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.

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.

Big Brotha

S4 : E1 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 09.08.04

Bernie wires the house with hidden cameras when he grows concerned about Vanessa’s behavior.

Stiff Upper Lip

S4 : E2 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 09.15.04

The school labels Bryana a special-needs student after she injures her jaw.

Being Bernie Mac

S4 : E3 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 09.22.04

As Bernie prepares for a big comedy show on HBO, the kids prove an unexpected distraction.

Mac Overdrive

S4 : E4 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 09.29.04

Bernie and Wanda clash over who can teach Vanessa how to drive.

My Privacy

S4 : E5 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 01.14.05

Bernie builds a new addition to the house after realizing Bryana needs privacy.

Who Gives This Bride

S4 : E6 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 01.14.05

Bernie clashes with his brother when their sister Benita gets married.

Nerdy Mac

S4 : E7 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 01.21.05

Bryana transfers to Jordan’s school after she does poorly in state testing.

Stone Nuts

S4 : E8 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 01.28.05

Bernie teaches Jordan how to play poker and he gets too good at it.

Jack & Jacqueline

S4 : E9 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 02.04.05

Bernie enrolls Vanessa in an African-American youth organization.

Manchild in Vanessa Land

S4 : E10 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 02.11.05

Bernie is charmed by Vanessa’s boyfriend… until he discovers the boy is raising a baby.

You Don't Know Squad

S4 : E11 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 02.18.05

Vanessa’s drill team dance performances are too suggestive for Bernie.

You Got Served

S4 : E12 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 02.25.05

Bernie throws a party for Bryana but one of her friends is injured.

I Don't Wanna Be A Playa...

S4 : E13 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 03.11.05

Jordan likes a girl but Bernie worries he’s slipping into friend territory.

The Big Picture

S4 : E14 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 03.18.05

Wanda makes a big mistake, prompting Bernie to hire a personal assistant.

The Music Mac

S4 : E15 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 04.01.05

Bernie spies on Vanessa and discovers that she is a talented singer.

Walk Like a Man

S4 : E16 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 04.08.05

Bernie is worried when Jordan starts walking home from school on his own.

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.