6.4/10166 votes#1 - Birthday B.S.
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/12/2021
When two of his kids have birthday parties on the same day, Bennie scrambles to find a venue for one, then bounces back and forth between both events.
Director: Ken Whittingham
Writer: N/A
7.5/10127 votes#2 - The Hook-Up
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/12/2021
After meeting the manager of an upscale restaurant, Bennie takes Regina out hoping to break their dry spell but realizes the meal isn't on the house.
Director: Ken Whittingham
Writer: N/A
7.7/10109 votes#3 - Joy Ride
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/12/2021
A customer entrusts his sleek ride with its secret compartment to Bennie. Duck overstays his welcome at the Upshaw residence. Regina eyes a promotion.
Director: Ken Whittingham
Writer: N/A
7.8/10102 votes#4 - Big Plans
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/12/2021
As Regina tries to land a better job at a different organization, Bennie’s friends get in his ear about her looking to level up her life without him.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10102 votes#5 - Ridin' Dirty
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/12/2021
Regina juggles family duties with work and studying for the GMAT, but Bennie doesn’t help lighten the load — and she reaches a boiling point.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/10100 votes#6 - Last Straw
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/12/2021
When Tasha gets into an accident, Bennie comes up with a solution — without telling Regina. Meanwhile, conflicts erupt between other family members.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/1097 votes#7 - Yard Sale
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/12/2021
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.5/10110 votes#8 - Night Out
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/12/2021
Regina goes to her work party solo while Bennie has his own fun with the guys. Lucretia and Bennie get drunk together, and Bernard reveals his truth.
Director: Phill Lewis
Writer: N/A
8.1/1096 votes#9 - Gloves Off
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 5/12/2021
When Bennie tries to live a healthier lifestyle, he winds up in a boxing ring with an emotional Bernard. Maya struggles with a school bully.
Director: Phill Lewis
Writer: N/A
7.9/1093 votes#10 - The Backslide
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 5/12/2021
With Bennie back in the house and bonding more with the kids, Regina's frustrations start to show. After she takes the GMAT, the family comes together.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
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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...
Genres:ComedyFamilyDrama
Network:Netflix
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Birthday B.S." is the best rated episode of "The Upshaws" season 1. It scored 6.4/10 based on 166 votes. Directed by Ken Whittingham and written by N/A, it aired on 5/12/2021. This episode is rated 1.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Hook-Up".