The series begins with 11-year-old Malcolm being tested and discovered to have a genius-level IQ of 165. Much to his annoyance, he is placed in the "Krelboyne" class—a group for gifted but socially awkward students. While Malcolm deals with the stigma of being "the smart kid," his life at home is a constant battle for survival against his brothers and overbearing parents. The Dysfunctional Family Malcolm (Frankie Muniz):