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The Upshaws

SEASON 3 PART 1

A working-class Black family in Indiana strives for a better life and a happy home while juggling everyday struggles in this comedy series.


Creators

Regina Y. Hicks and Wanda Sykes


Executive Producers

Mike Epps, Regina Y. Hicks, Annie Levine, Jonathan Emerson, Niles Kirchner, Wanda Sykes, and Page Hurwitz


Inclusion Score

Out of the top 100 series in 2023, The Upshaws is in the 95th percentile for cast and crew inclusion.

BTS Score

Behind the scenes score was determined by calculating the % of women or people of color out of total people in the following positions: director, writer, producer, composer, cinematographer, editor, production designer, costume designer, assistant director, casting director.

Average Across All Series

The Upshaws

On Screen Score

On screen score was determined by calculating if series regulars are at or above proportional representation for gender, race/ethnicity, LGBTQ+, disability, and age.

Average Across All Series

The Upshaws