Malcolm in the Middle season 3 explained
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Network: | Fox |
Next Season: | Season 4 |
Episode List: | List of Malcolm in the Middle episodes |
The third season of Malcolm in the Middle premiered on November 11, 2001, on Fox, and ended on May 12, 2002, 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
Notable guests
Production
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. The season introduces the recurring character Piama Tananahaakna, with Emy Coligado cast in the role.[3] It is also the final one to feature Eric Hanson, played by Eric Nenninger.[4] The season's parallel plot involving Francis shifts from Marlin Academy to a resort in Alaska.[5] The episode "Clip Show", true to its title, serves as a clip show, incorporating footage from previous episodes presented as flashbacks.[6]
Release
Broadcast history
The season premiered on November 11, 2001 on Fox, and ended on May 12, 2002 with a total of 22 episodes.[7]
Home media
The season was released on Region 2 DVD on February 4, 2013,[8] and on Region 4 DVD on September 4, 2013.[9]
Reception
Greg Braxton of Los Angeles Times lauded the season premiere for its comedy, particularly Cranston's performance.[10] For her performance as Meg in the two-parter "Company Picnic", Susan Sarandon was nominated in the Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series category, but lost to Cloris Leachman.[11]
In 2019, Angelo Delos Trinos of Screen Rant criticized the episode "Cynthia's Back" as being outdated. He said, "While not the worst of its kind, Cynthia's Back suffers from depicting outdated stereotypes about women being too emotional and casual sexual harassment."[12]
Notes and References
- Web site: Casting Malcolm S02 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200801130708/http://www.allocine.fr/series/ficheserie-52/casting/saison-103/ . August 1, 2020 . August 3, 2020 . . fr.
- Web site: June 20, 2017 . Where Are They Now? The Cast Of Malcolm in the Middle . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190204225433/https://screenrant.com/malcolm-in-the-middle-cast-where-are-they-now-frankie-muniz/ . February 4, 2019 . August 3, 2020 . Screen Rant.
- Web site: Lavender . Natasha . February 14, 2020 . What Emy Coligado has been up to since playing Piama on Malcolm in the Middle . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200215171745/https://www.looper.com/188866/what-emy-coligado-has-been-up-to-since-playing-piama-on-malcolm-in-the-middle/ . February 15, 2020 . August 9, 2020 . Looper.com.
- Web site: June 20, 2017 . Where Are They Now? The Cast Of Malcolm in the Middle . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190204225433/https://screenrant.com/malcolm-in-the-middle-cast-where-are-they-now-frankie-muniz/ . February 4, 2019 . August 9, 2020 . Screen Rant.
- Book: Cantor, Paul A. . The Invisible Hand in Popular Culture: Liberty vs. Authority in American Film and TV . November 30, 2012 . . 278. 978-0813140834 .
- Web site: Dankievitch . Randy . February 4, 2015 . How Malcolm in the Middle Did the Clip Show Right . live . https://archive.today/20200804150818/https://www.tvovermind.com/malcolm-middle-clip-show-right/ . August 4, 2020 . August 4, 2020 . TVOvermind.
- Web site: Malcolm in the Middle: Season 3 (2001–2002) . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200801170432/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/malcolm_in_the_middle/s03 . August 1, 2020 . August 3, 2020 . . Fandango Media.
- Web site: Malcolm in the Middle: The Complete Third Season [DVD] ]. live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130217000443/http://www.amazon.co.uk/Malcolm-In-The-Middle-Complete/dp/B00ARZ1NUE . February 17, 2013 . August 9, 2020 . Amazon.com. February 4, 2013 .
- Web site: Malcolm in the Middle – Season 3 . dead . https://archive.today/20130811141743/http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/dvd/dvd-genres/tv/malcolm-in-the-middle-season-3/689286 . August 11, 2013 . August 9, 2020 . JB Hi-Fi.
- News: Braxton . Greg . August 19, 2001 . Happily Caught in the Middle . . live . August 3, 2020 . https://archive.today/20200803120424/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2001-aug-19-ca-35737-story.html . August 3, 2020.
- Web site: Clarendon . Dan . January 4, 2020 . 20 Stars You Forgot Were on 'Malcolm in the Middle,' Now 20 Years Old (PHOTOS) . live . https://archive.today/20200809111714/https://www.tvinsider.com/gallery/malcolm-in-the-middle-best-guest-stars/%232#2 . August 9, 2020 . August 9, 2020 . TV Insider.
- Web site: Trinos . Angelo Delos . August 20, 2019 . 10 Episodes Of Malcolm in the Middle That Aged Poorly . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190914073419/https://screenrant.com/episodes-malcolm-in-middle-aged-poorly-tv-show/ . September 14, 2019 . August 9, 2020 . Screen Rant.