This is something that gives the show an even more realistic feel and emphasizes the point that, although Mac was now a success, he never forgot where he came from and what family really means. These events took place in Mac's real life and were under the same circumstances. The show's plot deals with Mac and his wife as they take in and decide to raise his sister's three children due to her drug addiction and abandonment of the children. The Bernie Mac Show itself was based in Mac's own experiences. While most comedians tend to draw their material from what takes place around them what made Mac's material so fresh and different was that he took events and things from his life that evoked pain and found the humor in them, helping him overcome potential obstacles. Bernie Mac was a stand up comedian as well as actor who had his own unique style and sense of humor, most of which found base in his real life. This is the reason why it isn't any surprise that one of the best comedic shows to be found on television was The Bernie Mac Show.
begins getting on Bernie's nerves by constantly talking about his business. At the hotel, Bernie receives a phone call from a foul-mouthed Stacy before rudely hanging up. However, at the rehabilitation center, they all find that Stacy is not there and they all agree to go to the funeral instead. The next day at the hotel, it is revealed that Vanessa had scheduled a wake-up call for Bernie so the kids could visit their mother Stacy. Then, he wants Bernie to float him some money to the latter's annoyance. (Bernie's old church is shut down) and D tells him that he wants to turn it into a comedy club.
goes overboard when he asks for a more expensive casket. asks Bernie for money (much to Bernie's anger and shock) and he agrees. At dinner, Bernie ask Mama Liva to take care of the Funeral, but D. Eventually, they managed to get off the plane, rent a minivan (offscreen), and visit Mama Liva (Bernie's maternal Aunt) and her son D. But finally, the plane lands in Chicago much to Bernie's joy. Along with those, Bernie is seen dealing with Jordan throwing up his lunch in a doggy bag, and odd quirks. While on the plane, Bernie experiences bad luck when he wants to go to the bathroom, complains that the passenger in front of him was pushing his seat back, and is having to eat peanuts for dinner. On the plane, Bernie is forced ride on coach with the kids, much to his disappointment. When Jordan comes in the room, Bernie tells him to always thank his love ones for raising him, in which Jordan (at the last minute) confesses that he ate his chicken. While alone, Bernie confesses that he never got a chance to thank Ellister for raising him. Vanessa asks if they can see their mom and Bernie says yes. Bernie tells Wanda he'll have to return to Chicago to pay his respects and Wanda agrees, saying that they will all go. Bernie explains that his uncle Ellister had practically raised Bernie while growing up (including spanking him). Then, he prepares to interrogate the kids (mainly Jordan) before Wanda comes by and tells him that his Uncle Ellister passed away in his sleep last night, which throws Bernie in great depression. Then, the whole family travels back to Chicago to pay their respects, only to find his greedy cousin constantly asking for loanīernie is once again ranting about everything the kids done, but the biggest one was eating his chicken. Bernie's Uncle Ellister passed away in his sleep.