Pilot

S1 : E1 | TV-PG | 23 min | Aired: 11.14.01

Comedian Bernie Mac becomes the guardian of his sister's three children, only to realize how much constant attention and love they need.

Now You Got It

S1 : E2 | TV-PG | 23 min | Aired: 11.14.01

Despite his valiant efforts to stay healthy, Bernie gets very sick from germs passed around at Bryana’s birthday party and misses his Vegas trip.

The Main Event

S1 : E3 | TV-PG | 23 min | Aired: 11.21.01

When Bernie tries to teach Jordan to defend himself, Jordan turns into a bully, causing Bernie to almost mend his own bullying ways.

Bernie Mac "Ladies Man"

S1 : E4 | TV-PG | 23 min | Aired: 11.28.01

Bernie Mac's genius with crafts and homemaking qualify him as a new breed of manly-man.

Here to Say

S1 : E5 | TV-PG | 23 min | Aired: 12.12.01

Bernie comes to appreciate Vanessa, Jordan, and Bryana as family rather than mere boarders in his house.

Christmas Story

S1 : E6 | TV-PG | 23 min | Aired: 12.19.01

An angel, in the form of a dog named Buddy, visits the Mac household during the Christmas season and sparks selflessness and thankfulness in the children.

Saving Bernie Mac

S1 : E7 | TV-PG | 23 min | Aired: 12.28.01

Bernie's scheme to "church" the kids backfires when the church puts too many demands on him.

Starting School

S1 : E8 | TV-PG | 23 min | Aired: 01.02.02

After much struggle, Bernie gets the kids off to their first day at school.

Hot, Hot, Hot

S1 : E9 | TV-PG | 23 min | Aired: 01.16.02

On a hot winter day, tempers flair and Bernie is locked out of the house... until an all-out water fight cools everyone down.

Wanda's Week Off

S1 : E10 | TV-PG | 23 min | Aired: 01.23.02

Wanda has a week of vacation from work, so she decides to bare down and "be a mom" with the kids. She quickly realizes that getting the kids up and out the door to school and back into bed at night is harder than it seems.

King and I

S1 : E11 | TV-PG | 23 min | Aired: 01.30.02

Bernie Mac is the king of the castle... or is he? Bernie quickly realizes that anything he says to Jordan and Bryana has to first go through Vanessa, so he decides to levy the responsibility of disciplining them to her.

Hall of Fame

S1 : E12 | TV-PG | 23 min | Aired: 02.06.02

When Bernie sets up the Mac Hall of Fame to house the kids’ collection of honors and awards, Jordan feels left out because it only contains Vanessa’s gymnastics trophy and Bryana’s citizenship award.

Handle Your Business

S1 : E13 | TV-PG | 23 min | Aired: 02.13.02

When Bernie uses family issues as material on a morning radio show, he gets a taste of his own medicine and vows never to do it again.

Back in the Day

S1 : E14 | TV-PG | 23 min | Aired: 02.20.02

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, and is finding gray hairs in, uh, unwanted palces.

Lock Down

S1 : E15 | TV-PG | 23 min | Aired: 03.06.02

When an intruder breaks into his house, Bernie goes to extreme measures to keep the family safe both at home and in public.

Mac 101

S1 : E16 | TV-PG | 23 min | Aired: 03.27.02

When he realizes that the kids are falling behind in cultural and intellectual advancement, Bernie imposes enrichment programs that backfire.

If I Were N-Riched Man

S1 : E17 | TV-PG | 23 min | Aired: 04.03.02

Bernie has to bite his tongue after Social Services investigates his home as potentially "hostile", leading to a delayed explosion.

Stop Having Sex

S1 : E18 | TV-PG | 23 min | Aired: 04.17.02

Bernie learns that although he wants to protect Vanessa and Jordan from the hazards of growing up, he also has to protect their personal rights.

Secrets & Lies

S1 : E19 | TV-PG | 23 min | Aired: 05.01.02

Exhausted Bernie begs Wanda to cancel dinner plans with another couple, but free Clippers tickets prompt him and Jordan to fake an emergency so they can get out of the house.

Kelly's Heroes

S1 : E20 | TV-PG | 23 min | Aired: 05.08.02

After breaking up with his girlfriend, poker buddy Kelly moves into the Mac household and infringes on Bernie's paternal authority.

Home Sweet Chicago Pt.1

S1 : E21 | TV-PG | 23 min | Aired: 05.15.02

Bernie takes the entire family to Chicago for the funeral of a belived uncle, but his cousin's scheming mars the trip.

Home Sweet Chicago Pt.2

S1 : E22 | TV-PG | 23 min | Aired: 05.15.02

Bernie takes the family back to Chicago with him for the funeral of his beloved Uncle Elister. He's excited to be back on his old stomping grounds and he's happy to see relatives that he hasn't seen in a long time.

Keep it on the Short Grass

S2 : E1 | TV-PG | 23 min | Aired: 09.18.02

Bernie creates a public relations disaster while facing off with Matt Damon and Lucly Lawless in a charity golf tournament.

Goodbye Dolly

S2 : E2 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 09.25.02

When Bernie & the family return from a day at the beach, Bryana realizes that her doll, Precious, is missing. After searching everywhere, Bernie makes a midnight run to retrieve the lost doll.

Carfool

S2 : E3 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 10.30.02

Bernie forces Jordan to become friends with a nerd at school... only to discover, to his horror, that the nerd’s boring father wants to be Bernie’s friend.

Mac Local 137

S2 : E4 | TV-PG | 23 min | Aired: 11.06.02

The kids go on strike for wages after Bernie tries to make them clean up their mess, so he hires neighborhood kids as scabs.

Welcome to the Jungle

S2 : E5 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 11.13.02

When Jordan brings home a three-foot snake, it triggers rancor between him and Bryana.

Bernie Mac Dance Party

S2 : E6 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 11.20.02

Bernie escorts a reluctant Vanessa to a father-daughter dance event; meanwhile Wanda’s quiet evening at home with Jordan and Bryana turns into chaos.

Tryptophan-Tasy

S2 : E7 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 11.27.02

On Thanksgiving Bernie gets food poisoning while eating his own personal turkey, plunging him into a nightmarish fantasy world populated by his evil kids.

The United Front

S2 : E8 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 12.04.02

At Bernie’s insistence Wanda gets tough with the kids... until her relationship with them begins to deteriorate.

The Sweet Life

S2 : E9 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 12.11.02

Wanda attempts to change Bernie’s eating habits after he’s diagnosed with high cholesterol.

Sin Cup

S2 : E10 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 01.15.03

When Bernie the cover of one of Jordan's books has a drawn-on picture of Jesus juggling three balls, he confronts Jordan.

Bernie Mac Rope-A-Dope

S2 : E11 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 02.05.03

Bernie and Wanda go to Wanda’s boss’ house for dinner, where Bernie finds he can’t escape the kids’ influence; meanwhile havoc erupts when Vanessa baby-sits Jordan and Bryana.

Magic Jordan

S2 : E12 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 02.12.03

Bernie grows concerned when Jordan’s obsession for magic tricks shifts to an obsession for Vanessa’s friend; Bernie grows nostalgic for his first love.

Raging Election

S2 : E13 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 02.26.03

When Bernie realizes that other parents play more than a small role in helping their kids with school projects, he decides to complete Jordan’s latest assignment without Jordan’s input; with some help from Bernie, Vanessa is elected class treasurer.

Leaving Los Angeles

S2 : E14 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 03.12.03

Bernie determines to make it to Las Vegas so he and his friends can watch a big boxing match, but a series of setbacks involving the kids threatens to disrupt his plans.

Pink Gold

S2 : E15 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 03.19.03

Bernie’s long-held grudge against joke thief Chris Rock boils to the surface when Bernie’s agent gets the pair a spot on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno; Jordan takes measures to infect himself with pink eye when he discovers that Bryana gets to stay home from school.

Chess Wars

S2 : E16 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 04.09.03

Bernie decides to employ the same strategy used in chess to control the kids, but when Jordan masters the game, he lays a trap and makes his uncle a target in a paint ball tournament.

The Incredible Bulk

S2 : E17 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 04.16.03

Bernie decides to save money by shopping at a grocery store that sells food in bulk. When he’s unable to restrain his buying impulses, Wanda locks all the food in a shed, forcing Bernie to find a way in.

Maid Man

S2 : E18 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 04.23.03

When Bernie spends too much time cleaning the house and less time with Wanda, she suggests that they hire a maid.

Nut Job

S2 : E19 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 04.30.03

When Bernie becomes disgusted with the kids and the way they waste their Saturdays, he makes Bryana sign up for soccer and Jordan join the Scouts... unaware of all the work.

Meet the Grandparents

S2 : E20 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 05.07.03

Bernie and Wanda to sleep in Vanessa's bed. So when Vanessa is invited to a study session, she jumps at the chance.

The Other Sister

S2 : E21 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 05.07.03

When Bernie’s sister Benita drops by for a visit, Bernie is pleased to see her... until she begins usurping his role as parent.

For a Few Dollars More

S2 : E22 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 05.14.03

When Bernie discovers that Jordan has never had a birthday party, he decides to make it a memorable one... only to discover that one of Jordan’s classmates is having a birthday party on the same day, forcing Bernie to compete with the boy’s spiteful father.

Eye of the Tiger

S3 : E1 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 11.30.03

Bernie is overjoyed when Jordan joins the gymnastics team at school, but his enthusiasm vanishes when he finds out that Jordan is a ribbon twirler.

Love Thy Nephew

S3 : E2 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 12.07.03

Bernie clashes with his new neighbor when Bernie builds a tree house for Jordan; Wanda resorts to drastic measures in an effort to keep her car clean.

Road to Tradition

S3 : E3 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 12.14.03

Bernie wants the kids to experience a traditional Christmas.

Laughing Matters

S3 : E4 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 12.21.03

Bernie preps for a dramatic movie role, which is harder than he imagined.

Hair Jordan

S3 : E5 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 01.04.04

Bernie takes Jordan to his old Barbershop to learn about the community.

Love Bug

S3 : E6 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 01.11.04

Vanessa brings home a boy who idolizes Bernie more than he does her.

It's a Wonderful Wife

S3 : E7 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 01.25.04

Vanessa quits her job and being at home interferes with Bernie’s lifestyle.

Family Reunion

S3 : E8 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 02.08.04

The entire Mac clan comes to LA for a reunion, and then to Bernie’s house.

Droobie or Not Droobie

S3 : E9 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 02.15.04

Bernie plays the villain in a movie against Bryana’s favorite character.

J-O-R-D-A-N Spells Funny

S3 : E10 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 02.22.04

Jordan enters a spelling bee but realizes his true passion is comedy.

Make Room for Caddy

S3 : E11 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 03.07.04

Bernie buys Wanda’s father a car after learning he has money problems.

Saving Sergeant Tompkins

S3 : E12 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 03.14.04

Bernie gives Jordan a keepsake and tells him it belonged to his father.

It's Mac-Ademic

S3 : E13 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 03.22.04

Bernie pulls Bryana out of the private school after observing the teachers.

The Getaway

S3 : E14 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 03.29.04

Bernie’s peaceful vacation doesn’t go quite as planned and leaves.

Easy Rider

S3 : E15 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 04.05.04

After a motorcycle crash, Bernie becomes concerned about everyone’s safety.

Mac-Inations

S3 : E16 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 04.12.04

Bernie thinks he has accidentally poisoned his neighbor’s dog.

Who's That Lady?

S3 : E17 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 04.12.04

Wanda feels neglected when a woman joins Bernie’s circle of friends.

The Talk

S3 : E18 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 04.26.04

Bernie must confront his reluctance in talking to Jordan about sex.

That Old Mac Magic

S3 : E19 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 04.26.04

Bernie allows Jordan to appear in a television commercial, only to end up regretting his decision.

The Five Stages of Bryana

S3 : E20 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 06.15.04

Bernie and Wanda take Bryana to a therapist due to her misbehavior.

Go Bernie, It's Your Birthday

S3 : E21 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 06.22.04

Bernie suspects that his family isn’t doing anything special to celebrate his birthday.

Thanksgiving

S3 : E22 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 06.29.04

Vanessa writes a paper focusing on the person she’s most thankful for.

Father Knows Best

S5 : E1 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 09.23.05

Bernie's charismatic friend from Chicago may be Bryana’s father.

Wrestling With a Sticky Situation

S5 : E2 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 09.23.05

Jordan wins his wrestling matches because he’s alone in his weight class.

Marathon Mac

S5 : E3 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 09.30.05

After calling Vanessa a quitter, Bernie challenges her to do a 10K race.

The Big Payback

S5 : E4 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 10.07.05

Bernie puts Vanessa to work at his Mac Man Enterprises office.

Car Wars

S5 : E5 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 10.21.05

Vanessa buys a car and Bernie fears she’ll get in trouble with boys.

Night of Terror

S5 : E6 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 10.28.05

Jordan babysits Bryana but is more interested in watching a scary movie.

For Whom the Belt Tolls

S5 : E7 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 11.04.05

Bernie makes a home theater out of the kids’ recreational room.

Pop Pop Goes the Weasel

S5 : E8 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 11.11.05

The Macs contend with a possum that has been going through the trash.

Prison Break

S5 : E9 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 11.18.05

Bernie sentences the kids to prison-like punishment after they misbehave.

Some Church Bull

S5 : E10 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 12.02.05

Bernie takes the family to a church retreat in the wilderness.

Sorely Missed

S5 : E11 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 12.16.05

Bernie and Wanda discuss officially adopting the children.

Fumes of Detente

S5 : E12 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 01.06.06

After clashing, Bernie bonds with Vanessa and her friend from Chicago.

An Exercise in Fertility Exercise Pt. 1

S5 : E13 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 01.13.06

Wanda’s difficulty in getting pregnant may be due to Bernie’s sperm count.

An Exercise in Fertility Exercise Pt. 2

S5 : E14 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 01.20.06

The kids feel they’re going to be replaced by the baby once it comes.

Fantasy Football

S5 : E15 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 01.27.06

Bernie and Jordan bond as they join forces to play fantasy football.

Bar Mitzvah Crashers

S5 : E16 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 02.03.06

Jordan and his new Jewish friend David begin crashing bar mitzvahs.

What Would Jason Do

S5 : E17 | TV-PG | 23 min | Aired: 03.31.06

Bernie plan for a nice Christian boy to go to prom with Vanessa backfires.

Who's Your Mama?

S5 : E18 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 03.31.06

Bryan watches the kids while Bernie is away on a business trip.

It's Never as Bad as the First Time

S5 : E19 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 04.07.06

Jordan has difficulty telling Bernie that his new girlfriend dumped him.

Spinning Wheels

S5 : E20 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 04.07.06

Wanda’s little sister Valerie throws Wanda a 1970s-themed skating party.

Growing Pains

S5 : E21 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 04.14.06

Vanessa is more interested in working than improving her SAT scores.

Bernie's Angels

S5 : E22 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 04.14.06

After an electric shock, Bernie tries to teach the kids all he knows.