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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
Regina misses her sister but makes a new bestie — much to Aaliyah's annoyance. In Atlanta, Lucretia worries about fitting in with Frank's rich friends.
Guest stars Diamond Lyons, Gabrielle Dennis, Leonard Earl Howze, Michel Estime, Chris Wu, Lamont Thompson, Rosanny Zayas, NeNe Leakes
Episode 2
Bennie and Regina get a surprise when they pick up Maya from school. A salary dispute stirs trouble at the garage, threatening to derail Regina's plans.
Guest stars Michel Estime, Dawan Owens, Rosanny Zayas, Yvette Nicole Brown, Mara Klein, Melanie Reif, Bobo Chang, Roni Geva
Episode 3
Regina's annoyed when Lucretia undermines her vision for the clinic. Bennie gets an idea to make money after taking Maya and Sydney to their soccer game.
Guest stars Diamond Lyons, Daria Johns, Dayna Dooley, Ayaamii Sledge, Dawan Owens, Adam Hunter
Episode 4
Bennie's blabbermouth puts Regina in a dangerous situation. Lucretia's feelings are hurt when she takes Aaliyah to tour a prospective college.
Guest stars Leonard Earl Howze, Michel Estime, Lamont Thompson, Dawan Owens, Rosanny Zayas, Petey Pablo, Cesili Williams, Freedom Bridgewater
Episode 5
Everyone's on guard when Glodine drops in on the Upshaws — with big news. Bernard tests the dating waters, but things don't go quite as he planned.
Guest stars Michel Estime, Dewayne Perkins, Lamont Thompson, Marsha Warfield, Rosanny Zayas, Frankie Faison
Episode 6
After a window at Bernard's gym gets broken, a guilt-stricken Bennie tries to piece together his wild night. Lucretia and Frank go apartment shopping.
Guest stars Leonard Earl Howze, Michel Estime, Lamont Thompson, Buddy Lewis, Robert Cesario, Chauntice Green, Tristan Marcus
Episode 7
While Lucretia gets busy with renovations, Frank and Bennie attempt to bond over golf. Aaliyah goes through a bad-boy phase, testing Regina's patience.
Guest stars Leonard Earl Howze, Michel Estime, Lamont Thompson, Phil Morris, Trent Mason, Tangie Ambrose, Drew Potter
Episode 8
When the garage gets busy, Bennie takes a chance and gives Kelvin a job. Althea and Regina try to persuade Lucretia to make up with Frank.
Guest stars Diamond Lyons, Leonard Earl Howze, Michel Estime, Ayaamii Sledge, Kym Whitley, Phil Morris, Chevonne Hughes, Asante Jones
Episode 9
A drastic decision puts Maya and Aaliyah on their best behavior. Tasha joins in the search for Kelvin. Bernard and Regina take on city hall.
Guest stars Diamond Lyons, Gabrielle Dennis, Leonard Earl Howze, Michel Estime, Chris Wu, Paul Mabon, Madison Epps, Chris Devlin
Episode 10
Bernard and Aaliyah help Regina make a list of things that could hurt her run for city council. Bennie takes out a loan to get Lucretia off his back.
Guest stars Michel Estime, Lamont Thompson, Phil Morris, Mike Bash, Debreion Brooks, Ben Holtzmuller, Marcus Ray
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
