The Bernie Mac Show aired on Fox for five seasons from November 14, 2001 to April 14, 2006. The series featured Bernie Mac and his wife raising his sister's three kids: Jordan, Vanessa, and Bryana. In real life, Bernie "Mac" McCullough was married with one daughter; Mac's character on the show was a stand-up comedian.
The series was loosely based on Bernie McCullough's stand-up comedy acts. In real life, Mac McCullough was married with one daughter. Mac's character's celebrity worked as a plot device allowing other celebrities to appear on the show.