Episode 1
Aired Nov 14, 2001
Pilot
Bernie and his wife take in his sister's children. This episode: Bernie has old-fashioned notions about child rearing.
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Episode 2
Aired Nov 14, 2001
Now You Got It
Bernie frets that he'll catch a debilitating bug from one of the pint-sized revelers at Bryana's birthday party.
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Episode 3
Aired Nov 21, 2001
The Main Event
Bernie teaches his nephew Jordan how to fight back against bullies -- with an unforeseen consequence.
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Episode 4
Aired Nov 28, 2001
Bernie Mac, Ladies Man
When Wanda schedules a play date for the children, Bernie delights in playing host to a circle of admiring women.
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Episode 5
Aired Dec 5, 2001
Saving Bernie Mac
After taking the children to church, Bernie tries to slip out during the sermon to catch a football game on the tube.
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Episode 6
Aired Dec 12, 2001
Here to Stay
Bernie learns the kids are staying long-term and sets ground rules.
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Episode 7
Aired Dec 19, 2001
A Christmas Story
When Bryanna brings home a stray dog, the children hide it until Christmas Day, figuring Bernie will allow them to keep it.
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Episode 8
Aired Jan 2, 2002
Starting School
Bernie is overwhelmed by the task of getting the children ready for their first day of school -- Jordan pretends to be sick, Vanessa refuses to come out of the bathroom, and Bryana wants to have her hair braided.
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Episode 9
Aired Jan 16, 2002
Hot, Hot, Hot
The pool is being drained and the air conditioner is broken, so Bernie takes the children to a water park on the hottest day of the year.
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Episode 10
Aired Jan 23, 2002
Wanda's Week Off
Wanda gets a week of vacation and decides to spend it with the kids.
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Episode 11
Aired Jan 30, 2002
The King and I
Bernie tries to show the children who is the king of the castle after he realizes everything he says to them goes through Vanessa first.
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Episode 12
Aired Feb 6, 2002
Hall of Fame
Jordan goes out for football in hopes of winning a trophy for the Bernie Mac Hall of Fame awards shelf. Former Oakland Raiders running back Marcus Allen, MVP of Super Bowl XVIII, guest stars.
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Episode 13
Aired Feb 13, 2002
Handle Your Business
Bernie's weeklong stint on a local radio show leaves his family upset when he uses his private life to get laughs.
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Episode 14
Aired Feb 20, 2002
Back in the Day
When heartburn sends him to the emergency room, Bernie resolves to beat his age by acting like he did in his youth.
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Episode 15
Aired Mar 6, 2002
Lockdown
After an intruder breaks into the house, Bernie reacts by turning it into a high-security compound, driving everyone crazy with his overprotectiveness.
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Episode 16
Aired Mar 27, 2002
Mac 101
Bernie becomes a stern taskmaster after witnessing the children's behavior at dinner, cracking down on Vanessa for her grades and making Bryana speak Spanish all the time.
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Episode 17
Aired Apr 3, 2002
If I Were N-riched, Man
After hearing it from Bernie at home, Bryana repeats inappropriate language at school, prompting a social worker to visit the house to discuss Bernie's hostility problems.
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Episode 18
Aired Apr 17, 2002
Stop Having Sex
Bernie grows uncomfortable with the level of sexuality that is becoming part of his children's lives.
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Episode 19
Aired May 1, 2002
Secrets and Lies
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.
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Episode 20
Aired May 8, 2002
Kelly's Heroes
After breaking up with his girlfriend, poker buddy Kelly moves into the Mac household and infringes on Bernie's paternal authority.
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Episode 21
Aired May 15, 2002
Sweet Home Chicago
Bernie takes the entire family to Chicago for the funeral of a beloved uncle, but his cousin's (Don Cheadle) scheming mars the trip.
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Episode 21
Aired May 15, 2002
Sweet Home Chicago
Bernie takes the family to Chicago for the funeral of his Uncle Elister, where an obnoxious cousin (Don Cheadle) nags him with get-rich-quick schemes.
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Episode 22
Aired May 15, 2002
Sweet Home Chicago
Bernie takes the entire family to Chicago for the funeral of a beloved uncle, but the trip is marred by his cousin's scheming.
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