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On the Up

Seen it?

1990 | 3 seasons | 30 min | Comedy

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a short run with a modest audience and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 10 hours in all.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Ran for 3 seasons and reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 18K people sought it out in the past year

Season by season

The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up.

  1. Season 11990 · 7 episodes
    Not rated yet
  2. Season 21991 · 6 episodes
    Not rated yet
  3. Season 31992 · 6 episodes
    Not rated yet

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Cast & crew

Created by John Esmonde, Bob Larbey

  • Dennis WatermanTony Carpenter
  • Sam KellySam Jones
  • Joan SimsMrs. Fiona Wembley
  • Jenna RussellMaggie Lomax
  • Judy BuxtonRuth Carpenter
  • Vanessa HadawayStephanie Carpenter