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The Upper Hand

7.219907 seasonsTV SeriesComedy

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…

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
A Lion Called Laura
Sep 2, 1996 7.0
E2
Friends
Sep 9, 1996 7.0
E3
In Marriage We Trust
Sep 16, 1996
E4
The Chunnel of Love
Sep 23, 1996 7.0
E5
Nobody's Child
Sep 30, 1996
E6
A Couple of Charlies
Oct 7, 1996 7.0
E7
Oh Baby, Oh Baby
Oct 14, 1996 7.0

Cast

Honor Blackman
Honor Blackman
Laura West
Kellie Bright
Kellie Bright
Joanna Burrows
Joe McGann
Joe McGann
Charlie Burrows
Diana Weston
Diana Weston
Caroline Wheatley
William Puttock
William Puttock
Tom Wheatley

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The Upper Hand — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Upper Hand?

The Upper Hand is streaming on Sky Go in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Upper Hand on Netflix?

No, The Upper Hand is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of August 2026. It's currently on Sky Go.

Is The Upper Hand on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Upper Hand isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on Sky Go instead.

Where can I watch The Upper Hand for free?

The Upper Hand is available on Sky Go in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Upper Hand?

The Upper Hand has 7 seasons in total (95 episodes). The series concluded in 1996.

Are all episodes of The Upper Hand out yet?

Yes — all 95 episodes across 7 seasons of The Upper Hand are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 8 of The Upper Hand?

No — The Upper Hand ended after 7 seasons, so there is no Season 8.