The Upshaws May 2026

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

While it feels like a throwback to 90s-style sitcoms, it incorporates modern views on Black queer stories and honest portrayals of motherhood and wifehood. Series Status The Upshaws

Bennie and Regina were high school sweethearts who have three children together: Bernard Jr. , Aaliyah , and Maya . Bennie is in a constant war of words

Unlike many sitcoms that depict wealthy families, The Upshaws focuses on the authentic, day-to-day grind of making ends meet in the Midwest. , Aaliyah , and Maya

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".