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The Bernie Mac Show S5E7 — For Whom the Belt Tolls
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The Bernie Mac Show•Season 5•Episode 7

For Whom the Belt Tolls

6.5/10 · 47 votesNov 4, 200522 min

Ranked #14 of 22 in Season 5•−0.1 vs season avg

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The kids finally cross Aunt Wanda's line while Bernie's away. Bernie gives Aunt Wanda "Big Mama's Belt" to keep them in line. The kids wind up fearing her even more than Bernie Mac.

Directed byRoger Nygard
Written bySaladin K. Patterson
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Bernie 'Mac' McCullough

Jeremy Suarez

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Jordan Thomkins

Camille Winbush

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Episode Summary

"For Whom the Belt Tolls" is episode 7 of The Bernie Mac Show season 5. It scored 6.5/10 from 47 votes, ranking #14 of 22 episodes this season (season average 6.6). Directed by Roger Nygard and written by Saladin K. Patterson, it aired on November 4, 2005.

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