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The Upshaws

2021 Ended

7.6/10 71 votes

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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
Cast:: Mike Epps, Kim Fields, Wanda Sykes, Khali Spraggins
Language:: English
Country:: United States of America
Network:: Netflix

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Season 3

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E01

Episode 1

★ 4.7

Thera Please

2023-08-17 · 24m

In the aftermath of her heart attack, Regina attempts to bring Bennie to therapy with her. An overwhelmed Lucretia starts to miss having her own space.

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E02

Episode 2

★ 4.7

Need Change

2023-08-17 · 26m

Lucretia receives life-changing news after agreeing to fund Bernard's business. When therapy with Bennie uncovers hard truths, Regina has a breakthrough.

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E03

Episode 3

★ 6.5

Forbidden Fruit

2023-08-17 · 25m

A hot-headed Bernard teaches Aaliyah how to drive. Regina and Bennie find new thrills in sneaky rendezvous. Lucretia tries to resell gifts for money.

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E04

Episode 4

★ 6.5

Slap Happy

2023-08-17 · 25m

Aaliyah continues to shun Regina. A turn of events gives Lucretia cause for celebration, but not for long. Bennie acts fast when Kelvin lands in trouble.

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E05

Episode 5

★ 7.0

Really, Mama?

2023-08-17 · 22m

A surprise visitor puts Bennie's loyalties to the test. Lucretia secures a new source of income that makes her circumstances more challenging.

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E06

Episode 6

★ 6.5

Auto Motives

2023-08-17 · 25m

Now flush with cash, Bennie splurges on a gift for the kids that stirs up tension with Bernard. At a crossroads, Lucretia weighs a difficult decision.

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E07

Episode 7

★ 6.5

Hail Mary

2024-04-18 · 23m

With the shop and their finances in jeopardy, Bennie and Lucretia search high and low for a solution and potential buyer. Is the family business a wrap?

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E08

Episode 8

★ 6.5

Electric Feels

2024-04-18 · 28m

The family adjusts to their new living situation. Bennie works to get his electric vehicle certification. Aaliyah tries to keep her boyfriend a secret.

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E09

Episode 9

★ 8.0

Background Checkered

2024-04-18 · 29m

Bennie meddles in Aaliyah's relationship, sparking memories of him meeting Regina's parents. Maya's school play about Black history riles Lucretia up.

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E10

Episode 10

★ 8.0

Girl Trouble

2024-04-18 · 26m

Regina attempts to make good with an old rival for Aaliyah's sake. A heartbroken Tony seeks help from Bennie as he steps back into the dating scene.

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E11

Episode 11

★ 8.0

Ain't Broke

2024-04-18 · 26m

Lucretia takes a big leap — but Regina worries her sister's making a big decision for the wrong reasons. Bennie pushes a nervous Bernard to open his gym.

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