On January 9, 2000, the critically acclaimed series, Malcolm in the Middle aired its very first episode.

The sitcom, starring Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek, was a beloved family-friendly television show that had households around the world in stitches with its relatable storylines.

From trips to the water park to plenty of high school crushes, Malcolm, his parents Lois and Hal, and three brothers Francis, Reese and Dewey could keep us entertained for hours.

Sadly, the show ended in 2006 after seven seasons, but the reruns continue to play today.

Here’s what the cast has been up to since.

Frankie Muniz

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Frankie Muniz not only played the main role as Malcolm but at the height of his acting career in the early 2000s, Muniz was considered one of the most well-known child actors of his time. Starring in films such asBig Fat Liar, Agent Cody Banksand the voice of the zebra inRacing Stripes,many teenage girls adored him.

After the series ended, Muniz went on to appear in various other film and television roles in mainly cameos, whilst also getting involved in his long-time interest, car-racing.

From late 2007 through 2008, he put his acting career on hold to compete in the Atlantic Championship Series, where he came eleventh.

Then years later, he competed inDancing with the Starsin 2017.

While Muniz was appearing on the reality show, he was asked to recall events from his childhood and adolescence. He then made the matter-of-fact statement that he has no memory of being onMalcolm in the Middle.

"I'm not actually sure how my memory loss started," he said. "I have had nine concussions and I've had a fair amount of mini-strokes."

"I've never been to the doctor and been like, you know, 'Why don't I have a memory?' To be honest, I've never really talked about it.

"It makes me a little sad. Things pop back into my mind that I should have remembered."

Speaking to Entertainment Weekly after his appearance onDancing with the Stars,Muniz said he had his first 'mini-stroke' (otherwise known as a transient ischemic attack – involving a temporary blockage in the brain) in 2012. He was riding a motorbike and suddenly lost his peripheral vision, and when he returned home, he couldn't recognise his mum or girlfriend. When he went to the hospital, he was given no definitive answers.

"I’m 31, I’ve never sipped alcohol, I’ve never touched a drug or taken a drag of a cigarette," he said. "The only thing I’ve felt was stress. I’m a high-strung person. I just like to always be moving. I’m not good at relaxing."

The actor shared that he doesn't remember much of his time on the show or going to the Emmys when he was younger.

"Over the past 10 years, my mum will bring up things like trips we went on or big events and they are new stories to me," he told People.

Speaking to People ,Muniz shared that he doesn't like to dwell on the negatives.

"I only know what it’s like to be me and if I don’t let it bother me, I just try to live the most fulfilling, best life I can," the now 34-year-old said.

"I really try to take advantage of my time. And I’ve got a lot in my life."

He also shared that he rarely dwells on his memory loss.

"I only know what it’s like to be me. Or have my brain. So, I’m only reminded of how bad my memory is when people I see, they come to me and go, 'Oh, you remember when we did this? Remember, we went on this trip to this country?'" he explained. "And I have no recollection of it, but in my head, it’s not like I feel bad or sad about it."

In recent years, Muniz has hostedDancing with the Stars Juniorsand married his long-time girlfriend, Paige Price. The two own and operate their own olive oil and balsamic vinegar company.

Bryan Cranston

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Whilst from 2000 to 2006, Bryan Cranston was known as none other than Hal fromMalcolm in the Middle,soon after, he was cast as the lead role in the crime television show,Breaking Bad.

Playing Walter White from 2008 to 2013, Cranston's performance is considered one of the best in television history, winning him the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, four times.

During his time on the show, he was also in the filmsThe Lincoln Lawyer, DriveandContagion.

During 2013 and 2014, the actor performed on Broadway inAll of the Way,which won him a Tony Award, and was later turned into a film.

Since then, he has appeared in various films includingThe InfiltratorandThe Upside,as well as the Breaking Bad sequel film,El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie.

On a personal level, Cranston has been married to his wife Robin Dearden since 1989, and their daughter Taylor Cranston graduated from The University of Southern California in 2015.

And off the success and friendship betweenBreaking Badstars Cranston and Aaron Paul, the two launched their own mezcal company, Dos Hombres in 2019.