Mac’s show in ratings doldrums
Fox’s struggling “The Bernie Mac Show” marked its 100th episode Friday, but viewers did not join in the celebration. Despite increased promotion for the telecast, the comedy matched its lowest ratings of the season, drawing just over 3.2 million viewers.
The sitcom, in its fifth season, scored the same level of viewers in its Dec. 2 episode.
Once one of the highlights of the Fox schedule, the series was the lowest-ranked live-action prime-time network series from last season to be renewed. Insiders say it most likely will not return for a sixth season.
