The Upper Hand has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in the UK on Sky Go. 7 seasons is a serious commitment, but one that pays off episode after episode. 6 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Honor Blackman sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Available now on Sky Go — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

The Upper Hand arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The Upper Hand does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. 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. Honor Blackman and Kellie Bright lead a cast that never overplays a joke. Across 7 seasons (1990–1996), it never lost the thread that made it worth starting. The timing in The Upper Hand is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, The Upper Hand respects your intelligence. Who's the Boss? Is the obvious comparison, but The Upper Hand earns its own place alongside it. 7 seasons is a lot, but the quality holds all the way through. Honor Blackman is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

The Upper Hand wrapped up in 1996, created by Blake Hunter — and 7 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.