The TV series "Malcolm in the Middle" is an American comedy about a big and lively family. The mom tries to keep everything under control, the dad suffers from a nervous disorder, and the numerous children drive the adults crazy with their endless antics. Under the roof of this noisy house lives an exceptionally gifted boy named Malcolm. He tries not to stand out among his brothers, but a school test reveals that he has a high IQ. Now he must prove to everyone that he's not a nerd, but a cool guy.