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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 step up and care for his family and tolerate his

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Upshaws Season 5 Episode 7 - Great Points
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - Great Points

    S5:E7

    Bennie and Aaliyah bond over an unlikely sport. Regina and Spencer square off in a debate. Bernard refuses to get kicked to the curb.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Upshaws Season 5 Episode 8 - Worked Up
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    #2 - Worked Up

    S5:E8

    Lucretia isn't thrilled when Bennie puts a mechanic with a past on the payroll. Regina struggles to balance her dreams with her day job.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Upshaws Season 5 Episode 9 - Election Day
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - Election Day

    S5:E9

    Regina gets a reality check during a campaign stop at a nursing home. A familiar face stirs up emotions at the gym. Aaliyah receives exciting news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Upshaws Season 5 Episode 10 - I Swear
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - I Swear

    S5:E10

    Family chaos complicates Regina's big day. Bennie faces a turning point for the shop's survival. Bernard and Hector come to Maya's rescue.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Upshaws Season 5 Episode 11 - Help Less
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    #5 - Help Less

    S5:E11

    A helping hand sparks family friction when Lucretia opens her checkbook one time too many. Bennie's shortcut to success leaves him with a stack of IOUs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Upshaws Season 5 Episode 12 - Bon Voyage
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Bon Voyage

    S5:E12

    The Upshaws face change with heart and humor as they juggle overdue endings, new beginnings and an ethical dilemma.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Upshaws Season 2 Episode 9 - The Unforgiven
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #7 - The Unforgiven

    S2:E9

    With Bennie and Lucretia in a pinch, a jobless Regina must drum up cash fast — and try to hide the situation from the kids.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Upshaws Season 2 Episode 10 - Home Repairs
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #8 - Home Repairs

    S2:E10

    Frustrated with his job at the garage, Bennie starts a new business closer to home. Aaliyah yearns to fit in. Bernard's relationship hits a bump.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Upshaws Season 2 Episode 11 - Treading Water
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #9 - Treading Water

    S2:E11

    After running into a roadblock on her job search, Regina takes advantage of funemployment. Bennie gets a fancy new gig, and Aaliyah seeks a new friend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Upshaws Season 2 Episode 12 - Off Beat
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. The Upshaws Season 2 Episode 15 - Heart Matters
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Heart Matters

    S2:E15

    An unexpected crisis puts the family on edge and forces Regina to take a pause. Meanwhile, Lucretia and Bennie handle responsibilities at home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Upshaws Season 2 Episode 16 - Now What
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #12 - Now What

    S2:E16

    The family sends Regina off as she takes on a new endeavor, but a sudden change of plans has Lucretia and Bennie worried about her — and the future.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Upshaws Season 3 Episode 12 - Do I?
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #13 - Do I?

    S3:E12

    Regina and Bennie are forced to help a newly single Tasha get back on her feet. Major doubts linger for Lucretia and Frank as the big day approaches.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Upshaws Season 4 Episode 7 - Tee'd Off
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. The Upshaws Season 4 Episode 10 - Buy Now
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #15 - Buy Now

    S4:E10

    Bernard and Aaliyah help Regina make a list of things that could hurt her run for city council. Bennie takes out a loan to get Lucretia off his back.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Upshaws Season 3 Episode 1 - Thera Please
    4.7/10(3 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. The Upshaws Season 3 Episode 2 - Need Change
    4.7/10(3 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. The Upshaws Season 4 Episode 1 - Gone, But...
    4.7/10(3 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. The Upshaws Season 4 Episode 2 - She's Back
    4.7/10(3 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. The Upshaws Season 4 Episode 4 - Hold Up
    4.7/10(3 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. The Upshaws Season 4 Episode 5 - Grifter, Grifter
    4.7/10(3 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. The Upshaws Season 4 Episode 6 - Who, Me?
    4.7/10(3 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. The Upshaws Season 1 Episode 5 - Ridin' Dirty
    5.0/10(4 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. The Upshaws Season 1 Episode 6 - Last Straw
    5.0/10(4 votes)

    #24 - Last Straw

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Upshaws Season 1 Episode 8 - Night Out
    5.0/10(4 votes)

    #25 - Night Out

    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.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Great Points" is the worst rated episode of "The Upshaws". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/15/2026. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Worked Up".