The Upper Hand
Season 3
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.
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.
Where to Watch Season 3
13 Episodes
- First Date
E2First DateLaura expresses disapproval when Caroline pays for an escort to take her to an awards ceremony,rather than an actual boyfriend so Charlie decides to ask his boss out on their first 'official' date. Unfortunately this takes them to a comedy club where they get picked on by an obnoxious stand-up comic,whom Caroline ends up punching. However,back at the house they relax on the couch and give an impression of a proper date. - Once Bitten, Twice Shy
E3Once Bitten, Twice ShyLaura and Caroline feel Charlie is over-reacting when he grounds Jo having seen a love bite on her neck given her by boyfriend Gary so he explains his fear to her that boys manipulate girls into having sex. Jo pretends to be in her room but sneaks out to see Gary,only to discover that everything that her father said about him is true and she returns home,accepting that Charlie was only concerned for her. - Neighbours
E5NeighboursWhen twee couple Pam and Mark Harper move in next door Caroline and Charlie are prepared to be friendly but the Harpers antagonize them when they threaten to tear up Charlie's herb garden on disputed land in order to plant roses. The Harpers' daughter Heather and Tom have no such animosity and become sweet on each other. Furthermore they show the adults how to make an acceptable compromise. - Wheels
E7WheelsCharlie's old Transit van needs repairs so,on his birthday,Caroline persuades him to go halves on buying a brand new jeep as a present. He puts the old van up for sale but it has so much sentimental value that he finds reasons not to part with it. Eventually Caroline agrees to his selling his new present to a boy with whom he identifies as his younger self and to using the proceeds to mend the Transit. - The Whiz Kid
E9The Whiz KidNot only does Charlie's new girlfriend Judy only want to talk about her broken marriage but he gets jealous of Paul,Caroline's charming new work colleague,who delights the family with his magic tricks and spends hours working with and amusing Caroline. Fearing that Paul is using Caroline so that he can steal her business Charlie goes to the hotel where they are staying...and very nearly makes a fool of himself before discovering the truth. - Business and Pleasure
E12Business and PleasureWhen Caroline wins Charlie exclusive golf club membership in a raffle he is initially greeted with snobbery until made to feel welcome by wealthy sporting equipment magnate Dennis. So,when Caroline asks him to approach Dennis about being her client Charlie is apprehensive. Eventually he asks Dennis,who is not pleased. Charlie feels bad so Caroline decides to sort things out for him and almost causes further trouble. - Pillow Talk
E13Pillow TalkCaroline's birthday is coming up but,on two consecutive nights,the family hears her sleep-talking and moaning that she loves Charlie. On the day of her party she is too embarrassed to face the others and goes to a bar to drink alone. Fortunately Charlie goes after her and encourages her to make a birthday wish.
