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The Bernie Mac Show
(Rated TV-PG, Comedy, Starring Bernie Mac, Kellita Smith, Camille Winbush, Where to watch: Fox, DVD, Download)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12. -
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Common Sense says
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updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Bernie Mac Show
Parents need to know that Mac plays a gruff but loving father figure who, despite some claims to the contrary, is happy to share his home and his life with his sister's children. This series is funny and creative, and parents who enjoy Mac's brand of humor are likely to enjoy it as much as their children do. Episodes are dealing with more mature themes as the children age, but there's not a lot to worry about here.
Read our full review by Betsy Wallace
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about Mac's brusque approach to fatherhood. Are his reactions to the kids' behavior realistic? Does he ever over-react? The show also offers an opportunity to discuss non-traditional families. Do your kids know anyone in a similar situation to the show's McCullough family? How would they feel in Bernie's kids' place?
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Lives in New YorkI rate this title on for age 2 and give ithave not seen it!
Lives in TexasI rate this title on for age 2 and give itA great show with good messages
This is such a funny show, not so inapropriate, no violence either, but in a few episodes, there are Jesus-related jokes that are offensive.
- Lives in CaliforniaI rate this title on for age 11 and give it
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