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The Best Episodes of The Upshaws Season 1

Every episode of The Upshaws Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Upshaws Season 1!

The Best Episodes of The Upshaws Season 1

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...

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  1. 8.1/10(105 votes)

    #1 - Last Straw

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    S1:E6

    When Tasha gets into an accident, Bennie comes up with a solution — without telling Regina. Meanwhile, conflicts erupt between other family members.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  2. 8.0/10(116 votes)

    #2 - Night Out

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    S1:E8

    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.

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    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:N/A
  3. 8.0/10(103 votes)

    #3 - Gloves Off

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    S1:E9

    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.

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    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:N/A
  4. 7.9/10(107 votes)

    #4 - Ridin' Dirty

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    S1:E5

    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.

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  5. 7.9/10(99 votes)

    #5 - The Backslide

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    S1:E10

    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.

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  6. 7.8/10(109 votes)

    #6 - Big Plans

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    S1:E4

    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.

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    Director:N/A
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  8. 7.8/10(103 votes)

    #7 - Yard Sale

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    S1:E7

    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.

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  9. 7.5/10(132 votes)

    #8 - The Hook-Up

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    S1:E2

    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.

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  10. 7.1/10(115 votes)

    #9 - Joy Ride

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    S1:E3

    A customer entrusts his sleek ride with its secret compartment to Bennie. Duck overstays his welcome at the Upshaw residence. Regina eyes a promotion.

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  11. 6.5/10(173 votes)

    #10 - Birthday B.S.

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    S1:E1

    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.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Last Straw" is the best rated episode of "The Upshaws" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 105 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/12/2021. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Night Out".