The Upper Hand (1990) TV series poster — UK streaming guide

Where to watch The Upper Hand (1990) in the UK

The Upper Hand (1990) is currently available to stream in the UK on Sky Go. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

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.

  • TV series
  • 1990
  • 30 min / ep
  • ★ 7.2/10 TMDB
  • 7 seasons
  • Comedy

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Cast & crew

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CreatorBlake Hunter

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Where can I stream The Upper Hand in the UK?

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