The Upshaws: The Final Season — Release Date, Story, Cast & Why Netflix’s Funniest Family Deserves This Big Goodbye

One last round of chaos. One last round of laughs. One last chance to celebrate the most relatable, real, and riotous family on Netflix.

THE UPSHAWS: THE FINAL SEASON drops on January 15, 2026, delivering 12 brand-new episodes that bring closure, comedy, and full-on Upshaw-style heart. After seven hilarious parts and five celebrated seasons, the Indianapolis clan is gearing up for a farewell run that promises to be loud, loving, and absolutely unforgettable.

Before the garage bills roll in and Regina hits the campaign trail, here’s everything fans need to know.

The Upshaws: The Final Season arrives January 15 on Netflix. Get the full breakdown of the final part, cast, story details, and why the long-running sitcom ends with its biggest, funniest, and most heartfelt goodbye yet.

🎉 The Upshaws Are Back… One Last Time

Netflix officially confirmed that Part 7 — consisting of 12 episodes — will serve as the final chapter of this beloved sitcom. And honestly? It’s the right kind of ending: not rushed, not canceled mid-story, but an actual planned farewell from creators Regina Hicks and Wanda Sykes.

Both showrunners expressed their gratitude:

• Hicks said she’s thrilled to bring “warmth and funny” one more time — with real closure.

• Sykes added she’s excited to give fans "a proper farewell."

It’s rare these days to see sitcoms get the ending they deserve — but the Upshaws earned it.

🏡 What Is The Final Season About?

The Upshaws are still navigating... well, being Upshaws.

This season brings two big shake-ups:

⭐ Regina runs for office.

Yep — after holding her family together for years, Regina is finally aiming higher. That means political drama, community chaos, and Wanda Sykes’ Lucretia absolutely roasting her at every campaign event.

⭐ Bennie’s garage hits hard times.

Bennie Upshaw facing financial drama?

Say it ain't so.

Our ever-optimistic mechanic is battling a failing business while juggling all his usual problems: parenting, past mistakes, and Lucretia breathing fire into his soul daily.

Through every mess, heartbreak, and ridiculous misunderstanding, the Upshaws stay exactly who they are:

Real.Loud.Chaotic.Loving in their own beautifully messy way.

🎭 Returning Cast for The Upshaws: Final Season

The core cast returns to close out the story:

• Mike Epps as Bennie Upshaw

• Kim Fields as Regina Upshaw

• Wanda Sykes as Lucretia (the ultimate scene-stealer)

• Khali Spraggins as Aaliyah

• Journey Christine as Maya

• Jermelle Simon as Bernard Jr.

• Diamond Lyons as Kelvin

• Gabrielle Dennis as Tasha

Each character gets a wrap-up that honors their growth and maintains the show’s signature humor.

😂 Why Fans Love The Upshaws — And Why This Finale Matters

Whether you're from Indianapolis or halfway across the world, the series hits because of one simple truth:

The Upshaws feel like a real family.

They argue.

They screw up.

They love hard.

They look out for each other even when they pretend they don’t.

The sitcom has always blended humor with genuine emotional beats — from job struggles to blended-family complexities to everyday financial stress. It never sugarcoated reality, but it always made it fun.

And that is why this finale hits differently. Because saying goodbye to the Upshaws feels like saying goodbye to a family you’ve grown up with.

📺 What Happened Last Season? A Quick Recap

Before you dive into Part 7, here’s your fast-track refresher:

• Bennie got himself into more trouble (shocking, we know).

• Regina struggled balancing her career, marriage, and sanity.

• Lucretia remained queen of brutal one-liners.

• Aaliyah dealt with school drama and teenage chaos.

• Bernard and Tasha tried to get their co-parenting life in order.

• Kelvin continued growing closer with Bennie while navigating teenhood.

It all set the stage for a final season packed with personal growth, big decisions, and plenty of Upshaw mess.

🔥 Why The Final Season Will Boost the Show’s Legacy

Here’s the truth: urban family sitcoms with heart and honesty are rare these days. The Upshaws brought:

✔ Classic sitcom energy

✔ Real-world issues

✔ Adult humor with soul

✔ Black family representation that’s raw, funny, & authentic

✔ A cast with unbeatable comedic chemistry

Ending the show on their terms preserves its legacy — and sets it up to be rewatched for years, the same way fans still revisit Family Matters, One Day at a Time, and The Bernie Mac Show.

🍿 What to Expect in the Last Episodes

Netflix is teasing:

• More family chaos

• More awkward Bennie moments

• More Regina vs. Lucretia comedy combat

• More sibling bonding

• More heart and vulnerability

• And a big finale moment that ties everything together

Expect laughs.

Expect tears.

Expect Bennie to absolutely do something that makes Regina question her life choices.

Basically… The Upshaws as they should be.

❤️ Conclusion — A Final Season Worth Celebrating

The Upshaws: The Final Season is more than the closing of a chapter — it’s a tribute to a family that made audiences feel seen, heard, and entertained for years. With Regina stepping into politics and Bennie fighting to save the garage, their last ride promises to be the most chaotic and heartfelt yet.

Mark the date.

Warm up the couch.

And get ready to say goodbye to the Upshaws — loud, loving, messy, and unforgettable as ever.

Streaming January 15, only on Netflix.