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The Upshaws (2021)

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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.

First Air Date
May 12, 2021
Seasons
5
Episodes
60
Rating
7.6/10 (67 votes)

Cast: Mike Epps, Kim Fields, Wanda Sykes, Khali Spraggins, Journey Christine, Jermelle Simon

Network: Netflix
Production: Push It Productions, Naptown Productions, Savannah Sweet Productions
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Peter89Spencer - 8/10

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!

June 14, 2021

The Upshaws

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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StatusEnded
TypeScripted
First Aired5/12/2021
Last Aired1/15/2026
Seasons5
Episodes60
LanguageEnglish
Creators & Crew

5

Seasons

60

Episodes

2021

First Aired

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Cast

ME

Mike Epps

as Bennie Upshaw

KF

Kim Fields

as Regina

WS

Wanda Sykes

as Lucretia

KS

Khali Spraggins

as Aaliyah

JC

Journey Christine

as Maya

JS

Jermelle Simon

as Bernard

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Seasons

5 seasons
Season 5
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Season 5

2026

12 episodes

Season 4
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Season 4

2025

10 episodes

Season 3
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Season 3

2023

12 episodes

Season 2
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Season 2

2022

16 episodes

Season 1
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Season 1

2021

10 episodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Upshaws about?

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…

How many seasons does The Upshaws have?

5

How many episodes does The Upshaws have?

60

Is The Upshaws still running?

No, it ended in 2026.

When did The Upshaws first air?

May 12, 2021

Who created The Upshaws?

Regina Y. Hicks, Wanda Sykes

Who stars in The Upshaws?

Mike Epps, Kim Fields, Wanda Sykes

What genre is The Upshaws?

Comedy, Family, Drama