The Bernie Mac Show

'Pilot.' (Series Premiere) A divorced high-school basketball coach looks to change his fortunes by cashing in on his 'winning tool.'

'Great Sausage' or 'Can I Call You Dick?' (Season One) Tanya maps out a strategy for Ray to attract a higher level of clientele.

Ray's fortunes sink further when his nosy neighbor, Howard Koontz, accuses him of public indecency. Fed up with Jessica's maternal meddling, Damon and Darby yearn to go back to their dad's. Meanwhile, Ray and Tanya's frayed partnership seems to be dead in the water -- until a last-minute proposal resurrects their dreams.

West Lakefield students choose "Coach Ray" to be the recipient of their fall fundraising efforts. Tanya's got a couple of leads that could jump-start Ray's gigolo career. But is Ray ready, willing and able enough to follow through? Meanwhile, Damon is shattered when he rushes to his sister's defense, only to learn that Darby doesn't want his help.

Ray is frustrated when an unsatisfied client asks for a do-over of her "damsel in distress" roadside fantasy. With times tight for Ronnie and Jessica, Ray hopes to one-up his ex by promising to buy a car for the twins. Tanya goes on a pity date with Floyd and is surprised by the outcome.

Tanya chastises Jemma for setting up dates directly with Ray. Still upset about a decision to put down her dog, Jessica confronts Ronnie about their finances, learning that times may not be as tough as he's made them out to be. After Jemma prods Ray to open up about himself, he gives his basketball team an inspiring pep talk.

Ray confronts his growing feelings for Jemma. Tanya meets a hipster who sets out to help her writer's block. Looking to land new clients at a farmer's market, Ray runs into Jessica, who invites him to a family dinner. Ray's finds himself in a potential quid pro quo situation with Yael, the wife of his despised neighbor Howard.

Ray turns to Tanya for advice and attends a family barbeque at his ex's. Meanwhile, Tanya finds her new boyfriend Pierce to be a man of mystery. After seeing her classified ad, Lenore gives Tanya some unwanted feedback on her marketing strategy, which leads Tanya to take a more personal approach.

Tanya is dismayed when a "satisfied" customer says she won't be using Ray's services again. Later, Tanya pitches Happiness Consultants to other women in her office, with mixed results. Damon goes to after-school detention to hang out with his androgynous friend Powell, leaving Ray baffled. Lenore gives Ray some lessons in branding.

Alarmed by a bad omen, Tanya ends up battling Lenore for control of Ray. As Ronnie flirts with an old flame at work, an unfulfilled Jessica decides her battery needs a jump start. Ray finds a sweet surprise at home, courtesy of his local bees and his frisky neighbor. Damon turns to Darby for advice and comfort.