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Bernie Mac didn't ask to be a dad. His sister's kids said 'America, I ain't scared of you' anyway.
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The Bernie Mac Show (2001)

Unapologetically BlackTough Love Central2000s Sitcom Gold

Latest Episode

Bernie's Angels
22 min

Season 5 • Episode 22

Latest

Bernie's Angels

Apr 14, 2006

The kids' carelessness causes Bernie to have a near-death experience.

Overview

Comedy

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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family relationshipslos angeles, californiainspirationalsitcomparenthoodchild care

Standout Aspects

Acting

Bernie's fourth-wall breaks are masterclass mugging.

Writing

Larry Wilmore's voice before The Daily Show.

Production

Single-camera format that aged beautifully.

Best for:Streaming: Perfect comfort binge with bite.·Solo: When you need to ugly-laugh alone.·Family: Multi-generational Black family essential viewing.
Larry Wilmore

Creator

Larry Wilmore

First AiredNov 14, 2001
StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Seasons5·Episodes104
FOX

Top Cast

Bernie Mac

Bernie Mac

Bernie 'Mac' McCullough

Jeremy Suarez

Jeremy Suarez

Jordan Thomkins

Camille Winbush

Camille Winbush

Vanessa 'Nessa' Thomkins

Dee Dee Davis

Dee Dee Davis

Bryana 'Baby Girl' Thomkins

Kellita Smith

Kellita Smith

Wanda 'Baby' McCullough

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Bernie Mac based the character on his real sister's kids and his actual 'I'm gonna beat your ass' parenting philosophy from his standup.

Cultural

The show pioneered depicting a prosperous Black family in L.A. without centering whiteness, influencing Black-ish and Everybody Hates Chris.

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