Bennie and Regina were high school sweethearts who have three children together: Bernard Jr. , Aaliyah , and Maya .
The show explores serious topics like Bennie’s strained relationship with his eldest son, Bernard Jr. (who eventually comes out to him), and Regina's struggle to tolerate Bennie’s past mistakes while pursuing her own dreams, such as getting her MBA. The Upshaws
Unlike many sitcoms that depict wealthy families, The Upshaws focuses on the authentic, day-to-day grind of making ends meet in the Midwest. Bennie and Regina were high school sweethearts who