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The Worst Episodes of The Upshaws

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The Worst Episodes of The Upshaws

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. Background image for Birthday B.S.
    6.5/10(182 votes)

    #1 - Birthday B.S.

    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.

    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Joy Ride
    7.1/10(124 votes)

    #2 - Joy Ride

    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.

    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Big Plans
    7.2/10(117 votes)

    #3 - Big Plans

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Goin' In
    7.3/10(74 votes)

    #4 - Goin' In

    S2:E8

    After their blowout, Lucretia takes time for herself while Regina gets fed up at work. Bennie fears he's losing Kelvin. All drama leads back to the shop.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Running Numbers
    7.3/10(34 votes)

    #5 - Running Numbers

    S4:E3

    Regina's annoyed when Lucretia undermines her vision for the clinic. Bennie gets an idea to make money after taking Maya and Sydney to their soccer game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Ridin' Dirty
    7.4/10(115 votes)

    #6 - Ridin' Dirty

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Maybe Daddy
    7.4/10(83 votes)

    #7 - Maybe Daddy

    S2:E1

    When a surprise comes knocking on the family’s front door, Regina points the finger at Bennie and pushes Bernard to wise up.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Off Beat
    7.4/10(60 votes)

    #8 - Off Beat

    S2:E12

    In need of a break, Regina crashes Lucretia's homecoming weekend. Bernard attempts to connect with his daughter. Aaliyah deals with a friendship breakup.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Need Change
    7.4/10(55 votes)

    #9 - Need Change

    S3:E2

    Lucretia receives life-changing news after agreeing to fund Bernard's business. When therapy with Bennie uncovers hard truths, Regina has a breakthrough.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Forbidden Fruit
    7.4/10(50 votes)

    #10 - Forbidden Fruit

    S3:E3

    A hot-headed Bernard teaches Aaliyah how to drive. Regina and Bennie find new thrills in sneaky rendezvous. Lucretia tries to resell gifts for money.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Slap Happy
    7.4/10(50 votes)

    #11 - Slap Happy

    S3:E4

    Aaliyah continues to shun Regina. A turn of events gives Lucretia cause for celebration, but not for long. Bennie acts fast when Kelvin lands in trouble.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Gone, But...
    7.4/10(38 votes)

    #12 - Gone, But...

    S4:E1

    Regina misses her sister but makes a new bestie — much to Aaliyah's annoyance. In Atlanta, Lucretia worries about fitting in with Frank's rich friends.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for She's Back
    7.4/10(35 votes)

    #13 - She's Back

    S4:E2

    Bennie and Regina get a surprise when they pick up Maya from school. A salary dispute stirs trouble at the garage, threatening to derail Regina's plans.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Grifter, Grifter
    7.4/10(36 votes)

    #14 - Grifter, Grifter

    S4:E5

    Everyone's on guard when Glodine drops in on the Upshaws — with big news. Bernard tests the dating waters, but things don't go quite as he planned.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Tee'd Off
    7.4/10(31 votes)

    #15 - Tee'd Off

    S4:E7

    While Lucretia gets busy with renovations, Frank and Bennie attempt to bond over golf. Aaliyah goes through a bad-boy phase, testing Regina's patience.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  17. Background image for The Hook-Up
    7.5/10(141 votes)

    #16 - The Hook-Up

    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.

    Writer:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Thera Please
    7.5/10(60 votes)

    #17 - Thera Please

    S3:E1

    In the aftermath of her heart attack, Regina attempts to bring Bennie to therapy with her. An overwhelmed Lucretia starts to miss having her own space.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Really, Mama?
    7.5/10(51 votes)

    #18 - Really, Mama?

    S3:E5

    A surprise visitor puts Bennie's loyalties to the test. Lucretia secures a new source of income that makes her circumstances more challenging.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Hail Mary
    7.5/10(50 votes)

    #19 - Hail Mary

    S3:E7

    With the shop and their finances in jeopardy, Bennie and Lucretia search high and low for a solution and potential buyer. Is the family business a wrap?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Background Checkered
    7.5/10(47 votes)

    #20 - Background Checkered

    S3:E9

    Bennie meddles in Aaliyah's relationship, sparking memories of him meeting Regina's parents. Maya's school play about Black history riles Lucretia up.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Ain't Broke
    7.5/10(42 votes)

    #21 - Ain't Broke

    S3:E11

    Lucretia takes a big leap — but Regina worries her sister's making a big decision for the wrong reasons. Bennie pushes a nervous Bernard to open his gym.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Hold Up
    7.5/10(34 votes)

    #22 - Hold Up

    S4:E4

    Bennie's blabbermouth puts Regina in a dangerous situation. Lucretia's feelings are hurt when she takes Aaliyah to tour a prospective college.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Who, Me?
    7.5/10(32 votes)

    #23 - Who, Me?

    S4:E6

    After a window at Bernard's gym gets broken, a guilt-stricken Bennie tries to piece together his wild night. Lucretia and Frank go apartment shopping.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Bennie's Woman
    7.6/10(79 votes)

    #24 - Bennie's Woman

    S2:E2

    A suspicious Lucretia conducts a thorough investigation. Meanwhile, a big misunderstanding leads to a bigger mistake as Bennie attempts to close a deal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Testing, Testing
    7.6/10(74 votes)

    #25 - Testing, Testing

    S2:E3

    When Regina retakes the GMAT, Lucretia struggles to keep order in the house. Bennie and the crew scramble to get the shop up to code for an inspection.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Birthday B.S." is the worst rated episode of "The Upshaws". It scored 6.5/10 based on 182 votes. Directed by Ken Whittingham and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/12/2021. This episode scored 0.6 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Joy Ride".