Ep 13. It's Mac-ademic

Bernie Mac is back with another episode of his hit show, The Bernie Mac Show, and this time it's all about education. In season 3 episode 13, titled "It's Mac-ademic," Bernie is trying to teach the kids in his family the importance of getting a good education.

The episode starts with Bernie receiving a phone call from Vanessa's teacher who wants to schedule a parent-teacher conference. Bernie is worried that Vanessa might be struggling in school and tries to get her to study more, but Vanessa seems disinterested in her studies and more interested in boys.

Meanwhile, Jordan is having trouble with his spelling and Bernie is trying to help him out. Bernie sets up a spelling bee with the kids in the neighborhood to help Jordan practice and improve his spelling skills. The competition quickly becomes intense, with the kids showing off their skills and trying to outdo each other.

In between all this, Wanda helps Bernie understand the importance of reading to the kids. Bernie doesn't think it's necessary, but Wanda encourages him to pick up a book and read to the kids, as it helps improve their vocabulary and comprehension skills. Bernie eventually gives in and reads a book to the kids, but he's not a fan of it.

Later on, Vanessa has her parent-teacher conference and Bernie is surprised to find out that Vanessa is doing well in school. Her teacher praises Vanessa's work ethic and her ability to balance her schoolwork with her social life. This revelation makes Bernie realize that he might have been too hard on Vanessa and that he needs to trust her more.

As the episode comes to a close, Bernie reflects on his own education and how he wishes he had taken it more seriously. He encourages the kids to work hard in school and tells them that education is the key to their future success.

All in all, "It's Mac-ademic" is a fun and educational episode that teaches kids the importance of getting a good education while also entertaining audiences with Bernie's trademark humor and antics. Whether you're a fan of The Bernie Mac Show or just looking for a fun and educational TV show to watch with your kids, this episode is definitely worth checking out.