Episode
The Upshaws: Background Checkered
Overview
Bennie meddles in Aaliyah's relationship, sparking memories of him meeting Regina's parents. Maya's school play about Black history riles Lucretia up.
Details
- Series
- The Upshaws
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 9
- Air date
- 2024-04-18
- Runtime
- 29 min
Episode context
Background Checkered is Episode 9 in Season 3 of The Upshaws. It aired on 2024-04-18. The runtime is 29 min.
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Episode 8: Electric Feels
The family adjusts to their new living situation. Bennie works to get his electric vehicle certification. Aaliyah tries to keep her boyfriend a secret.
Episode 10: Girl Trouble
Regina attempts to make good with an old rival for Aaliyah's sake. A heartbroken Tony seeks help from Bennie as he steps back into the dating scene.
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Episode 11: Ain't Broke
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Episode 6: Auto Motives
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Episode 12: Do I?
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Episode 5: Really, Mama?
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Episode 4: Slap Happy
Aaliyah continues to shun Regina. A turn of events gives Lucretia cause for celebration, but not for long. Bennie acts fast when Kelvin lands in trouble.
Episode 3: Forbidden Fruit
A hot-headed Bernard teaches Aaliyah how to drive. Regina and Bennie find new thrills in sneaky rendezvous. Lucretia tries to resell gifts for money.
Episode 2: Need Change
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