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The Bernie Mac Show Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 2001 - 2002
Episode 1
Pilot Episode
Wed, Nov 14, 2001 30 mins
In the series pilot, Bernie and Wanda welcome his sister's three kids, who quickly run afoul of Bernie's house rules. Vanessa: Camille Winbush. Jordan: Jeremy Suarez. Bryanna: Dee Dee Davis.
Episode 2
Now You Got It
Wed, Nov 14, 2001 30 mins
Bernie fears that he'll catch something from one of the kids at Bryanna's birthday party, where a mini-epidemic breaks out. Bryanna: Dee Dee Davis. Wanda: Kellita Smith. Vanessa: Camille Winbush.
Episode 3
The Main Event
Wed, Nov 21, 2001 30 mins
Sugar Ray Leonard calls Bernie a bully after the uncle's self-defense pointers turn Jordan from victim to aggressor at school. Father: Wade Andrew Williams. Byron: Garrett Jackman. Jordan: Jeremy Suarez. Wanda: Kellita Smith. Vanessa: Camille Winbush.
Episode 4
Bernie Mac, Ladies Man
Wed, Nov 28, 2001 30 mins
A play date for Jordan brings a minivan full of moms who marvel at Bernie's domestic skills, making him defensive about his masculinity. Tracy: Judy Prescott. Carrie: Jeanine Jackson. Michael: Andrew McFarland. Marshall: Dan Gilvezan. Irvin: David Wells. Renee: Victoria L. Kelleher. Wanda: Kellita Smith. Jordan: Jeremy Suarez. Vanessa: Camille Winbush.
Episode 5
Saving Bernie Mac
Wed, Dec 5, 2001 30 mins
Bernie hopes the kids will learn some respect by taking them to church, where Bernie is inspired to pray---for the lengthy service to end. Bishop: Richard Lawson. Deacon: Russell Andrews. Chuy: Carlos Mencia. Kelly: Michael Ralph. W.B.: Reginald Ballard.
Episode 6
Here to Stay
Wed, Dec 12, 2001 30 mins
The kids' lack of respect for a dollar prompts Bernie Mac to grant allowances in exchange for chores, which works well---once. Vanessa: Camille Winbush. Wanda: Kellita Smith. Jordan: Jeremy Suarez.
Episode 7
A Christmas Story
Wed, Dec 19, 2001 30 mins
After refusing to let the kids keep a dog that Bryanna found, Bernie Mac has second thoughts. But the kids don't know that. Bryanna: Dee Dee Davis. Vanessa: Camille Winbush. Jordan: Jeremy Suarez.
Episode 8
Starting School
Wed, Jan 2, 2002 30 mins
The kids' first day of classes is a three-ring circus for Bernie Mac, who recalls checking out schools as he rounds up his reluctant trio. Ms. Lefko: Meaga Fay. Ms. Delgado: Amy Hill. Father Cronin: Wade Andrew Williams. Jordan: Jeremy Suarez. Bryanna: Dee Dee Davis. Vanessa: Camille Winbush.
Episode 9
Hot Hot Hot
Wed, Jan 16, 2002 30 mins
Rambunctious kids, stifling heat and broken air-conditioning all plague Bernie Mac after Wanda detours their visit to a water park. Vanessa: Camille Winbush. Wanda: Kellita Smith. Jordan: Jeremy Suarez.
Episode 10
Wanda's Week Off
Wed, Jan 23, 2002 30 mins
On her week off, Wanda's efforts at parenting lead her to consider having a child, an idea Bernie Mac views with considerable disdain. Wanda: Kellita Smith. Bryanna: Dee Dee Davis. Jordan: Jeremy Suarez.
Episode 11
The King and I
Wed, Jan 30, 2002 30 mins
Vanessa makes the gymnastics team, leaving her with little time when Bernie cedes power to her over her siblings. Shannon: Brenda Song. Allison: RuDee Lipscomb. Shannon's Mom: Cindy Lu. Vanessa: Camille Winbush. Jordan: Jeremy Suarez. Wanda: Kellita Smith.
Episode 12
Hall of Fame
Wed, Feb 6, 2002 30 mins
Seeking to please Bernie, Jordan joins the football team, where everyone gets a trophy. But he doesn't plan on actually playing. Marcus Allen appears as another player's father. Coach: Paul Parducci. Father Cronin: Wade Andrew Williams. Byron: Garrett Jackman. Jordan: Jeremy Suarez. Wanda: Kellita Smith.
Episode 13
Handle Your Business
Wed, Feb 13, 2002 30 mins
Everyone gets into the act---but no one likes it---when Bernie Mac jokes about the family during his weeklong stint on a radio show. Halle Berry has a cameo. Cheryl: Cleo King. Clyde: Miguel Nunez. Father Cronin: Wade Andrew Williams. Wanda: Kellita Smith. Vanessa: Camille Winbush.
Episode 14
Back in the Day
Wed, Feb 20, 2002 30 mins
Stress from the kids emphasizes that Bernie Mac is not the Bernie Mac of old. He's just older, and the pain is...everywhere. W.B.: Reginald Ballard. Chuy: Lomberdo Boyar. Kelly: Michael Ralph. Bryanna: Dee Dee Davis. Jordan: Jeremy Suarez. Wanda: Kellita Smith.
Episode 15
Lockdown
Wed, Mar 6, 2002 30 mins
After a break-in, Bernie Mac buys an elaborate alarm system that's about as problematic as a burglar. Neighbor: Carl Reiner. Alarm Guy: Nick Toth. Shannon: Eileen Boylan. Kelly: Michael Ralph. Chuy: Lomberdo Boyar. W.B.: Reginald Ballard. Wanda: Kellita Smith.
Episode 16
Mac 101
Wed, Mar 27, 2002 30 mins
Impressed by the behavior and talents of another family's kids, Bernie cracks down on his own with a program of constant studying. Shannon: Emmy Yu. Ed: Tzi Ma. Susan: Cindy Lu. Jonathan: Samson Yi. David: Joey Miyamoto. Brian: Robert D. Vito. Vanessa: Camille Winbush. Bryanna: Dee Dee Davis.
Episode 17
If I Were N-Riched Man
Wed, Apr 3, 2002 30 mins
Bernie's language and tone with the kids comes under scrutiny after Bryanna repeats something she wasn't meant to hear. Cooley: Matt Bresser. Ms. Lefko: Meagan Fay. Bryanna: Dee Dee Davis. Jordan: Jeremy Suarez. Vanessa: Camille Winbush.
Episode 18
Stop Having Sex
Wed, Apr 17, 2002 30 mins
Vanessa plus a boy adds up to a burning Bernie, whose obsessive concern prompts her to plot revenge for an opportune moment. Kevin: Arjay Smith. Byron: Garret Jackson. David: John Porsky. Phil: Chad Einbinder. Brenda: Susan Cash. Wanda: Kellita Smith. Vanessa: Camille Winbush.
Episode 19
Secrets and Lies
Wed, May 1, 2002 30 mins
Bernie enlists Jordan's help in lying to Wanda so they can both go to a basketball game. Billy Crystal has a cameo. Jordan: Jeremy Suarez. Wanda: Kellita Smith. Vanessa: Camille Winbush.
Episode 20
Kelly's Heroes
Wed, May 8, 2002 30 mins
Bernie gives sanctuary to his just-dumped pal Kelly, who rallies from depression to become the kids' new best friend, making Bernie jealous. Kelly: Michael Ralph. W.B.: Reginald Ballard. Chuy: Lomberdo Boyar. Bryanna: Dee Dee Davis. Vanessa: Camille Winbush.
Episode 21
Sweet Home Chicago
Wed, May 15, 2002 30 mins
In Chicago for a funeral, Bernie's cousin (Don Cheadle) badgers him to invest in a comedy club---during the service. Part 1 of two. Aunt Liva: Irma P. Hall. Willie: Cleavant Derricks. Antonitta: Jessika Quynn Reynolds. Raynelle: Imani Beal-Ampha. Funeral Director: Gregg Daniel. Vanessa: Camille Winbush. Wanda: Kellita Smith.
Episode 22
Sweet Home Chicago
Wed, May 15, 2002 30 mins
Conclusion. While Bernie takes the others on a tour of his old Chicago haunts, Vanessa visits her old neighborhood and gets a rude reception. Willie: Cleavant Derricks. Aunt Liva: Irma P. Hall. Antonitta: Jessika Quynn Reynolds. Raynelle: Imani Beal-Ampha. Vanessa: Camille Winbush.
