The Upper Hand(1990)
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.
Created by Blake Hunter
Where to watch The Upper Hand
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Cast
Seasons
Season 1
13 episodes · 1990
Season 2
12 episodes · 1991
Season 3
13 episodes · 1991
Season 4
19 episodes · 1992
Season 5
16 episodes · 1993
Season 6
15 episodes · 1995
Season 7
7 episodes · 1996
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The Upper Hand was first aired in 1990.
How many seasons of The Upper Hand are there?+
The Upper Hand has 7 seasons and 95 episodes in total.
Who created The Upper Hand?+
The Upper Hand was created by Blake Hunter.
Who stars in The Upper Hand?+
The Upper Hand stars Honor Blackman, Kellie Bright, Joe McGann, Diana Weston and William Puttock.
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