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.
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 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 show explores serious topics like Bennie’s strained
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. Major Themes Watch the official trailer for the
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".
Bennie and Regina were high school sweethearts who have three children together: Bernard Jr. , Aaliyah , and Maya .