The Upper Hand(1990)

The Upper Hand is a British sitcom that aired on ITV from 1990 to 1996, adapted from the American series Who's the Boss?. An affluent single mother raising her son with her own mother's help decides to hire a housekeeper—only to find herself interviewing a man for the role. What follows is a clash of class, gender expectations, and domestic chaos as the unlikely household navigates their new arrangement. The show balances sharp comedy with genuine warmth, exploring how unconventional family dynamics can work when everyone's willing to adapt. Produced by Central Independent Television and Columbia Pictures Television, The Upper Hand became a fixture of British comedy throughout the decade, proving that good humor transcends cultural borders.