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The Upshaws

2021·Series·TV-MA·7.6(68)

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.

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Where to watch The Upshaws in United States

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Where is The Upshaws streaming around the world?

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United StatesNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
IndiaNetflix
United KingdomNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
CanadaNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
AustraliaNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
GermanyNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
FranceNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
SpainNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
BrazilNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
JapanNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads

About The Upshaws

The Upshaws is a 2021 English-language comedy, family and drama series created by Regina Y. Hicks and Wanda Sykes. The cast is led by Mike Epps, Kim Fields, Wanda Sykes. It spans 5 seasons and 60 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.

The Upshaws was produced by Push It Productions, Naptown Productions, and Savannah Sweet Productions and made in United States of America. It was first aired on May 12, 2021, and carries a TV-MA certification.

Created by
Regina Y. Hicks, Wanda Sykes
First aired
May 12, 2021
Last aired
January 15, 2026
Original language
English
Age rating
TV-MA
Status
Ended
Seasons
5 (60 episodes)
Network
Netflix
Country
United States of America
Production
Push It Productions, Naptown Productions, Savannah Sweet Productions
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The Upshaws cast & crew

The Upshaws was created by Regina Y. Hicks and Wanda Sykes.

The cast features Mike Epps as Bennie Upshaw, Kim Fields as Regina, Wanda Sykes as Lucretia, Khali Spraggins as Aaliyah, Journey Christine as Maya, and Jermelle Simon as Bernard.

Behind the camera, it was produced by Wanda Sykes and Regina Y. Hicks.

Is The Upshaws worth watching?

The Upshaws holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 68 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy series.

With 5 seasons and 60 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.

If you enjoy comedy, family, and drama, The Upshaws is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Upshaws

In United States, you can stream The Upshaws on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of The Upshaws

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

The Upshaws — FAQs

Where can I watch The Upshaws in United States?

The Upshaws is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.

Is The Upshaws on Netflix?

Yes — The Upshaws is currently available on Netflix in United States.

What language is The Upshaws in?

The Upshaws is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How many seasons of The Upshaws are there?

The Upshaws has 5 seasons with 60 episodes in total.

What is The Upshaws rated?

The Upshaws is rated TV-MA. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 68 ratings.

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