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The Bernie Mac Show is an American sitcom that aired on Fox for five seasons from November 14, 2001 to April 14, 2006. The series featured comic actor Bernie Mac and his wife Wanda raising his sister's three kids: Jordan, Bryana, and Vanessa.
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- 01
Tryptophan-tasyTo ensure he has enough turkey at Thanksgiving, Bernie makes his own personal, no-kids-allowed bird—which comes out undercooked, thanks to Jordan. But Bernie plows through anyway, only to suffer a ravaging illness that prompts two disturbing dreams. In the first, he and Jordan are claymation characters in a cartoon universe, where Bernie takes a measure of revenge by capturing his young ""jive turkey."" In the other, Bernie and Wanda are flying to a kid-free tropical vacation—until he spots a demonic Vanessa on the wing of the plane.
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Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
PilotNovember 14, 2001—In the pilot, much to his chagrin, Bernie and Wanda are forced to take care of his sister's three children, Vanessa, Jordan, and Bryanna sin - S01E02
Now You Got ItNovember 14, 2001—Bernie's desperate to get away to Vegas with his frineds, but Bryana's birthday and the germ infested children that it causes make it a diff - S01E03
The Main EventNovember 21, 2001—Jordan is tormented by bullies at school, so Bernie teaches him some moves that unfortunately turn Jordan into a monster. - S01E04
Bernie Mac, Ladies ManNovember 28, 2001—When Wanda plans a play date for a group of kids, Bernie ends up winning over the moms for the afternoon and becoming defensive about his ma - S01E05
Saving Bernie MacDecember 5, 2001—Bernie and Wanda bring the kids to church to discipline them, but Bernie ends up being the immature one. Later on, the Bishop and Deacon sh - S01E06
Here To StayDecember 12, 2001—Bernie realizes that the kids are here to stay, so he begins treating them differently. Wanda complains that Bernie is treating the kids li - S01E07
A Christmas StoryDecember 19, 2001—The kids get a dog from the pound, thinking it will be the perfect present for Bernie. Bernie finds the dog, hides it, thinking it is the p - S01E08
Starting SchoolJanuary 2, 2002—With the kids officially under Bernie's control, it's come time to find them schooling. He enrolls Bryana in a prestigious preschool, Jordan - S01E09
Hot Hot HotJanuary 16, 2002—On a hot day, Vanessa detours the family's trip to the water park. Back at home, the kids act wild and the air conditioning breaks. - S01E10
Wanda's Week OffJanuary 23, 2002—Wanda spends time with the kids and considers having a child with Bernie. - S01E11
The King and IJanuary 30, 2002—when Bernie realizes that anything he says to Jordan and Bryana first goes through Vanessa, he decides to stop fighting the situation and le - S01E12
Hall of FameFebruary 6, 2002—Jordan sets his sights on joining Vanessa and Bryana on the Bernie Mac Hall of Fame awards shelf. He decides to join his school's football t - S01E13
Handle Your BusinessFebruary 13, 2002—Bernie is booked on a popular morning radio show, and he gets himself into trouble with the whole family when he draws from his private life - S01E14
Back in the DayFebruary 20, 2002—Bernie becomes concerned when he begins to see the classic signs that old age is catching up with him. He's forgetful, has aches and pains, - S01E15
Lock DownMarch 6, 2002—When someone breaks into the Mac house, Bernie realizes how vulnerable his family is and turns the house into a high-security compound. Bern - S01E16
Mac 101March 27, 2002—Impressed by the behavior and talents of another family's kids, Bernie cracks down on his own with a program of constant studying. - S01E17
If I Were N-Riched ManApril 3, 2002—After hearing Bernie use inappropriate language at home, Bryana goes to school and repeats it—much to the horror of her teacher. Soon afte - S01E18
Stop Having SexApril 17, 2002—Bernie is concerned that the kids are exposed to mature subjects. - S01E19
Secrets and LiesMay 1, 2002—Bernie takes Jordan to a Clippers' game but tells Wanda that Jordan has had an asthma attack and had to go to the hospital. Wanda tries to - S01E20
Kelly's HeroesMay 8, 2002—When Kelly's girlfriend throws him out, Bernie lets him stay at the house. - S01E21
Sweet Home Chicago (1)May 15, 2002—Bernie takes the entire family to Chicago for the funeral of a beloved uncle, but his cousin's scheming mars the trip. - S01E22
Sweet Home Chicago (2)May 15, 2002—Bernie takes the family on a tour of his old stomping grounds. Vanessa attempts to find her mother.
Season02
- S02E01
Keep It on the Short GrassSeptember 18, 2002—It's Bernie who acts like a kid when Wanda teams with him in a charity golf tournament. Bernie sees it as a grudge match against the host, M - S02E02
Goodbye DollySeptember 25, 2002—When Bryana loses her doll after a day at the beach, Bernie begins a midnight odyssey to retrieve it. After a grueling search, Bernie finds - S02E03
CarfoolOctober 30, 2002—Bernie is delighted that the kids are in a carpool because it means he will only have to drive them to school two days a week. The delight i - S02E04
Mac Local 137November 6, 2002—Bernie is sick of the kids tearing up the house, so he decides to make them clean up everything they've ruined. The kids go along with the p - S02E05
Welcome to the JungleNovember 13, 2002—Jordan's homework of caring for a snake has Bryanna clamoring for her own pet. Wildlife expert Jules Sylvester counsels Bernie. - S02E06
Bernie Mac Dance PartyNovember 20, 2002—Vanessa is slow to invite Bernie to a father-daughter dance, but quick to treat him like a stranger once there. - S02E07
Tryptophan-tasyNovember 27, 2002To ensure he has enough turkey at Thanksgiving, Bernie makes his own personal, no-kids-allowed bird—which comes out undercooked, thanks to - S02E08
The United FrontDecember 4, 2002—Bernie enlists Wanda to join him in a "united front" to be tougher on the kids, but she doesn't like getting the same cold shoulder they giv - S02E09
The Sweet LifeDecember 11, 2002—Don Rickles plays a neighbor who dispenses some unorthodox advice when Bernie is told he has high cholesterol. Though it's a sore shoulder a - S02E10
Sin CupJanuary 15, 2003—Bernie and Jordan square off in a battle not quite of biblical proportions, but certainly of biblical content, as the youngster craftily use - S02E11
Bernie Mac Rope-a-DopeFebruary 5, 2003—Wesley Snipes takes a genial comic spin as Wanda's easygoing boss, Duke, who invites the couple to a dinner party. Feeling as if the kids ar - S02E12
Magic JordanFebruary 12, 2003—Jordan plans to impress one of Vanessa's friends with magic. - S02E13
Raging ElectionFebruary 26, 2003—Bernie and Wanda attend Vanessa's parent night at her school. They are shocked to find that her teacher likes her, and thinks she is not bei - S02E14
Leaving Los AngelesMarch 12, 2003—After taking the kids to the movies, Las Vegas-bound Bernie is further delayed by scenes that grow out of what they saw there, but weren't s - S02E15
Pink GoldMarch 19, 2003—Chris Rock and Jay Leno guest star, as Bernie takes a long-standing grudge against Rock all the way to The Tonight Show. Upset after seein - S02E16
Chess WarsApril 9, 2003—Bernie uses principles of chess to check the kids' desires, but Jordan's no pawn as he moves to achieve his goal: a paintball gun! - S02E17
The Incredible BulkApril 16, 2003—Tired of having to run to the store all the time for the kids, Bernie Mac's friends introduce him to Cost Depot. At first this solution is s - S02E18
Maid ManApril 23, 2003—Bernie Mac gets a maid for himself only but the kids use the maid behind his back. - S02E19
Nut JobApril 30, 2003—After enrolling his kids in a slew of extracurricular activities, Bernie suddenly finds his own free time disappearing when he is selected t - S02E20
The Other SisterMay 7, 2003—Bernie's sister, Benita, comes to visit, and all havoc starts. She first tells Bryana that she cannot play Snow White in the school play bec - S02E21
Meet The GrandparentsMay 7, 2003—Wanda's parents, Lloyd and Leora, visit the Mac household. Bernie and Wanda first think the visit will be good for the kids. But Lloyd and L - S02E22
For a Few Dollars MoreMay 14, 2003—Bernie finds out Jordan has never had a birthday party. He can't believe his mom never gave him one. He decides to give Jordan a very specia
Season03
- S03E01
Eye of the TigerNovember 30, 2003—Jordan tries out for the basketball team, but the coach decides he is better suited for gymnastics -- as a ribbon dancer. Meanwhile, Wanda c - S03E02
Love Thy NephewDecember 7, 2003—When a litigious neighbor asks Bernie to tear down the treehouse he built for Jordan, it leads to an all-night standoff. Meanwhile, a relent - S03E03
Road to TraditionDecember 14, 2003—Bernie tries to instill a sense of old-school Christmas tradition in the kids but when they become obsessed with gift-getting Bernie decides - S03E04
Laughing MattersDecember 21, 2003—When Bernie lands the dramatic lead role of a stroke afflicted former track star, he has a hard time convincing everyone he has the chops to - S03E05
Hair JordanJanuary 4, 2004—Bernie finds out that Jordan has been getting haircuts with Wanda and the girls at a beauty salon and decides it's time to take him to Berni - S03E06
Love BugJanuary 11, 2004—When Vanessa brings home her first boyfriend, Reggie, Bernie gets to work on scaring the guy off but quickly realizes that Reggie is a good - S03E07
It's a Wonderful WifeJanuary 25, 2004—When Wanda quits her job after getting passed up for a promotion, she tries to re-channel her energies toward Bernie. The togetherness start - S03E08
Family ReunionFebruary 8, 2004—Bernie and Wanda host a Mac family reunion barbecue for about 50 of Bernie's extended relatives who invade L.A. for the weekend. At first, B - S03E09
Droobie or Not DroobieFebruary 15, 2004—Bernie takes a film role because it stars Bryana's favorite character, Droobie, a Barney-like dinosaur. Bryana, unable to separate fiction a - S03E10
J-O-R-D-A-N Spells FunnyFebruary 22, 2004—Jordan enters the school spelling contest. Bernie gives him a little advice that humor can help him overcome his fear. But his material pr - S03E11
Make Room for CaddyMarch 7, 2004—Bernie's in-laws pay the family a visit and, as usual, Bernie and Wanda's father, Lloyd, bicker continuously. Wanda asks Bernie to go easy o - S03E12
Saving Sergeant TompkinsMarch 14, 2004—Bernie discovers that Jordan has taken his framed Redd Foxx ticket stub for the school time capsule when he is asked to include something th - S03E13
It's Mac-ademicMarch 22, 2004—Bernie doesn't like it that Bryanna's education consists of playing in the sandbox, tag and tiddlywinks, and he begins to question the teach - S03E14
The GetawayMarch 29, 2004—The family heads to San Diego for a nice relaxing family vacation. But it's not the kids who have a problem relaxing, it's Bernie. He jumps - S03E15
Easy RiderApril 5, 2004—Bernie is tired of living in a child-friendly house and having to give up all of his favorite things because of the kids. When the studio gi - S03E16
Who's That LadyApril 12, 2004—Psychologist Dr. Phil makes a house call in Bernie's confessional. He counsels Bernie on how to deal with an angry Wanda, who feels left out - S03E17
Mac-InationsApril 12, 2004—Bernie believes that he is the master of all pranks until his neighbor Carl Reiner, Wanda, and the kids join forces against him for the ulti - S03E18
That Old Mac MagicApril 26, 2004—Bernie's agent Jerry Best takes Jordan to his office on national "Take Your Child to Work Day," and Jordan lands a commercial for the design - S03E19
The TalkApril 26, 2004—Bernie catches Jordan looking at his men's magazines and playing provocative video games, so Wanda tells him it's time for Jordan to learn a - S03E20
Five Stages of BryanaJune 15, 2004—Bernie and Wanda struggle with how to discipline Bryana when she begins to change from their adorable baby girl into a bratty little bully. - S03E21
Go Bernie, It's Your BirthdayJune 22, 2004—Bernie's birthday is here and the family does not notice and Bernie begins getting jealous about an old lady shocking him with a stun gun, s - S03E22
ThanksgivingJune 29, 2004—Bernie is thankful that Vanessa is doing well in school due to the support of her teacher, Mr. Diggs. But when Mr. Diggs' influence turns he
Season04
- S04E01
Big BrotherSeptember 8, 2004—Vanessa confronts Bernie for looking through her things; Bernie buys security cameras to see what the family's doing, which more he bargaine - S04E02
Stiff Upper LipSeptember 15, 2004—Bernie decides that 8-year-old Bryana is too old to be riding her bike with training wheels. She crashes, and a guilty Bernie volunteers to - S04E03
Being Bernie MacSeptember 22, 2004—Bernie is hoping for some peace and quiet as he prepares for a performance that night, but he must deal with the kids when Wanda's business - S04E04
Mac OverdriveSeptember 29, 2004—Bernie gives Vanessa driving lessons, but he goes overboard while teaching Vanessa. Out of nowhere, he gets his truck towed away and he also - S04E05
My PrivacyJanuary 14, 2005—Bryana accidentally walks in on Bernie getting ready for his bath. Vanessa is not happy when Bryana moves into her room. Bernie and Wanda de - S04E06
Who Gives This BrideJanuary 14, 2005—Bernie's sister announces that she and her fiance, Monroe (Cedric Yarbrough) are eloping to Las Vegas. Wanda offers to have the wedding at t - S04E07
Nerdy MacJanuary 21, 2005—Bernie and Wanda are not satisfied with Bryana's test scores, and decide to enroll her at Jordan's school. As a result, Jordan is depressed - S04E08
Stone NutsJanuary 28, 2005—Jordan wants to be more popular in school, so Bernie teaches him to gamble, but the trick soon backfires. Wanda's birthday is coming up, and - S04E09
Jack & JacquelineFebruary 4, 2005—Wanda decides to enroll the kids in an organization that teaches social skills to young people, with Vanessa instantly making new friends, w - S04E10
Manchild in Vanessa LandFebruary 11, 2005—Vanessa's new boyfriend is 18 years old, and has a child by a former girlfriend; Bernie confronts Vanessa about her new boyfriend and gets u - S04E11
You Don't Know SquadFebruary 18, 2005—Bernie is happy that Vanessa has joined the Spirit Squad, until he sees the racey costumes and provocative routines. Jordan enlists Bryana a - S04E12
You Got ServedFebruary 25, 2005—Bryana's birthday party results in a lawsuit after she bounces high in the moon house and accidentally sending the girl flying. When Bernie - S04E13
I Don't Wanna Be a Playa No MoreMarch 11, 2005—When Jordan develops a crush on a girl, Bernie teaches Jordan how to be a "player". Vanessa wants to attend a hip-hop concert. - S04E14
The Big PictureMarch 18, 2005—Bernie hires a personal assistant. WWE World Heavyweight Champion Triple H becomes the victim of Jordan's prank phone calls. - S04E15
The Music MacApril 1, 2005—Bernie wants to encourage Vanessa's burgeoning musical talent. Guest appearance by Isaac Hayes. - S04E16
Walk Like a ManApril 8, 2005—Bernie feels that Jordan is ready to walk home from school by himself, but his walk home days are over after Jordan and his friends pick on
Season05
- S05E01
Father Knows BestSeptember 23, 2005—Bryan, Bryanna's father, shows up to spend more time with his daughter-and ends up spoiling her. - S05E02
Wrestling with a Sticky SituationSeptember 23, 2005—When Jordan makes the wrestling team, Bernie turns to Stone Cold Steve Austin for advice. - S05E03
Marathon MacSeptember 30, 2005—Berine better put his money where his mouth is when he agrees to Charles Barkley's bet that he will beat Bernie's time in a 10K charity race - S05E04
The Big PaybackOctober 7, 2005—Upset that Vanessa is living the free life, Bernie Mac has Vanessa work for him. Shortly, after wards Vanessa learns that his co-workers get - S05E05
Car WarsOctober 21, 2005—Jordan turns 13, but still acts like a monster fighting with Bryana. Eventually Jordan lets Bryana walk all over him to avoid further punish - S05E06
Night of TerrorOctober 28, 2005—Jordan turns 13, but still acts like a monster fighting with Bryana. Eventually Jordan lets Bryana walk all over him to avoid further punish - S05E07
For Whom the Belt TollsNovember 4, 2005—The kids finally cross Aunt Wanda's line while Bernie's away. Bernie gives Aunt Wanda "Big Mama's Belt" to keep them in line. The kids wind - S05E08
Pop Pop Goes the WeaselNovember 11, 2005—When Bryana's father, Bryan (Anthony Anderson), visits, he threatens Bernie's relationship with Jordan and undermines Bernie's barbecuing te - S05E09
Prison BreakNovember 18, 2005—After misbehaving yet again, Bernie punishes Bryana and Jordan severely. Yet again Wanda thinks he's being too hard on them. But in the end, - S05E10
Some Church BullDecember 2, 2005—In an effort to bring family members closer together, Wanda insists they participate in the annual parish retreat. - S05E11
Sorely MissedDecember 16, 2005—Bernie thinks that he and Wanda need some time alone. Bryana has trouble remembering her mother. - S05E12
Fumes of DetenteJanuary 6, 2006—When Wanda invites Tasha, Vanessa's best friend from Chicago, to stay with them, Bernie is worried he will have another difficult teen in hi - S05E13
Exercise in Fertility: Part 1January 13, 2006—After several failed attempts, Bernie and Wanda realize that making a baby is harder than they thought, and Wanda begins to question their f - S05E14
Exercise in Fertility: Part 2January 20, 2006—Bernie and Wanda have undertaken fertility treatments. Wanda suffers from mood swings due to hormonal issues. Distracted with the idea of ha - S05E15
Fantasy FootballJanuary 27, 2006—Jordan and Bernie Mac start a fantasy football league but do poor; and Bernie Mac won't really listen to Jordan. With that, Jordan eventuall - S05E16
Bar Mitzvah CrashersFebruary 3, 2006—After a Jewish family arrive in the neighborhood, Bernie urges Jordan to befriending the son, David. Though hesitant at first Jordan begins - S05E17
Who's Your Mama?March 31, 2006—Bryana's daddy Bryan helps out around the house and the kids start preferring him over their Uncle Bernie causing Bernie Mac to take offense - S05E18
What Would Jason Do?March 31, 2006—Vanessa's school prom is coming up so Bernie Mac picks a boy friend out for her (after doing his usual protective background check). Even af - S05E19
It's Never as Bad as the First TimeApril 7, 2006—Jordan dates Erica, one of the cheerleaders at school. Bernie is delighted, but when Jordan and Erica break up, he tries to remedy the situa - S05E20
Spinning WheelsApril 7, 2006—Wanda's sister visits and wants to throw a roller-disco party for Wanda's birthday. - S05E21
Growing PainsApril 14, 2006—Bernie makes Vanessa prove she can manage her money. - S05E22
Bernie's AngelsApril 14, 2006—The kids' carelessness causes Bernie to have a near-death experience.
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