Who is the best character in Malcolm in the Middle?

From the scheming oldest sibling to the anxious genius in the middle, this show gave us an unforgettable crew of oddballs, lovable disasters, and scene-stealers. Who made the show worth watching?

1

Malcolm

The middle child genius whose sky-high IQ never seemed to make his life any easier.

2

Reese

The dim-witted but lovable bully of a brother with surprising culinary talent.

3

Dewey

The artistically gifted youngest son whose creative soul made him the quiet heart of the family.

4

Hal

The childlike, accident-prone dad who was somehow both the worst and best father on television.

5

Lois

The volcanic, fiercely loving mom who somehow held this chaotic family together through sheer force of will.

6

Francis

The rebellious eldest brother whose misadventures at military school and later on a ranch were always legendary.

7

Stevie Kenarban

Malcolm's best friend whose deadpan delivery and understated humor made every slow-spoken line worth the wait.

8

Craig Feldspar

The painfully awkward Lucky Aide manager whose unrequited devotion to Lois provided some of the show's funniest moments.

9

Otto

The eccentric ranch owner with a big heart who became a surrogate father figure to Francis.

10

Piama

Francis's strong-willed Native American wife who matched his chaotic energy and gave as good as she got.