The Bernie Mac Show S1E1 — Pilot
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The Bernie Mac Show•Season 1•Episode 1

Pilot

7.4/10 · 164 votesNov 14, 200122 min

Ranked #8 of 22 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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In the pilot, much to his chagrin, Bernie and Wanda are forced to take care of his sister's three children, Vanessa, Jordan, and Bryanna since she can no longer take care of them anymore.

Directed byKen Kwapis
Written byLarry Wilmore
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Bernie Mac

Bernie Mac

Bernie 'Mac' McCullough

Jeremy Suarez

Jeremy Suarez

Jordan Thomkins

Camille Winbush

Camille Winbush

Vanessa 'Nessa' Thomkins

Dee Dee Davis

Dee Dee Davis

Bryana 'Baby Girl' Thomkins

Kellita Smith

Kellita Smith

Wanda 'Baby' McCullough

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Larry Wilmore

Larry Wilmore

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Ken Kwapis

Ken Kwapis

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Episode Summary

"Pilot" is episode 1 of The Bernie Mac Show season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 164 votes, ranking #8 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Ken Kwapis and written by Larry Wilmore, it aired on November 14, 2001.

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