Tyler Perry's House of Payne

Wife Swap

Curtis and Ella's relationship hits a bump when Ella claims that Curtis takes her for granted. Curtis learns his lesson

Stop Being All Funky

C.J. meets Janine's new boyfriend, Bryan and becomes jealous when Bryan spoils the kids with expensive gifts.

Guess Who Is Coming to Dinner

As Malik invites his new girlfriend to a Payne family dinner, Calvin again woos Miranda, who ripped him off during a pre

Game Over

The men and women prepare for game night at the Payne house. Meanwhile, Ella's old college friend comes to visit, and sh

Crazy in Love

Curtis' womanizing friend Jimmy, who sponges off women, charms Claretha. Meanwhile C.J. has to deal with an all too grat

Time to Clean House

The family has had it with Calvin's shenanigans, so they lay down some house rules. Calvin decides to move in with his g

Living with Liz

Janine's mother, Liz, comes for a surprise visit, but she brings with her an attitude that needs readjusting. Fortunatel

Aches and Paynes

Jazmine reveals her fear of visiting the dentist when she develops a painful toothache. Meanwhile, Calvin is devastated

It's a Boy

While the crew responds to an emergency call, Curtis finds himself all alone at the firehouse with a very pregnant woman

The Big Bang Theory

Blue, Janine's former drug dealer, demands that he receives the money that she owes him or he will threaten to harm the

Step It Up

Curtis and Ella's niece comes to town for a scholarship interview, but her appearance and attitude hurt her chances of g

Expectations

Janine, CJ and their respective dates attend a party, but revelations about Janine's pregnancy cause complications. Else

Cheers

Malik tries out for cheer leading to obtain the girls' phone numbers but things backfire when he becomes the only male c

Can I Get a Witness?

Ella heads to the hospital after a lump is found in her breast. She confides in Janine but hides it from the rest of the

Commencement Day

Janine asks Ella to keep her new-found pregnancy a secret. Meanwhile Calvin is going to graduate, but finds out he won't

A Shock to the System

Malik's best friend, Kevin gets into an accident while staying at the Payne's house. Malik fears losing his best friend.

Moral Dilemma

When $50,000 is found in CJ's truck, a moral dilemma about what to do with the cash begins tearing the Paynes apart. Of

Sex, Lies and Videotapes

CJ corners Tanya when he sees a too revealing video of her.

The Beat Down

Ella and Claretha help a fellow churchgoer who has an abusive boyfriend. Meanwhile, Delante has 2 girlfriends and bites

Respect Me

Angel is fed up with the boorish behavior of her fellow firefighters and complains. But when they no longer treat her as

Trial By Fire Pt. 2

Curtis and his team continue to strategize the best way in order to rescue C.J., who remains trapped in the burning hous

Trial By Fire Pt. 3

The search progresses for CJ, who's trapped in a fire-ravaged structure. And love is blind for young Malik, whose crush

Crazy in Love

Curtis' old friend sets his sights on Claretha, and Ella doesn't it like it one bit. Curtis must choose between pleasing

Reality Check

The firehouse becomes the subject of a reality show titled “Sparks,” but the firefighters get burned when the host m

Piece of Mind

The Payne gang decides to see a family therapist against Curtis' will. After each family member spends time with the the

Aches and Paynes

Calvin tries to prove his worth to Tracie, but she responds with shocking news. Meanwhile, Jazmine is plagued with a too

The Big Bang Theory

Janine's former drug dealer wants the money she owes threatens to come back and the harm the family if she doesn't pay.

Step It Up

Curtis and Ella's niece comes to town for a scholarship interview, but her appearance and attitude hurt her chances of g

No Pain, No Gain

Jazmine is scheduled for surgery when she has an appendix attack, and she milks it for all she can. Even Malik is forced

Devil in a Blue Suit

The search progresses for CJ, who's trapped in a fire-ravaged structure. And love is blind for young Malik, whose crush

Bad Influence

Ella has the flu, which means Curtis is in charge of the cleaning and cooking. Soon, he's also having to nurse Malik, C.

Play on Playa

Calvin misreads a relationship counselor's signals when she invites him to her house for dinner; Curtis does not let any

Its Getting Hot in Here

C.J. catches the eye of a lovely woman at a wedding, where he gets a little frisky with Janine. Meanwhile, Calvin's frie

Don't Get It Twisted

The family grills Janine and C.J. after they spend the night together. But Curtis has problems of his own, when a man th

Wife Swap

Curtis and Ella's relationship hits a bump when Ella claims that Curtis takes her for granted. Curtis learns his lesson

Stop Being All Funky

Janine dates an ex-football star, and CJ goes out with Tanya. CJ starts to feel uncomfortable when Janine's date gives o

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

As Malik invites his new girlfriend to a Payne family dinner, Calvin again woos Miranda, who ripped him off during a pre

Game Over

The men and women prepare for game night at the Payne house. Meanwhile, Ella's old college friend comes to visit, and sh

Can I get a Witness?

Ella is trouble when she finds out that she may have breast cancer while Calvin has witnessed a neighborhood crime and i

Commencement Day

Calvin finds out that he is graduating, but the school makes a mistake putting him on a signed death wish with Curtis. E

A Shock to the System

Malik's best friend, Kevin is injured in a hit and run accident, Calvin gets a new job, but gets fired the next day due

Compromising Position

Curtis is offered a job in Los Angeles, and Ella doesn't want to move. Meanwhile, C.J.'s girlfriend, Tanya, has a friend

Moral Dilemma

When C.J. finds 50,000 dollars in his truck, the family must decide what to do with the money.

Sex, Lies and Videotapes

C.J. finds out that Tanya was in a rap music video years ago, the F.B.I. uses the Payne home for a stakeout.

Time to Clean House

The family has had it with Calvin's ungrateful shenanigans, so they lay down some house rules. Calvin decides to move in

Living with Liz

Janine's mother moves in with the Paynes, and Janine has a hard time not revealing that she's pregnant. It is then disco

Beat Down

Ella and Claretha help out a church member who has a domestic abusive boyfriend.

Expectations

Janine's pregnancy is revealed at a social gathering, Curtis befriends a cable man who could possibly be his son.

Cheers

Malik has a scheme to get phone numbers from cheerleaders and ends up being a cheerleader. Janine gets ready to move in

R-E-S-P-E-C-T Me

Malik babysits Jazmine, the guys at the firehouse upset Angel.

Driving Me Crazy

Calvin babysits Miranda's nephew Brandon who is a total nightmare. Meanwhile, Claretha's car is stolen.

Reunited and￢ﾀﾦ..It Don't Feel so Good

Curtis, Ella and Claretha host a mixer for their college reunion. CJ tries to baby-sit Malik and Jazmine alone with disa

What the-?

Dana finally decides to settle down and date one guy; everyone is happy for her except for Kiki when she finds out that

How Do You Spell….It's All About Me?

Ella is spending a lot of time away from home and Curtis is beginning to wonder if she is having an affair. Meanwhile, J

And....Cut!

Ella makes the family give up the use of all electronic devices; CJ learns a surprising secret; a Hollywood actor does r

Old School vs. New School

It's Malik's birthday and he's being a brat about the kind of party and gifts he wants. Meanwhile, with Miranda's help,

Fire and Disire

Ella is going through menopause and the entire household is suffering with her.

Unsung Heros

Calvin plans a surprise party when he learns his friend is coming home from Iraq. Meanwhile, Malik has to write a school

Pissed, Poor and Paranoid

Curtis teaches Jazmine and Malik a valuable lesson on what it means to do without the comforts of home. Meanwhile, the b

True Lies

Malik and his bud Kevin consider skipping school with two girls. Elsewhere, Calvin's pal Peanut concocts a nutty plan to

That Sounds Sweet

Selling plenty of cakes and cookies inspires Ella to cook up plans for a new business. Then, Malik tries to get some sax

Meet the Lucases

Family bonds grow when the Paynes face a health crisis. Elsewhere, Miranda's parents arrive, as a jittery Calvin scrambl

Out on a Limb

Ella, Claretha, Jazmine and Jazmine's friend branch out: They go on a woodsy wilderness trip---and promptly get lost. Me

Can't Buy Me Love

Calvin gets set to pop the big question to Miranda---but his self-doubts give him cold feet. Adding to the dilemma are h

To Have and to Hold

Calvin's unfruitful quest to propose to Miranda hits another snag when the engagement ring goes missing. In addition, th

Unexpected Results

When Jazmine goes to the top of the class by acing an aptitude test, her teacher recommends she attend a school for the

Let's Get Ready to Rumble

The Paynes prep for Jazmine's big slumber party, a bash that only seems to annoy Curtis. CJ and Janine step out to buy p

Father's Day

Curtis' dad arrives to meet Calvin's fiancée, only to discover they share an unpleasant past. A subplot involves a man

All is Not Lost!

With complications testing their love and their nuptials fast approaching, Calvin and Miranda decide to attend premarita

Party Over Here!

Calvin's family and buddies get set to throw him a bachelor party, despite Calvin's promise to Miranda that the big bash

The Last Supper

Calvin and Miranda are inundated with marital advice at their wedding rehearsal and dinner, which turn problematic becau

We've Come This Far by Faith (Part 1)

It's Calvin and Miranda's big wedding day, with various issues threatening to ruin the special event. One mighty complic

We've Come This Far by Faith (Part 2)

Numerous predicaments continue to plague Calvin and Miranda's big wedding day.

Labor Paynes (2)

Guys' Night Out, girls Night In

Malik reluctantly goes on his first camping trip. Jazmine is upset she's not allowed to go, but lightens up when she fin

Labor Paynes (1)

Janine goes into labor, resulting in surprises and white-knuckle moments, as a double wedding uniting CJ and Janine, plu

Labor Paynes (2)

While in labor, Janine worries about her baby being born out of wedlock so the double wedding is moved to the hospital.

Your Wife's a Payne

Calvin and Miranda move into their new digs, but Miranda's shadowy past life as a con artist comes to the fore. Elsewher

Casa De Payne

Claretha gets the royal treatment when she becomes engaged to an African prince. Planning a move to Africa, she sells he

It's A Payne Growing Up

Malik's friend Kevin has an intimate relationship with a woman who has syphilis. C.J. counsel's Malik which leads to a m

Payne And Prejudice

The Payne's are invited for dinner at the Hernadez home which leads to a culture clash. Dana's falsehood's come back to

Payneful News

Calvin and Miranda are trying to have a baby, but they run into problems when they discover that Calvin isn't "firing on

Payneful Loss

Ella and Rosie conspire to get themselves and their husbands to lose weight and get healthy. Meanwhile, Malik and Kevin

Payneful Employment

CJ gets a very important job interview in another city which excites Curtis who begins to think he might finally have th

Slightly Payneful Truth

Malik, as a favor to Alexandra, helps Consuela prepare for her U.S. citizenship test. Curtis jumps in to help when Malik

Joy and Payne

Curtis, Calvin and the rest of the Paynes are caught in the middle of a Hernandez family confrontation between Carlos an

A Sisters Payne

Kiki's brother, Darnell returns to the shop. Malik and Alex find a way around the 'no date' rule by having a date in Mal

A Grand Payne

Malik asks Alex out on a date, but their parents insist that they be supervised; Janine's parents visit to see the new t

Games People Play

The Payne's love their annual tailgating shindig, but when Miranda finds out about Calvin and Mercedes date, she becomes

Help Wanted

Miranda runs into her successful, good looking ex-fiance, and it drives Calvin crazy. To show that he is doing something

Old Lady Paynes

When Ella's demanding mother arrives, the elder exhibits a lapse of memory, causing Ella to worry that she has Alzheimer

I Don't Know This Payne

Ella and Rosie get jobs working at a boutique at the mall, while Curtis and Carlos enjoy their new 'man world.'

Paul Mall

Curtis may need to be careful after Ella meets a handsome and charming man at the mall. Meanwhile, Diego asks for Calvin

With Friends Like These

Malik forms a new friendship with a fellow student who is being abused in the classroom because of his HIV positive stat

The Talent Show

The firehouse is being jeopardized by city budget cuts. But holding a big fund raising talent show, along with an appear

Bringing Down the House

The foundation of the Payne house needs desperate repair. Curtis tries to save money by hiring a jackleg contractor, who

Moving Day

Curtis, Ella and Malik are moving out of the house (CJ, Janine and the babies have gone to stay at Janine's parents in F

Moving Out

Curtis, Ella and Malik are moving out of the house (CJ, Janine and the babies have gone to stay at Janine's parents in F

Back Where We Belong

Curtis and Calvin move into the barbershop due to their marriage problems, which causes hair raising havoc in the proces

Surprise! (Part 1 of 2)

Calvin has gotten the $20,000 needed to repair his parent's house and surprises them with the check. Meanwhile, Janine r

Surprise! (Part 2 of 2)

Calvin tries to fix the mess he is in with Miranda and the conflict only gets worse. Meanwhile, Janine, the twins and Ma

Where's the Payne?

A forced retirement for Curtis creates obstacles, but the drama spikes when Miranda goes missing. Elsewhere, Claretha re

Recurring Paynes

Miranda remains missing, and her mother storms on over to the house. She blames Calvin for her disappearance and even ca

Wigging Out

Miranda finally returns and tells Calvin there is no baby. Despite his pleads, begs, and understanding Miranda refuses t

Payne Speaking

Curtis protests his retirement at City Hall and C.J. reveals to Curtis that he's taking Curtis's job at the firehouse. M

Parental Payne

Calvin confronts Miranda, thinking she had an abortion. Meanwhile, the school casts Malik in its production of Othello b

Payne, Payne Go Away

It's a revolving door at the Payne house when CJ, Janine and the children move out, and Floyd in turn moves in because o

Marriage Paynes

All three of the Payne couples (Curtis and Ella, C.J.and Janine, and Calvin and Miranda) go on an eye-opening marriage r

Ms. Curtis

It's an awkward up-and-down meeting for Calvin and Miranda when they get trapped in an elevator together, their first en

Oh Christmas Payne

Family and friends share their different versions of the Nativity story when Jazmine fails to appreciate her gift from E

Til Payne Do Us Part

Curtis and Ella are shocked to learn that their not legally married, so Claretha and Floyd convince them to enjoy single

Payneful Reunion

When Ella tries to arrange a family reunion, a chagrined Jazmine opposes the idea of connecting with her extended family

From the Mouths of Babes

The issue of birth control creates divisions between CJ and Janine. Meanwhile, surprise developments transpire when Calv

Blackout X 3

A blackout ironically sheds light on all three Payne couples when Curtis, CJ and Calvin are taken away from their televi

Lady Sings to Blue

The Paynes worry that the newly happy Janine might be returning to drugs after her erstwhile dealer arrives. And Curtis

Something Brewing

Janine cares for her dying former dealer, jeopardizing her relationship with C.J.; Floyd and Curtis launch a beer-brewin

Seal of Approval

Malik decides to join the ROTC, upsetting Janine. And Curtis is fired up when he's hired by the fire department---but it

Payneful Pie

Ella breaks some news, which only creates a downturn in Curtis' financial plans. Elsewhere, Calvin squares off against M

How Do You Like Your Roast?

Curtis is the man of honor at a surprise retirement party. In other developments, a case of puppy love blooms for Jazmin

Curtis Sings the Blues

Curtis spirals into a depressive funk following successive life-altering events, but he gets support from a very unlikel

Firestorm

During a fire routine a fireman dies under CJ's authority and he blames himself. Meanwhile, Ella studies a book at schoo

Heartbeat

A pregnancy scare upends Calvin and Miranda's world. Elsewhere, Curtis' sales scheme lands him in trouble with the law.

Through the Fire

Janine's mother (Anne-Marie Johnson) arrives, to a downcast CJ's immense annoyance. Elsewhere, Curtis is a flop during h

The Bible: King Payne's Version

Ella futilely tries to fit in with college-age peers in her study group; Curtis offers his own unique spin on religion w

Matured Investment

A different side of Calvin opens up when he cares for Calvin Jr. Elsewhere, new neighbors arrive---and they have unique

Who's Your Daddy, Now?

Daddy issues plague CJ, who at long last meets his birth father. Elsewhere, Curtis tries not to miss a beat when he help

Feet of Clay

Curtis' old pal resurfaces, only to emerge as a much different person than before. Additionally, Calvin works to awe a n

Date Night X 3

The Payne men are pressured to take their wives out on the town, resulting in some poor date fate.

Watch the Son Shine

Calvin and Ella work on a school project. Meanwhile, Curtis anticipates his first post-retirement interview and gets poi

The Drinking Game

Malik and a pal are home alone, and they exploit that freedom. Meanwhile, Curtis and Ella have dinner at a top-notch res

Who's on Top?

CJ meets his new boss. Meanwhile, Floyd's ex-wife reappears, pulling Ella and Curtis into the dramas of a messy love tri

Help! Help! Help!

When the help center must close due to a flood, Ella is forced to work at home, resulting in a chagrined Curtis and a fl

Stinging Payne

CJ tries to create a trap for his new boss and enlists Curtis to help him. Elsewhere, Calvin and Miranda's financial con

Worth Fighting For

Malik tries to win over an upperclassman by dueling with a bully. Meanwhile, Calvin puts into motion a plan to solve his

Who's Your Nanny

The mother of Calvin's child reappears and breaks stunning news. Meanwhile, the family must hire a nanny due to Janine's

The Chef

Malik cooks up a scheme to impress his girlfriend, lying to her that he's a gourmet chef. Desperate, he then turns to Cu

My Fair Curtis

Floyd hopes to win Claretha's heart. Cut to Curtis and Ella, who are enlisted to help him. In addition, CJ's boss bombar

Rest for the Weary

Calvin falls into a perilous circumstance when he takes on two jobs. Meanwhile, Janine's home life suffers when she scor

Thug Life

Big Jesse reappears and inches closer to Ella, triggering jealousy in Curtis. Elsewhere, Malik faces the consequences of

Rehabilitation

CJ protests when Malik's crime partner makes an appearance. Meanwhile, Curtis starts a barbershop in the backyard.

A Payne in Need Is a Pain Indeed

Tracie's unexpected visits to the house come under scrutiny. Elsewhere, Curtis is enlisted as CJ and Janine's babysitter

House Guest

Ella provides assistance to a domestic-abuse victim named Monica. Monica turns out to be a friend of Janine's and moves

Payne Showers

Ella and Miranda's mother complicates Miranda's baby shower. As for the men, Curtis throws Calvin a "man shower". Tracie

Playing With Fire

Janine's friend, Monica, has moved in and transformed herself and the house. Meanwhile, Miranda confronts Tracie and she

When the Payne's Away

While Janine is taking an overnight trip with her boss, Monica keeps the house warm and cozy with C.J. Meanwhile, Calvin

Beginnings

Curtis and Ella think it is time to move. They soon realize that their house is the gem that holds their family together

Payne-ful Resolution

Calvin is graduating from school. Miranda is about to go into labor with their child, but Calvin is then arrested for ba

Payneful Resolution Resolution

CJ and Janine deal with marriage issues after CJ kisses her friend, Monica. Meanwhile, Calvin gets out of jail and Miran

Growing Paynes

Jazmine starts wearing make-up and hanging out with the wrong crowd. Curtis and Ella have a weight loss competition. CJ

Payne Protection

Malik gets ready for college. The men offer him advice and buy him condoms.

Payneful Visit

Claretha reveals she has leukemia. Miranda's cousin Vanessa hooks up with Calvin's friend.

Where There's a Will, There's a Way

After the death of a young firefighter, Ella decides it's time for Curtis and Ella to do a will. Meanwhile, Miranda's mo

Epic Fail

Ella is overwhelmed and falls behind in her studies due to church duties, household duties, taking care of Curtis and th

Praying for Attention

Jazmine prays to pass a test and no longer wants to apply herself. Meanwhile, Calvin grows jealous of the baby.

Shout Out

CJ and Janine go to marriage counseling. Then try the therapists way. But in the end they yell and scream at each other

Love Thy Neighbor

The family befriends a sex offender who moves into the neighborhood and all hell breaks loose when they find out his sec

Dream Girls

A music producer wants to sign Jazmine. Meanwhile, Calvin is embarrassed about his new job as a grocery store manager.

A Payneful Night Out

Curtis and Ella decide to intervene when they see Janine and Roland at dinner until C.J. shows up with a woman. Meanwhil

Payneful Assistance

Miranda gets cooking advice after she makes a horrible dinner for Ella's club. Meanwhile, Curtis gets his tonsils pulled

House of Awkward

C.J. is offered a promotion making him Janine and Roland's boss. Meanwhile, while packing the house Curtis finds a bag o

Brain Payne

Jayden may have autism. Janine blames herself. Meanwhile, Curtis lives by the rules of the bible.

Foster Paynes

Ella brings home a troubled youth from the Help Center. Meanwhile, Janine and Miranda compete to get in a competitive da

Talented Paynes

As Claretha secretly deals with the possibilty of losing her home, the family participates in a talent show. Calvin and

Going, Going, Gone

Janine is on the brink of a breakdown. Deshawn gets a lesson in the negro baseball league.

Mother's Day Out

Deshawn's mother shows up at the Paynes'; C.J. upgrades Janine's wedding ring.

So Hard to Say Goodbye

Malik goes off to college; Miranda is overwhelmed when Calvin Jr. visits.

Payneful Rescue

The aftershocks of a fire impact Miranda and Calvin; Tracie and her new boyfriend show up at the hospital causing a huge

A Mother's Payne

Ella's mother and sister Evie visit, and Ella experiences the effects of their mother's disease; Janine texts C.J. a sex

Up from the Ashes

Calvin finds out that Tracie checked Calvin Jr. out of the hospital. Calvin and Miranda try to find a place to stay.

The Payne Gang

Curtis, Ella, and Floyd try to bring DeShawn a reality check when he wants to join a gang. C.J. and Calvin tussle over t

The Gifted and the Grout

DeShawn is placed in a gifted-students program to avoid being expelled from school; Calvin and Miranda hire a contractor

Do the Fight Thing

DeShawn bullies a classmate and gets into trouble; Miranda and Janine fight over petty things.

1096

C.J. forgets Janine's 3-years-sober anniversary; Ella gets DeShawn an ugly outfit for school-picture day.

Number Five's Fight

After budget cuts force C.J. to lay off firefighters, Roland must use his PR skills to avoid altercations; Calvin and Mi

The Best Surprise

Calvin and Miranda plan Calvin Jr.'s birthday party; Curtis and Ella have trouble with the Homeowners Association.

Working Paynes

C.J. hires Calvin, whose performance is disappointing; bored with retirement, Curtis takes up painting.

Curtis Jefferson

Curtis wakes up as a Jefferson.

Dead Wrong

Miranda frets over her unemployment; C.J. looks into firefighter response times.

The Rich and Payneless

Calvin is allowed supervised visits; Ella's friend Felicia visits.

Mentoring Paynes

Janine sponsors a young girl; Curtis and Ella become DeShawn's foster parents.

Roommate Paynes

C.J. and Janine are not comfortable with Malik's roommate; Claretha tries alternative cancer-fighting treatments

Pledging Paynes

Malik gets hazed.

Help Me, Ella

Ella becomes director of the center; Malik mulls dropping out.

Paynefully Fit

Curtis becomes a contestant on Paynefully Fit, while Deshawn get advice about girls.

Do the Hustle

Miranda's new client hits on her while the family honors Curtis.

No More Payne

Miranda takes over renovating the condo while Calvin and Deshawn bond.

God Bless the Paynes

The Paynes say goodbye while praising God in church.

Do Or Die

The family gets ready to have one last Sunday dinner at Curtis and Ella's

R.I.P - Rest In Payne

Calvin battles for his life at the hospital. Ella's unwavering faith won't let the family get down

Payneful Survival

The Payne family waits for Calvin to wake up, but the fight isn't over. Curtis decides not to move.

Payneful Recovery

Calvin might get discharged from the hospital after he finally awakened. Curtis attempts to mortgage his house for money

House of Nightmares

Calvin has nightmares about being shot and is uncomfortable at home with Miranda who is overwhelmed with caring for an a

In Payne

A depressed Calvin admits to Ella that he think he would have been better off dead. The family is very concerned and Cur

Payback

Calvin plans to get revenge on Travis Harris for shooting him. Curtis makes plans with Ella then pretends to be sick whe

Daddy Day Scare

C.J. is left to look after the twins during the big game. Ella gets in the way of Calvin's transition back home.

Pills and Thrills

Calvin is invited back to work, then decides he isn't ready and doesn't show. Floyd has a new girlfriend who looks awful

Scars of Payne

Ella runs a gun buy back program at the Help Center that is threatened by rival gang members. Curtis, bored, wants to vo

Payne vs. Payne

Curtis runs for neighborhood watch president. C.J. helps until he realizes he disagrees with some of Curtis's policies.

Guess Who Came to Breakfast

The family meets Malik's new free-spirited girlfriend, Summer.

House of Force Closure

Calvin and Miranda's condo gets foreclosed on and they are forced out.

If It Ain't Broke

Ella is preparing to open a battered women's home in the church's unused classrooms, but it is shutdown.

Neighborhood Crisis

Malik and Summer volunteer at a crisis hotline. Curtis goes overboard with the neighborhood watch as he tries to catch a

Down for the Count

C.J. is offered perks as a city official. Miranda and Curtis bond.

Stop, Drop, and Roll

C.J. and Janine have a fight which carries over into the office. Malik takes a class on evolution and doesn't know if he

No Pass, No Play

Malik tutors an athlete who can barely read. Curtis is overly canind with the newspapers and causes a PR scandal for C.J

Payneful Injection

Malik and his father bumps heads when Malik leads a protest against a man being put to death. C.J. lead the arson invest

Batter Up

Miranda is hurt when she overhears Curtis and Ella talking bad about her. C.J.'s department enjoys the softball team unt

Payneful Matrimony

Malik marries Summer. Calvin and Miranda have a hard time adjusting to living with Curtis and Ella.

What You Know About Me

C.J. and Janine have a party and don't invite Curtis and Ella. Malik and Summer argue over an obscure anniversary.

Right Turn

Curtis does community service at the Help Center. Miranda doesn't invite Janine to a concert.

The Loan Ranger

Malik finds out his friend is gay. Curtis loans Ella money.

Payneful Divorce

Malik and Summer have their marriage annulled. Miranda temps at the office when Janine needs an assistant.

Up to the Challenge

Malik takes caffeine pills irresponsibly and Curtis subs for Ella at a Help Center training program.

House of Sabotage

Janine and Miranda co-chair a Help Center event and all they do is fight. Malik doesn't want to stop wearing his wedding

Payneful Pop In

Curtis and Ella keep popping in unannounced to C.J. and Janine's house. Jazmine is accused of cheating on an exam; she's

House of OMG

C.J. takes action when technology takes over the family.

Keep it Moving

C.J. coaches Jazmine's soccer team.

Bake, Rattle and Roll

Calvin's behavior at work gets him suspended. Meanwhile, Jazmine wants Ella to teach her how to bake.

Dodging Bullies

Jazmine stands up to a cyber bully. Meanwhile, Miranda and Calvin have a pregnancy scare.

Payneful Distance

Calvin takes Miranda's money and goes to a strip club. C.J. give Janine a bad evaluation.

Not in the Cards

Floyd decides to host a night of fun and gambling at the Help Center, and Curtis gets quickly sucked in by the casino-li

All Work and No Play

Calvin and Miranda anticipates the prospects of having their own place. Jazmine jobshadows the PR office with CJ and Jan

Amazing Matriarchs

Ella receives news of the death of her mother Eunice.

The First Dance

Jazmine ask CJ to go to the school dance with a boy.

The Invention of Trust

Floyd's new invention causes friction between him and Curtis. Calvin questions Miranda about an unusual amount in her ba

Payneful Realization

Calvin and Miranda try to save their marriage before it becomes too late.

Trial and Tribulation

Calvin faces his attacker Travis Harris in court when the shooter's trial finally arrives.

The Call Back

Curtis must deal with resentment after he is called back to work. Floyd learns important details of his heritage.

All's Well

Calvin and CJ plan an anniversary celebration for Miranda and Janine. Miranda has to make a tough decision whether she s

A Wise Man's Opinion

Malik is hesitant to give the news to his family about Lisa’s pregnancy.

Delicious

Malik confesses to Curtis that he thinks Lisa is pregnant.

By Your Side

Malik's parents try to keep calm after finding out about Lisa's pregnancy, but Curtis and Ella are eager to gloat about

The Old People Game

After Janine lets slip about a baby on the way, Jazmine tries to coax the whole story out of Ella.

Women of Today

Jazmine confides in Ella that she's feeling pressured to have sex, and Ella gives her a lesson in love, relationships an

Mixed Emotions

Calvin and Miranda's long, dragged-out divorce leads Malik to declare that he'll never get married, and Miranda confides

Love and Hate

Curtis gets upset at Ella for counselling Miranda about her divorce, and Miranda tries to engineer an accidental run-in

From Heart to Heart

Calvin confronts his mom about taking to Miranda, and C.J. reveals that he's upset about how Lisa has taken over the hou

Someone

Miranda turns to Ella for advice, and Calvin introduces his new girlfriend Laura to his parents.

Something's Rotten

Miranda has an uncomfortable encounter with Laura, and C.J. urges Calvin to have a much-needed conversation with Ella.

Hard Lessons

A fight over breakfast leaves Ella feeling unappreciated, the house becomes a mess when Curtis is left to fend for himse

Lucky Cards

Curtis looks for his lucky playing cards in anticipation of a game with the guys, and Ella's relationship advice creates

Moving On

Ella accuses Miranda of trying to make Calvin jealous by going on a date with a professional football player, and Curtis

Been a Long Time

Curtis enlists C.J. and Calvin to help plan a surprise birthday party for Ella, and Janine discovers a vape pen and weed

J. Boogie

Jazmine's insolent new boyfriend causes C.J. to lose his cool, and when Curtis is left alone with a vape pen, he decides

The Dinosaur and the Rabbit

After trying Jazmine's vape pen, Curtis gets extremely high, and Ella is confused by his odd behavior.

Dark Thirty

Curtis and Ella continue to deal with their accidental highs, and C.J. confronts the dealer who gave the vape pen and we

Out of Character

As Curtis and Ella's high lingers, Floyd, C.J. and Kaleb look for the vape pen and weed mints they used, and the next mo

The Package

Despite her dad's warnings, Kaleb keeps trying to see Jazmine, and Curtis asks Calvin to wait at his house for a mysteri

If You Loved Me

Calvin grills Kaleb and Jazmine after catching them together at his parents' house, leading Jazmine to realize what kind

The Big Game

C.J. tries to give Malik a lesson in compromise after Lisa takes over the only TV in the house, and Miranda makes it kno

Give and Take

When Lisa invites herself to stay with Ella and Curtis after a fight with Malik, the family forces the feuding couple to

Parenting 101

Miranda implores Curtis to babysit her son, C.J. pressures Malik to join the workforce, and Lisa and Malik get an unexpe

Ya' Hearrrrd Me

Ella suspects there are deeper issues behind Lisa and Malik's fight over a toilet seat, and Curtis's relationship advice

Woman of the Night

Ella is disturbed by what she finds when she drops in on Malik and Lisa, Miranda makes assumptions about her dinner date

Whiplash

While recovering from his injuries, C.J. comes under investigation for his conduct during the fire, and Lisa feels judge

A Payneful Lesson

Calvin tries to impress Laura by cooking her an elegant meal, and C.J. resists his family's attempts to help him while h

All Lumped Together

Ella receives alarming news after a routine mammogram, and Malik is in danger of losing his scholarship after he's had t

Back That Thang Up

Calvin and Floyd help Ella around the house, C.J. seeks alternative treatments for his back problems, and a car robbery

Sauce Bosses

C.J. tries to talk Floyd out of selling the family barbecue sauce recipe, and Calvin grows concerned when he learns Mira

Missing Mustard Seeds

Curtis puts Ellas’ big day in peril and Malik takes a class that doesn’t go over well with the family.

In the Hot Seat

As Calvin and Laura prepare for premarital counseling, Curtis steps in to give them relationship advice of his own, whic

Karen

Calvin's life is turned upside down when a white woman posts false theft accusations against him on social media, and C.

Me Against the World

Ella plans a family game night, but things get awkward when Miranda shows up to the party, and Clarence suspects Floyd i

Pow Wow at the Paynes

After a police shooting at a music festival, Malik joins a protest to demand the release of bodycam footage, and Ella tr

Bearer of Bad News

Ella steps in as mediator when Miranda refuses to allow her son to participate in Calvin and Laura's upcoming wedding, a

Fake Newsletters

Things get ugly between Curtis and C.J. as they face off against each other in a contentious local election, and Ella tr

Home Invaders

Ella's house is turned upside down thanks to a termite problem, and Malik tries to take control when his living situatio

DNAin’t

Floyd arranges genetic testing for the family to prove he has superior African DNA, and Calvin prepares Malik for his up

Stop Shop and Roll

Floyd leads a home safety training session for the family, Ella covers up her online shopping addiction, and Lisa bets M

Paynefully Honest

Calvin and Miranda struggle to navigate coparenting with Laura in the picture, and Ella plans an intimate night to recon

Wondering Prince

C.J.'s excited about his high school reunion, but his Prince versus Stevie Wonder debate with Floyd and Calvin may cost

A Little Discipline

Miranda flies off the handle when she learns Laura disciplined Christian, and Malik is conflicted when he suspects his p

A Payneful Compromise

Calvin, C.J. and Ella join forces to help Floyd get in better shape after finding out he is prediabetic, and Calvin grow

Fine Wine

Calvin assures his skeptical family he's ready to give up his playboy ways and settle down for good with Laura, but an e

The First Day

C.J. obsesses over being in tip-top shape for his first day back at work, and Miranda's request for more child support i

Payneful Suffering

In preparation for Janine's early return home, Lisa insists on making a special dinner to impress her, Curtis and Ella c

What's in a Payne Name

Malik and Lisa can't agree on a name for their newborn baby, C.J. worries about Janine as reports of a plane incident co

Major Payne

As the pressure mounts for Lisa to choose her college classes, she envisions what her future would be like down differen

Bag Men

After Curtis starts a new family food truck business, his chief of operations Lisa is upset to learn that Malik is recei

H.O. Hate

Curtis sets his sights on retaliation when the new HOA president threatens to shut down the grand opening of his food tr

Meme, Myself and I

CJ discovers more than he wants to know when he attempts to bond with his kids via social media, and fame goes to Curtis

Good Will Nothing

Ella talks Curtis into writing his will after the sudden passing of a friend, and when the rest of the family realizes a

Payne-Ting

Calvin and Malik question everything they know about love and fidelity when they unearth Ella's old diary and find her p

A Payne-Ful Interview

Calvin and Ella help Curtis prepare for an interview to promote his BBQ sauce on one of Atlanta's hottest shows, and Mal

Woman to Woman

Malik educates C.J. and Lisa about criminal justice reform, and Miranda and Laura clash over a gift for Christian and th

It Was All a Dream

Calvin sends flirty texts to Miranda after a raucous night out with his friends, and C.J. gives Malik an important lesso

Payneful Pain

Curtis shows Ella how much he appreciates her by recreating their first date and planning a sweet surprise for their ann

Going to the Chapel and Not Getting Married

Curtis's scheming and reluctance to spend money on his and Ella's vow renewal ceremony has Ella reconsidering her recomm

Unwelcomed Neighbors

Curtis draws the family into his web of paranoia when he spots unusual activity at the vacant house across the street, a

Cracked Nest Egg

Calvin injures his foot at the church's run-down help center, and Curtis and Ella argue about using their retirement fun

The Paranoid and the Private

Curtis panics when he discovers a prized possession missing from his food truck, and Miranda’s idea to send Christian

Of Mice and Men

When a mouse turns up in the house and disturbs Ella's peace, Curtis explores extermination methods and turns the house

Insecurity System

Miranda helps Ella feng shui her living room, Malik lets Laura test-drive a drone from the fire department, and Calvin h

Hashtag Help

Ella enlists Lisa to create a viral campaign for the church's help center, and Calvin gives Curtis some pointers for lau

Mr. Bills

Curtis regrets his overreaction to Ella's spending habits when she starts cutting back on luxuries like delicious food a

Coco Parenting

C.J. faces insecurity when Janine's new out-of-town job changes the roles at home, and Calvin and Miranda re-evaluate th

So Nice to Meat You

Curtis becomes suspicious when Glo presents him with an overly generous apology gift, while Calvin's friend Peanut think

Payneful Patriarch

Malik's promising new business opportunity leads to a complex political argument with C.J., and Curtis's dispute with bo

Like New Money

After narrowly surviving the truck explosion, Curtis becomes convinced someone is out to get him, and Miranda helps Calv

Just Payne Trippin'

Jazmine's family is skeptical when she starts picking up habits and ideas from her young, free-thinking college professo

Les Sexy Sauce

Curtis and Floyd swing into action to track down the thief who's been bootlegging Curtis's special homemade sauce, and E

One-Legged Funeral Director

Calvin suspects one of the main characters in Miranda's novel is based on him, and Curtis encourages Christian to be mor

Forget Me Not

The family sees a different side of Curtis when he loses his memory, and C.J. goes too far in helping the twins with the

Encouragement

Janine helps C.J. get into a healthy lifestyle after he fails a physical aptitude test at work, and dinner with Laura's

Balancing Payne

Two partnerships are put to the test when Laura fears she isn't a priority in Calvin's life and Floyd feels excluded by

Paynes in the Butt

Curtis expects a financial windfall when he inherits two African sculptures from his late uncle, and C.J. and Janine dis

Deena

Malik and family get introduced to Lisa’s mom, Deena. Miranda attempts to produce a Vlog for Ella.

The New Praisers

Jazmine seeks Ella's guidance as she starts a Bible study group at her college, and Laura insists Calvin draws stronger

Model Behavior

A new smart home device makes Curtis paranoid about technology, and Malik grows suspicious after Lisa gets approached by

I Am Handywoman, Hear Me Roar

C.J. and Janine get drawn into Malik and Lisa's disagreement about love languages, and Ella is determined to prove Curti

Make It Rain

Laura's discomfort with Calvin's bachelor party threatens to throw a wrench in his plans, and as Malik struggles to buil

Say My Name

Miranda struggles to find her footing as she jumps back into the dating scene to get over Calvin, and C.J. fights off ba

Out in the Open

After a tragedy at work, CJ encourages his family to be more open about their mental health, and Miranda confides in Ell

Zaddy

Jazmine considers dropping her educational ambitions when the glamorous influencer life tempts her, and CJ fights to con

El Capitan

Curtis goes overboard with his crimefighting ambitions when Glo reveals plans to elect a neighborhood watch captain, and

To Jump or Not to Jump

Laura grapples with anxiety over traditional marital expectations as her wedding date nears, and Curtis and Gloria face

They Call Me Chef Payne

C.J. and Jazmine help Jayden overcome his stage fright before he performs in a school play, and Calvin and Laura crush C

Run Them Pockets

C.J.'s poker night gets heated, and Malik and Ella don't see eye to eye on bringing legalized gambling to Georgia.

Double Trouble

To Curtis’ horror, Floyd and Glo begin dating and wants to double date with he and Ella. Pookie and Peanut ask CJ to m

True Measures

Calvin questions his parenting skills when Junior acts out, C.J. panics when Jazmine considers dropping out of college,

Piece by Piece

Calvin teams up with his ex-wife Miranda to get to the bottom of why Laura broke off their engagement, while also workin

Adjust Your Crown, Sis

When Ella sponsors the membership of the new wife of a longtime dea-con into her social club, Incomparable Crowns, she b

No Bueno

Jazmine reminds a forgetful C.J. about his first wedding anniversary. Curtis and Ella bring over a cake called “No Bue

Failure to Succeed

Malik is thrilled when he lands an interview with a councilman he idolizes, but he finds out that getting the job is onl

Love Yourz

A concerned Calvin enlists his quirky friends Pookie and Peanut to help his struggling son, Calvin Jr., with math.

The Chicken or the Egg

In the middle of a city-wide egg shortage, Curtis searches for reasonably priced eggs. Meanwhile, Lisa attempts to gain

I Wanna Dance with Somebody

When Calvin Jr.’s mom can’t take him to the Mother-Son dance, Miranda and Laura compete to be her replacement.

A Payneful Father's Day

Ella organizes the women to plan a special Father’s Day for the men in their lives. Meanwhile, Floyd and Glo have thei

Hut-Hut Psyche

Calvin wants Calvin Jr. to play football, but Ella thinks football is too dangerous and pushes him to play tennis instea

Final Answer

Jazmine gets caught up in a cheating scandal at school and Curtis enlists the help of a vlogger to promote his food truc

All Hands on Deck

Curtis calls on his family to help work the food truck, and Malik faces a tough decision when Councilman Dustman tasks h

Break Up to Make Up

C.J. and Janine try to mediate Curtis and Floyd's messy disagreement, and when Miranda helps Calvin take care of a sick

If It Ain't Broke

Miranda steps in as Calvin and Junior deal with fallout from their big fight, and C.J. and Janine employ techniques they

House of Funk

Calvin and Laura try to teach the boys to clean up after themselves, and Ella meets with the head deacon to discuss seri

Barracuda Pool

Curtis and Floyd pitch their BBQ sauce to potential investors on a popular TV show, and Calvin gets jealous when Miranda

Paynefully Moving On

Ella has become conflicted with the politics of her church and has to make a big decision, and Floyd worries that eviden

Tricks No Treats

Curtis surprises Ella with a gift that brings unexpected results, and Calvin struggles with whether he and Laura are rea

Love at First Swipe

C.J. and Janine receive marital advice from an unlikely source, and Peanut seeks help with his newfound online lover.

House of Cards

Calvin finds himself in the middle of a feud he wants no part of, and Jazmine, discouraged about her career path, learns

The Incomparable Ella

Ella and her social club band together to help a friend in a dangerous situation, and Jazmine takes her future into her

Houston, We've Got a Problem

Calvin struggles with Tracie's decision to relocate Calvin Jr. to Houston, and Malik hosts an impromptu election night w

House of Love

Laura finds herself at odds with her future in-laws, and Jasmine works on a journalism project that brings the generatio

House of Realization

After a sit-down, Ella faces off with Elaine and confronts her about her true feelings towards Laura, and Malik gets cre

Doing the Work

Laura's temper gets the better of her in the wake of her unpleasant clash with the Paynes, and Ella's successful Bible s

House of Outrage

Ella reveals her deep disdain for Laura, and C.J. and Curtis advise Calvin on the challenge of preserving his future mar

The Talk

Ella confronts Laura in an attempt at reconciliation, and Janine must navigate unexpected challenges when Deena urgently

House of Tough Decisions

Tensions rise between Curtis and Floyd as a new potential business creates havoc, and Jazmine grapples with a challengin

House of Bad Neighbors

The Payne family must innovate when Mrs. Wellington returns with a vengeance, and Calvin's relationship with Laura hits

Burying the Hatchet

Ella seeks divine help when tempers flare between Laura and the Payne family, and Jazmine must decide whether to forgive

House of Probation

Calvin and Laura receive unexpected news, Curtis and Glo join forces against Mrs. Wellington, and Calvin and Miranda nav

House of Second Chances

Jazmine grapples with a roller coaster of emotions during a group project, and Ella imparts crucial advice as Curtis and

Protector in Chief

C.J. springs into action when tragedy strikes downtown, and Lisa is pulled from all angles at home.

The Storm

Calvin and Laura hit a rough patch when he and Miranda team up to express their disapproval of Laura's birthday gift for

House of Change

Curtis and C.J. are honored for their contributions to the city, but the celebrations comes to a halt when Calvin shares

House of Final Chapters

Curtis and Floyd are divided over Q Anthony's seemingly lucrative offer for their business, and Calvin faces the end of

A Brother's Love

The family raises a brow at Miranda's new boo, and Calvin must navigate the complexities of parenting.

Can We Have Dinner

In the wake of his breakup with Laura, Calvin reconsiders his relationship with ex Miranda, and Jazmine's school project

Hanging Solo

The stakes are high, and all hands are on deck on Election Day, and Calvin is determined to find the answer to his quest

A Chicken Dinner

The family isn't happy as Calvin considers repairing his relationship with Laura, and things heat up between Jaxon and J

Good as Gold

Episode 19

“Same House, Same Problems”

The Paynes settle into a quieter routine, though not everybody is being fully honest. Calvin spends more time away from

“Mind Your Business”

Curtis grows irritated when Ella keeps revisiting old situations he feels should stay buried. Malik and Lisa try proving

“Too Comfortable”

Jaxson begins spending more time around the family, making things awkward for Jasmine when people start asking questions

“Long Way From Home”

Laura returns unexpectedly after Ella’s letter reopened old emotions. What starts as a tense conversation with Ella sh

“Bad Timing”

Laura’s visit creates tension throughout the house without anyone fully understanding why. Calvin tries avoiding diffi

“For the Record”

CJ and Janine attempt a much-needed night to themselves, but work and family interruptions keep getting in the way. Jasm

“Read the Room”

Laura begins noticing certain interactions that don’t sit right with her. Curtis pressures Ella to stop trying to “f

“Not What You Think”

A misunderstanding involving Calvin quickly spreads through the house. Malik and Lisa clash over parenting advice after

“Too Late Now”

Jasmine pushes Jaxson for clarity about where they stand. Meanwhile, Calvin realizes avoiding Laura may actually be maki

“Everybody Knows Something”

The family starts picking up on tension between Calvin, Miranda, and Laura, though nobody has the full story. Ella feels

“Watch Your Tone”

A family dinner goes left after Laura asks one question that makes the room suddenly uncomfortable. CJ and Janine disagr

“Out in the Open”

The truth about Calvin and Miranda finally comes out, forcing the family to reevaluate weeks of strange behavior and hal

“Ain’t No Secret”

Laura struggles with feeling embarrassed after realizing how much she misunderstood. Curtis blames Ella for reopening th

“Couples Weekend”

An attempt at a relaxing getaway becomes stressful when unresolved tension follows everyone out of the house. Jasmine an

“Still Family”

Laura prepares to head back home after finally accepting things have changed ,but admits she has a secret of her own tha

“Phone Check”

Miranda becomes annoyed when Calvin starts acting unusually private with his phone after Laura leaves town. Meanwhile, C

“Sauce Boss Expansion”

Curtis gets serious about turning his Sauce Boss idea into something bigger, pushing it beyond just the house and into a

“Sunday Plans”

Curtis and Ella insists on forcing the whole family together for Sunday dinner after weeks of tension. Jasmine and Jaxso

“Too Grown”

Ella struggles with accepting how independent everyone has become. Calvin and Miranda hit their first real rough patch s

“Company’s Coming”

Ella hosts a family dinner hoping for a peaceful night, but things quickly turn awkward when Laura stops by and drops a