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“They're back and as imperfect as ever.”

The Upshaws (2021)

First aired May 12, 20215 seasons · 60 epsEnded
7.6

67 votes

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Overview

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.

Created By

Regina Y. Hicks, Wanda Sykes

Where to Watch

Streaming availability for India

Stream

Netflix
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Top Billed Cast

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

Seasons

Status

Ended

Language

English

Type

Scripted

Last Air Date

January 15, 2026

Networks

Netflix

Production

Push It ProductionsNaptown ProductionsSavannah Sweet Productions

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User Reviews

Peter89Spencer

8.0

It was funky, fresh, funny... Wanda Sykes is brilliant. It's both an adult comedy AND a family comedy that's blended perfect together. Netflix hadn't shown a good sitcom since The Ranch!

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