Indianapolis, Feb. 2, 2026, 8:59 am ET
Mike Epps’ Comedy Continues to Reign on Netflix
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The comedian’s latest special is a hit, adding to a growing catalog of stand-up and a starring role in a popular sitcom.
- Mike Epps’ stand-up special, “Mike Epps: Delusional,” currently ranks as the third most popular show on Netflix.
- Epps stars in “The Upshaws,” a sitcom set in Indianapolis, which recently premiered its final season on the streaming platform.
- Both “Delusional” and “The Upshaws” have received NAACP Image Awards nominations.
- Epps is set to embark on the “We Them One’s Comedy Tour” with a stop in Indianapolis on Feb. 13.
Indianapolis native Mike Epps is keeping audiences laughing, with his recent stand-up special, “Mike Epps: Delusional,” proving to be a major draw for Netflix subscribers. As of Monday, Feb. 2, the special holds the third spot on Netflix’s list of most popular shows, after initially debuting as the second most popular at the end of January. The special, filmed at Yaamava’ Resort and Casino in Highland, California, premiered on Jan. 27.
A Growing Netflix Presence
“Delusional” marks Epps’ fifth stand-up special for Netflix, building on a successful run that includes:
- Ready to Sell Out (2024)
- Indiana Mike (2022)
- Only One Mike (2019)
- Don’t Take It Personal (2015)
‘The Upshaws’ Wraps Up
Epps’ presence on Netflix extends beyond stand-up. The final season of “The Upshaws,” a sitcom set in Indianapolis, premiered on the streaming service on Jan. 15. The show stars Epps alongside Kim Fields and Wanda Sykes.
The series has garnered recognition from the NAACP, receiving a nomination for Outstanding Comedy Series in the 57th NAACP Image Awards. Epps is nominated for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series, while Wanda Sykes, also a co-creator of the show, is up for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. The public can cast their votes in select categories, including those for comedy series and acting, at naacpimageawards.net.
Catch Epps Live on Tour
Fans can also see Epps perform live on his “We Them One’s Comedy Tour,” which kicks off Feb. 8 in Louisville, Kentucky, and includes a stop at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Feb. 13. The tour consists of 30 dates.
