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Season 2 – The Bernie Mac Show

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Bernie and his wife, Wanda, reluctantly step into the role of parents when his sister drops off her three kids -- naive Bryanna, nerdy Jordan and teenager Vanessa -- en route to rehab. His views on child rearing are hardly politically correct, but Bernie tries his best.
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The Bernie Mac Show — Season 2

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Allan Johnson Chicago Tribune Jan 29, 2020
The rich and vibrant comedy continues its laugh-filled exploration of a proud and successful comedian's unconventional raising of the two nieces and a nephew he has taken in, all as he talks about it to the camera. Go to Full Review KJB IGN Jan 29, 2020
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Bernie Mac proves that his success last season was no fluke. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 Jan 3, 2026 22 funny Fox TV episodes. See more Read all reviews
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Larry Wilmore

Creator

Lee Shallat Chemel

Director

Ken Kwapis

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Reginald Hudlin

Director

Michael Spiller

Director

Allison Liddi

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 18, 2002 Keep It on the Short Grass Bernie creates a public relations disaster while facing off with Matt Damon and Lucy Lawless in a charity golf tournament. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 25, 2002 Goodbye, Dolly Bernie makes a midnight run to retrieve Bryana's lost doll. Ice Cube guest stars as himself. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 30, 2002 Carfool Car-pool complications wreck Bernie; a boy in the car pool starts blackmailing Jordan to be his friend. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 6, 2002 Mac Local 137 The kids go on strike for wages after Bernie tries to make them clean up their mess, so he hires neighborhood kids as scabs. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 13, 2002 Welcome to the Jungle Jordan brings home a snake named Reggie, and sister Bryanna demands a pet, too. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 20, 2002 Bernie Mac Dance Party Vanessa fails to invite Bernie to a father-daughter dance, and it drives him crazy. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 27, 2002 Tryptophan-tasy Gluttonous Bernie has a fever dream after devouring his own personal turkey. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 4, 2002 The United Front Bernie and Wanda strive to present a united front when disciplining the children; Wanda becomes unhappy with this strategy because she's accustomed to playing the good cop. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 11, 2002 The Sweet Life Bernie circumvents his low-cholesterol diet by sneaking over to a neighbor's (guest star Don Rickles) place. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 15, 2003 Sin Cup Bernie and Wanda worry about Jordan's religious faith after he defaces a picture of Jesus. Details Episode 11 Aired Feb 5, 2003 Bernie Mac Rope-A-Dope Bernie offends Wanda's boss (Wesley Snipes) at a dinner party. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 12, 2003 Magic Jordan Jordan learns some magic tricks and uses them to charm his first crush. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 26, 2003 Raging Election Bernie calls on India.Arie to help out with Vanessa's talent show. Details Episode 14 Aired Mar 12, 2003 Leaving Los Angeles Bernie delays his Las Vegas flight to take the children to the movies as promised; Bryanna and Jordan sneak out of a G-rated movie to watch more-exciting fare. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 19, 2003 Pink Gold Bernie will not let Chris Rock get a word in edgewise when they appear together on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno." Details Episode 16 Aired Apr 9, 2003 Chess Wars Bernie's kids all want something from him, but he manages to stay one step ahead of them by adhering to the principles of chess. Details Episode 17 Aired Apr 16, 2003 The Incredible Bulk Bernie starts buying everything in bulk, including junk food; Wanda locks up the junk food in a shed. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 23, 2003 Maid Man Bernie urges the new maid (guest star Theresa Saldana) to treat the children as if they were her own. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 30, 2003 Nut Job Bernie enrolls the children in a myriad of activities, then discovers his Saturdays are at stake. Details Episode 20 Aired May 7, 2003 The Other Sister Bernie's sister wants to help raise her niece and nephew but squabbles with her brother over parenting methods. Details Episode 21 Aired May 7, 2003 Meet the Grandparents Wanda's parents take over the household during their visit. Details Episode 22 Aired May 14, 2003 For a Few Dollars More Bernie bribes kids to attend Jordan's birthday bash instead of another kid's party that is slated for the same day. Details

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Season Info

Director
Lee Shallat Chemel, Ken Kwapis, Reginald Hudlin, Michael Alan Spiller, Allison Liddi-Brown, Ken Whittingham, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Kevin Bray
Creator
Larry Wilmore
Executive Producer
Larry Wilmore
Screenwriter
Bernie Mac, Steve Tompkins, Kriss Turner, Warren Hutcherson, Marc Abrams, Paul Lieberstein, Jeffrey Bushell, Nguyen Orange, Bobby Gaylor, Teri Schaffer
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 18, 2002
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