Ep 4. Bernie Mac, Ladies Man
- TVPG
- November 28, 2001
- 22 min
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6.6 (9)
Bernie Mac, Ladies Man follows the titular character as he attempts to impress Vanessa's teacher, Ms. Scott, by being his charming self. However, Bernie's attempts to woo Ms. Scott prove to be more difficult than he anticipated. Meanwhile, Jordan and Bryana try to help Wanda improve her cooking skills by signing her up for a cooking class.
As the episode begins, Bernie is smitten with Vanessa's teacher, Ms. Scott, and wants to impress her by inviting her to their house for dinner. However, his attempts to charm her fall flat, as Ms. Scott is uninterested in his advances. Bernie is left feeling dejected and frustrated, and seeks advice from his friends.
Meanwhile, Jordan and Bryana discover that Wanda is a terrible cook, and decide to sign her up for a cooking class to help her improve. The two kids attend the class with Wanda, but things don't go as smoothly as they'd hoped. Wanda struggles to keep up with the other students, and eventually drops out of the class.
Back at home, Bernie's attempts to win over Ms. Scott are not going well. He becomes increasingly desperate, resorting to buying expensive gifts and writing her poetry. However, nothing seems to work, and he realizes that he needs to change his approach.
In the end, Bernie realizes that he was trying too hard to impress Ms. Scott, and that he needed to be himself in order to win her over. He invites her over for dinner again, but this time he keeps it casual and relaxed. His plan works, and the two hit it off. Jordan and Bryana also learn that it's important to be patient and supportive when helping someone improve, as they work together to help Wanda become a better cook.
Overall, Bernie Mac, Ladies Man is a charming and funny episode that showcases the strengths of the show. Bernie Mac's comic timing and chemistry with the other actors are a highlight, and the episode touches on themes of love, family, and self-improvement in a thoughtful and entertaining way.