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.

The Upshaws (2021)

They're back and as imperfect as ever.

★ 7.6/10 May 12, 2021 5 seasons

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Creator: Regina Y. Hicks, 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.

Where to watch

Netflix Netflix Standard with Ads

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Creators

Regina Y. Hicks Wanda Sykes

Cast

Mike Epps Bennie Upshaw Kim Fields Regina Wanda Sykes Lucretia Khali Spraggins Aaliyah Journey Christine Maya Jermelle Simon Bernard

User Reviews (1)

Peter89Spencer June 14, 2021

★ 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!