S1E17 If I Were N-Riched Man
After hearing Bernie use inappropriate language at home, Bryana goes to school and repeats it—much to the horror of her teacher. Soon after, a social worker shows up at the house to discuss Bernie's hostility problems.
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🏆 Top Episodes
#2
S1E22
Sweet Home Chicago: Part 2
Bernie takes the family on a tour of his old stomping grounds. Vanessa attempts to find her mother.
#3
S1E4
Bernie Mac, Ladies Man
When Wanda plans a play date for a group of kids, Bernie ends up winning over the moms for the afternoon and becoming defensive about his masculinity.
- 4. S5E16 "Bar Mitzvah Crashers"
- 5. S1E11 "The King and I"
- 6. S1E2 "Now You Got It"
- 7. S1E3 "The Main Event"
- 8. S1E5 "Saving Bernie Mac"
- 9. S1E7 "A Christmas Story"
- 10. S3E8 "Family Reunion"
📉 Bottom Episodes
#104
S3E16
Who's That Lady?
Psychologist Dr. Phil makes a house call in Bernie's confessional. He counsels Bernie on how to deal with an angry Wanda, who feels left out after Bernie and his buddies bring a woman, Lynette, into their group. Meanwhile, the kids find where Bernie hides all of their dangerous toys and end up almost killing each other to keep the secret.
- 103. S4E9 "Jack & Jacqueline"
- 102. S3E17 "Mac-Inations"
- 101. S5E10 "Some Church Bull"
- 100. S5E2 "Wrestling with a Sticky Situation"
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11 Standouts
42 Infamous
0 Hidden Gems
51 Forgettable
Top Standout: S1E2 Now You Got It
Most Infamous: S3E17 Mac-Inations
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