Editing Malcolm in the Middle (section)

===Development===
The pilot's script was initially being developed by [[UPN]] until [[Regency Enterprises#Regency Television|Regency Television]] became involved.<ref name="Sitcom Savior" /> It was planned for the [[1998–99 United States network television schedule|1998–99]] television season. However, when UPN's enthusiasm for the project waned, [[Gail Berman]] managed to rescue the pilot by bringing the project to Fox.<ref name="Sitcom Savior" /> The show was then moved to the [[1999–2000 United States network television schedule|1999–2000]] cycle where it was picked up by Fox.<ref name="Fox pilot">{{Cite news |title=Freshman Contenders: ''Malcolm in the Middle'' |url=https://variety.com/2000/tv/news/freshman-contenders-malcolm-in-the-middle-1117782721/ |access-date=July 3, 2021 |publisher=Variety}}</ref>