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.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Bernie Mac Show Season 4.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
Father Knows Best
Sep 23, 2005
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
When Jordan makes the wrestling team, Bernie turns to Stone Cold Steve Austin for advice.
Marathon Mac
Sep 30, 2005
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
In an effort to bring family members closer together, Wanda insists they participate in the annual parish retreat.
Sorely Missed
Dec 16, 2005
Bernie thinks that he and Wanda need some time alone. Bryana has trouble remembering her mother.
Fumes of Detente
Jan 6, 2006
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Wanda's sister visits and wants to throw a roller-disco party for Wanda's birthday.
Bernie's Angels
Apr 14, 2006
The kids' carelessness causes Bernie to have a near-death experience.