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Bernie takes the entire family to Chicago for the funeral of a beloved uncle, but the trip is marred by his cousin's scheming.

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Sweet Home Chicago

Bernie takes the entire family to Chicago for the funeral of a beloved uncle, but his cousin's (Don Cheadle) scheming mars the trip.

After breaking up with his girlfriend, poker buddy Kelly moves into the Mac household and infringes on Bernie's paternal authority.

Kelly's Heroes

Exhausted Bernie begs Wanda to cancel dinner plans with another couple, but free Clippers tickets prompt him and Jordan to fake an emergency so they can get out of the house.

Secrets and Lies

Bernie grows uncomfortable with the level of sexuality that is becoming part of his children's lives.

Stop Having Sex

After hearing it from Bernie at home, Bryana repeats inappropriate language at school, prompting a social worker to visit the house to discuss Bernie's hostility problems.

If I Were N-riched, Man

Bernie becomes a stern taskmaster after witnessing the children's behavior at dinner, cracking down on Vanessa for her grades and making Bryana speak Spanish all the time.

Mac 101

After an intruder breaks into the house, Bernie reacts by turning it into a high-security compound, driving everyone crazy with his overprotectiveness.

Lockdown

When heartburn sends him to the emergency room, Bernie resolves to beat his age by acting like he did in his youth.

Back in the Day

Bernie's weeklong stint on a local radio show leaves his family upset when he uses his private life to get laughs.

Handle Your Business

Jordan goes out for football in hopes of winning a trophy for the Bernie Mac Hall of Fame awards shelf; former Oakland Raiders running back Marcus Allen, MVP of Super Bowl XVIII stars.

Hall of Fame

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Wanda gets a week of vacation and decides to spend it with the kids.

Wanda's Week Off

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Bernie is overwhelmed by the task of getting the children ready for their first day of school; Jordan pretends to be sick, Vanessa refuses to come out of the bathroom and Bryana wants to have her hair braided.

S1 E8 | Starting School