A comedian and his wife must raise his sister's three children.

Bernie hosts Bryana's birthday at his home.

Bernie teaches Jordan how to fight so he can stand up to bullies.

When Wanda schedules a playdate for the kids, Bernie delights in playing host to a circle of women.

Bernie takes the children to church.

Bernie learns the kids are staying long-term and sets ground rules.

The children try to hide a stray dog until Christmas Day.

Bernie tries to get the children ready for the first day of school.

Bernie takes the children to a water park on the hottest day of the year.

Wanda gets a week of vacation and decides to spend it with the kids.

Bernie tries to show the children who's the king of the castle.

Jordan joins the football team in hope of contributing a trophy to the family's awards shelf.

Bernie's weeklong stint on a local radio show leaves his family upset.

Bernie resolves to beat his age by acting as he did in his youth.

Bernie goes over the top in trying to protect his family after a break-in.

Bernie becomes a stern taskmaster after witnessing the children's behavior at dinner.

Bernie's use of inappropriate language gets him in trouble with social services.

Bernie grows uncomfortable with the level of sexuality that is becoming part of his children's lives.

Bernie and Jordan fake an emergency so they can go to a Clippers game.

After breaking up with his girlfriend, Bernie's poker buddy Kelly moves in and infringes on Bernie's paternal authority.

Bernie takes the entire family to Chicago for the funeral of a beloved uncle.

Instead of touring Chicago with the others, Vanessa attempts to meet up with her mother.

Bernie faces off with Matt Damon and Lucy Lawless in a golf tournament.

Bernie makes a midnight run to retrieve Bryana's lost doll.

The children's carpool becomes complicated for Bernie and Jordan.

The children strike, so Bernie hires youngsters from the neighborhood to do their work.

When Jordan brings home a snake named Reggie, Bryana demands her own pet.

Vanessa fails to invite Bernie to a father-daughter dance, and it drives him crazy.

Gluttonous Bernie has a fever dream after devouring his own personal turkey.

Bernie and Wanda strive to present a united front when disciplining the children.

Bernie circumvents his low-cholesterol diet by sneaking over to a neighbor's place.

Bernie and Wanda worry about Jordan's religious faith after he defaces a picture of Jesus.

Bernie offends Wanda's boss at a dinner party.

Jordan learns some magic tricks and uses them to charm his first crush.

Bernie calls on India Arie to help out with Vanessa's talent show.

Bernie delays his flight to Las Vegas in order to take the children to the movies.

Bernie and Chris Rock make a joint appearance on "The Tonight Show."

Bernie manages to stay one step ahead of the children when they try to manipulate him.

Wanda locks the family's junk food in a shed after Bernie starts buying everything in bulk.

Bernie worries about the children taking advantage of the new maid.

Bernie enrolls the children in a myriad of activities before discovering his Saturdays are at stake.

Bernie's sister undermines his authority with the children.

Wanda's parents take over the household during their visit.

Bernie bribes children to attend Jordan's birthday bash instead of another kid's party.

The basketball coach decides Jordan is better suited for gymnastics.

A litigious neighbor asks Bernie to tear down his newly built treehouse.

When the kids obsess about gifts, Bernie decides to cancel Christmas.

Bernie turns to Angela Bassett for acting tips when he lands a dramatic role.

Bernie takes Jordan to his favorite barbershop.

Bernie tries to scare away Vanessa's boyfriend before realizing what a good role model he is.

Wanda disrupts Bernie's writing process as he prepares for a talk show appearance.

Relatives harass Bernie at a barbecue; Vanessa flirts with a distant cousin.

Bernie plays a villain opposite Bryana's favorite character, Droobie.

Jordan tries comedy to overcome stage fright; Vanessa makes a film.

Despite Bernie's efforts, he and his father-in-law continue to bicker.

Bernie decides to lie to Jordan about his father.

Bernie volunteers as a teacher's helper to assess the teaching methods used at Bryana's school.

The family goes to San Diego for a relaxing vacation.

A motorcycle accident changes Bernie's perspective about the kids.

Dr. Phil McGraw counsels Bernie on how to deal with an angry Wanda.

Neighbor Carl Reiner plays the ultimate practical joke on Bernie.

"American Idol" judges Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson critique Bernie's commercial.

Hugh Hefner gives Bernie advice on how to talk to Jordan about sex.

Bernie and Wanda seek a child therapist's help in figuring out why Bryana has become a bully.

Bernie is zapped and forced to be a clown on his birthday.

Mr. Diggs, Vanessa's teacher, persuades her to become a vegetarian.

Bernie resorts to spying when he decides Vanessa is being secretive about her activities.

Bernie decides Bryana is too old for training wheels.

Bernie babysits for Bryana and deals with Jordan, who was sent home from school.

Bernie has no patience while trying to teach Vanessa to drive.

Bernie moves Bryana in with Vanessa, who is less than thrilled.

Bernie's sister, Benita, announces her plans to elope in Las Vegas.

Bryana's standardized test scores prompt Bernie to send her to Jordan's school.

Jordan winds up losing his lunch money in a poker game.

Wanda urges Vanessa to join an organization she once belonged to.

Bernie is furious when he learns that Vanessa's boyfriend is 18 and has a child.

Vanessa tries to increase her chances of being accepted into a college by joining the drill team.

Bernie is sued for being a negligent parent after a birthday bash for Bryana.

When Jordan develops a crush on a girl at school, Bernie decides to help.

Jordan's prank phone calls have surprising consequences.

Vanessa surprises everyone with her musical talent, including Isaac Hayes.

Bernie decides it is time for Jordan to walk to school alone.

When a man arrives from Chicago claiming to be Bryana's father, Bernie is cautiously supportive.

Jordan finds himself outmatched on the wrestling team.

When Bernie agrees to participate in a celebrity marathon, Vanessa vows to beat him.

When Bernie gives Vanessa money for clothes, she spends it all on a pair of shoes.

Curtis offers to help fix Vanessa's new car, but Bernie thinks he has an ulterior motive.

Jordan thinks zombies are trying to kill him and Bryana.

Wanda learns about Bernie's secret discipline-keeping device, and its power corrupts her.

When Bryana's father visits, he threatens Bernie's relationship with Jordan.

Bernie's punishment system is no longer effective, so he puts the kids in lockdown.

Wanda insists that the family participates in the annual parish retreat organization.

Bernie decides that he and Wanda need some time alone.

Wanda invites Tasha, Vanessa's best friend from Chicago, to stay with them.

Bernie and Wanda realize that making a baby is harder than they thought.

Bernie and Wanda focus on having a baby, neglecting the children they already have.

Bernie and Jordan join a fantasy football league together.

Bernie pushes Jordan to hang out with the new kid next door to expand his cultural horizons.

Bryan moves in and strives to be a perfect housekeeper when Wanda leaves on a business trip.

Bernie coaches Vanessa's prom date on how to win her heart.

Jordan dates a good-looking cheerleader, surprising everyone.

Wanda's sister visits and wants to throw a roller-disco party for Wanda's birthday.

Bernie makes Vanessa prove she can manage her money.

The kids' carelessness causes Bernie to have a near-death experience.