The Upshaws
"They're back and as imperfect as ever."
Bennie Upshaw, the head of a Black working class family in Indianapolis, is a charming, well-intentioned mechanic and lifelong mess just trying his best to step up and care for his family and tolerate his sardonic sister-in-law, all without a blueprint for success.
First Aired
2021-05-12
Status
Ended
Network
Netflix
Seasons
Season 1 Episodes
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E1. Birthday B.S.
When two of his kids have birthday parties on the same day, Bennie scrambles to find a venue for one, then bounces back and forth between both events.
★ 5.3
E2. The Hook-Up
After meeting the manager of an upscale restaurant, Bennie takes Regina out hoping to break their dry spell but realizes the meal isn't on the house.
★ 5.6
E3. Joy Ride
A customer entrusts his sleek ride with its secret compartment to Bennie. Duck overstays his welcome at the Upshaw residence. Regina eyes a promotion.
★ 6.8
E4. Big Plans
As Regina tries to land a better job at a different organization, Bennie’s friends get in his ear about her looking to level up her life without him.
★ 5.4
E5. Ridin' Dirty
Regina juggles family duties with work and studying for the GMAT, but Bennie doesn’t help lighten the load — and she reaches a boiling point.
★ 5.0
E6. Last Straw
When Tasha gets into an accident, Bennie comes up with a solution — without telling Regina. Meanwhile, conflicts erupt between other family members.
★ 5.0
Cast
Mike Epps
Bennie Upshaw
Kim Fields
Regina
Wanda Sykes
Lucretia
Khali Spraggins
Aaliyah
Journey Christine
Maya
Jermelle Simon
Bernard
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