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The Upshaws

2021–Present Comedy • Drama • Family

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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Overview

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.

Series Snapshot

Status
In production
Total Seasons
5
Total Episodes
60
First Air Date
May 12, 2021
Most Recent Air Date
Jan 15, 2026
Network / Platform
Netflix
Original Language
en-US

Themes

Tone & Style

  • Lighter moments and character-driven humor shape the pacing.
  • Serialized structure rewards long-form viewing over stand-alone episodes.
  • Ongoing release cycle can continue expanding key plot threads.

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Rating
10.0
Seasons
5
Episodes
60

Metadata

Seasons

Season 1

2021 • 10 episodes

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Season 2

2022 • 16 episodes

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Season 3

2023 • 12 episodes

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Season 4

2025 • 10 episodes

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Season 5

2026 • 12 episodes

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