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The Upshaws

The Upshaws
★ 7.6/10•2021•TV-MA•Comedy•Family•Drama
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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.

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateMay 12, 2021

Episodes

Episode 1 - Birthday B.S.E126m

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.

May 12, 2021

Episode 2 - The Hook-UpE229m

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.

May 12, 2021

Episode 3 - Joy RideE327m

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.

May 12, 2021

Episode 4 - Big PlansE429m

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.

May 12, 2021

Episode 5 - Ridin' DirtyE527m

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.

May 12, 2021

Episode 6 - Last StrawE628m

Last Straw

When Tasha gets into an accident, Bennie comes up with a solution — without telling Regina. Meanwhile, conflicts erupt between other family members.

May 12, 2021

Episode 7 - Yard SaleE726m

Yard Sale

After Regina throws Bennie out, she starts cleaning house. Bennie tries his old tricks to get back in her good graces. Lucretia's affair takes a turn.

May 12, 2021

Episode 8 - Night OutE828m

Night Out

Regina goes to her work party solo while Bennie has his own fun with the guys. Lucretia and Bennie get drunk together, and Bernard reveals his truth.

May 12, 2021

Episode 9 - Gloves OffE930m

Gloves Off

When Bennie tries to live a healthier lifestyle, he winds up in a boxing ring with an emotional Bernard. Maya struggles with a school bully.

May 12, 2021

Episode 10 - The BackslideE1026m

The Backslide

With Bennie back in the house and bonding more with the kids, Regina's frustrations start to show. After she takes the GMAT, the family comes together.

May 12, 2021

Actors

Mike Epps

Mike Epps

Bennie Upshaw

Kim Fields

Kim Fields

Regina

Wanda Sykes

Wanda Sykes

Lucretia

Khali Spraggins

Khali Spraggins

Aaliyah

Journey Christine

Journey Christine

Maya

Jermelle Simon

Jermelle Simon

Bernard

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