annoying as the show went on really making it difficult to root for him at times. I really hate how they ended the whole Francis at the ranch arc as it just felt contrived. I understand that Kenneth Mars who played Otto was ill and therefore unable to continue but I feel like they could have gone a different route like Otto dies and Francis takes over. Instead we have Francis regress back to his immature self discarding his development and I really hate when stories do that. I mean at least he got a happy ending but still:
TL;DR: Malcolm a shit I don't think you're really supposed to ever root for Malcolm. When I think of Malcolm, I think of him standing alone at Cynthia's party that he was "so smart" to think wouldn't happen after exposing Cynthia to a bunch of really hateful things written about her. I think of Malcolm with his face puffed up from poison ivy because he didn't get the girl he thought he deserved. The writers had two options, I think. They could have made Malcolm the hero, or just a really intelligent person. If you stick to the former, I think it's very hard to avoid Flanderising/Mary Sue-ing them up (look at Rick Sanchez) without serious character development (which is unrealistic in an episodic show with isolated storylines). The latter, the very intelligent person, would realistically have a ridiculous ego that makes them unlikeable in many situations. That's where Dewey comes in! His later depictions have him be a genius AND empathetic. Since he's so jaded by his place at the bottom of the family (before Jamie) and being related to somebody who will always be the "first" genius of the family, we have an example of what Malcolm could have been if he had to put in the effort like Dewey had to with his music and in his class of people with learning disabilities, both of which taught him to be an independent and better person (also the fact that Malcolm literally COULD NOT create a song is so funny compared to Dewey, as Malcolm doesn't seem to really try at anything so he's outed for his arrogance in how he has to copy the Fancy Feast or Meow Mix song, I don't remember which it is, to prove to his family that he can do anything).
Francis leaving the Ranch and the way they went about it was just lazy writing. There's absolutely no way that the character they conveyed to us in Otto would have sued Francis of all people for making a mistake.
@@user-qv5sm5dw1v That isn't how it goes. Plenty of shows have had to make last minute changes due to events like that and yet still had the explanations make sense. Otto wouldn't have sued anyone for a mistake, let alone Francis. I understand that they had to flip the script, but they could have very easily thought of an explanation that didn't completely contradict the character of Otto. Almost any story would have been more believable and satisfactory than the one they gave us. He didn't actually even need to leave the ranch, but I could understand them going that route if they actually had a finite plan for him - the problem is that they didn't. They did almost nothing with him over the last few seasons. Francis went from having the best character progression in the series to a complete stagnation, if not regression even. The way they dealt with him in the later seasons was just them keeping him around.
@@cachedreamer I mean, MAYBE Otto might have sued Francis if the amount of money was great enough that Gretchen and Otto lost the ranch. Still, it would have been more believable if, say, Otto had to sell the ranch due to health problems and the new owner decided to lay off all the employees.
All of the characters have a flaw and Malcolm's is his ego. It's an unpleasant but necessary part of his character. I do agree about Francis ranch arc though. The way they ended that sucked.
I havnt watched this show since I was a kid but this was a great way for me to revisit the show. Thanks for the probably insane amount of work you put in
My personal Top 10 1. Reese Joins The Army Part 1 & 2 - (I love the balance of humor, absurdity, and drama) 2. Long Drive - (One of the only episodes where I loved every single story and subplot in it) 3. Pearl Harbor - (I think it's hilarious yet touching, and has surprisingly aged well) 4. Watching The Baby - (Such a simple, yet hilarious episode. I love the store Phil Collins uprising) 5. Malcolm's Girlfriend - (A hilarious yet pretty spot on portrayal of insecure, adolescent love) 6. Forwards Backwards - (Love how the story shows how petty both Malcolm & Reese can be) 7. Bowling - (A classic episode) 8. Grandma Sues - (I love the family dynamics and how the drama just builds to the inevitable blowup) 9. Block Party (The concept alone is hilarious, but the execution is top notch) 10. Butterflies ( Tough choice, but I think this episode is very clever with it's story and how Malcolm manages to even screw that up) Honorable Mentions (There's a lot since I love so many episodes) A.A Reese's Apartment Health Scare Standee Cynthia's Back Poker II Hal's Birthday Boys at Ranch Garage Sale Malcolm Holds His Tongue Ida's Boyfriend Bilboard Hal's Christmas Gift Malcolm's Money
Reese joins the army, and especially house boat have got to be my favorite episodes. House boat is so funny, with malcolm at the end especially with him and reese clening the stove. Oh and whatever episode "Save your fathers eyes" is from
That was a really great ranking to watch. I really liked how you edited a different bumper for each season and episode. I recognized three actors which surprised me: 1:02:50 That's Eric Nenninger who plays Captain Dave "Captain America" McGraw in Generation Kill 1:58:37 That's Jennette McCurdy 3:12:54 That's Henry Gibson who plays the Nazi leader in the Blue's Brothers I used to love watching this show as a kid when it was airing, there were so many scenes which I remembered. I tried rewatching it before but now the yelling in it makes me literally sick to my stomach, so thank you for the recap of the series.
Thank you for such a detailed comment. Yeah I really liked noticing different actors, it's fun to revisit these kind of series as an adult and recognising the people in it from other things we enjoy. I'm glad you enjoyed my video!
after the fact that he realized he was responsible for his actions after going through the whole show blaming his mom for everything wrong with his life...this shows arcs are honestly some of the best for a sitcom
The satiric intros for each episode are worth a watch alone (especially the komodo 3000). That said, there was an insane amount of love and work put into this video. This is one of my favorite yt videos EVER.
This comment made my day honestly. I definitely poured a lot of my soul into this one because it meant so much to me growing up. Thank you for sharing such kind feedback
@@HowesenbergFunny thing; my mom was a highly authoritan parent who had an intense dislike for cartoons, video games, kids toys etc., but for some reason she LOVED this show. It has such down to earth charm and comedic value.
You absolute madman. Really looking forward to working through this. Thank you so much for the entertainment, I know this must've been a monumental effort!
One thing that always sticks out in my mind is that Hal told Francis that he had never been dumped. But then when talking to his dad he talks about when his first girlfriend dumped him
MitM just never had much continuity, and they make that clear since all the flashback episodes were basically different. Even things like their characterization and how poor they were changed from episode to episode
it's weird to see you not point out that as the series goes on Lois gets crueler, in Bride of Ida she says prously that she'll always try to get in the way of the accomplishments of her children and admits in the 2nd clip show that she resented Francis as a baby because when she left him alone with Hal for the first time she felt betrayed that he wasn't constantly throwing a tantrum.
My GF is moving, it's election time in my country and my dog ate bees again. A 4 hour Malcolm in the Middle is exactly what I need it. Thanks, in better days I will be your patron.
I absolutely adored this show as a kid and I would watch the dvds nonstop You can imagine how happy I was to see this in my recommended! Amazing work man!!
Thank you for keeping me entertained for several days! Was a definite nostalgia trip by watching all of this while you gave a review of each episode made it fresh. The added humor was great too, loved it.
So happy to see long-form MitM content! We disagree on many rankings but it was fun hearing your perspective. One note about Lois’s Makeover - the “creepy” look you pointed out actually happens twice, once after the makeover and once while Lois is mid housecleaning. Basically it’s supposed to show that Hal is always obsessed with her regardless of how she looks and she read too much into it after the makeover.
this video made me rewatch the show after a long time and while i dont agree with all your opinions on some episodes i still appreciate the work that went into watching and reviewing such a lengthy show.
I didn't grow up in the early 2000's when this show first aired but growing up on a farm in my early years meant that me and my family didn't have a lot of money but we had a DVD player and a TV so we were able to rent movies and shows from our local library a lot one day we decided to check out this little thing called Malcolm in the Middle thinking you know maybe we'll give it a shot we ended up absolutely loving that first season that we had rented and before we knew it we had moved away and we kind of forgotten about this show moving away from a farm into the city was weird but one of the benefits of moving into the city was that my parents had gotten a raise in there paychecks which meant that we just had nicer things in general but streaming was a big upgrade from a DVD player we looked for something to watch for about a half an hour or so then sudden;y we stumble across Malcolm in the Middle and we finished the series over the course of spring break that year and those are some of my best memories with my family so thank you for covering this series that was a special part of my life your a legend and you have earned a sub from me
This is probably my favorite TH-cam video ever because it is entertaining all the way through and is very rewatchable. Howesenberg Films deserves way, way more subscribers.
Thanks for making these kind of videos I have watch all of it after watching all the 8 hours of the TWD one. Thanks again for being such a gentle voice for people who doesn't have that much time watching these old TV shows. I too understand how hard it is to work 8 hours into a career but I can't fathom how you can get to work on and with your family too. you definitely have a lot o passion for youtube and it shows, I love your videos. Thanks again.
Holy shit, what an undertaking that this must have been. 4 and a half hours of this is no small feat. I remember watching this every once in a while, but never watched the entire thing. Glad to have this recap to work through to watch the series and have your brilliant recap all throughout it.
@@Howesenberg Well that's quite admirable. I'll be watching this one throughout the week, probably during dinner each night till it's done. I am looking forward to seeing more man. Honestly can't wait for the Better Call Saul one. You're on the road to that 100k subs dude, and it's good to see.
I want to thank you for creating this. I can't believe I was so determined to finish the full video, all because of your clever editing, and narration. I Love your other videos too bro.
I think the names for the classes (the Buseys and the Krelboynes) are not suppose to be in universe references to Gary Busey and Seymour Krelboyne, but are more likely just named after someone else in that universe that just happens to have these similar names. In the Krelboyne fair episode, they actually have that name stylized on a banner, so they are definitely not just derogatory names for these groups in universe, they are just loathsome programs to be involved with, in universe.
Seeing this in my feed made my eyes bright up, Having loved watching Malcom In The Middle when I was younger and even now I'd occasionally watch an episode every now and then. Thanks Howesenberg for your time and effort making this
S2E25- Flashback is honestly one of my favorite episodes. It is a hilarious episode with comedy bits landing in every scene. And I dont think there is any other episodes that gives us so much "lore" for Wilkerson family. Not just individually, because they show a great job doing that. They show the kind of people Hal and Lois are before the kids. And how the individual kids came to be their unique selves, with and without the influences with each other. This episode also shows how their interactions with each other also helped them develop into who they are as individuals. But most importantly, the thing that really gets me is that this episode may be the first, and arguably the most intimate, look at the relationship between Hal and Lois. Like as a kid, of course I laughed and identified with the kids. But as an adult I'm starting to connect more with the sub plots between the parents. I will argue that Hal and Lois are the perfect TV couple, and even parents, till the day I die. And this episode is the episode to prove that. Sure they're not perfect, but in this episode shows how far they will go to not only make the relationship work, but also keep the family together. The little smile that Dewey gives at the end before its interrupted by the other brothers fighting perfectly sums it up. Deep down they all love each other, deep down there is happiness. The fighting they go through isn't even a fight with each other, it's symbolic of what they would go through TO BE THEIR FOR EACH OTHER! EVEN WHEN ITS HARD ON THEMSELVES! Yeah. Oneof my favorite episodes
Usually I watch videos like this and completely disagree with the rankings but you got it spot on my chap! Cheerio! Although I think the stock car episode where Hal ends up kicking the security guy in the knee was one of the funniest moments in the series
Out of the top of my head, the scenes that had me laughing the most were Dewey's perspectives from The Cheerleader, the dog eating the pigeon in Traffic Jam, and the special needs kid swearing up his presidential speech.
The two-parter with Hal going to court is my choice for the best episode of the show, and only because I love Hal, and it’s one of the more emotional episodes involving him. Plus it’s so outlandish that it’s incredibly entertaining
This is the moment where malcom met heisenberg idk i never watched malcolm in the middle anyway what a madlad thats an amazing amount of work put into that video i never myself watched this show sadly (maybe bc i never knew it existed and only know the existance of it from the breaking bad memes) and now i think i missed out on so much lol Respect and thanks for making this masterpiece Howesenberg
It's a show that skyrocketed in popularity for teens in the early 2000's and just kind of existed in that space for the longest time as I don't recall dvd distribution being that strong outside of the US. Fast forward to current times and blessed by the convenience of streaming I could finally watch it again and it makes me extremely happy to introduce new people to it because it's a coming of age series that I think most people could relate to in some way. Thanks for watching and commenting again!
i just re-watched the series like 2 weeks ago, enjoyed it alot. i cant wait for your breakdown, and humor.... thanks for the effort in putting this together, took me a good bit watching 3-4 episodes a night..... i can only imagine getting clips/script ect., together. thanks for uploading this. have a wonderful day!!!!!
It certainly was a tough project but it was fun the entire time, let me know what you think of the rankings if you get to the end. Thanks for your comment
also appreciate the time you put into I love in every season you put a clip from the season and every time you introduce a new episode you edit that clip to match the episode I love your dedication and how watched an entire show to rank it for our entertainment we don’t deserve you but you provide anyway I’m sad at the fact that you don’t get enough attention than you do but I understand the people who watch love your content and appreciate you and your dedication so I hope you know that you may not have millions of subscribers (surprisingly) but the subscribers you do have love you and your content so I hope you know that ❤
I Love this show, & I still watch the Reruns on television everyday, I also remember the Where's Dewey Contest??? This show was just AWESOME!!! (& still is)
i love this series that you do, such great work and so digestable- didnt even feel like 4hrs. And the title cards for each ep, easily couldve been boring just pictures but you made them fun and unique each time which showcases your talent and dedication to making something truly expectional. kudos to you :D
I'm glad you noticed the title card part, while I was spending so much time on them I kept asking myself if it was worth the time but now I have my answer
To be honest i kinda understand Francis outburst at his mother when he leaves for Alaska the poor guy has just left the highly structured life of military school and is immediately treated horribly upon his choice to try live his own life .
I know i'm late by a year but you are a very good boy Howesenberg, So keep it up you have some of the most entertaining tv show reviews i've seen and you deserve so much more than you've earned so far and i can't wait to see what big show you hit next.
I remember watching this show every week with my family when a new episode came out. This show was very relatable for me at the time. Nothing but good memories. Definitely one of the shows of all time!
Dude, I've been watching this in small bits over the past few days because my ADHD having ass can't sit for longer than half an hour but, genuinely this was amazing and thank you so much for making this, it's a masterpiece and I love malcolm in the middle so much and you've just added to the love. Have a rad day
Good to see you in the comments again! Thanks for the support, this was without a doubt my favourite project to work on and I'm really pleased people like you are enjoying it.
i just started watching it, and you made this video. I always loved this show as a kid and a teen, even now i still do. I knew Bryan Cranston was a good actor because of this show and he's pretty much the reason i started watching Breaking Bad, it was refreshing to see how from a goofy character to turn into such a badass. I heard that people were saying he wouldn't fit the role of Walter White, but he proved everyone wrong. I even love the show more now, cause it's just so relatable, and helps me see the characters in a better light.
That's cool you experienced the show in this way. It meant a lot to me growing up and tbh when someone recommended BB to me I didn't even know it had Bryan Cranston in it, so it was an amazing surprise to see him.
@@Howesenberg Yeah, when they like some show they will keep repeating from time to time, we still got Friends, Two and Half Men, Malcolm and some others.
after seeing the better call saul review of yours i thought "oh shit i love malcolm in the middle even more let's see what he says!" and after half an hour into this i feel like you spat on my food and face
@@Howesenberg And you're a huge star, these types of videos take so long but are so entertaining and also get me interested in the series without spoiling too much.
Season 1:
0:56 - Pilot
3:52 - Red Dress
6:12 - Home Alone 4
7:07 - Shame
7:46 - Malcolm Babysits
9:34 - Sleepover
10:41 - Francis Escapes
11:59 - Krelboyne Picnic
13:32 - Lois Vs. Evil
14:49 - Stock Car Races
16:08 - Funeral
17:21 - Cheerleader
18:18 - Roller Skates
18:41 - Bots and the Bees
19:45 - Smunday
20:22 - Waterpark (S1 Finale)
Season 2:
23:16 - Traffic
27:56 - Approximately
29:53 - Lois' Birthday
32:33 - Dinner Out
33:52 - Vacation/Casino
34:55 - Convention
35:41 - Robbery
36:51 - Therapy
37:54 - High School Play
38:45 - The Bully
39:32 - Old Mrs Old [The Malcolm joyride episode]
42:20 - Krelboyne Girl
44:28 - New Neighbors
45:18 - Hal Quits
46:51 - Grandparents
48:27 - Traffic Ticket
50:29 - Surgery
51:16 - Reese Cooks
52:42 - Tutoring Reese
53:57 - Bowling
56:06 - Malcolm Vs Reese
57:31 - Mini-Bike
58:32 - Carnival
59:14 - Evacuation
1:01:12 - Flashback [Season 2 finale]
Season 3:
1:02:16 - House Boat
1:03:24 - Emancipation
1:06:02 - Book Club
1:07:23 - Malcolm's Girlfriend
1:08:27 - Charity
1:10:47 - Health Scare
1:12:53 - Christmas [The Grandma Christmas Episode]
1:15:40 - Poker
1:16:46 - Reese's Job
1:17:48 - Lois' Makeover [The future is now, old man episode]
1:20:13 - Company Picnic Pt. 1 & 2
1:24:41 - Reese Drives
1:25:22 - Cynthia's Back
1:26:51 - Hal's Birthday
1:30:06 - Hal Coaches
1:31:28 - Dewey's Dog
1:33:50 - Poker #2
1:34:56 - Clip Show
1:35:32 - Jury Duty
1:36:35 - Cliques
1:38:07 - The Monkey [Season 3 Finale]
Season 4:
1:40:07 - Zoo
1:42:16 - Humiliation
1:45:00 - Family Reunion
1:47:23 - Stupid Girl
1:49:09 - Forward Backwards
1:52:24 - Forbidden Girlfriend
1:54:02 - Malcolm Holds his Tongue
1:55:38 - Boys at Ranch
1:56:52 - Grandma Sues
1:58:22 - If Boys Were Girls
2:01:07 - Long Drive
2:02:37 - Kicked Out
2:04:21 - Stereo Store
2:06:56 - Hal's Friend
2:09:09 - Garage Sale
2:10:19 - Academic Octlathon
2:11:46 - Clip Show II
2:12:32 - Reese's Party
2:13:56 - Future Malcolm
2:15:18 - Baby (Part 1)
2:19:10 Baby (Part 2)
2:21:08 - Day Care [Season 4 Finale]
Season 5:
2:22:49 - Vegas
2:24:30 - Baby
2:26:33 - Goodbye Kitty
2:28:20 -Thanksgiving
2:30:06 - Malcolm Films Reese
2:31:45 - Malcolm’s Job
2:33:24 - Christmas Tree (The Christmas episode where Hal buys a ton of Christmas Trees to sell for a profit)
2:35:31 - Block Party
2:36:54 - Dirty Magazine
2:39:20 - Hot Tub
2:41:05 - Ida’s Boyfriend
2:43:18 - Softball
2:44:23 - Lois’ Sister
2:46:06 - Malcolm Dates a Family
2:48:17 - Reese’s Apartment
2:50:44 - Malcolm Visits College
2:51:31 - Polly in the Middle
2:54:49 - Experiment
2:56:01 - Dewey’s Special Class
2:58:21 - Victor’s Other Family
2:59:46 - Reese Joins the Army [Pt. 1 & 2 - Season 5 Finale]
Season 6:
3:02:26 - Reese Comes Home
3:04:38 - Busey’s Run Away
3:07:29 - Standee [The Malcolm vs Lois on the beer cardboard sign]
3:09:41 - Pearl Harbor
3:11:19 - Kitty’s Back
3:13:39 - Hal’s Christmas Gift (Depressing episode where they make gifts and Hal lies to the family and takes them on an overly long trip to conceal it. Lois Road Rage episode too)
3:15:28 - Hal Sleepwalks
3:17:40 - Lois Battles Jamie
3:19:30 - Malcolm’s Car
3:20:42 - Billboard
3:22:58 - Opera
3:24:44 - Living Will
3:26:08 - Tiki Lounge
3:28:11 - Chad’s Sleepover
3:30:19 - No Motorcycles [The Hal and Francis episode where they go on a trip]
3:33:07 - Butterflies
3:34:43 - Ida’s Dance
3:37:33 - Motivational Speaker
3:39:08 - Stilts
3:41:10 - Busey’s Take a Hostage
3:42:01 - Mrs Tri-County [The Lois contest episode - Season 6 Finale]
Season 7:
3:44:27 - Burning Man
3:46:36 - Health Insurance
3:47:51 - Reese Vs Stevie
3:49:37 - Halloween
3:52:14 - Jessica Stays Over
3:55:24 - Secret Boyfriend
3:56:54 - Blackout
3:59:02 - Army Buddy
4:00:27 - Malcolm Defends Reese
4:02:03 - Malcolm’s Money
4:03:28 - Bride of Ida
4:05:33 - College Recruiters
4:07:21 - Mono
4:08:45 - Hal Grieves
4:10:37 - A.A.
4:12:30 - Lois Strikes Back
4:14:29 - Hal’s Dentist
4:16:33 - Bomb Shelter
4:18:46 - Stevie in the Hospital
4:20:43 - Cattle Court
4:23:07 - Morp
4:25:08 - Graduation [Series Finale]
Legendary effort, thanks again
Disregard my dickhead comment if you're notified. I feel like an ass now since it's the same guy. What an idiot I am and really sorry.
Wow
wtf
I.....holy shit respect dude that would have taken forever
One of my favourite jokes was in the mini bike episode where they first find the bike
Malcolm and Reese both think about cool things they can do on the bike
Meanwhile it shows us that Dewey is just thinking about having 6 arms so he can eat 6 cookies at the same time
I laughed audibly at this comment
I really felt bad for Reese in the Thanksgiving episode. He worked so hard on that dinner but of course something has to ruin it. That’s the worst feeling ever. Knowing that you put your heart into something but it was all for nothing.
I never understood why Malcolm ruining the turkey meant that the whole dinner had to go to waste.
I know so many people say this but this show was a great escape for me at such a young age. That’s how every holiday was for my insane family of 6. I’m the youngest and have always related to Dewey the most. Watching it made me feel a lot less alone.
@@micahbush5397 I always assumed the family only threw away the turkey and packed up the rest of the food after Malcolm threw up. It’s still really sad that Reese put all that love and effort into the meal and the family didn’t even eat it while it was hot and perfect, but I don’t see a family as poor as them letting that much quality food go to waste
I guess life is unfair.
I never understood it when they said Reese has no hope or when they banned him from cooking.
The family had 3 child geniuses and never did anything with it.
"I really want to know if he really swallowed raw eggs and meat." Yes, he really did. There actually became a joke behind the scenes of "what won't Brian Cranston do?". There's no trickery with the episode where he gets covered head to toe in bees either.
I've since learnt that he mentions this in his book and I really wanna read it now. Legendary man he is.
Ye I’m breaking he actually made meth and got shot
@@Wanagowapretty sure that's a half joke, he actually got taught the meth making formula by the DEA
actually I think the bee stunt might have been the safer of the two
@@frailty7280 He actually told Kelly and Ryan on their show that he had really gotten stung a few times, even in his privates.
I'm not sure if it's been commented yet, but there's a running gag with Bernard the hamster in season 3, as he randomly pops up in a few episodes, ultimately ending up in Alaska in the season finale.
I always thought that was so funny
Yeah that was a great detail, I probably should have mentioned it
the fact that reese joined, got deployed and left the army in the span of 2 episodes is mind boggling
So, this project took near on a year to make and I really hope you have a good time with it! I'll be posting the full ranking list on a Reddit post on Monday.
Have a chill weekend.
- Howesenberg
Glad to see your comments on making the vid in your discord the whole way through the process.
i love you
please
it is amazing! congrats! makes me want to watch it even more.
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I really have nothing better to do than watch a 4.5 hour review of every single Malcolm in the Middle episode in one sitting.
nah i was in the middle of a Malcolm rewatch. I watched up to where I was at and then paused. I watch a few episodes and come back. I disagree in some places but it makes for a great feeling of watching with someone
Truth be told,I fast forwarded it!!!
Better when I do have better things to do but I still watch haha
3:14:20 The sudden removal of Gretchen and Otto from the show was apparently necessitated by Kenneth Mars's declining health (although the episode aired in late 2004, and Mars was diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer in 2006). The original storyline was supposed to involve the family spending Christmas at The Grotto, with Francis, Malcolm, and Dewey discovering that Otto was depositing his checks into a fake ATM. The ATM had been set up by a gang that included Francis's old friend Eric, who wanted revenge on Francis for leaving him in Alaska at the end of Season 4, and would be resolved by the boys getting the scammers arrested and Otto's money returned to him.
Oh shit that sounds funny as hell. A little weirdly unrealistic but it’d be interesting if it were like Richie and his little gaggle of deadbeats showing Francis what he once was & trying to get him back
@@blu7384 I think the gang also included Murray, the guy Francis fired on his first day after he suggested milking Otto and Gretchen for everything they were worth. I can't imagine Richie being smart enough to pull a scam like that off, though.
@@blu7384fake atm not too unrealistic tho
Pro tip check every card scanner 😂 lot of fake ones going around. Especially in those backwater cornerstore/bodega types
Side note for years I thought Otto was played by the same guy who played Big Enos is Smokey and the Bandit, they're not and Big Enos's actor died probably around the same time
Fun fact actually: Chad (that busey kid with the mittens) was played by Cameron Monaghan, who would later go to play Jerome in Gotham and Cal Kestis in Jedi: Fallen Order
And more popularly known as Ian Gallagher in Shameless
And Gotham . Why he always play somebody with some type of disorder or mental
Friends rely on laugh tracks to make the audience laugh but Malcolm in the middle make us laugh with simple events, how crazy is that?
@regys: IMO, Friends is the most overrated sitcom ever.
@@brianmgrimvery original comment!! Lemme guess you love Seinfeld too?? Also friends is funny but it is overrated. Not the most overrated i think that goes to big bang theory
Growing up poor and having 2 older siblings who didn't get along with each other this show was so relatable. This show will always have a special place in my heart
I'm glad you're able to connect with it
Bro thinks he’s a main character named Malcolm
@cartoonistlouis773 i have 7
Francis feels more like a trustable older second cousin more than a bigger brother
I'm basically the Francis in my family and they make me feel more like a cousin than a sibling.
It tends to feel that way when the age gap between brothers is big
@@Darkko88My family really does treat me different. Even my friend, fiancee will point out the glaring double standards.
@@kyleellis1825 I get it, I have 3 siblings that are much older than me and it feels like I'm an only child despite having 3 half brothers.
@@Darkko88 I'm 6-9 years older than all of them and was pretty much the 3rd parent growing up. So my siblings really just have no reason to socialize with me.
"What are you going to do"
"We don't know. We never know"
How have I watched the whole show twice and I never remembered how hard that line went
1:39:47 Some brilliant acting from Frankie here, really showing that Malcom does love his brothers when he does his best to quickly calm down and reassure Dewey everything is ok, not getting angry at him
As someone who has memorized every single episode of Malcolm in The Middle, I am extremely excited to see this tier list.
Excuse me?
A let down on how this scratch surfaces on each episodes and MISSED alot of elements within
@brakkor1081 So, you feel so strongly against my video that not only do you comment separately but now you're trying to bring down someone else's enjoyment? I'm sorry that your emotional attachment to this show is forcing you to defend it to the point of insulting others for thinking differently to you, it comes across really insecure
@@Howesenbergwhy even respond to this comment? lol
@hvn_gng I respond to most people
I love these kinds of videos! I realize as an editor myself how much work goes into these, not just in post-production, but in voiceover, collecting the clips, and everything else. I just want to
say that I thoroughly enjoy these and you deserve significantly more recognition than you get and I hope you keep making this kind of content in the future. Thank you for all the entertainment you’ve provided!
Absolutely love this. MITM is a timeless show. Doesn’t matter your age or what year you’re watching, it’s truly aged like fine wine. Was listening to the first season at work and I couldn’t even see the video and was cracking up because I could just picture the scenes. Can’t wait to get deeper into the video
It's Even Better as an Adult because they were many jokes I didn't get when I watched it as a kid.
I just introduced it to my 7 and 13-year old grandsons.
I honestly think the ending is sad for Malcolm. He never had a choice on what to do with his life, and his family gave him unreasonably high expectations for him. Instead of having fun at college, they made him a janitor and will work hard for the rest of his life for the slimmest of chances to live up to his families expectations.
Yeah I felt him being a janitor at the end was kinda crappy. I did feel some good emotions from how proud Lois looks at him during the graduation speech, so I think there was kind of a happy ending. I think if the show ended more positively people would feel the episode had a different feel to it from the themes of the show 'life isn't fair'
Tbh one thing Lois said in that scene really has meaning that being “finally you will realize that there’s more to life then proving you’re the smartest person in the world”. One of Malcolm’s flaws that got quite annoying as the show went on was that he cared too much about what people thought about him and that caused more issues than it prevented. I’ve learned not to care about what others think. Their perception means nothing to me. I get wanting to make a good first impression, but you shouldn’t let the thoughts of others dictate your whole existence.
@@Howesenberg Actually it’s life is unfair!
Lois ruined the ending
Genius like him should have had a full ride. They really should have wrapped up his character and had HIM realize that appearances aren't what's important. He could have accepted the job and bought his family a new house while beginning to start his own. I know that's a bit too neat for the show, but it would be better than what we got.
3:17:33 I believe the episode ends with Lois telling Hal that the student that dropped out of the program because of his sickness recovered, so Malcolm's spot was filled
Malcom is probably one of the most relatable and outright funny familly-style comedy ever, as i remember it to be, tbh. Good job you did there, with that massive video !
Watching this show always transports me back to my childhood in the 2000s. It’s weird seeing how dated everything looks now.
A few issues I have
Malcolm’s ego kind of got annoying as the show went on really making it difficult to root for him at times.
I really hate how they ended the whole Francis at the ranch arc as it just felt contrived. I understand that Kenneth Mars who played Otto was ill and therefore unable to continue but I feel like they could have gone a different route like Otto dies and Francis takes over. Instead we have Francis regress back to his immature self discarding his development and I really hate when stories do that. I mean at least he got a happy ending but still:
TL;DR: Malcolm a shit
I don't think you're really supposed to ever root for Malcolm. When I think of Malcolm, I think of him standing alone at Cynthia's party that he was "so smart" to think wouldn't happen after exposing Cynthia to a bunch of really hateful things written about her. I think of Malcolm with his face puffed up from poison ivy because he didn't get the girl he thought he deserved.
The writers had two options, I think. They could have made Malcolm the hero, or just a really intelligent person. If you stick to the former, I think it's very hard to avoid Flanderising/Mary Sue-ing them up (look at Rick Sanchez) without serious character development (which is unrealistic in an episodic show with isolated storylines). The latter, the very intelligent person, would realistically have a ridiculous ego that makes them unlikeable in many situations.
That's where Dewey comes in! His later depictions have him be a genius AND empathetic. Since he's so jaded by his place at the bottom of the family (before Jamie) and being related to somebody who will always be the "first" genius of the family, we have an example of what Malcolm could have been if he had to put in the effort like Dewey had to with his music and in his class of people with learning disabilities, both of which taught him to be an independent and better person (also the fact that Malcolm literally COULD NOT create a song is so funny compared to Dewey, as Malcolm doesn't seem to really try at anything so he's outed for his arrogance in how he has to copy the Fancy Feast or Meow Mix song, I don't remember which it is, to prove to his family that he can do anything).
Francis leaving the Ranch and the way they went about it was just lazy writing. There's absolutely no way that the character they conveyed to us in Otto would have sued Francis of all people for making a mistake.
@@user-qv5sm5dw1v That isn't how it goes. Plenty of shows have had to make last minute changes due to events like that and yet still had the explanations make sense.
Otto wouldn't have sued anyone for a mistake, let alone Francis. I understand that they had to flip the script, but they could have very easily thought of an explanation that didn't completely contradict the character of Otto. Almost any story would have been more believable and satisfactory than the one they gave us.
He didn't actually even need to leave the ranch, but I could understand them going that route if they actually had a finite plan for him - the problem is that they didn't. They did almost nothing with him over the last few seasons.
Francis went from having the best character progression in the series to a complete stagnation, if not regression even. The way they dealt with him in the later seasons was just them keeping him around.
@@cachedreamer I mean, MAYBE Otto might have sued Francis if the amount of money was great enough that Gretchen and Otto lost the ranch. Still, it would have been more believable if, say, Otto had to sell the ranch due to health problems and the new owner decided to lay off all the employees.
All of the characters have a flaw and Malcolm's is his ego. It's an unpleasant but necessary part of his character. I do agree about Francis ranch arc though. The way they ended that sucked.
The fact that he dident just make these all into single episodes and just post one a week for the next year is crazy realy enjoyed it.
I considered splitting the uploads into seasons but I ran a community poll and the majority wanted it to be one single upload
@@Howesenberg you’re a liar there is no community poll there never was one
@@JaKingScomezhe’s not lying check 9 months ago on the community tab
4 hours? And it's about one of my favorite shows of all time?? Sounds like a good time. Keep it up bro❤️
Thanks so much 💪
@@Howesenberg yw bro😎👍
read this in fring's voice
The chemical spill due to a derailing has never been more real. It seemed implausible but it's now just relatable.
I havnt watched this show since I was a kid but this was a great way for me to revisit the show. Thanks for the probably insane amount of work you put in
You're welcome and thanks for the nice feedback!
Yeah I’m surprised how much I remember didn’t know I saw so much of the show randomly on tv
My personal Top 10
1. Reese Joins The Army Part 1 & 2 - (I love the balance of humor, absurdity, and drama)
2. Long Drive - (One of the only episodes where I loved every single story and subplot in it)
3. Pearl Harbor - (I think it's hilarious yet touching, and has surprisingly aged well)
4. Watching The Baby - (Such a simple, yet hilarious episode. I love the store Phil Collins uprising)
5. Malcolm's Girlfriend - (A hilarious yet pretty spot on portrayal of insecure, adolescent love)
6. Forwards Backwards - (Love how the story shows how petty both Malcolm & Reese can be)
7. Bowling - (A classic episode)
8. Grandma Sues - (I love the family dynamics and how the drama just builds to the inevitable blowup)
9. Block Party (The concept alone is hilarious, but the execution is top notch)
10. Butterflies ( Tough choice, but I think this episode is very clever with it's story and how Malcolm manages to even screw that up)
Honorable Mentions (There's a lot since I love so many episodes)
A.A
Reese's Apartment
Health Scare
Standee
Cynthia's Back
Poker II
Hal's Birthday
Boys at Ranch
Garage Sale
Malcolm Holds His Tongue
Ida's Boyfriend
Bilboard
Hal's Christmas Gift
Malcolm's Money
Reese joins the army, and especially house boat have got to be my favorite episodes. House boat is so funny, with malcolm at the end especially with him and reese clening the stove. Oh and whatever episode "Save your fathers eyes" is from
I absolutely love these kinda videos! I can only imagine the time and effort that went into this. I appreciate it!
Thanks very much, hope you enjoy this one!
@@Howesenberg please
@@Howesenberg Finish to end it smacked per usual
That was a really great ranking to watch. I really liked how you edited a different bumper for each season
and episode. I recognized three actors which surprised me:
1:02:50 That's Eric Nenninger who plays Captain Dave "Captain America" McGraw in Generation Kill
1:58:37 That's Jennette McCurdy
3:12:54 That's Henry Gibson who plays the Nazi leader in the Blue's Brothers
I used to love watching this show as a kid when it was airing, there were so many scenes which I remembered.
I tried rewatching it before but now the yelling in it makes me literally sick to my stomach, so thank you
for the recap of the series.
Thank you for such a detailed comment. Yeah I really liked noticing different actors, it's fun to revisit these kind of series as an adult and recognising the people in it from other things we enjoy.
I'm glad you enjoyed my video!
you didn't even mention Jerry Trainor in the evacuation episode and Patrick warburton in the picnic two parter
Francis really did prove himself right. He ran away from his parents and lived a happy, honest life.
On the second and third attempts
after the fact that he realized he was responsible for his actions after going through the whole show blaming his mom for everything wrong with his life...this shows arcs are honestly some of the best for a sitcom
The satiric intros for each episode are worth a watch alone (especially the komodo 3000). That said, there was an insane amount of love and work put into this video. This is one of my favorite yt videos EVER.
This comment made my day honestly. I definitely poured a lot of my soul into this one because it meant so much to me growing up. Thank you for sharing such kind feedback
@@HowesenbergFunny thing; my mom was a highly authoritan parent who had an intense dislike for cartoons, video games, kids toys etc., but for some reason she LOVED this show. It has such down to earth charm and comedic value.
You absolute madman. Really looking forward to working through this. Thank you so much for the entertainment, I know this must've been a monumental effort!
CRAZY amounts of work, but it's comments like these that are the reason I do it
One thing that always sticks out in my mind is that Hal told Francis that he had never been dumped. But then when talking to his dad he talks about when his first girlfriend dumped him
MitM just never had much continuity, and they make that clear since all the flashback episodes were basically different. Even things like their characterization and how poor they were changed from episode to episode
Aw, I really love the plot line of Hal trying to solve the murder he thinks Lois is jurying; that alone would have bumped it into the top 25%
it's weird to see you not point out that as the series goes on Lois gets crueler, in Bride of Ida she says prously that she'll always try to get in the way of the accomplishments of her children and admits in the 2nd clip show that she resented Francis as a baby because when she left him alone with Hal for the first time she felt betrayed that he wasn't constantly throwing a tantrum.
I don't remember her saying she'd get in the way of her children's accomplishments.
Season 7 episode 11 Bride of Ida, it's the entire end point of the B plot that involves Dewey at the airport.
@@d4c467I don't remember that at all.
@@d4c467Why didn't you @ me?
4 hours 30 minutes about a show that came out several years before i was born but still enjoyed? HELL YEAH
I've always loved Malcolm in the middle and I cannot imagine a better channel to make this video. I cant imagine how much work this took. Thanks!
Thanks so much!
My GF is moving, it's election time in my country and my dog ate bees again.
A 4 hour Malcolm in the Middle is exactly what I need it.
Thanks, in better days I will be your patron.
Glad to hear it's helping you through my friend
I absolutely adored this show as a kid and I would watch the dvds nonstop
You can imagine how happy I was to see this in my recommended! Amazing work man!!
I'm glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!
I love how it perfectly balanced three storylines per episode! Such a great show!
"Have you ever been milked so hard, you started crying???"
Iconic line, I never wanna hear it again.
Thank you for keeping me entertained for several days! Was a definite nostalgia trip by watching all of this while you gave a review of each episode made it fresh. The added humor was great too, loved it.
That's awesome to hear, thanks for the feedback!
So happy to see long-form MitM content! We disagree on many rankings but it was fun hearing your perspective.
One note about Lois’s Makeover - the “creepy” look you pointed out actually happens twice, once after the makeover and once while Lois is mid housecleaning. Basically it’s supposed to show that Hal is always obsessed with her regardless of how she looks and she read too much into it after the makeover.
This is a crazy in-depth video over the malcolm in the middle series, cheers for making this!
this video made me rewatch the show after a long time and while i dont agree with all your opinions on some episodes i still appreciate the work that went into watching and reviewing such a lengthy show.
Today is a good day to be a Howesenberg stan, thanks
I didn't grow up in the early 2000's when this show first aired but growing up on a farm in my early years meant that me and my family didn't have a lot of money but we had a DVD player and a TV so we were able to rent movies and shows from our local library a lot one day we decided to check out this little thing called Malcolm in the Middle thinking you know maybe we'll give it a shot we ended up absolutely loving that first season that we had rented and before we knew it we had moved away and we kind of forgotten about this show moving away from a farm into the city was weird but one of the benefits of moving into the city was that my parents had gotten a raise in there paychecks which meant that we just had nicer things in general but streaming was a big upgrade from a DVD player we looked for something to watch for about a half an hour or so then sudden;y we stumble across Malcolm in the Middle and we finished the series over the course of spring break that year and those are some of my best memories with my family so thank you for covering this series that was a special part of my life your a legend and you have earned a sub from me
This is probably my favorite TH-cam video ever because it is entertaining all the way through and is very rewatchable. Howesenberg Films deserves way, way more subscribers.
Thanks for making these kind of videos I have watch all of it after watching all the 8 hours of the TWD one. Thanks again for being such a gentle voice for people who doesn't have that much time watching these old TV shows. I too understand how hard it is to work 8 hours into a career but I can't fathom how you can get to work on and with your family too. you definitely have a lot o passion for youtube and it shows, I love your videos. Thanks again.
Holy shit, what an undertaking that this must have been. 4 and a half hours of this is no small feat. I remember watching this every once in a while, but never watched the entire thing. Glad to have this recap to work through to watch the series and have your brilliant recap all throughout it.
It was immense, many late nights and such but I'd do it all again and will be for Better Call Saul and whatever else next
@@Howesenberg Well that's quite admirable. I'll be watching this one throughout the week, probably during dinner each night till it's done.
I am looking forward to seeing more man. Honestly can't wait for the Better Call Saul one.
You're on the road to that 100k subs dude, and it's good to see.
@@Howesenberg Have you already done a breaking bad one?
Yeah it's my biggest video on the channel! Sort by views and see..
@Howesenberg Films Nice thanks. It's nice to get a catch up watching these, thanks for the hard work.
What a journey...huge props for the effort this would've taken, I loved it!
3:44:23 You're a good boy.
Thank you very much!
This has been hell of a wait. Will watch it now. Thank you for the hard work and passion you put in this video howesenberg!
Thanks for the nice comment as always!
The fact you covered all this and were able to creatively remix the monkfish is delightful.
OMG I had to do the bar selling thing!!
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it!
smash his like button! good content and he spent 1 year on this! what a legend you are brother!
new thumbnail? Love it! watched this video 3 times now and will most likely watch it again
Yeah, I kind feel like the video died in viewership and wanted to improve it's chance of being discovered. It's still my favourite thing I've made.
@@Howesenberg This video made me start watching malcom in the middle again. On s5 now
@@Howesenberg Just came back to the video again and saw another new thumbnail :p
I have a tough time making my mind up as you can tell
I want to thank you for creating this. I can't believe I was so determined to finish the full video, all because of your clever editing, and narration. I Love your other videos too bro.
Thanks so much! I really appreciate the support
That was great! Thanks for keeping me busy. My brother and I love the show. We can recite every episode word for word 😂
I appreciate you 💪
I watched this from start to end and each time I stopped I put a time stamp in a notes page. Absolutely great vid
Thanks very much
I think the names for the classes (the Buseys and the Krelboynes) are not suppose to be in universe references to Gary Busey and Seymour Krelboyne, but are more likely just named after someone else in that universe that just happens to have these similar names. In the Krelboyne fair episode, they actually have that name stylized on a banner, so they are definitely not just derogatory names for these groups in universe, they are just loathsome programs to be involved with, in universe.
Seeing this in my feed made my eyes bright up, Having loved watching Malcom In The Middle when I was younger and even now I'd occasionally watch an episode every now and then.
Thanks Howesenberg for your time and effort making this
I know how much this show meant to people growing up, so I'm very happy to hear this feedback 🙂
DOGE
@@Howesenberg please
@@haydenmicheal545 my g what are you trying to accomplish
@@Jacket_50_ just having some fun
S2E25- Flashback is honestly one of my favorite episodes. It is a hilarious episode with comedy bits landing in every scene. And I dont think there is any other episodes that gives us so much "lore" for Wilkerson family. Not just individually, because they show a great job doing that. They show the kind of people Hal and Lois are before the kids. And how the individual kids came to be their unique selves, with and without the influences with each other.
This episode also shows how their interactions with each other also helped them develop into who they are as individuals.
But most importantly, the thing that really gets me is that this episode may be the first, and arguably the most intimate, look at the relationship between Hal and Lois. Like as a kid, of course I laughed and identified with the kids. But as an adult I'm starting to connect more with the sub plots between the parents.
I will argue that Hal and Lois are the perfect TV couple, and even parents, till the day I die. And this episode is the episode to prove that. Sure they're not perfect, but in this episode shows how far they will go to not only make the relationship work, but also keep the family together.
The little smile that Dewey gives at the end before its interrupted by the other brothers fighting perfectly sums it up. Deep down they all love each other, deep down there is happiness. The fighting they go through isn't even a fight with each other, it's symbolic of what they would go through TO BE THEIR FOR EACH OTHER! EVEN WHEN ITS HARD ON THEMSELVES! Yeah. Oneof my favorite episodes
Usually I watch videos like this and completely disagree with the rankings but you got it spot on my chap! Cheerio! Although I think the stock car episode where Hal ends up kicking the security guy in the knee was one of the funniest moments in the series
You're one of the few who agreed with my placements, not that it's an issue as everyone is entitled to their perspectives but it's nice to hear.
this show was so fundamental to my childhood. wanted to be a malcolm, turned into a reece, and grew up to be a francis.
Man you’re a real one for posting something like this. I never watched a video for a whole week before now 😂
Out of the top of my head, the scenes that had me laughing the most were Dewey's perspectives from The Cheerleader, the dog eating the pigeon in Traffic Jam, and the special needs kid swearing up his presidential speech.
All great scenes!
Been looking forward to this for ages 😁. Thanks for the dedication 👍🏻.
With all the time and effort you put into these videos I’m confused why you aren’t more popular.
Who knows what the future holds, being creative is the most important drive for me
ive been waiting for a video summing things up like this for forever. MITM deserves so much more love
The two-parter with Hal going to court is my choice for the best episode of the show, and only because I love Hal, and it’s one of the more emotional episodes involving him. Plus it’s so outlandish that it’s incredibly entertaining
It's such a shame that Howesenberg is such an underrated channel. There's so much effort put into these videos
I'll keep going regardless of how many subs, the most important thing to me is that the people who do see my stuff enjoy it
@@Howesenberg great to know that, thanks
Hey, I watched this whole video and loved it. Thanks, fellah.
- A genuine review.
nice
See, that's what a real fan does, bends the laws of time to leave feedback
@@Howesenberg please
Thank you so much for the effort you put into this video. I love this series and getting this huge video on it means so much. Thanks!❤
You're welcome! It brings me great pleasure to upload this kind of content
Fantastic List. Even though I Disagree with how your Ranked many Episodes, the Time and Effort you put on This Video is Admirable.
I always loved this show because it reminded me so much of my dysfunctional and weird family. It’s just such a good example of a real family to me
Mate that Todd scene at 24:48 completely caught me off guard that was f****g brilliant
I tried to reincorporate the joke a few times, but there wasn't that many occasions where shooting a kid felt justified
This is the moment where malcom met heisenberg idk i never watched malcolm in the middle
anyway what a madlad thats an amazing amount of work put into that video
i never myself watched this show sadly (maybe bc i never knew it existed and only know the existance of it from the breaking bad memes) and now i think i missed out on so much lol
Respect and thanks for making this masterpiece Howesenberg
It's a show that skyrocketed in popularity for teens in the early 2000's and just kind of existed in that space for the longest time as I don't recall dvd distribution being that strong outside of the US. Fast forward to current times and blessed by the convenience of streaming I could finally watch it again and it makes me extremely happy to introduce new people to it because it's a coming of age series that I think most people could relate to in some way.
Thanks for watching and commenting again!
i just re-watched the series like 2 weeks ago, enjoyed it alot. i cant wait for your breakdown, and humor.... thanks for the effort in putting this together, took me a good bit watching 3-4 episodes a night..... i can only imagine getting clips/script ect., together. thanks for uploading this. have a wonderful day!!!!!
It certainly was a tough project but it was fun the entire time, let me know what you think of the rankings if you get to the end.
Thanks for your comment
@@Howesenberg please
This was really fun! Malcom in the Middle was my favorite show, and its great to see someone rank all the episodes. Keep up the great work!
Jesus the patience and dedication is amazing
I appreciate the effort in this video, very high-quality!
Thank you very much!
@@Howesenberg please
Loved this. You’re sense of humor is amazing especially with how you edit. I also agreed with the ranking
Thanks very much, I really appreciate the feedback
also appreciate the time you put into I love in every season you put a clip from the season and every time you introduce a new episode you edit that clip to match the episode I love your dedication and how watched an entire show to rank it for our entertainment we don’t deserve you but you provide anyway I’m sad at the fact that you don’t get enough attention than you do but I understand the people who watch love your content and appreciate you and your dedication so I hope you know that you may not have millions of subscribers (surprisingly) but the subscribers you do have love you and your content so I hope you know that ❤
Really appreciate your kind words! I press on because this is how I support my family and I love doing this kind of work anyway. Onwards and upwards 💪
You are truly a one of a kind youtuber
That's awesome of you to say, thank you
Fun fact. in the German dub gretchen and Otto are from sweden
That is pretty fun
I thought they were Danish?
I Love this show, & I still watch the Reruns on television everyday, I also remember the Where's Dewey Contest??? This show was just AWESOME!!! (& still is)
i love this series that you do, such great work and so digestable- didnt even feel like 4hrs.
And the title cards for each ep, easily couldve been boring just pictures but you made them fun and unique each time which showcases your talent and dedication to making something truly expectional.
kudos to you :D
I'm glad you noticed the title card part, while I was spending so much time on them I kept asking myself if it was worth the time but now I have my answer
Ranking every eposide of scrubs would be something id be incredibly interested in too
Back for another re watch!
still love these videos
To be honest i kinda understand Francis outburst at his mother when he leaves for Alaska the poor guy has just left the highly structured life of military school and is immediately treated horribly upon his choice to try live his own life .
Burning man was my favorite episode, loved watching this with my parents and can't believe you actually ranked every one
Thank you very much, yeah Burning Man was really enjoyable, a much different episode with memorable side characters.
PS. Please stop baking puffins
I know i'm late by a year but you are a very good boy Howesenberg, So keep it up you have some of the most entertaining tv show reviews i've seen and you deserve so much more than you've earned so far and i can't wait to see what big show you hit next.
24:41 I laughed so hard. Thank you Howesenberg
You're welcome
Only real fans of the channel know the thumbnail changed
I remember watching this show every week with my family when a new episode came out. This show was very relatable for me at the time. Nothing but good memories. Definitely one of the shows of all time!
i can't believe the effort that went into this video, fantastic
I appreciate you checking it out! thanks for the nice comment.
Dude, I've been watching this in small bits over the past few days because my ADHD having ass can't sit for longer than half an hour but, genuinely this was amazing and thank you so much for making this, it's a masterpiece and I love malcolm in the middle so much and you've just added to the love. Have a rad day
Good to see you in the comments again!
Thanks for the support, this was without a doubt my favourite project to work on and I'm really pleased people like you are enjoying it.
@@Howesenberg of course!! I'm really excited for all the other projects you have coming up, and I'll always come back to support you
i just started watching it, and you made this video. I always loved this show as a kid and a teen, even now i still do. I knew Bryan Cranston was a good actor because of this show and he's pretty much the reason i started watching Breaking Bad, it was refreshing to see how from a goofy character to turn into such a badass. I heard that people were saying he wouldn't fit the role of Walter White, but he proved everyone wrong. I even love the show more now, cause it's just so relatable, and helps me see the characters in a better light.
That's cool you experienced the show in this way. It meant a lot to me growing up and tbh when someone recommended BB to me I didn't even know it had Bryan Cranston in it, so it was an amazing surprise to see him.
@@Howesenberg yeah same for me, where i am Malcolm plays on some tv channels even to this day.
Oh wow, see it used to be on Sky a lot but I haven't had sky in many years, it's only when I got Disney+ that I had it available to me
@@Howesenberg Yeah, when they like some show they will keep repeating from time to time, we still got Friends, Two and Half Men, Malcolm and some others.
I realized how good this video is when I noticed I had been watching it for 3 hours. Amazing work Howesenberg.
Thanks 🙂
Never in my life have 4 hours passed away so quickly. Damn, I really miss this show.
You have earned a like and sub from me. Keep it up!
Thanks so much!
"Dewey Dewey Dewey Dewey Dewey Dewey Dewey". - Lois
after seeing the better call saul review of yours i thought "oh shit i love malcolm in the middle even more let's see what he says!" and after half an hour into this i feel like you spat on my food and face
Currently 1 hour 52 minutes into it after 3 days, taking it a season a day. Love this, Howesenberg!
You're a trooper! thanks for sticking with it
@@Howesenberg And you're a huge star, these types of videos take so long but are so entertaining and also get me interested in the series without spoiling too much.