Seasons & Episodes
Pilot
In the pilot, much to his chagrin, Bernie and Wanda are forced to take care of his sister's three children, Vanessa, Jor
Now You Got It
Bernie's desperate to get away to Vegas with his frineds, but Bryana's birthday and the germ infested children that it c
The Main Event
Jordan is tormented by bullies at school, so Bernie teaches him some moves that unfortunately turn Jordan into a monster
Bernie Mac, Ladies Man
When Wanda plans a play date for a group of kids, Bernie ends up winning over the moms for the afternoon and becoming de
Saving Bernie Mac
Bernie and Wanda bring the kids to church to discipline them, but Bernie ends up being the immature one. Later on, the
Here To Stay
Bernie realizes that the kids are here to stay, so he begins treating them differently. Wanda complains that Bernie is
A Christmas Story
The kids get a dog from the pound, thinking it will be the perfect present for Bernie. Bernie finds the dog, hides it,
Starting School
With the kids officially under Bernie's control, it's come time to find them schooling. He enrolls Bryana in a prestigio
Hot Hot Hot
On a hot day, Vanessa detours the family's trip to the water park. Back at home, the kids act wild and the air conditio
Wanda's Week Off
Wanda spends time with the kids and considers having a child with Bernie.
The King and I
when Bernie realizes that anything he says to Jordan and Bryana first goes through Vanessa, he decides to stop fighting
Hall of Fame
Jordan sets his sights on joining Vanessa and Bryana on the Bernie Mac Hall of Fame awards shelf. He decides to join his
Handle Your Business
Bernie is booked on a popular morning radio show, and he gets himself into trouble with the whole family when he draws f
Back in the Day
Bernie becomes concerned when he begins to see the classic signs that old age is catching up with him. He's forgetful, h
Lock Down
When someone breaks into the Mac house, Bernie realizes how vulnerable his family is and turns the house into a high-sec
Mac 101
Impressed by the behavior and talents of another family's kids, Bernie cracks down on his own with a program of constant
If I Were N-Riched Man
After hearing Bernie use inappropriate language at home, Bryana goes to school and repeats it—much to the horror
Stop Having Sex
Bernie is concerned that the kids are exposed to mature subjects.
Secrets and Lies
Bernie takes Jordan to a Clippers' game but tells Wanda that Jordan has had an asthma attack and had to go to the hospit
Kelly's Heroes
When Kelly's girlfriend throws him out, Bernie lets him stay at the house.
Sweet Home Chicago (1)
Bernie takes the entire family to Chicago for the funeral of a beloved uncle, but his cousin's scheming mars the trip.
Sweet Home Chicago (2)
Bernie takes the family on a tour of his old stomping grounds. Vanessa attempts to find her mother.
Keep It on the Short Grass
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
Goodbye Dolly
When Bryana loses her doll after a day at the beach, Bernie begins a midnight odyssey to retrieve it. After a grueling s
Carfool
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
Mac Local 137
Bernie is sick of the kids tearing up the house, so he decides to make them clean up everything they've ruined. The kids
Welcome to the Jungle
Jordan's homework of caring for a snake has Bryanna clamoring for her own pet. Wildlife expert Jules Sylvester counsels
Bernie Mac Dance Party
Vanessa is slow to invite Bernie to a father-daughter dance, but quick to treat him like a stranger once there.
Tryptophan-tasy
To ensure he has enough turkey at Thanksgiving, Bernie makes his own personal, no-kids-allowed bird—which comes o
The United Front
Bernie enlists Wanda to join him in a "united front" to be tougher on the kids, but she doesn't like getting the same co
The Sweet Life
Don Rickles plays a neighbor who dispenses some unorthodox advice when Bernie is told he has high cholesterol. Though it
Sin Cup
Bernie and Jordan square off in a battle not quite of biblical proportions, but certainly of biblical content, as the yo
Bernie Mac Rope-a-Dope
Wesley Snipes takes a genial comic spin as Wanda's easygoing boss, Duke, who invites the couple to a dinner party. Feeli
Magic Jordan
Jordan plans to impress one of Vanessa's friends with magic.
Raging Election
Bernie and Wanda attend Vanessa's parent night at her school. They are shocked to find that her teacher likes her, and t
Leaving Los Angeles
After taking the kids to the movies, Las Vegas-bound Bernie is further delayed by scenes that grow out of what they saw
Pink Gold
Chris Rock and Jay Leno guest star, as Bernie takes a long-standing grudge against Rock all the way to The Tonight Show.
Chess Wars
Bernie uses principles of chess to check the kids' desires, but Jordan's no pawn as he moves to achieve his goal: a pain
The Incredible Bulk
Tired of having to run to the store all the time for the kids, Bernie Mac's friends introduce him to Cost Depot. At firs
Maid Man
Bernie Mac gets a maid for himself only but the kids use the maid behind his back.
Nut Job
After enrolling his kids in a slew of extracurricular activities, Bernie suddenly finds his own free time disappearing w
The Other Sister
Bernie's sister, Benita, comes to visit, and all havoc starts. She first tells Bryana that she cannot play Snow White in
Meet The Grandparents
Wanda's parents, Lloyd and Leora, visit the Mac household. Bernie and Wanda first think the visit will be good for the k
For a Few Dollars More
Bernie finds out Jordan has never had a birthday party. He can't believe his mom never gave him one. He decides to give
Eye of the Tiger
Jordan tries out for the basketball team, but the coach decides he is better suited for gymnastics -- as a ribbon dancer
Love Thy Nephew
When a litigious neighbor asks Bernie to tear down the treehouse he built for Jordan, it leads to an all-night standoff.
Road to Tradition
Bernie tries to instill a sense of old-school Christmas tradition in the kids but when they become obsessed with gift-ge
Laughing Matters
When Bernie lands the dramatic lead role of a stroke afflicted former track star, he has a hard time convincing everyone
Hair Jordan
Bernie finds out that Jordan has been getting haircuts with Wanda and the girls at a beauty salon and decides it's time
Love Bug
When Vanessa brings home her first boyfriend, Reggie, Bernie gets to work on scaring the guy off but quickly realizes th
It's a Wonderful Wife
When Wanda quits her job after getting passed up for a promotion, she tries to re-channel her energies toward Bernie. Th
Family Reunion
Bernie and Wanda host a Mac family reunion barbecue for about 50 of Bernie's extended relatives who invade L.A. for the
Droobie or Not Droobie
Bernie takes a film role because it stars Bryana's favorite character, Droobie, a Barney-like dinosaur. Bryana, unable t
J-O-R-D-A-N Spells Funny
Jordan enters the school spelling contest. Bernie gives him a little advice that humor can help him overcome his fear.
Make Room for Caddy
Bernie's in-laws pay the family a visit and, as usual, Bernie and Wanda's father, Lloyd, bicker continuously. Wanda asks
Saving Sergeant Tompkins
Bernie discovers that Jordan has taken his framed Redd Foxx ticket stub for the school time capsule when he is asked to
It's Mac-ademic
Bernie doesn't like it that Bryanna's education consists of playing in the sandbox, tag and tiddlywinks, and he begins t
The Getaway
The family heads to San Diego for a nice relaxing family vacation. But it's not the kids who have a problem relaxing, it
Easy Rider
Bernie is tired of living in a child-friendly house and having to give up all of his favorite things because of the kids
Who's That Lady
Psychologist Dr. Phil makes a house call in Bernie's confessional. He counsels Bernie on how to deal with an angry Wanda
Mac-Inations
Bernie believes that he is the master of all pranks until his neighbor Carl Reiner, Wanda, and the kids join forces agai
That Old Mac Magic
Bernie's agent Jerry Best takes Jordan to his office on national "Take Your Child to Work Day," and Jordan lands a comme
The Talk
Bernie catches Jordan looking at his men's magazines and playing provocative video games, so Wanda tells him it's time f
Five Stages of Bryana
Bernie and Wanda struggle with how to discipline Bryana when she begins to change from their adorable baby girl into a b
Go Bernie, It's Your Birthday
Bernie's birthday is here and the family does not notice and Bernie begins getting jealous about an old lady shocking hi
Thanksgiving
Bernie is thankful that Vanessa is doing well in school due to the support of her teacher, Mr. Diggs. But when Mr. Diggs
Big Brother
Vanessa confronts Bernie for looking through her things; Bernie buys security cameras to see what the family's doing, wh
Stiff Upper Lip
Bernie decides that 8-year-old Bryana is too old to be riding her bike with training wheels. She crashes, and a guilty B
Being Bernie Mac
Bernie is hoping for some peace and quiet as he prepares for a performance that night, but he must deal with the kids wh
Mac Overdrive
Bernie gives Vanessa driving lessons, but he goes overboard while teaching Vanessa. Out of nowhere, he gets his truck to
My Privacy
Bryana accidentally walks in on Bernie getting ready for his bath. Vanessa is not happy when Bryana moves into her room.
Who Gives This Bride
Bernie's sister announces that she and her fiance, Monroe (Cedric Yarbrough) are eloping to Las Vegas. Wanda offers to h
Nerdy Mac
Bernie and Wanda are not satisfied with Bryana's test scores, and decide to enroll her at Jordan's school. As a result,
Stone Nuts
Jordan wants to be more popular in school, so Bernie teaches him to gamble, but the trick soon backfires. Wanda's birthd
Jack & Jacqueline
Wanda decides to enroll the kids in an organization that teaches social skills to young people, with Vanessa instantly m
Manchild in Vanessa Land
Vanessa's new boyfriend is 18 years old, and has a child by a former girlfriend; Bernie confronts Vanessa about her new
You Don't Know Squad
Bernie is happy that Vanessa has joined the Spirit Squad, until he sees the racey costumes and provocative routines. Jor
You Got Served
Bryana's birthday party results in a lawsuit after she bounces high in the moon house and accidentally sending the girl
I Don't Wanna Be a Playa No More
When Jordan develops a crush on a girl, Bernie teaches Jordan how to be a "player". Vanessa wants to attend a hip-hop co
The Big Picture
Bernie hires a personal assistant. WWE World Heavyweight Champion Triple H becomes the victim of Jordan's prank phone ca
The Music Mac
Bernie wants to encourage Vanessa's burgeoning musical talent. Guest appearance by Isaac Hayes.
Walk Like a Man
Bernie feels that Jordan is ready to walk home from school by himself, but his walk home days are over after Jordan and
Father Knows Best
Bryan, Bryanna's father, shows up to spend more time with his daughter-and ends up spoiling her.
Wrestling with a Sticky Situation
When Jordan makes the wrestling team, Bernie turns to Stone Cold Steve Austin for advice.
Marathon Mac
Berine better put his money where his mouth is when he agrees to Charles Barkley's bet that he will beat Bernie's time i
The Big Payback
Upset that Vanessa is living the free life, Bernie Mac has Vanessa work for him. Shortly, after wards Vanessa learns tha
Car Wars
Jordan turns 13, but still acts like a monster fighting with Bryana. Eventually Jordan lets Bryana walk all over him to
Night of Terror
Jordan turns 13, but still acts like a monster fighting with Bryana. Eventually Jordan lets Bryana walk all over him to
For Whom the Belt Tolls
The kids finally cross Aunt Wanda's line while Bernie's away. Bernie gives Aunt Wanda "Big Mama's Belt" to keep them in
Pop Pop Goes the Weasel
When Bryana's father, Bryan (Anthony Anderson), visits, he threatens Bernie's relationship with Jordan and undermines Be
Prison Break
After misbehaving yet again, Bernie punishes Bryana and Jordan severely. Yet again Wanda thinks he's being too hard on t
Some Church Bull
In an effort to bring family members closer together, Wanda insists they participate in the annual parish retreat.
Sorely Missed
Bernie thinks that he and Wanda need some time alone. Bryana has trouble remembering her mother.
Fumes of Detente
When Wanda invites Tasha, Vanessa's best friend from Chicago, to stay with them, Bernie is worried he will have another
Exercise in Fertility: Part 1
After several failed attempts, Bernie and Wanda realize that making a baby is harder than they thought, and Wanda begins
Exercise in Fertility: Part 2
Bernie and Wanda have undertaken fertility treatments. Wanda suffers from mood swings due to hormonal issues. Distracted
Fantasy Football
Jordan and Bernie Mac start a fantasy football league but do poor; and Bernie Mac won't really listen to Jordan. With th
Bar Mitzvah Crashers
After a Jewish family arrive in the neighborhood, Bernie urges Jordan to befriending the son, David. Though hesitant at
Who's Your Mama?
Bryana's daddy Bryan helps out around the house and the kids start preferring him over their Uncle Bernie causing Bernie
What Would Jason Do?
Vanessa's school prom is coming up so Bernie Mac picks a boy friend out for her (after doing his usual protective backgr
It's Never as Bad as the First Time
Jordan dates Erica, one of the cheerleaders at school. Bernie is delighted, but when Jordan and Erica break up, he tries
Spinning Wheels
Wanda's sister visits and wants to throw a roller-disco party for Wanda's birthday.
Growing Pains
Bernie makes Vanessa prove she can manage her money.
Bernie's Angels
The kids' carelessness causes Bernie to have a near-death experience.
