Malcolm in the Middle is one of the better long running sitcoms FOX has aired. But that isn't saying much when their signature sitcoms are trash like Married with Children, That 70s Show, and Family Guy. The Middle is by far the best sitcom of the 2010s decade. It is a shame The Middle never got nominated for best comedy Emmy, or four of the main cast members for their roles (Axl and his jerkiness could get annoying fast). The Middle always had to live in overrated Modern Family's shadow, while it at least lasted a long time ABC was terrible about not advertising The Middle much. At least Patricia Heaton is partially responsible for Jane Kaczmarek never winning when Patricia was on Everybody Loves Raymond. Jane did have two guest appearances as Frankie's mean dental teacher. Some teacher who didn't even show up to the graduation ceremony.