Netflix’s The Upshaws to Conclude in January 2026 with Season Finale

It’s the end for one Netflix show at the beginning of the new year. The fifth and final season of the family sitcom, The Upshaws, will premiere on January 15th, wrapping up the series in a planned conclusion after multiple renewals and staggered releases. Learn more below.

The Final Season

Similar to Netflix’s release format, all 12 episodes of the final season will be released on Thursday, January 15th. Also referred to as Part 7 of the series, Netflix Tudum revealed that the makers intend this part to provide a proper conclusion to the Upshaws’ story. It’s a gift for dedicated fans, wrapping up any necessary loose threads in the character’s stories. This doesn’t always happen for streaming shows, as many get canceled before a true end.

Plot of The Upshaws

The Upshaws follows Bennie Upshaw, a mechanic and the head of a Black working-class family in Indianapolis. He must try to navigate parenting, relationships, and everyday chaos, some of the many staples of family sitcoms.

Behind the Scenes

Along with Mike Epps as Bennie, the cast includes Wanda Sykes, Kim Fields, Diamond Lyons, Khali Spraggins, Journey Christine, and Jermelle Simon. Executive producers for the series include Epps, Page Hurwitz, Niles Kirchner, Wanda Sykes, and Regina Hicks. Sykes and Hicks co-created the series. Production companies for the series are Savannah Street Productions, Push It Productions, and Naptown Productions.

Part 7 Announcement

Part 7 follows the January 2025 release of Part 6, featuring ten episodes centering around the Upshaw household. While Part 6 was still rolling out, Part 7 was confirmed for the series and announced as the finale. For dedicated fans, they might remember that Part 6 revolves around new jobs, health struggles, and family surprises. Part 7 will take these threads and wrap them up in a defined final chapter for the working-class family.

Netflix framed the finale as the chance to bring The Upshaws to a decisive close. When the news was released, co-creators Regina Hicks and Wanda Sykes expressed gratitude for getting the chance to “provide closure to the Upshaws family.” Media outlets have covered the news, and now there is a brief teaser available on YouTube highlighting the final season of The Upshaws. It not only shows behind-the-scenes footage, but also all the actors in the series coming together for one last run.

Final Thoughts

The decision to wrap The Upshaws with Part 7 follows many season renewals and staggered “parts” that have become a signature model for the show on Netflix. Instead of an abrupt cancellation like other shows, industry data found the series had enough audience and creative momentum to lead it to a planned finale. So, mark your calendars, and get ready for the last season of The Upshaws to hit your Netflix accounts in January 2026.