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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 sardonic sister-in-law, all without a blueprint for success.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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 sardonic sister-in-law, all without a blueprint for success.
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Episode 1
When two of his kids have birthday parties on the same day, Bennie scrambles to find a venue for one, then bounces back and forth between both events.
Directed by Ken WhittinghamGuest stars Gabrielle Dennis, Page Kennedy, Leonard Earl Howze, Michel Estime, Lovensky Jean-Baptiste
Episode 2
After meeting the manager of an upscale restaurant, Bennie takes Regina out hoping to break their dry spell but realizes the meal isn't on the house.
Directed by Ken WhittinghamGuest stars Gabrielle Dennis, Page Kennedy, Michel Estime, Hayley Marie Norman, Brandon Mitchell, Colin Koth
Episode 3
A customer entrusts his sleek ride with its secret compartment to Bennie. Duck overstays his welcome at the Upshaw residence. Regina eyes a promotion.
Directed by Ken WhittinghamGuest stars Gabrielle Dennis, Daria Johns, Page Kennedy, Michel Estime, Dayna Dooley, Jahdai Pickett, Ronnie Alvarez, John S. Klein
Episode 4
As Regina tries to land a better job at a different organization, Bennie’s friends get in his ear about her looking to level up her life without him.
Guest stars Page Kennedy, Leonard Earl Howze, Michel Estime, Jessica Morris, Casey J. Adler, Maxwell Glick, Chip Chinery, Dewayne Perkins
Episode 5
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.
Guest stars Gabrielle Dennis, Michel Estime, Dayna Dooley, Adam Lazarre-White, Diane Delano, Aina Dumlao
Episode 6
When Tasha gets into an accident, Bennie comes up with a solution — without telling Regina. Meanwhile, conflicts erupt between other family members.
Guest stars Gabrielle Dennis, Daria Johns, Page Kennedy, Dewayne Perkins, Adam Lazarre-White, Cristela Alonzo, Jeremy Gimenez, Omar Ray
Episode 7
After Regina throws Bennie out, she starts cleaning house. Bennie tries his old tricks to get back in her good graces. Lucretia's affair takes a turn.
Guest stars Mike Dolphy, Page Kennedy, Leonard Earl Howze, Michel Estime, Adam Lazarre-White, Andrew Hansen
Episode 8
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.
Directed by Phill LewisGuest stars Page Kennedy, Michel Estime, Adam Lazarre-White, Diane Delano, Cristela Alonzo, Michelle N. Carter, Nikea Gamby-Turner, Christal Marie Deloney
Episode 9
When Bennie tries to live a healthier lifestyle, he winds up in a boxing ring with an emotional Bernard. Maya struggles with a school bully.
Directed by Phill LewisGuest stars Daria Johns, Page Kennedy, Leonard Earl Howze, Michel Estime, Michael Cory Davis, Frank Gallegos, Debbie Fan, Kyausha Simpson
Episode 10
With Bennie back in the house and bonding more with the kids, Regina's frustrations start to show. After she takes the GMAT, the family comes together.
Guest stars Page Kennedy, Michel Estime, Sharifa Oliver, Ayaamii Sledge
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Mike EppsBennie Upshaw
Kim FieldsRegina
Wanda SykesLucretia
Diamond LyonsKelvin
Khali SpragginsAaliyah
Gabrielle DennisTasha
Journey ChristineMaya
Jermelle SimonBernard
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Naptown ProductionsUnited States
