The Upshaws (2021)
2021 · 5 seasons · Comedy, Family, Drama
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.
Created by Regina Y. Hicks and Wanda Sykes. Starring Mike Epps, Kim Fields, Wanda Sykes, Khali Spraggins and Journey Christine.
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