Release date, cast, story, trailer and everything we know

Flourishing into one of Netflix's most successful scripted comedies, The Upshaws has been renewed for a landmark part 6. Debuting in 2021 and created by duo Regina Y. Hicks and Wanda Sykes, The Upshaws follows the lives of a working-class black family in Indianapolis, Indiana, as they try to keep their various businesses afloat amid constant family turmoil. Despite its themes of family, mutual struggle, and the challenges of being black in America, The Upshaws never misses a chance to put a hilarious twist on the subject.

Unlike other high-profile Netflix original series, The Upshaws largely went unnoticed by critics and won only one Rotten tomatoes score in his first season, a mediocre 67%. However, the series has proven to be a hit with audiences and has consistently returned year after year, even though Netflix's most expensive original series can sometimes go years between seasons. This production style almost guarantees that the sitcom will remain popular, and Netflix has already expressed its faith in this. The Upshaws renewing it for part 6.

The Upshaws Part 6 Latest News

Release date and trailer revealed

Months after the official renewal of the series, the latest news arrives in the form of a release date and trailer to The Upshaws part 6. Netflix has already scheduled the killer sitcom will return on January 9, 2025, with part 6 consisting of 10 episodes in total. The sitcom has already been renewed for part 7, which was also announced as the final version of the long-running comedy.

The trailer shows the eponymous family up to their old antics as Lucretia returns to be with the family, much to Bennie's chagrin. However, the arsonist has an ace up her sleeve when she starts collecting her debts with Bennie as far as the store is concerned. Realizing that Lucretia's money helped build the business, he finds himself in a difficult situation because she has the right to exercise control. All of this results in more than a few witty barbs exchanged between the former enemies.

The Upshaws Part 6 Release Date

The Upshaws return in January 2024

Even as other Netflix originals languish in the production quagmire for years before finally producing subsequent seasons, The Upshaws has been consistent year after year. Due to this popularity and quick turnaround, Netflix renewed The Upshaws for part 6 in December 2023, months before part 5 premieres (through Netflix). The sitcom typically followed a different season structure compared to other shows, but the upcoming part 6 will make up the entire season 4. Part 6 premieres with all 10 episodes on January 9, 2024and part 7 (which is actually season 5) is already confirmed.

The Upshaws The season structure is as follows:

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Cast of The Upshaws Part 6

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Despite some shocking twists at the end of part 5, it can be assumed that the entire cast of The Upshaws will be available for the next part 6. Some names that will almost certainly return are Mike Epps as Bennie and Kim Fields as Regina as their love story and family are essentially the heart of the entire show. In the same way, Wanda Sykes will likely be back as Regina's older sister Lucretiaalthough she apparently left Indianapolis for Atlanta at the end of part 5.

The supposed cast of The Upshaws part 6 includes:

Actor	The role of Upshaws
Mike Epps	Bennie Upshaw Sr.
Kim Campos	Regina Upshaw
Wanda Sykes	Lucrezia Turner
Diamond Lyons	Kelvin Upshaw
Khali Spraggins	Aaliyah Upshaw
Cristina Journey	Maya Upshaw
Jermelle Simon	Bennie Upshaw Jr.
Gabrielle Denis	Tasha Lewis
Lamont Thompson	Frank

The Upshaws Part 6 Story Details

Tasha moves out and Lucretia moves out

However The Upshaws is still a comedy, it often leaves its seasons on big cliffhangers to keep viewers wanting more. Part 5 was no different and introduced some twists that will shape the story of part 6. Most importantly, Lucretia fled to Atlanta to be with Frank and part 6 will need to explore the consequences of that decision and whether she will be able to stay away from her family.even if they drive her crazy. Additionally, Kelvin's decision to move his mother Tasha into the Upshaw house will have repercussions on Bennie and Regina's relationship, and it appears that the senior Upshaw just traded one problematic houseguest for another.

The Upshaws Part 6 Trailer

Watch the full trailer below

With just a few weeks left until the show returns for part 6, Netflix has released a total trailer to The Upshaws. Answering the cliffhanger left over from Season 5, Lucretia returns to be with her family in Indianapolis, though it's unclear why. This immediately angers Bennie, but he has no choice since Lucretia has a very important stake in his business. Lucretia tries to collect her debts from Bennie, and he's not sure where the money will come from.