# 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.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1990  
**Runtime:** 30 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 7.2/10  
**Genres:** Comedy  
**Seasons:** 7  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 3 May 2026 (2026-05-03T01:33:50.680Z)  

## Synopsis

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.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Sky Go](https://www.sky.com/search?q=The%20Upper%20Hand)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Channel 4](https://www.channel4.com/search?q=The%20Upper%20Hand)
- [UKTV Play](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/2272-the-upper-hand/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The Upper Hand in the UK?**

The Upper Hand (1990) is currently included in subscriptions to Sky Go in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Are all seasons of The Upper Hand on the same service?**

Not always — TV licensing is sometimes negotiated season by season. ScreenSearch shows availability across all seasons on the title's page; for season-specific availability, look at the season picker inside the search dialog.

**Is The Upper Hand on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Upper Hand is currently included with: Sky Go.

**How accurate is this TV series's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/2272/the-upper-hand-1990
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/9Ir9cVYy9uRtlTMcDDB7rZrjSHJ.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/2272/the-upper-hand-1990.json

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