Solid episode of the upshaws, a few good laughs and a surprisingly heartfelt moment. Epps is so good in this show, his humor is on point.

When Bennie tries to live a healthier lifestyle, he winds up in a boxing ring with Bernard; Maya struggles with a school bully.

Mike Epps and Jermelle Simon in The Upshaws (2021)

The talented actors totally transform for their roles. How many do you recognize?

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"[link=/title/tt5875444]Slow Horses[/link]" and "[link=/title/tt22091076]High Potential[/link]" return with new seasons this month. Check out our [link=/list/ls4103534970/]September calendar[/link] for more!

September 2025 TV and Streaming Premiere Dates

&quot;<a class="ipc-md-link" href="/title/tt5875444?ref_=tt_eds_right-5_lk">Slow Horses</a>&quot; and &quot;<a class="ipc-md-link" href="/title/tt22091076?ref_=tt_eds_right-5_lk">High Potential</a>&quot; return with new seasons this month. Check out our <a class="ipc-md-link" href="/list/ls4103534970/?ref_=tt_eds_right-5_lk">September calendar</a> for more!

Check out our gallery of the 33 first-time performer nominees this year, as the characters they so brilliantly played and in real life.

2025 Emmys First-Time Acting Nominees

Bennie Upshaw

Regina Upshaw

Kelvin Upshaw

Lucretia Turner

Aaliyah Upshaw

Duck

Davis

Bernard

Maya Upshaw

Tony

Savannah

Dr. Keon Bevans

Craig

Ms. Taniguchi

Corinne Owens

Martin Owens

Wynter Owens

Kim Fields and Khali Spraggins in The Upshaws (2021)

Kim Fields and Jermelle Simon in The Upshaws (2021)

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