The Bernie Mac Show: Season 5
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of The Bernie Mac Show Season 4.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
Father Knows Best
Sep 23, 2005 · 22 min
Bryan, Bryanna's father, shows up to spend more time with his daughter-and ends up spoiling her.
Wrestling with a Sticky Situation
Sep 23, 2005 · 22 min
When Jordan makes the wrestling team, Bernie turns to Stone Cold Steve Austin for advice.
Marathon Mac
Sep 30, 2005 · 22 min
Berine better put his money where his mouth is when he agrees to Charles Barkley's bet that he will beat Bernie's time in a 10K charity race.
The Big Payback
Oct 7, 2005 · 22 min
Upset that Vanessa is living the free life, Bernie Mac has Vanessa work for him. Shortly, after wards Vanessa learns that his co-workers get all this free stuff because they mentio
Car Wars
Oct 21, 2005 · 22 min
Jordan turns 13, but still acts like a monster fighting with Bryana. Eventually Jordan lets Bryana walk all over him to avoid further punishment. When he gets his gifts back, Berni
Night of Terror
Oct 28, 2005 · 22 min
Jordan turns 13, but still acts like a monster fighting with Bryana. Eventually Jordan lets Bryana walk all over him to avoid further punishment. When he gets his gifts back, Berni
For Whom the Belt Tolls
Nov 4, 2005 · 22 min
The kids finally cross Aunt Wanda's line while Bernie's away. Bernie gives Aunt Wanda "Big Mama's Belt" to keep them in line. The kids wind up fearing her even more than Bernie Mac
Pop Pop Goes the Weasel
Nov 11, 2005 · 22 min
When Bryana's father, Bryan (Anthony Anderson), visits, he threatens Bernie's relationship with Jordan and undermines Bernie's barbecuing techniques.
Prison Break
Nov 18, 2005 · 22 min
After misbehaving yet again, Bernie punishes Bryana and Jordan severely. Yet again Wanda thinks he's being too hard on them. But in the end, she catches on. Vanessa turns out to be
Some Church Bull
Dec 2, 2005 · 22 min
In an effort to bring family members closer together, Wanda insists they participate in the annual parish retreat.
Sorely Missed
Dec 16, 2005 · 22 min
Bernie thinks that he and Wanda need some time alone. Bryana has trouble remembering her mother.
Fumes of Detente
Jan 6, 2006 · 22 min
When Wanda invites Tasha, Vanessa's best friend from Chicago, to stay with them, Bernie is worried he will have another difficult teen in his house.
Exercise in Fertility: Part 1
Jan 13, 2006 · 22 min
After several failed attempts, Bernie and Wanda realize that making a baby is harder than they thought, and Wanda begins to question their fertility.
Exercise in Fertility: Part 2
Jan 20, 2006 · 22 min
Bernie and Wanda have undertaken fertility treatments. Wanda suffers from mood swings due to hormonal issues. Distracted with the idea of having a child the couple neglect to stay
Fantasy Football
Jan 27, 2006 · 22 min
Jordan and Bernie Mac start a fantasy football league but do poor; and Bernie Mac won't really listen to Jordan. With that, Jordan eventually goes to a different league secretly be
Bar Mitzvah Crashers
Feb 3, 2006 · 22 min
After a Jewish family arrive in the neighborhood, Bernie urges Jordan to befriending the son, David. Though hesitant at first Jordan begins to develop a friendship with his new nei
Who's Your Mama?
Mar 31, 2006 · 22 min
Bryana's daddy Bryan helps out around the house and the kids start preferring him over their Uncle Bernie causing Bernie Mac to take offense. Baby Girl gets called flat-chested at
What Would Jason Do?
Mar 31, 2006 · 22 min
Vanessa's school prom is coming up so Bernie Mac picks a boy friend out for her (after doing his usual protective background check). Even after he chooses, he has all these worried
It's Never as Bad as the First Time
Apr 7, 2006 · 22 min
Jordan dates Erica, one of the cheerleaders at school. Bernie is delighted, but when Jordan and Erica break up, he tries to remedy the situation.
Spinning Wheels
Apr 7, 2006 · 22 min
Wanda's sister visits and wants to throw a roller-disco party for Wanda's birthday.
Growing Pains
Apr 14, 2006 · 22 min
Bernie makes Vanessa prove she can manage her money.
Bernie's Angels
Apr 14, 2006 · 22 min
The kids' carelessness causes Bernie to have a near-death experience.