How to watch the Malcolm in the Middle revival Life's Still Unfair

Another beloved sitcom is stepping out of retirement this week as (almost) all of the original stars assemble for Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair.

The hit series made an overnight star of Frankie Muniz, who played the title role, but later stepped away from acting to pursue a career as a race car driver.

He returns to set for this four-part miniseries, alongside on-screen parents Jane Kaczmarek and Bryan Cranston (who landed the lead role in Breaking Bad shortly after Malcolm in the Middle ended).

Other returning cast members include Christopher Masterson and Justin Berfield as Malcolm's siblings Francis and Reese, but notably absent is original Dewey actor Erik Per Sullivan.

He was replaced by Caleb Ellsworth-Clark (Fargo) after declining to reprise the fan-favourite role, despite being offered "buckets of money" to return (according to Kaczmarek in a recent interview with The Guardian).

That major substitution aside, Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair seems to have captured the spirit of the original – here's everything you need to know about how to watch the much-anticipated revival.

How to watch Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair

Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair will be streaming on Disney+ in the UK from Friday 10 April 2026. All episodes will drop at once, so there will be no gruelling week-to-week waits to worry about!

In the US, the reunion episodes will be streaming on Hulu.

How many episodes are there in Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair?

Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair consists of four episodes in total.

If that sounds rather short to you, it's because the reunion was initially envisioned as a two-hour film, which was later broken up into four half-hour segments.

There's no indication that any further episodes will follow this special event, but who can say for sure? Scrubs has proven that it is possible to bring back an iconic noughties comedy with dignity...

Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair trailer

If you want a glimpse at the antics in store, check out the Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair trailer here:

Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair is available to stream on Disney+ UK from Friday 10 April 2026.

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