Malcolm In The Middle: Every Lead Character Ranked From Worst To Best

9. Abe

The fact that the charming and loveable Abe Kernaban makes it to the bottom of this list is a testament to the quality of the characters in this sitcom, as this loving father and wonderful friend was easy to fall for. Gary Anthony Williams did a great job in the role, helping Abe feel likeable and chucking in some particularly funny moments.

However, there were a few downsides to the character that bring him down. For example, most of the show's roles had very distinct characteristics, but Abe never felt very unique. His personality and humour was mostly reserved compared to the others, and sadly this made him come across as very forgettable.

While Anthony Williams worked really hard in the role, he wasn't given tonnes to play with, as Abe always felt like a side character with no real importance to the plot. His only involvement came from other characters such as Stevie and close friend Hal, giving him no agency in the show's main story, and leading him to the lowest point on this list.