TV series
The Bernie Mac Show is an American sitcom that aired on Fox for five seasons from November 14, 2001 to April 14, 2006. The series featured comic actor Bernie Mac and his wife Wanda raising his sister's three kids: Jordan, Bryana, and Vanessa.
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The Bernie Mac Show is an American sitcom that aired on Fox for five seasons from November 14, 2001 to April 14, 2006. The series featured comic actor Bernie Mac and his wife Wanda raising his sister's three kids: Jordan, Bryana, and Vanessa.
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Episode 1
Vanessa confronts Bernie for looking through her things; Bernie buys security cameras to see what the family's doing, which more he bargained for. Guest appearance by Snoop Dogg.
Directed by Linda MendozaWritten by Marc Abrams, Michael Benson, Peter B. AronsonGuest stars Danielle Nicolet, Ashley Monique Clark, Reginald Ballard, Lombardo Boyar, Michael Ralph, Snoop Dogg, Braden Williams
Episode 2
Bernie decides that 8-year-old Bryana is too old to be riding her bike with training wheels. She crashes, and a guilty Bernie volunteers to take her class to the museum. Jordan steals an old cast from the hospital and wears it at school to get out of gym class.
Directed by Warren HutchersonWritten by Richard Appel, Warren HutchersonGuest stars Meagen Fay, Ryan Cutrona, Kate Flannery, Matt McKenzie, Jordan Orr, Hunter Allan, Tempra Greene, Chanda Mapp
Episode 3
Bernie is hoping for some peace and quiet as he prepares for a performance that night, but he must deal with the kids when Wanda's business meeting runs long.
Directed by Victor Nelli, Jr.Written by Jerry Collins, Jacqueline R. ClayGuest stars Taylor Lautner, Rick Hoffman, Wade Williams, Emmy Yu, Tierra Abbott, Chris Ausnit, Brooke Burke, Dyllan Christopher
Episode 4
Bernie gives Vanessa driving lessons, but he goes overboard while teaching Vanessa. Out of nowhere, he gets his truck towed away and he also gets glasses.
Directed by Ken WhittinghamWritten by John Riggi, Kate AngeloGuest stars Aloma Wright, Nick Berman, Gus Buktenica, Michael Kagan, Dennison Samaroo
Episode 5
Bryana accidentally walks in on Bernie getting ready for his bath. Vanessa is not happy when Bryana moves into her room. Bernie and Wanda decide that it may be time to remodel the house, much to the dismay of Bernie's wallet.
Directed by Victor Nelli, Jr.Written by Jerry CollinsGuest stars Meagen Fay, Peter A. Hulne, Mel Rodriguez
Episode 6
Bernie's sister announces that she and her fiance, Monroe (Cedric Yarbrough) are eloping to Las Vegas. Wanda offers to have the wedding at the Mac house.
Directed by Reginald HudlinWritten by Teri SchafferGuest stars Tommy Davidson, Niecy Nash, Omarion, Brian Posehn, Glynn Turman, Tyrone Batista, Michel Estime, Vernee Watson
Episode 7
Bernie and Wanda are not satisfied with Bryana's test scores, and decide to enroll her at Jordan's school. As a result, Jordan is depressed because the kids at school think he's a nerd.
Directed by Linda MendozaWritten by Richard AppelGuest stars Wade Williams, Meagen Fay, Sally Brooks, Chancellor Miller
Episode 8
Jordan wants to be more popular in school, so Bernie teaches him to gamble, but the trick soon backfires. Wanda's birthday is coming up, and Bernie searches for a rare cognac-colored diamond.
Directed by Victor Nelli, Jr.Written by Steve TompkinsGuest stars Reginald Ballard, Lombardo Boyar, Michael Ralph, Carl Reiner, Danielle Nicolet, Rusty Flood, Colby Paul, Sam Feuer
Episode 9
Wanda decides to enroll the kids in an organization that teaches social skills to young people, with Vanessa instantly making new friends, who manage to get themselves into trouble & in mall jail.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Antonia F. March, Jacqueline McKinleyGuest stars Naya Rivera, Donna Lynn Leavy, Claudette Roche, Davetta Sherwood, Lynn Griffith, Gus Hoffman, Warren Hutcherson, Khadijah Haqq McCray
Episode 10
Vanessa's new boyfriend is 18 years old, and has a child by a former girlfriend; Bernie confronts Vanessa about her new boyfriend and gets under her skin about it; Bernie reveals to Wanda that he thinks Vanessa is having sex.
Directed by David GrossmanWritten by Fred JohnsonGuest stars Reginald Ballard, Lombardo Boyar, Michael Ralph, Darryl Reed Jr., Michelle Dennis
Episode 11
Bernie is happy that Vanessa has joined the Spirit Squad, until he sees the racey costumes and provocative routines. Jordan enlists Bryana and her friends to help him sell a product.
Directed by Victor Nelli, Jr.Written by Antonia F. March, Jacqueline McKinleyGuest stars Ashley Monique Clark, Reginald Ballard, Darryl Alan Reed, Mark Arnott, Robert Cesario, Gigi Bolden, Liza del Mundo, Zack Phifer
Episode 12
Bryana's birthday party results in a lawsuit after she bounces high in the moon house and accidentally sending the girl flying. When Bernie hears about this, he tries to find a way to prevent the lawsuit from happening.
Directed by Linda MendozaWritten by Brian EganGuest stars Phil Reeves, Scott Atkinson, Nicole Avant Belasco, Eric Lange, Aria Wallace, Jacqueline Osaki
Episode 13
When Jordan develops a crush on a girl, Bernie teaches Jordan how to be a "player". Vanessa wants to attend a hip-hop concert.
Directed by Warren HutchersonWritten by Teri SchafferGuest stars Reginald Ballard, Lombardo Boyar, Michael Ralph, Laivan Greene, Zachary Winard
Episode 14
Bernie hires a personal assistant. WWE World Heavyweight Champion Triple H becomes the victim of Jordan's prank phone calls.
Directed by Ken WhittinghamWritten by Steve TompkinsGuest stars Shania Accius, Paul Levesque
Episode 15
Bernie wants to encourage Vanessa's burgeoning musical talent. Guest appearance by Isaac Hayes.
Directed by Reginald HudlinWritten by Amanda K. Montgomery, Courtney Kemp AgbohGuest stars Isaac Hayes, Monet Lerner, Ashley Monique Clark, Reginald Ballard, Neil Joshi, T.J. Beacom, Kristina Colon, Ryan Jinn
Episode 16
Bernie feels that Jordan is ready to walk home from school by himself, but his walk home days are over after Jordan and his friends pick on a crabby neighbor. Vanessa has a wardrobe malfunction while swimming.
Directed by Warren HutchersonWritten by Corey NickersonGuest stars Reginald Ballard, Lombardo Boyar, Michael Ralph, Taj Stewart, Alexander Bass, Josh Blaylock, Loren Freeman, Pamela Kosh
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Bernie MacBernie 'Mac' McCullough
Jeremy SuarezJordan Thomkins
Camille WinbushVanessa 'Nessa' Thomkins
Dee Dee DavisBryana 'Baby Girl' Thomkins
Kellita SmithWanda 'Baby' McCullough
Don CheadleCousin D
FOXUnited States
New Regency ProductionsUnited States
20th Century Fox TelevisionUnited States
