List of The Bernie Mac Show episodes

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The following is a list of episodes for the Fox sitcom The Bernie Mac Show. The show ran for five seasons from 2001 to 2006 with 104 episodes produced.

Series overview

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
122November 14, 2001 (2001-11-14)May 15, 2002 (2002-05-15)
222September 18, 2002 (2002-09-18)May 14, 2003 (2003-05-14)
322November 30, 2003 (2003-11-30)June 29, 2004 (2004-06-29)
416September 8, 2004 (2004-09-08)April 8, 2005 (2005-04-08)
522September 23, 2005 (2005-09-23)April 14, 2006 (2006-04-14)

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Season 1 (2001–02)

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11"Pilot (Mr. Bernie Mac; The River Jordan; Uncle Daddy)"Ken KwapisLarry WilmoreNovember 14, 2001 (2001-11-14)08-01-10111.47[1]
Bernie and Wanda take the kids in.
22"Now You Got It (It’s My Party, I’ll Invite Who I Want To; Staying Alive; The Longest Day)"Ken KwapisTeri SchafferNovember 14, 2001 (2001-11-14)08-01-10212.38[1]
A sick Bernie wants to go to Vegas.
33"The Main Event"Linda MendozaMarc Abrams & Michael BensonNovember 21, 2001 (2001-11-21)08-01-1059.26[2]
Jordan can't defend himself from bullies.
44"Bernie Mac, Ladies Man (He’s a Ladies Man; He’s a Lady-Man; He’s a Man, Ladies!)"Lee Shallat-ChemelKriss TurnerNovember 28, 2001 (2001-11-28)08-01-10711.24[3]
Bernie doesn’t like being known as a stay-at-home dad.
55"Saving Bernie Mac"Stan LathanKriss TurnerDecember 5, 2001 (2001-12-05)08-01-10410.04[4]
The family goes to church.
66"Here to Stay (Renters; Roomates; Family)"Sam WeismanSteve TompkinsDecember 12, 2001 (2001-12-12)08-01-10610.02[5]
Bernie treats the kids like family.
77"A Christmas Story"John FortenberryMarc Abrams & Michael BensonDecember 19, 2001 (2001-12-19)08-01-1089.58[6]
Bryana brings home a stray dog.
88"Starting School"David GrossmanLarry WilmoreJanuary 2, 2002 (2002-01-02)08-01-10311.60[7]
Bernie and Wanda enroll the kids in school.
99"Hot! Hot! Hot!"Linda MendozaRobert BruceJanuary 16, 2002 (2002-01-16)08-01-10910.42[8]
Bernie's AC breaks down.
1010"Wanda's Week Off"Ken KwapisTeri SchafferJanuary 23, 2002 (2002-01-23)08-01-11011.83[9]
Wanda wants to have a baby.
1111"The King and I"Ken KwapisSteve TompkinsJanuary 30, 2002 (2002-01-30)08-01-11310.76[10]
Jordan and Bryana go to Vanessa instead of Bernie.
1212"Hall of Fame"Linda MendozaMarc Abrams & Michael BensonFebruary 6, 2002 (2002-02-06)08-01-11410.83[11]
Jordan plays football for a trophy.
1313"Handle Your Business"Robert BerlingerWarren HutchersonFebruary 13, 2002 (2002-02-13)08-01-1129.35[12]
Bernie talks bad about the family.
1414"Back in the Day"Lee Shallat-ChemelJeffrey BushellFebruary 20, 2002 (2002-02-20)08-01-1159.02[13]
Bernie is worried that he's getting old.
1515"Lock Down"David GrossmanTeri SchafferMarch 6, 2002 (2002-03-06)08-01-11610.80[14]
A robbery occurs at Bernie's house.
1616"Mac 101"Lee Shallat-ChemelKriss TurnerMarch 27, 2002 (2002-03-27)08-01-1179.73[15]
Bernie goes over to Shannon's house.
1717"If I Were N-Riched Man"Ken WhittinghamWarren HutchersonApril 3, 2002 (2002-04-03)08-01-1188.07[16]
Bryana overhears Bernie say the N-word and repeats it at school.
1818"Stop Having Sex"Lee Shallat-ChemelWarren HutchersonApril 17, 2002 (2002-04-17)08-01-1118.90[17]
Bernie is worried that the kids are being exposed to things that they are too young to handle.
1919"Secrets and Lies"Robert BerlingerMarc Abrams, Michael Benson & Jeffrey BushellMay 1, 2002 (2002-05-01)08-01-1208.53[18]
Bernie and Jordan go to the Clipper game.
2020"Kelly's Heroes"Lee Shallat-ChemelSteve TompkinsMay 8, 2002 (2002-05-08)08-01-1199.50[19]
Kelly takes Bernie's role as an uncle.
2121"Sweet Home Chicago"Lee Shallat-ChemelStory by : Larry Wilmore
Teleplay by : Warren Hutcherson & Kriss Turner
May 15, 2002 (2002-05-15)08-01-1218.62[20]
2222Story by : Larry Wilmore
Teleplay by : Steve Tompkins & Teri Schaffer
08-01-122
Bernie takes the family takes the family back to Chicago for a funeral. The kids realize this is a chance to see their mother again. Cousin D causes problems for Bernie. Vanessa attempts to find her mother.

Season 2 (2002–03)

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231"Keep It on the Short Grass"Ken KwapisMarc Abrams & Michael BensonSeptember 18, 2002 (2002-09-18)08-02-20110.16[21]
Bernie plays at a golf tournament.
242"Goodbye Dolly"Reginald HudlinSteve TompkinsSeptember 25, 2002 (2002-09-25)08-02-2027.91[22]
Bernie is convinced that Bryana should give up her favorite doll.
253"Carfool"Jamie BabbitDavid FlebotteOctober 30, 2002 (2002-10-30)08-02-2038.61[23]
Carpool complications wreck Bernie.
264"Mac Local 137"Lee Shallat-ChemelJerry CollinsNovember 6, 2002 (2002-11-06)08-02-2058.02[24]
The kids go on strike.
275"Welcome to the Jungle"Allison LiddiBobby GaylorNovember 13, 2002 (2002-11-13)08-02-2107.65[25]
Jordan brings home a snake.
286"Bernie Mac Dance Party"Michael SpillerKriss TurnerNovember 20, 2002 (2002-11-20)08-02-2118.34[26]
Bernie goes to a father-daughter dance.
297"Tryptophan-tasy"Kevin BrayJeffrey BushellNovember 27, 2002 (2002-11-27)08-02-2097.41[27]
Bernie has a fever dream.
308"The United Front"Ken WhittinghamTeri SchafferDecember 4, 2002 (2002-12-04)08-02-2048.43[28]
Bernie and Wanda strive to present a united front.
319"The Sweet Life"Reginald HudlinPaul LiebersteinDecember 11, 2002 (2002-12-11)08-02-2088.09[29]
Bernie has high cholesterol.
3210"Sin Cup"Ken KwapisWarren HutchersonJanuary 15, 2003 (2003-01-15)08-02-2066.54[30]
Jordan receives a lecture on sin.
3311"Bernie Mac Rope-a-Dope"Ken KwapisKriss TurnerFebruary 5, 2003 (2003-02-05)08-02-21611.79[31]
Bernie offends Wanda's boss.
3412"Magic Jordan"Gina Prince-BythewoodSteve TompkinsFebruary 12, 2003 (2003-02-12)08-02-21310.66[32]
Jordan plans to impress one of Nessa’s friends with magic.
3513"Raging Election"Lee Shallat-ChemelSteve TompkinsFebruary 26, 2003 (2003-02-26)08-02-21811.54[33]
Bernie helps Vanessa win an election.
3614"Leaving Los Angeles"Reginald HudlinMarc Abrams & Michael BensonMarch 12, 2003 (2003-03-12)08-02-21711.08[34]
Bernie is Vegas-bound again.
3715"Pink Gold"Michael SpillerWarren HutchersonMarch 19, 2003 (2003-03-19)08-02-22111.22[35]
The kids get pinkeye.
3816"Chess Wars"Lee Shallat-ChemelMarc Abrams & Michael BensonApril 9, 2003 (2003-04-09)08-02-21412.93[36]
Vanessa wants to wear makeup; Jordan sneaks to a paintball game; Bryana wants a new doll.
3917"The Incredible Bulk"Victor Nelli, Jr.Nguyen OrangeApril 16, 2003 (2003-04-16)08-02-21513.04[37]
Bernie becomes obsessed with buying food in bulk.
4018"Maid Man"Lee Shallat-ChemelJeffrey BushellApril 23, 2003 (2003-04-23)08-02-20712.70[38]
Bernie hires a maid.
4119"Nut Job"Ken KwapisPaul LiebersteinApril 30, 2003 (2003-04-30)08-02-21213.77[39]
Bernie has the kids doing different activities.
4220"The Other Sister"Lee Shallat-ChemelDavid FlebotteMay 7, 2003 (2003-05-07)08-02-22013.74[40]
Bernie's sister turns the household upside-down.
4321"Meet the Grandparents"Reginald HudlinJerry Collins & Teri SchafferMay 7, 2003 (2003-05-07)08-02-21911.51[41]
Wanda forces Bernie and her father to get along with each other.
4422"For a Few Dollars More"Ken WhittinghamBobby GaylorMay 14, 2003 (2003-05-14)08-02-22215.84[42]
Bernie and another neighbor host their kids' birthday parties on the same day.

Season 3 (2003–04)

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451"Eye of the Tiger"Victor Nelli, Jr.Richard AppelNovember 30, 2003 (2003-11-30)08-03-30910.37[43]
To please his Uncle Bernie, Jordan tries out for the basketball team, but the coach decides he is better suited for rhythmic gymnastics.
462"Love Thy Nephew"Robert BerlingerTeri SchafferDecember 7, 2003 (2003-12-07)08-03-3019.31[44]
Bernie and Jordan build a treehouse together.
473"Road to Tradition"Ken WhittinghamJerry CollinsDecember 14, 2003 (2003-12-14)08-03-3139.13[45]
Bernie wants to have a traditional family Christmas for the kids.
484"Laughing Matters"Lee Shallat-ChemelMarc Abrams & Michael BensonDecember 21, 2003 (2003-12-21)08-03-3037.66[46]
Bernie lands the lead role in a dramatic movie; Jordan is upset when he has to attend daycare after school.
495"Hair Jordan"Michael SpillerSaladin K. PattersonJanuary 4, 2004 (2004-01-04)08-03-3128.53[47]
Bernie takes Jordan to his favorite barbershop.
506"Love Bug"Reginald HudlinKate AngeloJanuary 11, 2004 (2004-01-11)08-03-31111.39[48]
When Vanessa brings home her first boyfriend, Bernie wants to make sure that they don’t get any alone-time together.
517"It's a Wonderful Wife"Reginald HudlinTeri SchafferJanuary 25, 2004 (2004-01-25)08-03-3067.97[49]
Bernie’s routine is disrupted when Wanda quits her job.
528"Family Reunion"Robert BerlingerTeri SchafferFebruary 8, 2004 (2004-02-08)08-03-3106.10[50]
Bernie and Wanda host the Mac Family Reunion.
539"Droobie or Not Droobie"Michael SpillerJohn RiggiFebruary 15, 2004 (2004-02-15)08-03-3087.03[51]
Bryana is upset when Bernie takes a villainous role opposite her favorite character: a friendly dinosaur.
5410"J-O-R-D-A-N Spells Funny"Ken KwapisRoger ReitzelFebruary 22, 2004 (2004-02-22)08-03-3157.69[52]
Jordan enters the school spelling contest.
5511"Make Room for Caddy"Victor Nelli, Jr.Saladin K. PattersonMarch 7, 2004 (2004-03-07)08-03-3048.15[53]
Wanda asks Bernie to try and get along with her father.
5612"Saving Sgt. Tompkins"Ken WhittinghamJacqui ClayMarch 14, 2004 (2004-03-14)08-03-3077.26[54]
Jordan asks about his real father. Bernie lies to the boy, and this upsets Vanessa.
5713"It's Mac-ademic"Victor Nelli, Jr.Fred JohnsonMarch 22, 2004 (2004-03-22)08-03-3145.94[55]
Bernie questions the teaching methods at Bryana’s school.
5814"The Getaway"Linda MendozaWarren HutchersonMarch 29, 2004 (2004-03-29)08-03-3056.37[56]
Bernie takes the family on vacation to San Diego, but it’s Las Vegas that is really on his mind.
5915"Easy Rider"Linda MendozaNguyen OrangeApril 5, 2004 (2004-04-05)08-03-3194.59[57]
Bernie has an accident while riding a motorcycle.
6016"Who's That Lady?"Ken WhittinghamWarren Hutcherson & Teri SchafferApril 12, 2004 (2004-04-12)08-03-3226.11[58]
Wanda is feeling left out when Bernie has a new female friend.
6117"Mac-intations"Ken WhittinghamBrian EganApril 12, 2004 (2004-04-12)08-03-3186.25[58]
Bernie is always playing pranks on the family.
6218"That Old Mac Magic"Robert BerlingerRichard AppelApril 26, 2004 (2004-04-26)08-03-3204.24[59]
Jordan stars in a TV commercial and learns that show business can be cruel.
6319"The Talk"Ken KwapisMarc Abrams & Michael BensonApril 26, 2004 (2004-04-26)08-03-3174.96[59]
Wanda tells Bernie that its time for Jordan to learn about “the birds and the bees.”
6420"Five Stages of Bryana"Michael SpillerJohn RiggiJune 15, 2004 (2004-06-15)08-03-3163.96[60]
Bernie and Wanda consult a child therapist to determine what is making Bryana suddenly throw tantrums, become a bully at school and fight with her siblings at home.
6521"Go Bernie, It's Your Birthday"Reginald HudlinDenise DownerJune 22, 2004 (2004-06-22)08-03-3214.54[61]
It’s Bernie’s birthday, and the family doesn’t seem to take much notice.
6622"Thanksgiving"Reginald HudlinKate AngeloJune 29, 2004 (2004-06-29)08-03-3023.64[62]
Vanessa's teacher, a vegetarian, invites the Mac family to Thanksgiving dinner.

Season 4 (2004–05)

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671"Big Brother"Linda MendozaPeter B. Aronson and Marc Abrams & Michael BensonSeptember 8, 2004 (2004-09-08)08-04-4046.58[63]
Bernie sneaks into Vanessa's journal and he finds out that she once smoked, which makes him buy security cameras to watch what the family's doing, but Bernie gets more than what he bargained for. Guest appearance by Snoop Dogg.
682"Stiff Upper Lip"Warren HutchersonRichard Appel & Warren HutchersonSeptember 15, 2004 (2004-09-15)08-04-4035.48[64]
Bernie decides that 8-year-old Bryana is too old to be riding her bike with training wheels. Alas, she crashes, and a guilty Bernie volunteers to take her class to the museum. Meanwhile, Jordan steals an old cast from the hospital and wears it at school to get out of gym class.
693"Being Bernie Mac"Victor Nelli, Jr.Jacqui Clay & Jerry CollinsSeptember 22, 2004 (2004-09-22)08-04-4015.14[65]
Bernie is hoping for some peace and quiet as he prepares for a performance that night, but he must deal with the kids when Wanda's business meeting runs long.
704"Mac Overdrive"Ken WhittinghamKate Angelo & John RiggiSeptember 29, 2004 (2004-09-29)08-04-4025.47[66]
Bernie gives Vanessa driving lessons, but he goes overboard while teaching Vanessa. Out of nowhere, he gets his truck towed away and he also gets glasses.
715"My Privacy"Victor Nelli, Jr.Jerry CollinsJanuary 14, 2005 (2005-01-14)08-04-4054.82[67]
Bryana accidentally walks in on Bernie getting ready for his bath. Vanessa is not happy when Bryana moves into her room. Bernie and Wanda decide that it may be time to remodel the house, much to the dismay of Bernie's wallet.
726"Who Gives This Bride"Reginald HudlinTeri SchafferJanuary 14, 2005 (2005-01-14)08-04-4065.55[67]
Bernie's sister announces that she and her fiance, Monroe (Cedric Yarbrough) are eloping to Las Vegas. Wanda offers to have the wedding at the Mac house.
737"Nerdy Mac"Linda MendozaRichard AppelJanuary 21, 2005 (2005-01-21)08-04-4074.69[68]
Bernie and Wanda are not satisfied with Bryana's test scores, and decide to enroll her at Jordan's school. As a result, Jordan is depressed because the kids at school think he's a nerd.
748"Stone Nuts"Victor Nelli, Jr.Steve TompkinsJanuary 28, 2005 (2005-01-28)08-04-4084.34[69]
Jordan wants to be more popular in school, so Bernie teaches him to gamble, but the trick soon backfires. Wanda's birthday is coming up, and Bernie searches for a rare cognac-colored diamond.
759"Jack & Jacqueline"Lee Shallat-ChemelAntonia F. March & Jacqueline McKinleyFebruary 4, 2005 (2005-02-04)08-04-4094.13[70]
Wanda decides to enroll the kids in an organization that teaches social skills to young people, with Vanessa instantly making new friends.
7610"Manchild in Vanessa Land"David GrossmanFred JohnsonFebruary 11, 2005 (2005-02-11)08-04-4105.37[71]
Vanessa's new boyfriend is 18 years old, and has a child by a former girlfriend.
7711"You Don't Know Squad"Victor Nelli, Jr.Antonia F. March & Jacqueline McKinleyFebruary 18, 2005 (2005-02-18)08-04-4114.66[72]
Bernie is happy that Vanessa has joined the Spirit Squad, until he sees the racey costumes and provocative routines. Jordan enlists Bryana and her friends to help him sell a product.
7812"You Got Served"Linda MendozaBrian EganFebruary 25, 2005 (2005-02-25)08-04-4124.20[73]
Bryana's birthday party results in a lawsuit after she bounces high in the moon house and accidentally sending the girl flying. When Bernie hears about this, he tries to find a way to prevent the lawsuit from happening.
7913"I Don't Wanna Be a Playa No More"Warren HutchersonTeri SchafferMarch 11, 2005 (2005-03-11)08-04-4135.50[74]
When Jordan develops a crush on a girl, Bernie teaches Jordan how to be a "player". Vanessa wants to attend a hip-hop concert.
8014"The Big Picture"Ken WhittinghamSteve TompkinsMarch 18, 2005 (2005-03-18)08-04-4143.91[75]
Bernie hires a personal assistant. WWE World Heavyweight Champion Triple H becomes the victim of Jordan's prank phone calls.
8115"The Music Mac"Reginald HudlinStory by : Amanda K. Montgomery
Teleplay by : Courtney Kemp Agboh
April 1, 2005 (2005-04-01)08-04-4154.22[76]
Bernie wants to encourage Vanessa's burgeoning musical talent. Guest appearance by Isaac Hayes.
8216"Walk Like a Man"Warren HutchersonCorey NickersonApril 8, 2005 (2005-04-08)08-04-4164.41[77]
Bernie feels that Jordan is ready to walk home from school by himself, but his walk home days are over after Jordan and his friends pick on a crabby neighbor. Vanessa has a wardrobe malfunction while swimming.

Season 5 (2005–06)

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831"Father Knows Best"Millicent SheltonTeri SchafferSeptember 23, 2005 (2005-09-23)08-05-5023.48[78]
Bryana's biological father, Bryan (Anthony Anderson) shows up and disrupts the little girl's routine.
842"Wrestling With a Sticky Situation"Victor Nelli, Jr.Jerry CollinsSeptember 23, 2005 (2005-09-23)08-05-5013.95[78]
Jordan joins the wrestling team and Bernie seeks advice from wrestling champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Meanwhile, Vanessa is put on laundry duty as punishment for taking her Aunt Wanda's clothes.
853"Marathon Mac"Victor Nelli, Jr.Marc Abrams & Michael BensonSeptember 30, 2005 (2005-09-30)08-04-4223.80[79]
Bernie overtrains for a local marathon, luckily, Vanessa fills in for him. Later in the race, Bernie provokes Vanessa by calling her to see how she's doing. Guest appearances by Adam Carolla and Charles Barkley. (This episode was originally produced for season 4.)
864"The Big Payback"Victor Nelli, Jr.Antonia F. March & Jacqueline McKinleyOctober 7, 2005 (2005-10-07)08-05-5033.86[80]
Vanessa spends her money on shoes after Bernie specifically told her not to, which forces Bernie to have Vanessa work in his business. Guest appearance by Karen Malina White.
875"Car Wars"Ken WhittinghamFred JohnsonOctober 21, 2005 (2005-10-21)08-05-5054.00[81]
Vanessa rents a car when Bernie said she can't have one.
886"Night of Terror"Warren HutchersonCorey NickersonOctober 28, 2005 (2005-10-28)08-05-5043.71[82]
Jordan watches an R-rated movie while Wanda and Bernie go out for a night on the town, and the next thing is, he thinks zombies might attack the house.
897"For Whom the Belt Tolls"Roger NygardSaladin K. PattersonNovember 4, 2005 (2005-11-04)08-05-5063.85[83]
Bernie and Wanda are about tired of telling the kids to stop doing things they are not supposed to do, so Bernie teaches Wanda how to use Big Mama's belt.
908"Pop Pop Goes the Weasel"Millicent SheltonTeri Schaffer & Steve TompkinsNovember 11, 2005 (2005-11-11)08-05-5073.88[84]
A possum breaks out in the house scaring Bernie.
919"Prison Break"Keith TruesdellAntonia F. March & Jacqueline McKinleyNovember 18, 2005 (2005-11-18)08-05-5083.99[85]
Bernie gets a call from the catholic school due to Jordan and Bryana's bad behavior (Jordan was dared to touch a girl's behind, but it ended up accidentally touching a nun's behind, and Bryana forged Bernie's signature on her homework assignment). Bernie then puts them on severe punishment. This eventually angered Wanda, who attempts to take the children off of punishment. Vanessa is the last one to be punished. (Vanessa hosted a pool party when she was supposed to be studying). The trio eventually get locked in Bernie's basement. Guest appearance by Mablean Ephriam
9210"Some Church Bull"Lee Shallat-ChemelJerry CollinsDecember 2, 2005 (2005-12-02)08-04-4173.17[86]
The family goes to a church retreat and at the end, everyone comes home angered. (This episode was originally produced for season 4.)
9311"Sorely Missed"Reginald HudlinWarren HutchersonDecember 16, 2005 (2005-12-16)08-04-4183.51[87]
Wanda and Bernie need time alone and Bryana doesn't remember her mother. (This episode was originally produced for season 4.)
9412"Fumes of Detente"Lee Shallat-ChemelFred JohnsonJanuary 6, 2006 (2006-01-06)08-04-4194.04[88]
Vanessa's old friend from Chicago visits. (This episode was originally produced for season 4.)
9513"Exercise in Fertility: Part 1"Linda MendozaMarc Abrams & Michael BensonJanuary 13, 2006 (2006-01-13)08-04-4203.82[89]
Wanda says she's about to be pregnant and Bernie springs into action, and the kids seem concerned. (This episode was originally produced for season 4.)
9614"Exercise in Fertility: Part 2"Ken WhittinghamPeter B. Aronson and Marc Abrams & Michael BensonJanuary 20, 2006 (2006-01-20)08-04-4213.54[90]
Bernie and Wanda go to a fertility specialist. The kids are worried that a new addition to the family will leave them out in the cold. (This episode was originally produced for season 4.)
9715"Fantasy Football"Rusty CundieffBrian Egan & Steve TompkinsJanuary 27, 2006 (2006-01-27)08-05-5094.19[91]
Bernie and Jordan join a fantasy football league, But their frequent disagreements affect their relationship. Meanwhile, Bryana becomes addicted to wearing makeup, and she gets caught wearing makeup at school. Guest appearances by Dick Butkus and Pat Finn.
9816"Bar Mitzvah Crashers"Linda MendozaMichael Caine & Angela YarbroughFebruary 3, 2006 (2006-02-03)08-05-5123.20[92]
Bryana listens into Vanessa and Wanda's conversations, and at Jordan's friend's party, she opens her big mouth.
9917"Who's Your Mama?"Linda MendozaJerry CollinsMarch 31, 2006 (2006-03-31)08-05-5143.08[93]
Bryan fills in for Wanda while she's on a business trip.
10018"What Would Jason Do?"Roger NygardStory by : Jason M. Palmer
Teleplay by : Saladin K. Patterson
March 31, 2006 (2006-03-31)08-05-5103.09[93]
Two boys are trying to take Vanessa to a senior prom, and while out on a date, Bernie and Wanda spy on them.
10119"It's Never as Bad as the First Time"Keith TruesdellFred JohnsonApril 7, 2006 (2006-04-07)08-05-5133.21[94]
Jordan dates a cheerleader which wows Bernie, but when the breakup happens, Bernie has something to say. Guest appearance by Jon Garland.
10220"Spinning Wheels"Victor Nelli, Jr.Corey NickersonApril 7, 2006 (2006-04-07)08-05-5113.35[94]
Wanda's sister, Valerie (Shar Jackson) comes for a visit and throws a roller party for her.
10321"Growing Pains"Lee Shallat-ChemelWarren Hutcherson & Saladin K. PattersonApril 14, 2006 (2006-04-14)08-05-5153.14[95]
Vanessa decides to work extra shifts instead of studying for her SATs.
10422"Bernie's Angels"Ken KwapisTeri Schaffer & Steve TompkinsApril 14, 2006 (2006-04-14)08-05-5163.13[95]
In the series finale, after having a near-death experience involving the microwave, Bernie decides to turn his life around and starts being nicer and overly sensitive. Meanwhile, Jordan begins to take advantage of Bernie's new attitude. Vanessa is still working on finding a good college but she doesn't want Bernie's help. Bryana has to learn what belongs in a microwave and what doesn't since she was the one responsible for Bernie's near-death experience. In the end, Bernie discovers that Jordan has been using him and he reconciles with Vanessa. In the final scene, Bernie takes back the iPod he bought for Jordan and delivers a farewell message to "America". Mac died a couple of years later from pneumonia on August 9, 2008.

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