Bennie Upshaw, the head of a Black working class family in Indianapolis, is a charming, well-intentioned mechanic and lifelong mess just trying his best to step up and care for his family and tolerate his sardonic sister-in-law, all without a blueprint for success.
Bernard and Aaliyah help Regina make a list of things that could hurt her run for city council. Bennie takes out a loan to get Lucretia off his back.
A drastic decision puts Maya and Aaliyah on their best behavior. Tasha joins in the search for Kelvin. Bernard and Regina take on city hall.
When the garage gets busy, Bennie takes a chance and gives Kelvin a job. Althea and Regina try to persuade Lucretia to make up with Frank.
While Lucretia gets busy with renovations, Frank and Bennie attempt to bond over golf. Aaliyah goes through a bad-boy phase, testing Regina's patience.
After a window at Bernard's gym gets broken, a guilt-stricken Bennie tries to piece together his wild night. Lucretia and Frank go apartment shopping.
Everyone's on guard when Glodine drops in on the Upshaws — with big news. Bernard tests the dating waters, but things don't go quite as he planned.
Bennie's blabbermouth puts Regina in a dangerous situation. Lucretia's feelings are hurt when she takes Aaliyah to tour a prospective college.
Regina's annoyed when Lucretia undermines her vision for the clinic. Bennie gets an idea to make money after taking Maya and Sydney to their soccer game.
Bennie and Regina get a surprise when they pick up Maya from school. A salary dispute stirs trouble at the garage, threatening to derail Regina's plans.
Regina misses her sister but makes a new bestie — much to Aaliyah's annoyance. In Atlanta, Lucretia worries about fitting in with Frank's rich friends.
Bennie Upshaw, the head of a Black working class family in Indianapolis, is a charming, well-intentioned mechanic and lifelong mess just trying his best to step up and care for his family and tolerate his sardonic sister-in-law, all without a blueprint for success.
as Bennie Upshaw
as Regina
as Lucretia
