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The Upshaws

The Upshaws

They're back and as imperfect as ever.

20217.65 Seasons60 EpisodesEnded

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 Niles Kirchner
NetworksNetflix

Top 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

Themes & Keywords

homeworksitcom

About The Upshaws

The Upshaws is a comedy, family, drama series that first aired in 2021 exploring themes of home, work, sitcom. Created by Niles Kirchner, it stars Mike Epps, Kim Fields, Wanda Sykes. 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.

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