Season 1
22 episodes · Nov 14, 2001
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S1E1Pilot
Nov 14, 200122mIn the pilot, much to his chagrin, Bernie and Wanda are forced to take care of his sister's three children, Vanessa, Jordan, and Bryanna since she can no longer take care of them anymore.
S1E2Now You Got It
Nov 14, 200122mBernie'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 difficulty.
S1E3The Main Event
Nov 21, 200122mJordan is tormented by bullies at school, so Bernie teaches him some moves that unfortunately turn Jordan into a monster.
S1E4Bernie Mac, Ladies Man
Nov 28, 200122mWhen 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 masculinity.
S1E5Saving Bernie Mac
Dec 5, 200122mBernie and Wanda bring the kids to church to discipline them, but Bernie ends up being the immature one. Later on, the Bishop and Deacon show up at Bernie's house during his poker night and suggest that Bernie allow them to use his house for bible study.
S1E6Here To Stay
Dec 12, 200122mBernie realizes that the kids are here to stay, so he begins treating them differently. Wanda complains that Bernie is treating the kids like roomates and holds off sex from him until he realizes the kids are truly part of their family.
S1E7A Christmas Story
Dec 19, 200122mThe 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 perfect present for the kids. They think he took it back to the pound, so they try and get revenge.
S1E8Starting School
Jan 2, 200222mWith the kids officially under Bernie's control, it's come time to find them schooling. He enrolls Bryana in a prestigious preschool, Jordan in Catholic school and Vanessa in public junior high. On the first day however, everything that can go wrong, does. With Wanda at work, Bernie is forced to figure everything out for himself. While trying to braid Bryana's hair, he gets hair grease all over his favorite shirt. Jordan fakes being sick and actually forces himself to puke on Bernie's second favorite shirt. Vanessa barricades herself in the bathroom, having ""the worst hair day ever!"" Bernie being Bernie fortunately finds away around all the problems. He fixes Bryana's hair, he foils Jordan's fake illness and he boosts Vanessa's confidence. Not bad for a day's work. If only he didn't ruin his favorite shirts in the process.
S1E9Hot Hot Hot
Jan 16, 200222mOn 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.
S1E10Wanda's Week Off
Jan 23, 200222mWanda spends time with the kids and considers having a child with Bernie.
S1E11The King and I
Jan 30, 200222mwhen Bernie realizes that anything he says to Jordan and Bryana first goes through Vanessa, he decides to stop fighting the situation and let Vanessa be responsible for the kids.
S1E12Hall of Fame
Feb 6, 200222mJordan 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 team after hearing that everyone on the squad gets a trophy just for participating. Bernie is thrilled that Jordan is playing football—until he sees his playing skills.
S1E13Handle Your Business
Feb 13, 200222mBernie 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 to bring comedy to the public airwaves.
S1E14Back in the Day
Feb 20, 200222mBernie 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 places. When a panic attack sends Bernie to the Emergency Room after an argument with the kids, he decides to not let the kids send him to an early grave. He fights back and begins trying to act young again. He blasts his music and nags his friends for not staying up all night to play poker with him. Bernie only makes matters worse however when all his ""young"" activities take their toll on his mind and body. When Bryana asks Bernie to play in her Father-Daughter Basketball tournament at school, he complains, saying that he is just too old to play. When he gets to the game though, he realizes that he should be playing and joins in. Although he gets hurt playing, Bernie realizes that being old doesn't mean stopping your life.
S1E15Lock Down
Mar 6, 200222mWhen someone breaks into the Mac house, Bernie realizes how vulnerable his family is and turns the house into a high-security compound. Bernie is reminded by his friends of all the crime that happens outside of the home and drives his family crazy with his overprotectiveness.
S1E16Mac 101
Mar 27, 200222mImpressed by the behavior and talents of another family's kids, Bernie cracks down on his own with a program of constant studying.
S1E17If I Were N-Riched Man
Apr 3, 200222mAfter hearing Bernie use inappropriate language at home, Bryana goes to school and repeats it—much to the horror of her teacher. Soon after, a social worker shows up at the house to discuss Bernie's hostility problems.
S1E18Stop Having Sex
Apr 17, 200222mBernie is concerned that the kids are exposed to mature subjects.
S1E19Secrets and Lies
May 1, 200222mBernie 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 help Jordan 'feel better'. He feels guilty and asks Bernie if he can admit his wrongdoing. Bernie explains that it is occasionaly ok to lie, but Jordan takes it to a whole new level. He manipulates his sisters, aunt, school, and even Bernie. When the family has dinner a slew of lies are admitted by everyone in the family.
S1E20Kelly's Heroes
May 8, 200222mWhen Kelly's girlfriend throws him out, Bernie lets him stay at the house.
S1E21Sweet Home Chicago (1)
May 15, 200222mBernie takes the entire family to Chicago for the funeral of a beloved uncle, but his cousin's scheming mars the trip.
S1E22Sweet Home Chicago (2)
May 15, 200222mBernie takes the family on a tour of his old stomping grounds. Vanessa attempts to find her mother.