: Early seasons (1–3) were originally filmed in 4:3 but have been re-released in 16:9 widescreen , often by revealing more of the original film frame rather than simple cropping.
In the pantheon of live-action family sitcoms, there is the "wholesome" tier ( Full House , The Brady Bunch ), the "adult animated" tier ( The Simpsons ), and the "mockumentary" tier ( Modern Family ). But hovering above them, snarling, covered in ketchup, and just setting off a firework inside the living room, sits — Malcolm in the Middle .
