The Upshaws -

Watch the official trailer for the final season to see the family's latest antics and emotional journey: The Upshaws: The Final Season | Official Trailer | Netflix YouTube• Jan 5, 2026

The series centers on (Mike Epps), a well-meaning but often irresponsible mechanic who owns his own garage. Bennie is a "lifelong mess" constantly striving to be a better husband to his wife, Regina (Kim Fields), and a better father to his children. The Upshaws

The show explores serious topics like Bennie’s strained relationship with his eldest son, Bernard Jr. (who eventually comes out to him), and Regina's struggle to tolerate Bennie’s past mistakes while pursuing her own dreams, such as getting her MBA. Watch the official trailer for the final season

During a period when Bennie and Regina were "on a break," Bennie fathered a son, Kelvin , with another woman named Tasha. Kelvin is the same age as Aaliyah, leading her to mockingly refer to him as her "ghetto twin". (who eventually comes out to him), and Regina's

Bennie is in a constant war of words with Regina's older sister, Lucretia (Wanda Sykes), who openly despises him and never misses a chance to highlight his failures. Major Themes

The central conflict stems from the family's "blended" nature: