Series

The Upper Hand

★ 7.2(5)199030m7 seasons

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Good to know

Creator: Blake Hunter
Release date: 1990-05-01
Runtime: 30m
Language: English
Seasons: 7
Episodes: 95
Network: ITV1
Status: Ended

About The Upper Hand

The Upper Hand is a 1990 web series in the Comedy genre, created by Blake Hunter, starring Honor Blackman, Kellie Bright and Joe McGann. It spans 7 seasons and 95 episodes, and originally aired on ITV1. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Upper Hand in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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)

Season 113 eps · 1990

Season 212 eps · 1991

Season 313 eps · 1991

Season 419 eps · 1992

Season 516 eps · 1993

Season 615 eps · 1995

Season 77 eps · 1996

Cast

Honor Blackman

Laura West

Kellie Bright

Joanna Burrows

Joe McGann

Charlie Burrows

Diana Weston

Caroline Wheatley

William Puttock

Tom Wheatley

Themes & keywords

remakehousekeeper

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Upper Hand in Canada?+

The Upper Hand is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Upper Hand on Netflix?+

The Upper Hand is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How many seasons of The Upper Hand are there?+

The Upper Hand has 7 seasons and 95 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Upper Hand?+

The Upper Hand stars Honor Blackman, Kellie Bright, Joe McGann, Diana Weston and William Puttock.

When did The Upper Hand come out?+

The Upper Hand is a 1990 web series created by Blake Hunter.

What genre is The Upper Hand?+

The Upper Hand is Comedy series.

Who created The Upper Hand?+

The Upper Hand was created by Blake Hunter.