The Bernie Mac Show
TVPG
Sitcom
Bernie and his wife, Wanda, reluctantly step into the role of parents when his sister drops off her three kids en route to rehab.
Cast & Crew
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Thursday, June 19
Spinning Wheels
Season 5 • Episode 20
Wanda's sister visits and wants to throw a roller-disco party for Wanda's birthday.
Thursday, June 19
Never As Bad As the First Time
Season 5 • Episode 19
Jordan dates a good-looking cheerleader, surprising everyone.
Friday, June 20
Growing Pains
Season 5 • Episode 21
Bernie makes Vanessa prove she can manage her money.
Friday, June 20
Bernie's Angels
Season 5 • Episode 22
The kids' carelessness causes Bernie to have a near-death experience.
Friday, June 20
Pilot
Season 1 • Episode 1
A comic (Bernie Mac) and his wife unexpectedly must raise his sister's three children.
Friday, June 20
If I Were N-riched, Man
Season 1 • Episode 17
Bernie's use of inappropriate language gets him in trouble with social services.
Friday, June 20
Stop Having Sex
Season 1 • Episode 18
Bernie worries about the level of sex in his children's lives.
Friday, June 20
Secrets and Lies
Season 1 • Episode 19
Bernie and Jordan fake an emergency so they can sneak to a Clippers game.
Friday, June 20
Kelly's Heroes
Season 1 • Episode 20
Poker buddy Kelly moves into the Mac household and infringes on Bernie's authority.
Saturday, June 21
Now You Got It
Season 1 • Episode 2
Bernie plays host for Bryana's birthday at his home.
Saturday, June 21
The Main Event
Season 1 • Episode 3
Bernie teaches Jordan how to fight so that he can stand up to bullies.
Saturday, June 21
The Getaway
Season 3 • Episode 14
The family goes to San Diego for a relaxing vacation.
Saturday, June 21
Easy Rider
Season 3 • Episode 15
A motorcycle accident changes Bernie's perspective about the kids.
Saturday, June 21
Mac-Inations
Season 3 • Episode 17
Neighbor Carl Reiner plays the ultimate practical joke on Bernie.
Saturday, June 21
Who's That Lady?
Season 3 • Episode 16
Dr. Phil McGraw counsels Bernie on how to deal with angry Wanda.
Saturday, June 21
The Talk
Season 3 • Episode 19
Hugh Hefner gives Bernie advice on how to talk to Jordan about sex.
Saturday, June 21
That Old Mac Magic
Season 3 • Episode 18
"American Idol" judges Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson critique Bernie's commercial.
Saturday, June 21
Five Stages of Bryana
Season 3 • Episode 20
Bernie and Wanda seek a child therapist's help in figuring out why Bryana has become a bully.
Saturday, June 21
Go Bernie, It's Your Birthday
Season 3 • Episode 21
Bernie he is zapped and forced to be a clown on his birthday.
Saturday, June 21
Thanksgiving
Season 3 • Episode 22
Mr. Diggs, Vanessa's teacher, persuades her to become a vegetarian.
Saturday, June 21
Big Brother
Season 4 • Episode 1
Bernie resorts to spying when he decides Vanessa is being secretive about her activities.
Saturday, June 21
Stiff Upper Lip
Season 4 • Episode 2
Bernie decides Bryana is too old for training wheels.
Saturday, June 21
Being Bernie Mac
Season 4 • Episode 3
Bernie baby-sits for Bryana and deals with Jordan, who was sent home from school.
Saturday, June 21
Mac Overdrive
Season 4 • Episode 4
Bernie has no patience when trying to teach Vanessa to drive.
Saturday, June 21
Mac Local 137
Season 2 • Episode 4
The children strike, and Bernie hires youngsters from the neighborhood to do their work.
Saturday, June 21
Welcome to the Jungle
Season 2 • Episode 5
Jordan brings home a snake named Reggie, and sister Bryanna demands a pet, too.
Saturday, June 21
Bernie Mac Dance Party
Season 2 • Episode 6
Vanessa fails to invite Bernie to a father-daughter dance, and it drives him crazy.
Saturday, June 21
Tryptophan-tasy
Season 2 • Episode 7
Gluttonous Bernie has a fever dream after devouring his own personal turkey.
Saturday, June 21
The United Front
Season 2 • Episode 8
Bernie and Wanda strive to present a united front when disciplining the children.
Saturday, June 21
The Sweet Life
Season 2 • Episode 9
Bernie circumvents his low-cholesterol diet by sneaking over to a neighbor's (Don Rickles) place.
Saturday, June 21
Sin Cup
Season 2 • Episode 10
Bernie and Wanda worry about Jordan's religious faith after he defaces a picture of Jesus.
Saturday, June 21
Bernie Mac Rope-A-Dope
Season 2 • Episode 11
Bernie offends Wanda's boss (Wesley Snipes) at a dinner party.
Sunday, June 22
Magic Jordan
Season 2 • Episode 12
Jordan learns some magic tricks and uses them to charm his first crush.
Sunday, June 22
Raging Election
Season 2 • Episode 13
Bernie calls on India.Arie to help out with Vanessa's talent show.
Sunday, June 22
Leaving Los Angeles
Season 2 • Episode 14
Bernie delays his flight to Las Vegas in order to take the children to the movies.
Sunday, June 22
Pink Gold
Season 2 • Episode 15
Bernie and Chris Rock make a joint appearance on "The Tonight Show."
Sunday, June 22
Chess Wars
Season 2 • Episode 16
Bernie manages to stay one step ahead of the children when they try to manipulate him.
Sunday, June 22
The Incredible Bulk
Season 2 • Episode 17
Bernie starts buying everything in bulk; Wanda locks away the junk food in a shed.
Monday, June 23
Maid Man
Season 2 • Episode 18
Bernie worries about the children taking advantage of the new maid.
Monday, June 23
Nut Job
Season 2 • Episode 19
Bernie enrolls the children in a myriad of activities, then discovers his Saturdays are at stake.
Monday, June 23
Sweet Home Chicago
Season 1 • Episode 21
Bernie takes the entire family to Chicago for his uncle's funeral.
Monday, June 23
Sweet Home Chicago
Season 1 • Episode 22
Instead of touring Chicago with the others, Vanessa attempts to meet up with her mother.
Monday, June 23
Keep It on the Short Grass
Season 2 • Episode 1
Bernie faces off with Matt Damon and Lucy Lawless in a golf tournament.
Monday, June 23
Goodbye, Dolly
Season 2 • Episode 2
Bernie makes a midnight run to retrieve Bryana's lost doll. Ice Cube guest stars as himself.
Monday, June 23
Now You Got It
Season 1 • Episode 2
Bernie plays host for Bryana's birthday at his home.
Monday, June 23
The Main Event
Season 1 • Episode 3
Bernie teaches Jordan how to fight so that he can stand up to bullies.
Monday, June 23
Bernie Mac, Ladies Man
Season 1 • Episode 4
When Wanda schedules a play date for the kids, Bernie delights in playing host to a circle of women.
Tuesday, June 24
Bernie Mac, Ladies Man
Season 1 • Episode 4
When Wanda schedules a play date for the kids, Bernie delights in playing host to a circle of women.
Tuesday, June 24
Carfool
Season 2 • Episode 3
The children's car pool becomes complicated for Bernie and Jordan.
Tuesday, June 24
Mac Local 137
Season 2 • Episode 4
The children strike, and Bernie hires youngsters from the neighborhood to do their work.
Tuesday, June 24
Welcome to the Jungle
Season 2 • Episode 5
Jordan brings home a snake named Reggie, and sister Bryanna demands a pet, too.
Tuesday, June 24
Bernie Mac Dance Party
Season 2 • Episode 6
Vanessa fails to invite Bernie to a father-daughter dance, and it drives him crazy.
Wednesday, June 25
Tryptophan-tasy
Season 2 • Episode 7
Gluttonous Bernie has a fever dream after devouring his own personal turkey.
Wednesday, June 25
The United Front
Season 2 • Episode 8
Bernie and Wanda strive to present a united front when disciplining the children.
Wednesday, June 25
The Sweet Life
Season 2 • Episode 9
Bernie circumvents his low-cholesterol diet by sneaking over to a neighbor's (Don Rickles) place.
Wednesday, June 25
Sin Cup
Season 2 • Episode 10
Bernie and Wanda worry about Jordan's religious faith after he defaces a picture of Jesus.
Thursday, June 26
Saving Bernie Mac
Season 1 • Episode 5
Bernie takes the children to church.
Thursday, June 26
Here to Stay
Season 1 • Episode 6
Bernie learns the kids are staying long-term and sets ground rules.
Thursday, June 26
A Christmas Story
Season 1 • Episode 7
The children try to hide a stray dog until Christmas Day.
Thursday, June 26
Bernie Mac Rope-A-Dope
Season 2 • Episode 11
Bernie offends Wanda's boss (Wesley Snipes) at a dinner party.
Thursday, June 26
Magic Jordan
Season 2 • Episode 12
Jordan learns some magic tricks and uses them to charm his first crush.
Thursday, June 26
Raging Election
Season 2 • Episode 13
Bernie calls on India.Arie to help out with Vanessa's talent show.
Thursday, June 26
Leaving Los Angeles
Season 2 • Episode 14
Bernie delays his flight to Las Vegas in order to take the children to the movies.
Friday, June 27
Starting School
Season 1 • Episode 8
Bernie tries to get the children ready for the first day of school.
Friday, June 27
Pink Gold
Season 2 • Episode 15
Bernie and Chris Rock make a joint appearance on "The Tonight Show."
Friday, June 27
Chess Wars
Season 2 • Episode 16
Bernie manages to stay one step ahead of the children when they try to manipulate him.
Friday, June 27
The Incredible Bulk
Season 2 • Episode 17
Bernie starts buying everything in bulk; Wanda locks away the junk food in a shed.
Friday, June 27
Maid Man
Season 2 • Episode 18
Bernie worries about the children taking advantage of the new maid.
Saturday, June 28
Hot, Hot, Hot
Season 1 • Episode 9
Bernie takes the children to a water park on the hottest day of the year.
Saturday, June 28
Wanda's Week Off
Season 1 • Episode 10
Wanda gets a week of vacation and decides to spend it with the kids.
Saturday, June 28
My Privacy
Season 4 • Episode 5
Bernie moves Bryana in with Vanessa, who is less than thrilled.
Saturday, June 28
Who Gives This Bride
Season 4 • Episode 6
Bernie's sister, Benita, announces her plans to elope in Las Vegas.
Saturday, June 28
Nerdy Mac
Season 4 • Episode 7
Bryana's standardized test scores prompt Bernie to send her to Jordan's school.
Saturday, June 28
Stone Nuts
Season 4 • Episode 8
Jordan winds up losing his lunch money in a poker game.
Saturday, June 28
Jack & Jacqueline
Season 4 • Episode 9
Wanda urges Vanessa to join an organization she once belonged to.
Saturday, June 28
Manchild in Vanessa Land
Season 4 • Episode 10
Bernie is furious when he learns Vanessa's boyfriend is 18 and has a child.
Saturday, June 28
You Don't Know Squad
Season 4 • Episode 11
Vanessa tries to increase her chances of being accepted into a college by joining the drill team.
Saturday, June 28
You Got Served
Season 4 • Episode 12
Bernie is sued for being a negligent parent after a birthday bash for Bryana.
Saturday, June 28
I Don't Wanna Be a Playa No More
Season 4 • Episode 13
When Jordan develops a crush on a girl at school, Bernie decides to help.
Saturday, June 28
The Big Picture
Season 4 • Episode 14
Jordan's prank anonymous phone calls have surprising consequences.
Saturday, June 28
The Music Mac
Season 4 • Episode 15
Vanessa surprises everyone with her musical talent, including Isaac Hayes.
Saturday, June 28
Walk Like a Man
Season 4 • Episode 16
Bernie decides it is time for Jordan to walk to school alone.
Saturday, June 28
Wrestling With a Sticky Situation
Season 5 • Episode 2
Jordan finds himself outmatched on the wrestling team.
Saturday, June 28
Father Knows Best
Season 5 • Episode 1
When a man arrives from Chicago claiming to be Bryana's father, Bernie is cautiously supportive.
Saturday, June 28
The Other Sister
Season 2 • Episode 20
Bernie's sister (Niecy Nash) undermines his authority with the children.
Saturday, June 28
Meet the Grandparents
Season 2 • Episode 21
Wanda's parents take over the household during their visit.
Saturday, June 28
For a Few Dollars More
Season 2 • Episode 22
Bernie bribes children to attend Jordan's birthday bash instead of another kid's party.
Saturday, June 28
Eye of the Tiger
Season 3 • Episode 1
Basketball coach decides Jordan is better suited for gymnastics.
Saturday, June 28
Love Thy Nephew
Season 3 • Episode 2
A litigious neighbor asks Bernie to tear down his newly built treehouse.
Saturday, June 28
Road to Tradition
Season 3 • Episode 3
When the kids obsess about gifts, Bernie decides to cancel Christmas.
Saturday, June 28
Laughing Matters
Season 3 • Episode 4
Bernie turns to Angela Bassett for acting tips when he lands a dramatic role.
Saturday, June 28
Hair Jordan
Season 3 • Episode 5
Bernie takes Jordan to his favorite barbershop.
Sunday, June 29
Love Bug
Season 3 • Episode 6
Bernie tries to scare away Vanessa's boyfriend but realizes what a good role model he is.
Sunday, June 29
It's a Wonderful Wife
Season 3 • Episode 7
Wanda disrupts Bernie's writing process as he prepares for a talk-show appearance.
Sunday, June 29
Family Reunion
Season 3 • Episode 8
Relatives harass Bernie at a barbecue; Vanessa flirts with a distant cousin.
Sunday, June 29
Droobie or Not Droobie
Season 3 • Episode 9
Bernie plays a villain opposite Bryana's favorite character, Droobie.
Sunday, June 29
J-O-R-D-A-N Spells Funny
Season 3 • Episode 10
Jordan tries comedy to overcome stage fright; Vanessa makes a film.
Sunday, June 29
Make Room for Caddy
Season 3 • Episode 11
Despite Bernie's efforts, he and his father-in-law continue to bicker.
Monday, June 30
Saving Sergeant Tompkins
Season 3 • Episode 12
Bernie decides to be less than truthful so that Jordan will think well of his father.
Monday, June 30
It's Mac-ademic
Season 3 • Episode 13
Bernie volunteers as a teacher's helper to assess the teaching methods used at Bryana's school.
Monday, June 30
The King and I
Season 1 • Episode 11
Bernie tries to show the children who is the king of the castle.
Monday, June 30
Nut Job
Season 2 • Episode 19
Bernie enrolls the children in a myriad of activities, then discovers his Saturdays are at stake.
Monday, June 30
The Other Sister
Season 2 • Episode 20
Bernie's sister (Niecy Nash) undermines his authority with the children.
Monday, June 30
Meet the Grandparents
Season 2 • Episode 21
Wanda's parents take over the household during their visit.
Monday, June 30
For a Few Dollars More
Season 2 • Episode 22
Bernie bribes children to attend Jordan's birthday bash instead of another kid's party.
Monday, June 30
Saving Bernie Mac
Season 1 • Episode 5
Bernie takes the children to church.
Monday, June 30
Here to Stay
Season 1 • Episode 6
Bernie learns the kids are staying long-term and sets ground rules.
Monday, June 30
A Christmas Story
Season 1 • Episode 7
The children try to hide a stray dog until Christmas Day.
Tuesday, July 1
Hall of Fame
Season 1 • Episode 12
Jordan joins the football team in hope of contributing a trophy to the family's awards shelf.
Tuesday, July 1
Handle Your Business
Season 1 • Episode 13
Bernie's weeklong stint on a local radio show leaves his family upset.
Tuesday, July 1
Back in the Day
Season 1 • Episode 14
Bernie resolves to beat his age by acting like he did in his youth.
Tuesday, July 1
Eye of the Tiger
Season 3 • Episode 1
Basketball coach decides Jordan is better suited for gymnastics.
Tuesday, July 1
Love Thy Nephew
Season 3 • Episode 2
A litigious neighbor asks Bernie to tear down his newly built treehouse.
Tuesday, July 1
Road to Tradition
Season 3 • Episode 3
When the kids obsess about gifts, Bernie decides to cancel Christmas.
Tuesday, July 1
Laughing Matters
Season 3 • Episode 4
Bernie turns to Angela Bassett for acting tips when he lands a dramatic role.
Wednesday, July 2
Hair Jordan
Season 3 • Episode 5
Bernie takes Jordan to his favorite barbershop.
Wednesday, July 2
Love Bug
Season 3 • Episode 6
Bernie tries to scare away Vanessa's boyfriend but realizes what a good role model he is.
Wednesday, July 2
It's a Wonderful Wife
Season 3 • Episode 7
Wanda disrupts Bernie's writing process as he prepares for a talk-show appearance.
Wednesday, July 2
Family Reunion
Season 3 • Episode 8
Relatives harass Bernie at a barbecue; Vanessa flirts with a distant cousin.
Thursday, July 3
Droobie or Not Droobie
Season 3 • Episode 9
Bernie plays a villain opposite Bryana's favorite character, Droobie.
Thursday, July 3
J-O-R-D-A-N Spells Funny
Season 3 • Episode 10
Jordan tries comedy to overcome stage fright; Vanessa makes a film.
Thursday, July 3
Make Room for Caddy
Season 3 • Episode 11
Despite Bernie's efforts, he and his father-in-law continue to bicker.
Thursday, July 3
Saving Sergeant Tompkins
Season 3 • Episode 12
Bernie decides to be less than truthful so that Jordan will think well of his father.
Friday, July 4
Lockdown
Season 1 • Episode 15
A break-in shakes Bernie and makes him go over the top in trying to protect his family.
Saturday, July 5
A Christmas Story
Season 1 • Episode 7
The children try to hide a stray dog until Christmas Day.
Saturday, July 5
Road to Tradition
Season 3 • Episode 3
When the kids obsess about gifts, Bernie decides to cancel Christmas.
Saturday, July 5
Mac 101
Season 1 • Episode 16
Bernie becomes a stern taskmaster after witnessing the children's behavior at dinner.
Saturday, July 5
Marathon Mac
Season 5 • Episode 3
When Bernie agrees to participate in a celebrity marathon, Vanessa vows to beat him.
Saturday, July 5
The Big Payback
Season 5 • Episode 4
When Bernie gives Vanessa money for clothes, she spends it all on a pair of shoes.
Saturday, July 5
Car Wars
Season 5 • Episode 5
Curtis offers to help fix Vanessa's new car, but Bernie thinks he has an ulterior motive.
Saturday, July 5
Night of Terror
Season 5 • Episode 6
Jordan thinks zombies are trying to kill him and Bryana.
Saturday, July 5
For Whom the Belt Tolls
Season 5 • Episode 7
Wanda learns about Bernie's secret discipline-keeping device, and its power corrupts her.
Saturday, July 5
Pop Pop Goes the Weasel
Season 5 • Episode 8
When Bryana's father visits, he threatens Bernie's relationship with Jordan.
Saturday, July 5
Prison Break
Season 5 • Episode 9
Bernie's punishment system is no longer effective, so he puts the kids into a lockdown.
Saturday, July 5
Some Church Bull
Season 5 • Episode 10
Wanda insists the family participate in the annual parish retreat organization.
Saturday, July 5
Sorely Missed
Season 5 • Episode 11
Bernie decides he and Wanda need some time alone.
Saturday, July 5
Fumes of Détente
Season 5 • Episode 12
Wanda invites Tasha, Vanessa's best friend from Chicago, to stay with them.
Saturday, July 5
An Exercise in Fertility
Season 5 • Episode 14
Bernie and Wanda focus on having a baby, neglecting the children they already have.
Saturday, July 5
An Exercise in Fertility
Season 5 • Episode 14
Bernie and Wanda focus on having a baby, neglecting the children they already have.
Saturday, July 5
The Getaway
Season 3 • Episode 14
The family goes to San Diego for a relaxing vacation.
Saturday, July 5
Easy Rider
Season 3 • Episode 15
A motorcycle accident changes Bernie's perspective about the kids.
Saturday, July 5
Who's That Lady?
Season 3 • Episode 16
Dr. Phil McGraw counsels Bernie on how to deal with angry Wanda.
Saturday, July 5
Mac-Inations
Season 3 • Episode 17
Neighbor Carl Reiner plays the ultimate practical joke on Bernie.
Saturday, July 5
That Old Mac Magic
Season 3 • Episode 18
"American Idol" judges Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson critique Bernie's commercial.
Saturday, July 5
The Talk
Season 3 • Episode 19
Hugh Hefner gives Bernie advice on how to talk to Jordan about sex.
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