The Bernie Mac Show Laughing Matters (Season 3, Episode 4)
Not Rated
TV Episode | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

The Bernie Mac Show

Laughing Matters (Season 3, Episode 4)

Not Rated

TV Episode | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Bernie turns to Angela Bassett for acting advice when he lands a dramatic role as a stroke victim; Jordan leads a revolt at a day care facility; Vanessa pretends to be poor.

Director

Lee Shallat Chemel

Writers

Larry Wilmore (created by) | Bernie Mac (comedy of) | Marc Abrams (written by) | Michael Benson (written by)

Producers

Kate Angelo | Steven Greener | Michael Petok

Composer

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Director

Production Designer

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Edit Released

Updated Dec 21, 2003

Release date

Dec 21, 2003 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 31 wins & 63 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
19 cast members

Name	Known for
Bernie Mac Bernie 'Mac' McCullough Bernie 'Mac' McCullough See fewer	The Bernie Mac Show (2001)
Kellita Smith Wanda McCullough Wanda McCullough See fewer	The Bernie Mac Show (2001)
Jeremy Suarez Jordan Thomkins Jordan Thomkins See fewer	Brother Bear (2003)
Dee Dee Davis Bryana 'Baby Girl' Thomkins Bryana 'Baby Girl' Thomkins See fewer	The Bernie Mac Show (2001)
Camille Winbush Vanessa 'Nessa' Thomkins Vanessa 'Nessa' Thomkins See fewer	The Bernie Mac Show (2001)
Angela Bassett Angela Bassett Angela Bassett See fewer	Strange Days (1995)
Rick Hoffman Jerry Best Jerry Best See fewer	Suits (2011)
Davenia McFadden Molly Molly See fewer	Double Jeopardy (1999)
Reginald Ballard W.B. W.B. See fewer	Horrible Bosses (2011)
Lombardo Boyar Chuy Chuy See fewer	Happy Feet (2006)
Michael Ralph Kelly Kelly See fewer	Jumper (2008)
Ashley Monique Clark Teri Teri See fewer	The Hughleys (1998)
Naya Rivera Donna Donna See fewer	Glee (2009)
Karen Bankhead Nurse Nurse See fewer	Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
Shane Baumel Billy Billy See fewer	Daddy Day Care (2003)
Sherica Durdley Actor Actor See fewer	Desperate Housewives (2004)
C.J. Erasme Actor Actor See fewer	Olly Sholotan: Lie 2 Me (2021)
Chuck Marra Actor Actor See fewer	Riddle of Fire (2023)
Jacqueline Wong Yu Actress Actress See fewer	iCarly (2007)