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  • Netflix
  • May 12, 2021
  • Netflix
  • May 12, 2021

Summary The family comedy co-created by Regina Hicks and Wanda Sykes focuses on Bennie Upshaw (Mike Epps) and his family that includes wife Regina (Kim Fields), two young daughters, a younger son, and his teenage son (Diamond Lyons) he had in a previous relationship plus his sister-in-law (Wanda Sykes).

Created By: Regina Y. Hicks, Wanda Sykes

  • Netflix
  • May 12, 2021
  • Netflix
  • May 12, 2021
The Upshaws
Season 1
6 Seasons
Season Premiere: May 12, 2021
Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 5 Critic Reviews
57
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Summary The family comedy co-created by Regina Hicks and Wanda Sykes focuses on Bennie Upshaw (Mike Epps) and his family that includes wife Regina (Kim Fields), two young daughters, a younger son, and his teenage son (Diamond Lyons) he had in a previous relationship plus his sister-in-law (Wanda Sykes).

Created By: Regina Y. Hicks, Wanda Sykes

Season Episodes

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Episode 1 • May 12, 2021
Birthday B.S.
When two of his kids have birthday parties on the same day, Bennie scrambles to find a venue for one, and has to bounce back and forth between events.
Episode 2 • May 12, 2021
The Hook-Up
After meeting the manager of an upscale restaurant, Bennie takes Regina out hoping to break their dry spell, but soon realizes the meal isn't on the house.
Episode 3 • May 12, 2021
Joy Ride
A customer entrusts his sleek ride with a secret compartment to Bennie, Duck overstays his welcome at the Upshaws', and Regina eyes a promotion.
Episode 4 • May 12, 2021
Big Plans
When Regina tries to land a job at a better organization, Bennie's friends get in his ear about her leveling up her life without him.
Episode 5 • May 12, 2021
Riding Dirty
Regina juggles family duties with work and studying for the GMAT, but when Bennie doesn't help lighten the load she reaches a boiling point.
Episode 6 • May 12, 2021
Last Straw
When Tasha gets into an accident, Bernie comes up with a solution--without telling Regina; meanwhile, conflicts erupt between other family members.
Episode 7 • May 12, 2021
Yard Sale
After Regina throws Bennie out, she starts cleaning house; Bennie tries his old tricks to get back in her good graces; Lucretia's affair takes a turn.
Episode 8 • May 12, 2021
Night Out
Regina goes to her work party solo while Bennie has fun with the guys; Lucretia and Bennie get drunk together; and Bernard reveals his truth.
Episode 9 • May 12, 2021
Gloves Off
When Bennie tries to live a healthier lifestyle, he winds up in a boxing ring with Bernard; Maya struggles with a school bully.
Episode 10 • May 12, 2021
The Backslide
With Bennie back in the house and bonding more with the kids, Regina's frustration starts to show. After she takes the GMAT, the family comes together.
6 Seasons

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 5 Critic Reviews
57
40% Positive
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20% Mixed
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40% Negative
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Mixed or Average Based on 5 Critic Reviews
57
40% Positive
2 Reviews
20% Mixed
1 Review
40% Negative
2 Reviews

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83
May 10, 2021
[The Upshaws] juices the multicamera-family-sitcom model with fresh dynamics, depth, and genuine laughs.
By Kristen Baldwin FULL REVIEW
80
May 12, 2021
And no, the “mom who gets things done while the dad gets to mess up and around” conceit isn’t exactly brand new territory for a sitcom to tread. But when a show is this willing to find new ways to make such tropes more grounded and relatable, it’s worth checking out.
By Caroline Framke FULL REVIEW
50
May 11, 2021
All The Upshaws’ jokes might well be a couple decades old, but there’s also a laudable attempt here at a different kind of family sitcom.
By Inkoo Kang FULL REVIEW
30
May 12, 2021
The Upshaws has “good sitcom bones”, but is so saddled with tired plots and dialogue it just makes for a show that feels like it’s already stale, even though it just started.
By Joel Keller FULL REVIEW
30
May 12, 2021
To say that “The Upshaws” is stuck in the ’70s doesn’t quite do it. The 1970s? Or the 1870s? ... The jokes are entrenched in racial stereotyping and clichés. “The Upshaws” was meant to be transgressive, one imagines. It’s harder to imagine who’ll be laughing.
By John Anderson FULL REVIEW

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