2024-09-19
Part 1 of two. Michael and Jay react predictably (which is to say not at all well) to the news that Jr. has impregnated his girlfriend, Vanessa. But Michael is determined to make a man of his son. "I've got only nine months to take him from dummy to daddy," he tells Jay. "I've got to teach him that there's no free ride." First, he gives him a job at his trucking company. Brooklyn Sudano joins the
A golfing buddy (David Alan Grier) of Michael's turns him on to a hair-growth pill, and Jay insists that she and Michael see an estate planner. (These two storylines are connected.) Meanwhile, Kady's jealous because Claire has volunteered for a Big Sister program and is mentoring a disadvantaged girl (Kennedy Rue McCullough). (Repeat).
Stress from the kids emphasizes that Bernie Mac is not the Bernie Mac of old. He's just older, and the pain is...everywhere. W.B.: Reginald Ballard. Chuy: Lomberdo Boyar. Kelly: Michael Ralph. Bryanna: Dee Dee Davis. Jordan: Jeremy Suarez. Wanda: Kellita Smith. (Repeat).
After a break-in, Bernie Mac buys an elaborate alarm system that's about as problematic as a burglar. Neighbor: Carl Reiner. Alarm Guy: Nick Toth. Shannon: Eileen Boylan. Kelly: Michael Ralph. Chuy: Lomberdo Boyar. W.B.: Reginald Ballard. Wanda: Kellita Smith. (Repeat).
Justin and Darnell go on one of their essential sourcing days to identify fabrics and staple furniture pieces to outfit Nicole's lead bedroom and bathroom. Dedrick invites young, burgeoning comedian Jarrett Billups to the studio to learn about the core ingredients of a strong staple first suit. (New).
Tony Baker talks about Comedy, Social Media, and Video Games. (New).
Meet the Level Up 16 Scholars. In a test of their public speaking, goal-setting and self-confidence, Personal Pitch challenges each scholar to craft and deliver a: 30 second pitch to our prominent board members as to why they belong on The Level Up Experiment. (New).
Jr. takes an IQ test, whose results are a surprise. Meanwhile, Michael isn't smart enough to assemble Kady's new jungle gym, and Kady announces what she wants to be when she grows up: a hall monitor. So she practices at school (and learns she likes bossing people around). (Repeat).
Michael hurts his back playing a game on "Family Night." The family thinks it's funny, so he decides to play with their heads. But he overplays his hand. Dr. Thomas: Jason Stuart. Dr. Klieger: Phil Reeves. (Repeat).
Jay's feeling "frumpy" after she and Michael run into a gorgeous and superachieving high-school classmate named Susan (Nicole Prescott). So it's time for a makeover. Meanwhile, Jr. (George O. Gore II) has made the basketball team. That's the good news. But there's an initiation to undergo: he must sneak into the girls' locker room and retrieve a certain item of clothing. Wanda: Kim Whitley. (Repea
Justin and Darnell go on one of their essential sourcing days to identify fabrics and staple furniture pieces to outfit Nicole's lead bedroom and bathroom. Dedrick invites young, burgeoning comedian Jarrett Billups to the studio to learn about the core ingredients of a strong staple first suit. (Repeat).
Tony Baker talks about Comedy, Social Media, and Video Games. (Repeat).
Meet the Level Up 16 Scholars. In a test of their public speaking, goal-setting and self-confidence, Personal Pitch challenges each scholar to craft and deliver a: 30 second pitch to our prominent board members as to why they belong on The Level Up Experiment. (Repeat).
Bernie hires a personal assistant after Wanda errs in making his travel plans. Wrestling's Triple H has a cameo. Dosha: Shania Accius. Wanda: Kellita Smith. Jordan: Jeremy Suarez. (Repeat).
Isaac Hayes has a cameo as Bernie tries to foster Vanessa's burgeoning musical talent, mostly against her will. Teri: Ashley Monique Clark. Sanjay: Neil Joshi. Aneesh: Abhi Sinha. Vanessa: Camille Winbush. Jordan: Jeremy Suarez. Wanda: Kellita Smith. (Repeat).
In the fourth-season finale, Bernie has Jordan walk home from school to make new friends, whom he joins in vandalizing property. Meanie: Loren Freeman. Todd: Josh Blaylock. Jason: Nicholas Morrison. Mark: Taj Stewart. Drew: Alexander Bass. Jordan: Jeremy Suarez. Wanda: Kellita Smith. (Repeat).
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Featuring the best of urban short films by tomorrow's next great filmmakers. (Repeat).
Nathan explores a Zambia village and bungee jumps over Victoria falls. (Repeat).
Nate learns how to make Banana beer, gets mentored by a Gorilla doctor; and searches for the Mountain Gorilla in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park. (Repeat).
Climbing Mount Nyiragongo Volcano to see the lava lakes. (Repeat).
Exploring Kenya's food truck cuisine and Maasai Mara on horseback. Also featuring photographer Kamau Patrick as he talks about art. (Repeat).
Anastasia Reese is the owner of a dating service and has recently ended her partnership and relationship with a man who cheated on her with one of their clients. (Repeat).
A teenage math wiz (Dempsey Pappion) receives a magical pair of high-tops that turn him into a basketball phenom. Zeke: Gregory Hines. Berniece: Vanessa Bell Callaway. Uncle Joe: Ruben Santiago Hudson. Mercado: Vincent D'Onofrio. Aldo: Scott Thompson. Khalil: Cabral Richards. Roscoe: Chris Collins. Seabrooke: Philip Akin. Courtney: Kendra Fitzrandolph. Larosa: Sarah Barrable-Tishauer. Noah: Jordan
Season 12 begins with an appearance by actor Alfonso Riberio. Comedian Gary Anthony Williams is also featured. (Repeat).
Comedian Keegan-Michael Key. (Repeat).
Actress Karla Souza; comedian Jeff Davis. (Repeat).
Actress Yvette Nicole Brown; comedian Gary Anthony Williams. (Repeat).
Jay and Michael spend a weekend at a meditation retreat, although Michael isn't exactly a willing participant. And when it's over, Jay gives him the silent treatment. Bodhi: T.J. Thyne. Nancy: Jennifer Elise Cox. (Repeat).
Jay decides that it's time to remodel the garage to make it more comfortable for the baby, and Michael decides to do the work himself. "It's the Garage Mahal to me," he says. Meanwhile, Kady wants to write Franklin a love letter but doesn't know what to say. Woody: Dom Irrera. (Repeat).
Regina recruits Steve and Cedric to participate in a charity bachelor auction where another woman outbids Lovita for her fiancé. Meanwhile, Romeo and Bullethead join Lydia in reading the school's morning announcements. Delores: Ja'Net Du Bois. Niki: Paulette Braxton. Tracy: Eve Greene. Joe: Damon Chandler. Regina: Wendy Raquel Robinson. Lovita: Terri J. Vaughn. (Repeat).
New Year's Eve plans go awry for both Steve and Regina, while Cedric frets over the new millennium hoopla. Meanwhile, Romeo is invited to a party under false pretenses. Coretta: Robin Allen. Raina: Enya Flack. Regina: Wendy Raquel Robinson. Cedric: Cedric the Entertainer. Romeo: Merlin Santana. (Repeat).
Regina offers to throw Lovita's bridal shower, but her plans cause friction with Lovita's friends, who envision a much livelier party. Meanwhile, Cedric and Steve begin to feel old and decide to do something wild to break out of their rut. Kelly: Diana Theodore. Lashonda: Toby Smith. Laverne: Michelle Morgan. Regina: Wendy Raquel Robinson. Lovita: Terri J. Vaughn. Romeo: Merlin Santana. (Repeat).
Regina wants her new school program approved by the visiting district supervisor, who instead takes a shine to Steve's ideas. Meanwhile, Bullethead, Romeo and Lydia join the faculty talent-show committee and change the format of the event. Tom: Barry Shabaka Henley. Carrie: Karan Ashleyn. Regina: Wendy Raquel Robinson. Lovita: Terri J. Vaughn. Lydia: Lori Beth Denberg. (Repeat).