TV series
The Upper Hand
1990–1996, English, on ITV1. Created by Blake Hunter.
The Upper Hand is a British television sitcom, produced by Central Independent Television and Columbia Pictures Television and broadcast by ITV from 1990 to 1996. The programme was adapted from the American sitcom Who's the Boss?. As in the former series, an affluent single woman, raising a son with the help of her mother, hires a housekeeper only to have a man apply for the job.
- Seasons
- 7
- Episodes
- 95
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1996
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Latest episode
S7 E7: Oh Baby, Oh Baby
Aired 14 October 1996
Seasons 7
Cast & crew
- Blake HunterCreator
- Honor BlackmanLaura West · 95 ep
- Kellie BrightJoanna Burrows · 95 ep
- Joe McGannCharlie Burrows · 95 ep
- Diana WestonCaroline Wheatley · 95 ep
- William PuttockTom Wheatley · 95 ep
- Robert BeckDan · 9 ep
- Lynda BaronPatricia Roberts / 'Auntie Pat' · 6 ep
- Dave AtkinsPixie · 5 ep
- Nicky HensonMichael Wheatley · 4 ep
- Annabel RyanJulia · 4 ep
- Charlie Creed-MilesAl · 4 ep
- Patricia BrakePeg · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 1 May 1990
- Last aired
- 14 October 1996
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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The Upper Hand: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Upper Hand are there?
The Upper Hand has 7 seasons and 95 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is The Upper Hand finished?
Yes. The Upper Hand ended in 1996, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like The Upper Hand?
If you liked The Upper Hand, try Who's the Boss?, Three's Company, Young & Hungry.
Who created The Upper Hand?
The Upper Hand was created by Blake Hunter and stars Honor Blackman, Kellie Bright, Joe McGann.