The Middle vs Malcolm in the Middle

Attention Score · October 30, 2026

The Middle3.3#172 in TV today

1.6×more popular today

Malcolm in the Middle2.1#333 in TV today

The Middle is 1.6× more popular than Malcolm in the Middle today.

61% of today's attention39%

All-time peak

Best 30-day stretch on record, by average Attention Score

7.422.1

#1,390 of all TV showsPeaked May 2018#514 of all TV showsPeaked Mar–Apr 2026

Attention Score is Television Stats' daily index of how much attention a show, movie, or person is getting across the web. Higher means more people are paying attention that day.televisionstats.com

By current Attention Score, The Middle is the most popular at 3.3, followed by Malcolm in the Middle at 2.1. Malcolm in the Middle has the highest Peak Attention Score at 22.1 during Mar 31 – Apr 29, 2026.