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The Upper Hand: all seasons, episodes and where it airs in the UK
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The Upper Hand is a UK comedy and family series on ITV1, which ran from 1990 to 1996, with 7 seasons and 94 episodes.
The Upper Hand has ended; its final episode aired on Monday, October 14, 1996.
The Upper Hand seasons (7 seasons, 94 episodes)
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | May 1, 1990 | December 27, 1990 |
| Season 2 | 12 | February 18, 1991 | May 20, 1991 |
| Season 3 | 13 | November 5, 1991 | February 11, 1992 |
| Season 4 | 19 | October 20, 1992 | February 22, 1993 |
| Season 5 | 16 | September 9, 1993 | December 23, 1993 |
| Season 6 | 14 | January 6, 1995 | April 8, 1995 |
| Season 7 | 7 | September 2, 1996 | October 14, 1996 |
Original UK air dates on ITV1.
Common questions
How many seasons of The Upper Hand are there?
The Upper Hand has 7 seasons and 94 episodes, first airing on Tuesday, May 1, 1990.
Has The Upper Hand ended?
The Upper Hand has ended; its final episode aired on Monday, October 14, 1996.
What channel is The Upper Hand on in the UK?
The Upper Hand aired on ITV1. Past episodes are often available on the broadcaster's own catch-up app.
Who stars in The Upper Hand?
The main cast includes Diana Weston, Honor Blackman, Joe McGann, William Puttock.
Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved October 11, 2026.