Production on the fourth season had to be suspended for eight weeks in order to allow Bernie Mac to recover from a serious case of pneumonia.
Larry Wilmore, who created and executive produced the show, was fired by FOX during the show's second season. Reports cited that Wilmore and the network constantly clashed over the show's creative direction. FOX executives felt that the show didn't have enough laughs and were disappointed with the show's ratings in its second season while Wilmore was frustrated with FOX's treatment of the show and creative interference.
Bernie Mac was originally hesitant about doing the show for fear it would tone down his comedic style.
The character 'Bernie Mac' was ranked #47 in TV Guide's list of the "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time" (20 June 2004 issue).
Although the character Vanessa, played by Camille Winbush, is 5 years older than her brother Jordan, who is played by Jeremy Suarez, the two actors are actually the same age (both born in 1990).