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On the Up

1990 – 1992Show3 seasons19 episodes

Comedy
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

Summary

On the Up is a British sitcom written by Bob Larbey about a self-made millionaire and his staff of domestic helpers who he treats like family, much to the annoyance of his upper class wife. The show ran for three series, from 1990 to 1992.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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On the Up episodes

3 seasons · 19 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Walking Out, 7.4
  2. S1 E2 Mum, 7.7
  3. S1 E3 Mr. Burton, 8.1
  4. S1 E4 Dawn, 8.1
  5. S1 E5 Maggie's Dad, 7.2
  6. S1 E6 Douglas, 7.6
  7. S1 E7 Barbados, 7.3
  1. S2 E1 After the Holiday, 6.9
  2. S2 E2 Ruth Makes an Effort, 6.1
  3. S2 E3 Maggie Gives Notice, 6.3
  4. S2 E4 Competition, 6.7
  5. S2 E5 Meeting Jane Webster, 7.5
  6. S2 E6 A Date with Jane Webster, 7.3
  1. S3 E1 The Golf Tournament, 7.2
  2. S3 E2 The Fishing Trip, 7.4
  3. S3 E3 Temporary Secretary, 7.1
  4. S3 E4 Parental Choice, 7.0
  5. S3 E5 Stephanie, 7.3
  6. S3 E6 Divorce, 7.8

Cast

5 of 5 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Paul Harrison

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 4, 1990 · November 2, 1992 · Ended

First aired
September 4, 1990
Last aired
November 2, 1992
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 19 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Available in
1 country

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream On the Up?"

Questions about On the Up

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream On the Up?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is On the Up worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.2).

Which season of On the Up is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 7.6. Season 2 is the weakest at 6.8. The highest-rated episode is Mr. Burton (season 1, episode 3) at 8.1, and the lowest is Ruth Makes an Effort (season 2, episode 2) at 6.1.

Is On the Up okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch On the Up?

10 h

About 10 hours: 19 episodes in 3 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1990 to 1992.

Will On the Up make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch On the Up?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.