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The Best Episodes of The Bernie Mac Show Season 1

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Bernie Mac Show Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.4/10(150 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    In 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.

    Director:Ken Kwapis
    Writer:Larry Wilmore

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  2. The Bernie Mac Show Season 1 Episode 2 - Now You Got It
    7.5/10(97 votes)

    #2 - Now You Got It

    S1:E2

    Bernie'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.

    Director:Ken Kwapis
    Writer:Teri Schaffer

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  3. The Bernie Mac Show Season 1 Episode 3 - The Main Event
    7.5/10(86 votes)

    #3 - The Main Event

    S1:E3

    Jordan is tormented by bullies at school, so Bernie teaches him some moves that unfortunately turn Jordan into a monster.

    Director:Linda Mendoza
    Writers:Marc Abrams, Michael Benson

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  4. The Bernie Mac Show Season 1 Episode 4 - Bernie Mac, Ladies Man
    7.7/10(82 votes)

    #4 - Bernie Mac, Ladies Man

    S1:E4

    When 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.

    Director:Lee Shallat Chemel
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Bernie Mac Show Season 1 Episode 5 - Saving Bernie Mac
    7.5/10(74 votes)

    #5 - Saving Bernie Mac

    S1:E5

    Bernie 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.

    Director:Stan Lathan
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Bernie Mac Show Season 1 Episode 6 - Here To Stay
    7.4/10(69 votes)

    #6 - Here To Stay

    S1:E6

    Bernie 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.

    Director:Sam Weisman
    Writer:Steve Tompkins

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  7. The Bernie Mac Show Season 1 Episode 7 - A Christmas Story
    7.5/10(80 votes)

    #7 - A Christmas Story

    S1:E7

    The 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.

    Director:John Fortenberry
    Writers:Marc Abrams, Michael Benson

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  8. The Bernie Mac Show Season 1 Episode 8 - Starting School
    7.3/10(66 votes)

    #8 - Starting School

    S1:E8

    With 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.

    Director:David Grossman
    Writer:Larry Wilmore

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  9. The Bernie Mac Show Season 1 Episode 9 - Hot Hot Hot
    7.4/10(62 votes)

    #9 - Hot Hot Hot

    S1:E9

    On 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.

    Director:Linda Mendoza
    Writer:Robert Bruce

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  10. The Bernie Mac Show Season 1 Episode 10 - Wanda's Week Off
    7.4/10(67 votes)

    #10 - Wanda's Week Off

    S1:E10

    Wanda spends time with the kids and considers having a child with Bernie.

    Director:Ken Kwapis
    Writer:Teri Schaffer

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  11. The Bernie Mac Show Season 1 Episode 11 - The King and I
    7.6/10(70 votes)

    #11 - The King and I

    S1:E11

    when 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.

    Director:Ken Kwapis
    Writer:Steve Tompkins

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  12. The Bernie Mac Show Season 1 Episode 12 - Hall of Fame
    7.3/10(58 votes)

    #12 - Hall of Fame

    S1:E12

    Jordan 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.

    Director:Linda Mendoza
    Writers:Marc Abrams, Michael Benson

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  13. The Bernie Mac Show Season 1 Episode 13 - Handle Your Business
    7.3/10(65 votes)

    #13 - Handle Your Business

    S1:E13

    Bernie 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.

    Director:Robert Berlinger
    Writer:Warren Hutcherson

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  14. The Bernie Mac Show Season 1 Episode 14 - Back in the Day
    7.4/10(65 votes)

    #14 - Back in the Day

    S1:E14

    Bernie 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.

    Director:Lee Shallat Chemel
    Writer:Jeffrey Bushell

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  15. The Bernie Mac Show Season 1 Episode 15 - Lock Down
    7.3/10(68 votes)

    #15 - Lock Down

    S1:E15

    When 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.

    Director:David Grossman
    Writer:Teri Schaffer

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  16. The Bernie Mac Show Season 1 Episode 16 - Mac 101
    7.2/10(56 votes)

    #16 - Mac 101

    S1:E16

    Impressed by the behavior and talents of another family's kids, Bernie cracks down on his own with a program of constant studying.

    Director:Lee Shallat Chemel
    Writer:Kriss Turner

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  17. The Bernie Mac Show Season 1 Episode 17 - If I Were N-Riched Man
    7.8/10(74 votes)

    #17 - If I Were N-Riched Man

    S1:E17

    After 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.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Warren Hutcherson

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  18. The Bernie Mac Show Season 1 Episode 18 - Stop Having Sex
    7.0/10(65 votes)

    #18 - Stop Having Sex

    S1:E18

    Bernie is concerned that the kids are exposed to mature subjects.

    Director:Lee Shallat Chemel
    Writer:Warren Hutcherson

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  19. The Bernie Mac Show Season 1 Episode 19 - Secrets and Lies
    7.0/10(58 votes)

    #19 - Secrets and Lies

    S1:E19

    Bernie 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.

    Director:Robert Berlinger
    Writers:Marc Abrams, Michael Benson, Jeffrey Bushell

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  20. The Bernie Mac Show Season 1 Episode 20 - Kelly's Heroes
    7.4/10(61 votes)

    #20 - Kelly's Heroes

    S1:E20

    When Kelly's girlfriend throws him out, Bernie lets him stay at the house.

    Director:Lee Shallat Chemel
    Writer:Steve Tompkins

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  21. The Bernie Mac Show Season 1 Episode 21 - Sweet Home Chicago (1)
    6.7/10(53 votes)

    #21 - Sweet Home Chicago (1)

    S1:E21

    Bernie takes the entire family to Chicago for the funeral of a beloved uncle, but his cousin's scheming mars the trip.

    Director:Lee Shallat Chemel
    Writers:Larry Wilmore, Warren Hutcherson, Kriss Turner

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  22. The Bernie Mac Show Season 1 Episode 22 - Sweet Home Chicago (2)
    7.8/10(72 votes)

    #22 - Sweet Home Chicago (2)

    S1:E22

    Bernie takes the family on a tour of his old stomping grounds. Vanessa attempts to find her mother.

    Director:Lee Shallat Chemel
    Writers:Steve Tompkins, Teri Schaffer, Larry Wilmore

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "The Bernie Mac Show" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 150 votes. Directed by Ken Kwapis and written by Larry Wilmore, it aired on 11/14/2001. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Now You Got It".