Malcolm in the Middle season 7 explained

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The seventh and final season of Malcolm in the Middle premiered on September 30, 2005, on Fox, and ended on May 14, 2006, with a total of 22 episodes. Frankie Muniz stars as the title character Malcolm, and he is joined by Jane Kaczmarek, Bryan Cranston, Christopher Kennedy Masterson, Justin Berfield and Erik Per Sullivan.

Episodes

See also: List of Malcolm in the Middle episodes.

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Production

In March–April 2005, Fox renewed Malcolm in the Middle for a seventh season.[1] [2] [3] The following month, it was reported that series creator Linwood Boomer would not continue as showrunner, instead retaining an "executive consultant credit" while Matthew Carlson, would replace Boomer as showrunner.[4] In January 2006, it was announced that it would be the final season;[5] the decision behind this was widely attributed to declining viewership. 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. As with the sixth season, Masterson made fewer appearances than the rest of the main cast.

Release

Broadcast history

The season premiered on September 30, 2005 on Fox, and ended on May 14, 2006 with a total of 22 episodes.[6]

Home media

The season was released on Region 2 DVD on October 7, 2013,[7] and on Region 4 DVD on September 4, 2013.[8]

Reception

In his review of the series finale, Matthew Gilbert of The Boston Globe said it "sails by, with none of the grandstanding and schmaltz many finales rely on to make an ending profound."[9] Alan Pergament of The Buffalo News said, "Since it isn't exactly a warm and fuzzy comedy, you shouldn't expect Malcolm to get sappy at the end. Fortunately, it strikes a nice balance between maintaining its insanity (there's a messy explosion), having a few sweet moments and a suitably nightmarish ending."[10] Rob Owen of Pittsburgh Post-Gazette said, "At a half-hour, it's not a bloated finale, nor is it particularly memorable, but this last "Malcolm" does send the show out in a style that's familiar to the show's fans."[11]

At the 58th Primetime Emmy Awards, the season received four nominations: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for Kaczmarek, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for Cranston, Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for Cloris Leachman and Outstanding Choreography for Fred Tallaksen for the episode "Bomb Shelter"; Leachman was the only winner.[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Schneider . Michael . April 1, 2005 . Fox is milking 'Malcolm' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200825161239/https://variety.com/2005/voices/opinion/fox-is-milking-malcolm-1117920389/ . August 25, 2020 . August 25, 2020 . Variety.
  2. Web site: Wilkes . Neil . April 1, 2005 . 'Malcolm in the Middle' gets seventh season . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200806150112/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a20330/malcolm-in-the-middle-gets-seventh-season/ . August 6, 2020 . August 19, 2020 . Digital Spy.
  3. Web site: April 1, 2005 . FOX Renews 'Malcolm in the Middle' for a Seventh Season . August 25, 2020 . The Futon Critic.
  4. Web site: May 31, 2005 . Development Update: May 27–31 . live . https://archive.today/20200820111606/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2005/05/31/development-update-may-27-31-18486/6917/ . August 20, 2020 . August 20, 2020 . The Futon Critic.
  5. Web site: January 17, 2006 . Malcolm in the Middle Comes to an End After Seven Seasons . live . https://archive.today/20200820112500/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2006/01/17/malcolm-in-the-middle-comes-to-an-end-after-seven-seasons--20342/20060117fox03/ . August 20, 2020 . August 20, 2020 . The Futon Critic.
  6. Web site: Malcolm in the Middle: Season 7 (2005–2006) . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200825153027/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/malcolm_in_the_middle/s07 . August 25, 2020 . August 25, 2020 . Rotten Tomatoes.
  7. Web site: Malcolm In The Middle — The Complete Seventh Season [DVD] ]. live . https://web.archive.org/web/20150913043053/http://www.amazon.co.uk/Malcolm-In-The-Middle-Complete/dp/B00E8GPPG6 . September 13, 2015 . August 25, 2020 . Amazon.co.uk.
  8. Web site: Malcolm In The Middle: Season 7 (DVD) . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150910054827/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/malcolm-in-the-middle-season-7/dp/6143209 . September 10, 2015 . August 25, 2020 . EzyDVD.
  9. Web site: Gilbert . Matthew . May 13, 2006 . For 'Malcolm,' graduation is crazy, sweet end . live . https://archive.today/20200825153221/http://archive.boston.com/ae/tv/articles/2006/05/13/for_malcolm_graduation_is_crazy_sweet_end/ . August 25, 2020 . August 25, 2020 . The Boston Globe.
  10. Web site: Pergament . Alan . May 12, 2006 . 'Malcolm' gets to tie up the loose ends with family . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200825161954/https://buffalonews.com/news/malcolm-gets-to-tie-up-the-loose-ends-with-family/article_ba5394ef-9d38-50ad-8e68-ffa787125165.html . August 25, 2020 . August 25, 2020 . The Buffalo News.
  11. Web site: Owen . Rob . May 14, 2006 . Tuned In: Moving On / 'Malcolm' ends its run . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200825154854/https://www.post-gazette.com/ae/tv/2006/05/14/Tuned-In-Moving-On-Malcolm-ends-its-run/stories/200605140304 . August 25, 2020 . August 25, 2020 . Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
  12. Web site: Malcolm In The Middle . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190317090734/http://www.emmys.com/shows/malcolm-middle . March 17, 2019 . August 25, 2020 . Television Academy.

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