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.
StatusReturning Series
TypeScripted
Original LanguageEnglish
Network
Season 1 of The Upshaws premiered on May 12, 2021
A working-class Black family in Indiana strives for a better life and a happy home while juggling everyday struggles in this comedy series.
Season 2 of The Upshaws premiered on June 29, 2022
Bennie, Regina and Lucretia are back to their usual antics. But will new problems and trust issues keep them from holding the family together? Still striving for success and surviving every mess, the Upshaws face a series of obstacles that put their resilience — and relationships — to the test.
Season 3 of The Upshaws premiered on August 17, 2023
Part 6 of The Upshaws premiered on January 9, 2025
Mike Epps
Bennie Upshaw
Kim Fields
Regina
Wanda Sykes
Lucretia
Khali Spraggins
Aaliyah
Journey Christine
Maya
Jermelle Simon
Bernard