4.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Bernie Mac Show (2001)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.6
Overview
The Bernie Mac Show is an American sitcom that aired on Fox for five seasons from November 14, 2001 to April 14, 2006. The series featured comic actor Bernie Mac and his wife Wanda raising his sister's three kids: Jordan, Bryana, and Vanessa.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Overview
The Bernie Mac Show is an American sitcom that aired on Fox for five seasons from November 14, 2001 to April 14, 2006. The series featured comic actor Bernie Mac and his wife Wanda raising his sister's three kids: Jordan, Bryana, and Vanessa.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The show's dominant themes align with conservative values, emphasizing strict discipline, personal responsibility, and the importance of a strong, traditional family unit as the solution to raising well-adjusted children.
The Bernie Mac Show naturally features a diverse cast centered on a Black family, which is integral to its premise rather than being an explicit recasting of traditional roles. The narrative focuses on universal family themes without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its core message.
Secondary
The show implicitly upholds values often associated with Christianity, such as family, morality, and community. While not overtly religious, any references to Christian holidays or moral lessons are generally presented in a respectful and affirming light, contributing to the show's positive portrayal of traditional family values. The narrative does not critique the faith but rather integrates its cultural aspects into a wholesome family dynamic.
The Bernie Mac Show, a family sitcom, did not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes in its narrative. The show focused primarily on the dynamics of Bernie Mac's household and his experiences raising his sister's children, resulting in no LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The Bernie Mac Show, a family sitcom, did not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes in its narrative. The series focused on the comedic and dramatic aspects of Bernie Mac raising his sister's children, with no depiction of transgender identity or related issues.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Bernie Mac Show features original characters created for the series. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which any character's gender could have been canonically established and then changed for this show.
The Bernie Mac Show is an original sitcom featuring characters created for the series. There is no prior source material or established canon from which characters were adapted and had their race changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.2
6.5
Critic Ratings
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