How many episodes are in The Upshaws?

The Upshaws has 6 episodes in this listed season.

When does The Upshaws premiere?

The Upshaws premieres on 2026-01-15.

Is The Upshaws a new series?

The Upshaws is a returning series (Season 5).

The Upshaws(2021)

Also known as The Upshaws (2021)

Archived · Netflix

7.0

146 eps

S05

ComedyDrama

A working-class African American family in Indiana struggles to make it work and make it right with no blueprints.

Feels like

working-class family comedyblended family chaosfamily conflictmoney trouble humor

ON AIR: JAN 15Season 5Archived listing

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