Episode 1
Common Entrance
30m6.0 / 10
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Directed by Martin DennisWritten by Norm Gunzenhauser, Tom SeeleyGuest stars Janet Henfrey, Deddie Davies, Joanna Hall, Jennifer Croxton, Bill Bingham, Robin Browne, Tim Meats
TV series
The Upper Hand
19907 seasons7.2 / 10
The Upper Hand is a British television sitcom, produced by Central Independent Television and Columbia Pictures Television and broadcast by ITV from 1990 to 1996. The programme was adapted from the American sitcom Who's the Boss?. As in the former series, an affluent single woman, raising a son with the help of her mother, hires a housekeeper only to have a man apply for the job.
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Not streaming in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
The Upper Hand premiered May 1, 1990. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
The Upper Hand is a British television sitcom, produced by Central Independent Television and Columbia Pictures Television and broadcast by ITV from 1990 to 1996. The programme was adapted from the American sitcom Who's the Boss?. As in the former series, an affluent single woman, raising a son with the help of her mother, hires a housekeeper only to have a man apply for the job.
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Episode 2
When Worlds Collide
30m7.0 / 10
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Directed by Martin DennisWritten by Ken Cinnamon, Karen WengrodGuest stars Dave Atkins, Steve Alder, Kay Stonham, Jonathan Kydd, Patrick Murray
Episode 3
Wedding Bells (1)
30m7.0 / 10
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Directed by Martin DennisWritten by Prudence Fraser, Robert SterninGuest stars Nicky Henson, Sheridan Forbes
Episode 4
Wedding Bells (2)
30m7.0 / 10
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Directed by Martin DennisWritten by Prudence Fraser, Robert SterninGuest stars Nicky Henson, Sheridan Forbes, Claude Le Saché, David Shirley, Steven Brough
Episode 5
Cupid's Arrows
30m9.0 / 10
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Directed by Mike HolgateWritten by Paul Robinson HunterGuest stars Less "Leslie" Clack, Alistair Haley, Conor Chamberlain, Anthony Dunn
Episode 7
The Babysitter
30m7.0 / 10
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Directed by Martin DennisWritten by Bud WiserGuest stars Brian McDermott, Joanna Hall, James Lance, Anne Clements, Kate Treglown, Annabel Ryan, Hayley Spencer, Eileen Dunwoodie
Episode 8
Playing to Win
30m6.0 / 10
After a school report, Charlie tries to involve Tom in team activities.
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Directed by Mike HolgateWritten by Michele Buehler Glazer, Stephen Curwick, Renee Phillips, Carrie Honigblum
Episode 9
The Heiress
30m7.0 / 10
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Directed by Mike HolgateWritten by Alan L. GansbergGuest stars Rachel Bell, Trevor Bannister, Tina Martin
Episode 10
A Friend in Need
30m6.0 / 10
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Directed by Mike HolgateWritten by Renee Phillips, Carrie Honigblum, Bill Steinkellner, Cherie Steinkellner, Michele Buehler GlazerGuest stars Linda Hayden
Episode 11
And the Winner Is...
30m7.0 / 10
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Directed by Martin DennisWritten by Seth WeisbordGuest stars Julia Hills, Owen Brenman, Steffanie Pitt, John Dixon
Episode 12
She's My Girl
30m
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Written by Prudence Fraser, Robert Sternin
Episode 13
The Anniversary
30m8.0 / 10finale
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Directed by Martin DennisWritten by Prudence Fraser, Robert Sternin, Ellen GuylasGuest stars Anne Reid, John Carlin, Michael Brogan, Katy Newell, Joanna Forest
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Cast
Honor BlackmanLaura West
Kellie BrightJoanna Burrows
Joe McGannCharlie BurrowsDiana WestonCaroline Wheatley
William PuttockTom Wheatley
Nicky HensonMichael WheatleyPeggy PhangoMrs. Riley
Dave AtkinsPixie
Credits
- Created by
- Blake Hunter
- Written by
- Gene Braunstein, Clay Graham, Robert Sternin, Prudence Fraser, Danny Kallis, Karen Wengrod, Ken Cinnamon, Daniel Palladino, Bob Rosenfarb, Phil Doran, Michele J. Wolff, Bob Perlow, Blake Hunter, Martin Cohan, Bud Wiser, Ellen Guylas, Linda Teverbaugh, Dawn Aldredge, Joe Fisch, Colin Bostock-Smith, Paul Robinson Hunter, Adam I. Lapidus, Judith Bustany, Seth Weisbord, Alan Mandel
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 95
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ITV1United Kingdom
Themes
housekeeperremake