The Upshaws

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The Upshaws
The Upshaws Title Card.png
GenreSitcom
Created by
Starring
Opening themeSolid by Ashford & Simpson
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes18
Production
Executive producers
  • Regina Y. Hicks
  • Wanda Sykes
  • Page Hurwitz
  • Mike Epps
  • Niles Kirchner
Running time25–29 minutes
Production companies
  • Savannah Sweet Productions
  • Push It Productions
  • Naptown Productions
Release
Original networkNetflix
Original releaseMay 12, 2021 (2021-05-12) –
present (present)

The Upshaws is an American sitcom created by Regina Y. Hicks and Wanda Sykes. The series stars Sykes, Mike Epps, Kim Fields, Page Kennedy, Diamond Lyons, Khali Spraggins, Jermelle Simon, Gabrielle Dennis, and Journey Christine. The series premiered on Netflix on May 12, 2021.[1][2] In June 2021, the series was renewed for a second season, with the first part being released on June 29, 2022.[3][4] The second part of the second season is set to premiere on February 16, 2023.[5][6] In October 2022, the series was renewed for a third season.[5]

Cast and characters[edit]

Main[edit]

  • Mike Epps as Bernard "Bennie" Upshaw Sr., patriarch of the Upshaw family, Regina's high-school sweetheart and eventual husband. He is the owner of Bennie's Garage.
  • Kim Fields as Regina Upshaw (née Turner), the matriarch of the Upshaw family; Bennie Sr's wife and mother to Bernard Jr., Aaliyah, and Maya.
  • Wanda Sykes as Lucretia Turner, Regina's older sister who has an antagonistic relationship with Bennie
  • Diamond Lyons as Kelvin Upshaw, Bennie and Tasha's son who is the same age as Aaliyah, who calls Kelvin her "Ghetto Twin". He was conceived when Bennie thought he and Regina were on a break.
  • Khali Spraggins as Aaliyah Upshaw, Bennie and Regina's eldest daughter
  • Page Kennedy as Duck, an old friend of Bennie's who also works at his garage. He is recently out of prison and has become a Born-Again Christian.
  • Jermelle Simon as Bernard Upshaw Jr., Bennie and Regina's eldest child and only son together. He has a strained relationship with his father, who wasn't there for him until he was 16.
  • Gabrielle Dennis as Tasha Lewis, Kelvin's mother
  • Journey Christine as Maya Upshaw, Bennie and Regina's youngest child

Recurring[edit]

  • Mike Estime as Tony, Bennie's friend and employee
  • Dayna Dooley as Sheila, Regina's boss at the hospital
  • Daria Johns as Savannah, Aaliyah's best friend
  • Jessica Morris as Amy, Regina's friend
  • Dewayne Perkins as Hector, Bernard Jr.'s boyfriend
  • Leonard Earl Howze as Davis, another of Bennie's friends

Episodes[edit]

Series overview[edit]

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
110May 12, 2021 (2021-05-12)
2168June 29, 2022 (2022-06-29)
8February 16, 2023 (2023-02-16)

Season 1 (2021)[edit]

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
11"Birthday B.S."Ken WhittinghamRegina Y. Hicks & Wanda SykesMay 12, 2021 (2021-05-12)
22"The Hook-Up"Robbie Countryman & Ken WhittinghamAnnie Levine & Jonathan EmersonMay 12, 2021 (2021-05-12)
33"Joy Ride"Ken WhittinghamMark Alton BrownMay 12, 2021 (2021-05-12)
44"Big Plans"Sheldon EppsMitchell MarchandMay 12, 2021 (2021-05-12)
55"Ridin' Dirty"Robbie CountrymanAllie RomanoMay 12, 2021 (2021-05-12)
66"Last Straw"Sheldon EppsRegina Y. HicksMay 12, 2021 (2021-05-12)
77"Yard Sale"Kelly ParkDino ShorteMay 12, 2021 (2021-05-12)
88"Night Out"Phill LewisAnil K. ForemanMay 12, 2021 (2021-05-12)
99"Gloves Off"Phill LewisAnnie Levine & Jonathan EmersonMay 12, 2021 (2021-05-12)
1010"The Backslide"Sheldon EppsAnnie Levine & Jonathan EmersonMay 12, 2021 (2021-05-12)

Season 2 (2022)[edit]

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten by [7]Original release date [8]
Part 1
111"Maybe Daddy"Sheldon EppsRegina Y. Hicks & Wanda SykesJune 29, 2022 (2022-06-29)
122"Bennie's Woman"Sheldon EppsAnnie Levine & Jonathan EmersonJune 29, 2022 (2022-06-29)
133"Testing, Testing"Robbie CountrymanMark Alton BrownJune 29, 2022 (2022-06-29)
144"Control Issues"Robbie CountrymanMitchell MarchandJune 29, 2022 (2022-06-29)
155"Duct Up"Phill LewisDino ShorteJune 29, 2022 (2022-06-29)
166"New Growth"Phill LewisNicole BilbrewJune 29, 2022 (2022-06-29)
177"Sista, Sista"Kelly ParkDarryl WesleyJune 29, 2022 (2022-06-29)
188"Goin' In"Linda MendozaAnnie Levine & Jonathan EmersonJune 29, 2022 (2022-06-29)
Part 2
199TBATBARegina Y. HicksFebruary 16, 2023 (2023-02-16)
2010TBATBAJonterri GadsonFebruary 16, 2023 (2023-02-16)
2111TBATBAErin JacksonFebruary 16, 2023 (2023-02-16)
2212TBATBAMichael P. FoxFebruary 16, 2023 (2023-02-16)
2313TBATBAMark Alton BrownFebruary 16, 2023 (2023-02-16)
2414TBATBAAnnie Levine & Jonathan EmersonFebruary 16, 2023 (2023-02-16)
2515TBATBAMitchell MarchandFebruary 16, 2023 (2023-02-16)
2616TBATBAStory by : Erin Jackson & Jonterri Gadson
Teleplay by : Dino Shorte & Nicole Bilbrew		February 16, 2023 (2023-02-16)

Production[edit]

Development[edit]

On August 20, 2019, Netflix gave production a series order. The Upshaws is created by Regina Y. Hicks and Wanda Sykes who are expected to executive produce alongside Mike Epps, Niles Kirchner, and Page Hurwitz. Push It Productions is the production company involved with producing the series.[1] The series was released on May 12, 2021.[2] On June 24, 2021, Netflix renewed the series for a 16-episode second season which is expected to be split into two parts.[3] The first part of the second season was released on June 29, 2022.[4] The second part of second season is scheduled to premiere on February 16, 2023.[5][6] On October 26, 2022, Netflix renewed the series for a third season.[5]

Casting[edit]

Upon series order announcement, Sykes and Epps were also cast to star.[1] On March 4, 2020, Kim Fields joined the cast in a starring role.[9] On December 2, 2020, Gabrielle Dennis, Page Kennedy, Diamond Lyons, Khali Daniya-Renee Spraggins, Jermelle Simon, and Journey Christine were cast in starring roles.[10]

Reception[edit]

For the series, review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating of 63% based on 8 critic reviews, with an average rating of 7/10.[11] Metacritic gave the series a weighted average score of 57 out of 100 based on 5 critic reviews, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[12]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Petski, Denise; Andreeva, Nellie (August 20, 2019). "Netflix Orders 'The Upshaws' Comedy Series Starring Wanda Sykes & Mike Epps". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
  2. ^ a b Jones, Marcus (March 16, 2021). "Wanda Sykes and Mike Epps hilariously butt heads in first look at Netflix's The Upshaws". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (June 24, 2021). "'The Upshaws' Renewed For Season 2 By Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  4. ^ a b Haring, Bruce (May 7, 2022). "'The Upshaws': Wanda Sykes, Regina Y. Hicks Sitcom Sets Second Season Premiere On Netflix". Deadline Hollywod. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
  5. ^ a b c d Schneider, Michael (October 26, 2022). "Netflix Renews Wanda Sykes' 'The Upshaws' for Season 3 as It Creates New Comedy Pipeline for Standups (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 26, 2022.
  6. ^ a b "'The Upshaws' to return for season 3 at Netflix". TheGrio. December 15, 2022. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
  7. ^ "Upshaws, The". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
  8. ^ "Shows A-Z – The Upshaws on Netflix". The Futon Critic. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  9. ^ Petski, Denise (March 4, 2020). "'The Upshaws': Kim Fields Joins Wanda Sykes & Mike Epps In Netflix Comedy Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  10. ^ Petski, Denise (December 2, 2020). "'The Upshaws': Gabrielle Dennis, Page Kennedy Among Six Cast In Netflix Comedy Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  11. ^ "The Upshaws: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  12. ^ "The Upshaws: Season 1". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved September 11, 2021.

External links[edit]

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