The Upshaws is a family comedy series but not exactly fit for watching with a family. The Netflix original series is created by Wanda Sykes and Regina Y. Hicks, and it follows the Upshaw family living in Indiana as they deal with wilder and funnier obstacles life puts in their way. The Upshaws stars Mike Epps, Kim Fields, and Wanda Sykes. So, if you loved the hilarious family drama, quirky characters, and entertaining stories in The Upshaws, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
The Carmichael Show (Tubi & Rent on Prime Video)
The Carmichael Show is a comedy series created by Jerrod Carmichael, Ari Katcher, Willie Hunter, and Nicholas Stoller. The NBC series follows a fictional version of Jerrod Carmichael as he discusses many controversial topics with his family and live-in girlfriend. The Carmichael Show stars Jerrod Carmichael, Amber Stevens West, Lil Rel Howery, Tiffany Haddish, Loretta Devine, and David Alan Grier.
The Neighborhood (Paramount+, Hulu, Pluto TV & Rent on Prime Video)
The Neighborhood is a comedy series created by Jim Reynolds. The CBS series follows a white Midwestern family as they move into a largely black neighborhood in Pasadena, California, and meet the Butler family. The Neighborhood stars Cedric the Entertainer, Max Greenfield, Sheaun McKinney, Marcel Spears, Hank Greenspan, Tichina Arnold, Beth Behrs, and Skye Townsend.
The Bernie Mac Show (Netflix, Hulu & Tubi)
The Bernie Mac Show is a comedy series created by Larry Wilmore. The Fox series follows Bernie Mac, a comedian living an idyllic life with his wife, but his peaceful life soon turns upside down when his sister goes to rehab, and he gets custody of her three kids. The Bernie Mac Show stars Bernie Mac, Kellita Smith, Jeremy Suarez, Dee Dee Davis, and Camille Winbush.
Everybody Hates Chris (Paramount+, Peacock, Hulu, Tubi & Pluto TV)
Everybody Hates Chris is a semi-autobiographical comedy series created by Chris Rock and Ali LeRoi. Based on Chris Rock’s teenage years, the UPN and later on, The CW series follows a teenage Chris Rock as he lives with his family in a dangerous neighborhood while trying to fit in with the children at his new school. Everybody Hates Chris stars Terry Crews, Tichina Arnold, Tequan Richmond, Imani Hakim, Vincent Martella, and Tyler James Williams.
Dad Stop Embarrassing Me! (Netflix)
Dad Stop Embarrassing Me! is a comedy series created by Jamie Foxx and Jim Patterson. The Netflix series follows Brian Dixon, a single father who suddenly becomes a full-time dad to his teenage daughter. Dad Stop Embarrassing Me! stars Jamie Foxx, David Alan Grier, Kyla-Drew, Jonathan Kite, and Heather Hemmens.
Black-ish (Hulu, Disney+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Black-ish is a comedy series created by Kenya Barris. The ABC series follows the Johnson family as they try to build a rapport with their neighbors and find their place in society. Black-ish stars Anthony Anderson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Yara Shahidi, Marcus Scribner, Miles Brown, Marsai Martin, Jeff Meacham, Jenifer Lewis, Peter Mackenzie, Deon Cole, and Katlyn Nichol.
Marlon (Rent on Prime Video)
Marlon is a comedy series created by Christopher Moynihan and Marlon Wayans. The NBC series follows Marlon, a relatively popular internet personality who co-parents his two children with his ex-wife, but his free, willing personality often gets in the way of his ex-wife’s responsible parenting. Marlon stars Marlon Wayans, Essence Atkins, Notlim Taylor, Amir O’Neil, Bresha Webb, and Diallo Riddle.