House of Payne
A multi-generational family lives together under one roof.
Cast:Cassi Davis , LaVan Davis , Allen Payne , Lance Gross , Larramie Doc Shaw , Keshia Knight Pulliam , China Anne McClain , Demetria McKinney , Palmer Williams Jr. , Denise Burse , Ahmarie Holmes , Bart Hansard , Cedric Pendleton , Joyce Giraud , Bobbi Baker , Quin Walters , Denyce Lawton , Jason Dirden
S1.E1 ∙ The Roof Is on Fire
Ella Payne and her family is preparing to celebrate her husband Curtis Payne's 50th birthday. But the celebration is interrupted when Curtis and his nephew, C.J., who are both firefighters, are called away to a house fire. After they return, however, they bring the news that the house that was on fire was C.J, his wife, Janine, and their two children's home. So, C.J. moves his family into Curtis and Ella's house, a situation which nobody is happy.
S1.E2 ∙ When the Smoke Clears
C.J. and Janine's relationship starts to get worse when C.J. finds out that Janine hasn't been paying the bills for their house. Meanwhile, Curtis and Malik start bonding after the television system blows up.
S1.E3 ∙ The Invasion: Part 1
Curtis has problems with Malik's new outfit and C.J.'s current living condition puts him in a bad mood.
S1.E4 ∙ The Invasion: Part 2
C.J. is attracted to Malik's math teacher, Miss Nicole Jamieson. Meanwhile, Ella has to tell Claretha some bad news about her involvement with the church.
S1.E5 ∙ Home Alone: Part 1
Curtis and Ella go away for the weekend forcing CJ to have to spend the weekend alone with his kids and surprise guest Claretha.
S1.E6 ∙ Home Alone: Part 2
C.J.'s efforts to get back in the dating scene are thwarted as Pops and Claretha follow him during his date with Claretha's daughter. Meanwhile, Curtis tries to have his monthly poker game while babysitting his grandchildren.
S1.E7 ∙ Ella's War
While Curtis is away, Ella gets a visit from Janine who asks Ella to help her get her life together. Things get serious between C.J. and Malik's math teacher.
S1.E8 ∙ No Place Like Home
After finishing her stay in rehab, Janine asks Ella if she could move back in.
S1.E9 ∙ Divided We Fall
When Ella gets sick, Curtis takes on more responsibilities. C.J. struggles to adapt to living with Janine again.
S1.E10 ∙ Big Baller, Shot Caller
While C.J. is less than inclined to meet Janine's new boyfriend, Curtis studies painting.
S2.E1 ∙ Bully and the Beast
Malik is confronted by a school bully, and Curtis has to handle the situation. What he can't handle is the bully's mother.
S2.E2 ∙ I Can Cry If I Want To
C.J. moves in with Curtis and Ella after his house burns down. Meanwhile, the family plans a surprise 50th birthday party for Curtis.
S2.E3 ∙ More Than Meets the Eye
C.J. becomes suspicious of Janine, while Jazmine misses her toys and friends.
S2.E4 ∙ Busted
Janine's drug abuse is recognized, while Calvin tries to sell fake designer wear.
S2.E5 ∙ Lost and Found
C.J. looks for Janine, while Curtis enrolls in an anger management course.
S2.E6 ∙ Down and Outted
Curtis thinks Malik is gay after seeing him wear a tutu. Meanwhile, Curtis offers some of his and Ella's retirement money to C.J. in order to jump start him and the kids moving out.
S2.E7 ∙ No Money, Mo' Problems
C.J. accepts Curtis and Ella's money offer, but when he uses the money to put Janine in rehab she checks herself out, causing C.J. to lose the money and find a way to break the news to Curtis. Meanwhile, Calvin shows off Curtis and Ella's house as his own to impress a girl.
S2.E8 ∙ Just Say No
A school assembly about "Say No To Drugs" upsets Jazmine, because of Janine's drug problems. Meanwhile, the firefighters protest after Curtis refuses to replace the broken television at the firehouse.
S2.E9 ∙ Surprise, Surprise
Janine's parents show up looking for her. Claretha believes she knows Janine's father.
S2.E10 ∙ Father Knows Best
Janine's parents return and want custody of the kids. The firefighters "misplace" the fire truck.
S2.E11 ∙ I Keep Coming Up Short
Curtis has impotency issues. Meanwhile, C.J. tries to work out his debt.
S2.E12 ∙ The Buck Stops Here
The firefighters do a pinup calendar as a fundraiser and are surprised when a new firefighter assigned to the house is a woman named Angel. Meanwhile, Jazmine sells candy for her school.
S2.E13 ∙ Wax On, Wax Off
Malik's going through puberty and the women in the house are clueless. Meanwhile, a failing inspection at the firehouse is Curtis's fault.
S2.E14 ∙ Head of the Class
Jazmine, despite being in the 3rd grade, runs for president of the school. She enlists the entire family into helping her with election with Uncle Curtis as her debate opponent.
S2.E15 ∙ Paternity and Fraternity: Part 1
An old high school flame of C.J.'s comes back in his life with a claim that is bound to rock his world. Meanwhile, Malik's hanging around a bad group of kids and gets into trouble.
S2.E16 ∙ Paternity and Fraternity: Part 2
The possibility that CJ might be the father of another child continues to be a family issue. Meanwhile, Malik continues to keep company with sketchy kids.
S2.E17 ∙ Cracking Under Pressure
Janine and her associates from the crack-house break in and steal from the Payne's house. Meanwhile, Calvin trains for a marathon.
S2.E18 ∙ Club PCP
Calvin plans a house party when the rest of the family visits relatives in Florida.
S2.E19 ∙ Sadly Mistaken
Janine's associate, Beverly, steals Ella's identity, causing Ella to be briefly jailed for check kiting. Afterward, Ella feels compelled to confront Janine at the crack house. Meanwhile, Calvin crams for mid-terms.
S2.E20 ∙ And Justice for All
Malik and Kevin meet someone on the Internet, who turns out to be a man. Meanwhile, Curtis and Claretha have jury duty together.
S2.E21 ∙ I Got the Hook Up
Everyone tries to hook C.J. up on a date. Meanwhile, a woman who's HIV-positive volunteers at the Help Center.
S2.E22 ∙ Absolutely Positive
Curtis gets a colonoscopy and thinks he's dying. Meanwhile, Calvin goes on a date with Karen, the woman who's HIV-positive.
S2.E23 ∙ The Perfect Storm
The firehouse is overwhelmed by a nasty storm that hits Atlanta. Miscommunication about retrieving the kids from school causes a mix up that leads to sparks flying between C.J. and the assistant principal.
S2.E24 ∙ Teacher's Pet
After Jazmine "rescues" a hamster from her school, her assistant principal comes to the Payne household to investigate. When Malik finds out that Jazmine did abscond with the hamster, they keep it a secret, and it becomes a problem, and the mayhem becomes the order of the day.
S2.E25 ∙ Sad, Sad Leroy Brown: Part 1
Brown burns down his house and imposes himself on the Paynes. And Calvin's new girlfriend offers him an investment opportunity.
S2.E26 ∙ Sad, Sad Leroy Brown: Part 2
Tension escalates between Curtis and Mr. Brown, a Payne houseguest in the wake of his home fire. Meanwhile, Malik gets a tattoo and comes to regret that decision.
S2.E27 ∙ Weeping May Endure for a Night
Mr. Brown, Cora and Will come by the Paynes after Pop Brown's funeral. Brown is upset because Pop Brown left him his run down house which makes Brown thinks his Daddy really hates him. After going on another bad date, Calvin starts a website called "She's A Whack" dot com only for it to backfire on him.
S2.E28 ∙ The Big Test
C.J. has a date with Nicole who tells him she is waiting until she is married before having sex. Meanwhile, Jazmine cheats on a test.
S2.E29 ∙ Balancing Act
C.J. tries to find time for Nicole without neglecting the children. Meanwhile, Jazmine hopes a new look will attract the attention of Malik's friend
S2.E30 ∙ Why Can't We Be Friends
Jazmine's friend, Tiffany, convinces Jazmine that C.J. is going to marry Nicole and move to San Francisco with Nicole just like her Dad did when he remarried. Jazmine and Tiffany devise a plan to break up C.J. and Nicole. Meanwhile, Curtis and Malik clean out the attic and bond
S2.E31 ∙ Dog Day Afternoon
While Malik must make a documentary for a school assignment, Curtis is unknowingly roped into assisting a bank robber
S2.E32 ∙ New Beginnings
When his divorce from Janine is at last finalized, C.J. attempts to start life anew, and his firehouse buddies urge him to savor the single life. Meanwhile, Janine asks Ella to get her into a rehab.
S2.E33 ∙ Heavy Petting
When an old friend of C.J.'s turns up, they stir up jealousy in Nicole which causes C.J. and Nicole's budding romance to hit a bump. In the meantime, the Payne children push to get a pooch
S2.E34 ∙ The Fast and the Furious
Curtis must take an online driving course after he gets a speeding ticket. Meanwhile, Claretha and Ella clash over playing the lottery.
S2.E35 ∙ Gone in 60 Seconds
Curtis surprises the family with a new motorcycle, but his new bike causes more trouble than any one family could ever imagine. Malik's new friend from New York convinces him to steal Curtis' motorcycle, leaving Curtis no choice but to press charges, causing Ella to kick him out of the house. (Part one of three.)
S2.E36 ∙ Lost Without U
C.J. and Nicole's relationship is seriously tested when Nicole's jealousy gets out of hand, but that's the least of C.J.'s problems. Curtis filled charges against Malik, who faces time in prison for stealing and wrecking Curtis' motorcycle. Meanwhile, the firehouse crew must find a way to get Curtis back into the house that Ella kicked him out of before they go insane.
S2.E37 ∙ I Rest My Case
Malik and Tracie's nephew Kyle go to court to be sentenced for stealing Curtis' motorcycle.
S2.E38 ∙ A House Is Not a Home
C.J. thinks they he may have found the perfect new apartment for he and the kids, but he soon learns that his dream home is too good to be true. Curtis is ecstatic that C.J. and the kids are finally getting out of his house. Meanwhile, Ella has had enough of Janine once she learns that she has been taking advantage of her
S2.E39 ∙ Home Alone
Just as C.J. and the kids adjust to their new surroundings, an unexpected break in changes everything. Meanwhile, Curtis and Ella are thrilled to have their home all to themselves again
S2.E40 ∙ The Wench Who Saved Christmas
Christmas has arrived and everyone is excited...except for Curtis. When he learns that Ella decided to cancel their holiday vacation to help celebrate C.J. and the kids spending Christmas without Janine, Curtis throws a Scrooge-like tantrum. He returns to reality after being in a dream state where Madea haunts him into realizing the true meaning of the holiday season
S2.E41 ∙ Trial by Fire: Part 1
When a raging house fire is reported in the neighborhood, Curtis and the other firefighters rush to the scene. Calvin believes that he has finally found the right opportunity to prove to himself what he can do in a perilous situation. An uncalculated move results in Calvin rushing to safety and C.J. remaining trapped inside underneath the rumble. Meanwhile, Malik tries to impress a girl
S2.E43 ∙ Trial by Fire: Part 3
As C.J. fights for his life, he regains consciousness while awaiting the help from the other firefighters.
S2.E45 ∙ Reality Check
The firehouse becomes the subject of a new reality series about firefighters, but the producer of the show tampers with everyone's interviews by showing them in a not-so perfect image. Meanwhile, C.J. and Ella are at odds when Ella decides to takes the children to see their mother without C.J.'s consent.
S2.E46 ∙ Piece of Mind
The family visits a therapist and after a group session degenerates into a shouting match, the therapist sees them in individual sessions.
S2.E47 ∙ There's No Place Like Home
Janine comes to Ella after getting out of rehab and she moves into the house causing the rest of family to become upset. Curtis fails the fireman physical but is in denial about eating better or exercising.
S2.E48 ∙ Mommie Dearest
C.J. is at odds with the family as they continue to allow Janine to live with them. The Payne family ties are once again tested when Malik becomes embarrassed by Janine's arrival as he wants to avoid being taunted by his classmates because of his troubled mother.
S2.E49 ∙ You Big Dummy
Janine and C.J. are at odds when she takes the children out to an amusement park without C.J.'s consent. But the drama ensues when C.J. discovers that Calvin has been dating Tracie behind his back. Meanwhile, Curtis guides the firehouse into a mandatory CPR certification.
S2.E50 ∙ It's a Boy
Tracie gets frustrated when Calvin won't stop playing video games with Malik and Kyle.Tracie tells him that if he wants to be with her, he has to be more mature.
S2.E54 ∙ No Payne, 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 to abide by her wishes. Meanwhile, Curtis is on the hunt for a pesky rat which is roaming the firehouse
S3.E1 ∙ Wife Swap
Curtis and Ella's relationship hits a bump when Ella claims that Curtis takes her for granted. Curtis learns his lesson when the always sassy Madea materializes in one of his dreams as his wife. Elsewhere, Malik takes up football in order to woo a cheerleader
S3.E2 ∙ Stop Being All Funky
C.J. meets Janine's new boyfriend, Bryan and becomes jealous when Bryan spoils the kids with expensive gifts.
S3.E3 ∙ 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 previous romance but now insists she's changed her ways. Miranda's acceptance back into the Payne house is slow at first, but eventually she charms her way back. Meanwhile, Malik's new girlfriend has a surprise that beats Miranda's return. Will the Paynes ever have a normal day?
S3.E4 ∙ Game Over
The men and women prepare for game night at the Payne house. Meanwhile, Ella's old college friend comes to visit, and she brings with her an old secret about her and Curtis that upsets Ella. The secret also sparks an argument among all the younger couples. The Payne house has never been so heated.
S3.E5 ∙ Trial by Fire: Part 2
Curtis and his team continue to strategize the best way in order to rescue C.J., who remains trapped in the burning house unconscious. Meanwhile, Malik continues to win over his new crush, Taylor.
S3.E7 ∙ Crazy in Love
Curtis' womanizing friend Jimmy, who sponges off women, charms Claretha. Meanwhile C.J. has to deal with an all too grateful woman after saving her life - much to the amusement of his fellow firefighters.
S3.E11 ∙ 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 girlfriend, who finds out just how dependent he is. Meanwhile, Malik and Jazmine help Claretha clean house.
S3.E12 ∙ Living with Liz
Janine's mother, Liz, comes for a surprise visit, but she brings with her an attitude that needs readjusting. Fortunately, the Paynes are all about readjusting attitudes, especially Curtis. The Paynes discover that Janine's father threw Liz out of the house, so they attempt to bring the two back together. Meanwhile, Janine's having a hard time hiding that she's pregnant
S3.E13 ∙ Aches and Paynes
Jazmine reveals her fear of visiting the dentist when she develops a painful toothache. Meanwhile, Calvin is devastated once he receives the news that Tracie wants to see other people and end their relationship.
S3.E14 ∙ 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. Meanwhile, Calvin and Tracie's relationship begins to wilt when Tracie questions if Calvin's ready for a mature relationship.
S3.E15 ∙ 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 family. Meanwhile, another bully at Malik's school starts to harass him. But he finds Curtis' gun in the closet and soon believes that he's found the answer to his problem.
S3.E16 ∙ Step It Up
Curtis and Ella's niece comes to town for a scholarship interview, but her appearance and attitude hurt her chances of getting it. Aunt Ella and Janine help her work the judges, but it's them that end up learning a lesson. Meanwhile, Bart's obnoxious nephew hangs out at the firehouse and challenges Malik to a firefighter battle
S3.E17 ∙ Compromising Positions
Curtis is offered a desirable job, but it's in Los Angeles, and Ella firmly opposes moving. Meanwhile, CJ has a close encounter with Tanya's overly assertive gal pal
S3.E23 ∙ Expectations
Janine, CJ and their respective dates attend a party, but revelations about Janine's pregnancy cause complications. Elsewhere, when the TV fades out, Curtis connects with the cable guy
S3.E24 ∙ Cheers
Malik tries out for cheer leading to obtain the girls' phone numbers but things backfire when he becomes the only male cheerleader. A pregnant Janine packs to move in with Bryan.
S3.E27 ∙ 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 family. Meanwhile, another crisis develops when Calvin witnesses a neighborhood crime, and is urged to go under witness protection
S3.E28 ∙ 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 and delays telling Curtis about it.
S3.E29 ∙ 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. Meanwhile, Calvin gets a new job, but gets fired after insulting his boss, and starts working at the barbershop.
S3.E31 ∙ 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 course, Curtis wants it as payment for housing CJ's family, but the Paynes can always rely on Ella to lead them to do the right thing
S3.E32 ∙ Sex, Lies and Videotapes
CJ corners Tanya when he sees a too revealing video of her.
S3.E35 ∙ The Beat Down
Ella and Claretha help a fellow churchgoer who has an abusive boyfriend. Meanwhile, Delante has 2 girlfriends and bites off more than he can chew.
S3.E36 ∙ Respect Me
Angel is fed up with the boorish behavior of her fellow firefighters and complains. But when they no longer treat her as one of the guys she feels excluded. Ella and Malik put a stop to Jasmine's prank.
S4.E1 ∙ Driving Me Crazy
Calvin babysits his girlfriend's six year old nephew only to learn he makes Dennis the Menace seem like a saint. Also Claretha's car is stolen and Ella helps her search for it.
S4.E2 ∙ Reunited and... It Don't Feel Good
Curtis, Ella and Claretha host a mixer for their college reunion. CJ tries to baby-sit Malik and Jazmine alone with disastrous results
S4.E3 ∙ What the...?
A woman CJ saved during a fire insists on paying him back. Jazmine starts using bad language at home and school.
S4.E4 ∙ 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 finds out she'll get to have a girls night in
S4.E5 ∙ How Do You Spell... It's All About Me?
Jazmine participates in a spelling bee
S4.E6 ∙ And... Cut!
Ella makes the family give up the use of all electronic devices; CJ learns a surprising secret; a Hollywood actor does research at the barbershop for his next movie.
S4.E7 ∙ 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, a financial situation at the barbershop could mean the end of Calvin's job, but Miranda saves the day.
S4.E8 ∙ Fire and Desire
Ella is going through menopause and the entire household is suffering with her
S4.E9 ∙ Unsung Heroes
Calvin plans a surprise party when he learns his friend is coming home from Iraq. Meanwhile, Malik has to write a school paper about his role model, and Curtis and CJ try to bribe him into choosing one of them.
S4.E10 ∙ Pissed, Poor and Paranoid
Helping distribute food to homeless people at the firehouse shows the children how well off they are.
S4.E11 ∙ True Lies
Malik and his friend Kevin consider skipping school with two girls. Meanwhile, Calvin's pal Peanut comes up with a nutty plan to impress his new girlfriend: He claims to own the barbershop and poses as a member of the Payne family.
S4.E12 ∙ That Sounds Sweet
After a successful bake sale, Claretha convinces Ella to start her own business, and pretty soon, things get out of hand. Meanwhile, Malik enters a talent show to impress a girl.
S4.E13 ∙ Meet the Lucases
Miranda brings her parents Jeffrey and Sandra to meet the Paynes. Curtis belittles Calvin in front of them but the stress leads to a emergency trip to the hospital when Curtis suffers a heart attack.
S4.E14 ∙ Out on a Limb
Calvin is ready to propose and buys a ring for Miranda that is more than he can afford.
S4.E15 ∙ Can't Buy Me Love
Calvin makes plans at a fancy restaurant to propose to Miranda but starts to question if he'll be rich enough to support her
S4.E16 ∙ To Have and to Hold
After two attempts at proposing, Calvin decides to keep it simple and propose at home. But it gets complicated when Jazmine loses the ring while playing with it. Meanwhile, Janine moves back in, with a new found discovery.
S4.E17 ∙ Unexpected Results
Jazmine scores unexpectedly well on an aptitude test and is recommended for an gifted school. C.J. delays telling Tanya that Janine has moved back in and that he is the father of Janine's unborn baby.
S4.E18 ∙ Let's Get Ready to Rumble
Curtis keeps Jazmine's slumber party under control despite the kids wanting to act up. C.J. and a pregnant Janine are caught in the middle of a holdup when they stop by the barbershop.
S4.E19 ∙ Father's Day
Grandpa Kelly comes to town and upon meeting Miranda, realizes he knew her in a past life. Meanwhile, the barbers befriend a homeless man who is searching for his son.
S4.E20 ∙ Whose Wedding Is It Anyway?
Ella goes with Miranda to the mall to complete her wedding registry, but things get out of hand when Ella takes over.
S4.E21 ∙ All Is Not Lost
When things start to go awry with Calvin and Miranda's wedding plans, Calvin gets cold feet. Meanwhile we see that Curtis has gained weight since his last tuxedo fitting.
S4.E22 ∙ Party Over Here!
Calvin's male friends and family plan a bachelor party but Ella and Miranda give Curtis and Calvin strict marching orders - no strippers.
S4.E23 ∙ The Last Supper
Lots of marital advice is given to Miranda and Calvin by women and men respectively. The rehearsal dinner takes place at the Payne household but someone faints and has to miss it and a few crashers come.
S4.E24 ∙ We've Come This Far by Faith: Part 1
It's the wedding day! Calvin writes his wedding vows only to pass out each time he says or hears the word "forever."
S4.E25 ∙ We've Come This Far by Faith: Part 2
The wedding ceremony finally begins, but before Calvin and Miranda can get to their vows, CJ interrupts with a plan of his own.
S5.E1 ∙ Labor Paynes: Part 1
Janine goes into labor, resulting in surprises, as a double wedding uniting CJ and Janine, plus Calvin and Miranda, changes locations to the hospital.
S5.E2 ∙ Labor Paynes: Part 2
After the twins are brought home from the hospital, new family issues arises as Janine sinks into Postpartum Depression.
S5.E3 ∙ Your Wife's a Payne
After the wedding Miranda's financial past catches up to the newlyweds putting them in a bind. Calvin borrows money from his friend Floyd but Miranda is concerned they can't pay it back.
S5.E4 ∙ Casa de Payne
Claretha gets the royal treatment when she becomes engaged to an African prince. Planning a move to Africa, she sells her home to a new family. Meanwhile, Curtis blows a gasket when he receives a slew of parking tickets; Calvin and Miranda return from their honeymoon; and Jazmine journeys to a boarding school in North Carolina
S5.E5 ∙ 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 misunderstanding. Meanwhile, Calvin is pressured by Miranda to be more thoughtful towards their marriage.
S5.E6 ∙ 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 haunt her back at the barbershop
S5.E7 ∙ 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 all cylinders."
S5.E8 ∙ Payneful Loss
Ella and Rosie conspire to get themselves and their husbands to lose weight and get healthy. Meanwhile, Malik and Kevin get in over their heads when they throw a house party while house sitting for Calvin and Miranda
S5.E9 ∙ Payneful Employment
Rosie gets sick, which ends up Ella and Rosie's mother working at the boutique. Meanwhile, Janine is having trouble getting the twins to sleep, and Malik befriends a kid with a secret.
S5.E10 ∙ 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 gets sick.
S5.E11 ∙ Joy and Payne
Curtis, Calvin and the rest of the Paynes are caught in the middle of a Hernandez family confrontation between Carlos and his son, Diego.
S5.E12 ∙ A Sister's 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 Malik's back yard
S5.E13 ∙ 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 twins
S5.E14 ∙ Games People Play
The Payne's love their annual tailgating shindig, but when Miranda finds out about Calvin and Mercedes kiss, she becomes ill. Meanwhile, Diego becomes agitated and starts fighting with people
S5.E15 ∙ Help Wanted
Miranda runs into her successful, good looking ex-fiance, and it drives Calvin crazy. To show that he is doing something with his life, Calvin takes a job at Mercedes company.
S5.E16 ∙ Old Lady Paynes
Ella's mother visits. She starts to forget things and Ella fears she has Alzheimer's Disease.
S5.E17 ∙ 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.'
S5.E18 ∙ Paul Mall
Curtis may need to be careful after Ella meets a handsome and charming man at the mall. Meanwhile, Diego asks for Calvin and Miranda's help in scrutinizing Mercedes newest man
S5.E19 ∙ With Friends Like These
Jeremy is attacked and helped by Malik who does not know Jeremy has HIV. Ella is working alone and Consuela offers to help. Janine is frustrated by interruptions when trying to get the two babies asleep.
S5.E20 ∙ The Talent Show
Due to city budget cuts, the firehouse is closing down. Everyone bands together to try and raise money for the laid-off firefighters. A very special guest saves the day.
S5.E21 ∙ Bringing Down the House
The foundation of the Payne house needs desperate repair. Curtis tries to save money by hiring a jackleg contractor, who ends up doing more damage and the Paynes have to move out of their house. Meanwhile, Ella grows closer to Paul, the man at the mall
S5.E22 ∙ Moving Day
Ella leaves Curtis and moves in with Calvin and Miranda after Curtis calls Ella's job and say she quits
S5.E23 ∙ Moving Out
Miranda becomes upset with Calvin and the escapades with Mercedes, plus allowing his family to live at their house. Meanwhile, a quarrel over Ella's job has Curtis and Ella's marriage on shaky ground
S5.E24 ∙ Back Where We Belong
Curtis and Calvin move into the barbershop due to their marriage problems, which causes hair raising havoc in the process. Meanwhile, Floyd blows up when he learns of Zach and Olivia's act of love.
S5.E25 ∙ Surprise! Part 1
Calvin has gotten the $20,000 needed to repair his parent's house and surprises them with the check. Meanwhile, Janine reveals that CJ is in Chicago interviewing for a new job.
S5.E26 ∙ Surprise!: Part 2
Calvin tries to fix the mess he is in with Miranda and the conflict only gets worse. Meanwhile, Janine, the twins and Malik are preparing to move.
S6.E1 ∙ Where's the Payne?
Calvin discovers Miranda is missing; Claretha moves in with Curtis and Ella
S6.E2 ∙ Recurring Paynes
Miranda's mother confronts Calvin about her daughter, and C.J., Janine, and Jazmine return to town
S6.E3 ∙ Wigging Out
Miranda returns with shocking news for Calvin; Claretha decides to start a home business
S6.E4 ∙ Payne Speaking
Unaware that C.J. is his replacement, Curtis complains to city hall. Jazmine sees an entrepreneurial opportunity. And Ella deals with a new pastor who wants to go high tech by shutting down the church's help center for the poor.
S6.E5 ∙ Parental Payne
Calvin confronts Miranda, thinking she had an abortion. Meanwhile, the school casts Malik in its production of Othello but the supposedly liberal father of the white girl cast opposite Malik won't allow Malik to kiss her in the play
S6.E6 ∙ Payne, Payne Go Away
C.J., Janine and the kids move out of the Payne house. Meanwhile, Jazmine, feeling ignored by everyone and jealous of the twins, decides to run away
S6.E7 ∙ Marriage Paynes
All three couples go on an eye-opening marriage retreat. At the end of the retreat, Miranda asks Calvin for a divorce. Meanwhile, Claretha and Floyd babysit for the twins while everyone is away--it's scary.
S6.E8 ∙ Ms. Curtis
Calvin and Miranda are going to see a mediator as the first stage in their divorce. Ella discovers Curtis has been taking her estrogen pills and is about to tell him when she discovers an upside.
S6.E9 ∙ Oh Christmas Payne
Family and friends share their own versions of the Nativity story when Jazmine fails to appreciate the real meaning of Christmas.
S6.E10 ∙ Till Payne Do We Part
Curtis and Ella are shocked to learn that their marriage is null and void, so Claretha and Floyd persuade them to bask in single life.
S6.E11 ∙ Payneful Reunion
Janine thinks she's pregnant while C.J. contemplates a vasectomy. Jazmine helps Calvin and Miranda reconcile their differences.
S6.E12 ∙ From the Mouths of Babes
Janine thinks she's pregnant while C. J. contemplates a vasectomy. Jazmine helps Calvin and Miranda reconcile their differences.
S6.E14 ∙ Lady Sings to Blue
Janine's former dealer returns with a secret that could unravel her new found happiness. Meanwhile, Curtis immerses himself in another culture.
S6.E15 ∙ Something Brewing
Janine's former dealer returns with a secret that could unravel her new found happiness. Meanwhile, Curtis immerses himself in another culture.
S6.E16 ∙ Seal of Approval
The Paynes are surprised when Malik announces his intention to join the ROTC. Curtis is asked to rejoin the fire department, but not in the role he expected.
S6.E17 ∙ Payneful Pie
Curtis' financial plans take a turn for the worse when Ella makes an announcement. Meanwhile, Calvin has to deal with Miranda's disapproving Mom when she makes an unexpected visit
S6.E18 ∙ How Do You Like Your Roast
Curtis' surprise retirement party turns out to be a bigger surprise than he expected. Meanwhile, Jazmine develops a little crush
S6.E19 ∙ Curtis Sings the Blues
A depressed Curtis gets some advice from an unexpected source when he pitches in at the Help Center. Meanwhile, Floyd pits the two young couples against each other to win a weekend getaway.
S6.E20 ∙ Firestorm
A routine fire becomes C.J.'s worst nightmare. Meanwhile, Ella recommends a book to Miranda and Claretha and finds out why it's such a hot seller.
S6.E21 ∙ Heartbeat
Calvin and Miranda have a pregnancy scare. Meanwhile, Curtis and Claretha team up to make some quick cash.
S6.E22 ∙ Through the Fire
Janine's mom takes over the house, annoying a depressed C.J. Meanwhile, Curtis gig as the Safety Seal goes up in flames
S6.E23 ∙ The Bible: King Payne's Version
Ella struggles to fit in with the college students in her study group. Meanwhile, Curtis teaches Jazmine's Bible study group
S6.E24 ∙ Matured Investment
Miranda sees a different side to Calvin when he unexpectedly has to watch Calvin, Jr. Meanwhile, Curtis and Ella get new neighbors who have some new ideas about relationships.
S6.E25 ∙ Who's Your Daddy Now?
C.J. finally meets his birth father. Curtis helps Jazmine pick an instrument for school.
S6.E26 ∙ Feet of Clay
Curtis gets a visit from an old friend who isn't quite what Curtis remembered. Meanwhile, Calvin tries to impress a nursery school recruiter to get his unborn child enrolled
S6.E27 ∙ Date Night x 3
The Payne men are forced to take their wives on a nice date, but the plans go awry.
S6.E28 ∙ Watch the Son Shine
Calvin and Ella enroll in the same college course and have to complete a project that's out of this world. Meanwhile, Malik helps Curtis prepare for his first post-retirement interview.
S6.E29 ∙ The Drinking Game
Malik and a friend take advantage of being home alone. Meanwhile, Curtis takes Ella out to dinner at a fancy restaurant and has a falling out with the snooty waiter.
S6.E30 ∙ Who's on Top
C.J. gets a new boss who takes a special interest in his career. Meanwhile, Floyd's ex-wife returns unexpectedly surprising Claretha and drawing Ella and Curtis into the middle of a love triangle.
S6.E31 ∙ Help! Help! Help!
When a flood closes the doors of the help center, Ella must bring her work home to Curtis' dismay. Meanwhile, the mother of Calvin's child gets into a serious accident.
S6.E32 ∙ Stinging Payne
Curtis tries to help C.J. trap his new boss. Meanwhile, Calvin and Miranda's financial situation takes a turn for the worst
S6.E33 ∙ Worth Fighting For
Malik must face a bully to win the heart of an upperclassman. Meanwhile, Calvin takes steps to solve his money woes.
S6.E34 ∙ Whose Your Nanny
The mother of Calvin's child returns with some life changing news. Meanwhile, Janine's new job schedule forces the family to hire a nanny, but they get more than they bargained for
S6.E35 ∙ The Chef
Malik lies to his girlfriend about being a gourmet chef then must get Curtis' help to make a meal. Meanwhile, Calvin is working two jobs so he and Miranda have no time for each other
S6.E36 ∙ My Fair Curtis
Millions of fans have made this series from Tyler Perry one of the most beloved family comedies ever. Now, in volume Eight, the Paynes are back in the house that laughter built. This fun-filled collection finds Pops nearly down to his last good nerve as son Calvin, nephew C.J. and C.J.'s kids, Malik and Jazmine, are up to their old tricks. Leave it Ella, Pop's ever-loyal wife, to smooth things out in this inspiring series that confronts real-life issues with good humor and grace.
S6.E37 ∙ Rest for the Weary
Working two jobs puts Calvin in a dangerous situation. Meanwhile, Janine gets a promotion and things at home start to unravel.
S6.E38 ∙ Thug Life
Big Jesse returns, but Curtis is jealous when he starts hanging out with Ella. Meanwhile, Malik gets involved with the wrong crowd and pays a heavy price.
S6.E39 ∙ Rehabilitation
Malik's partner in crime comes to pay a visit despite C.J.'s rejections.
S6.E40 ∙ A Payne in Need Is a Pain Indeed
Calvin and Miranda ask Tracie to stop visiting the house unannounced.
S7.E1 ∙ House Guest
Ella helps a domestic abuse victim from the Help Center. Meanwhile, Jazmine and C.J. prepare for the father daughter dance
S7.E2 ∙ Payne Showers
The women throw Miranda a baby shower but an unexpected guests shows up. Meanwhile, Curtis gets the guys together for a man shower for Calvin
S7.E3 ∙ Playing with Fire
Janines's friend, Monica, has moved in and transformed herself and the house. Meanwhile, Tracie tries to make moves on Calvin.
S7.E4 ∙ 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 helps Miranda with her labor pains.
S7.E5 ∙ Beginnings
Curtis gets a good offer for the house and wants to sell. Ella is more reluctant and everyone drops by to share cherished memories of their times in the home.
S7.E6 ∙ Payneful Resolution
Miranda goes into labor just as Calvin prepares for his graduation while C.J. and Janine's marriage reaches a breaking point. Meanwhile, Curtis and Ella get an offer they can't refuse for the Payne house.
S7.E7 ∙ House of Payne Resolution, Resolution
Miranda's labor continues while Calvin remains in jail. Janine walks out after learning of CJ kissing another woman. Malik confronts his father about his behavior.
S7.E8 ∙ House of Payne Growing Paynes
C J and Janine continue with their divorce. Jazmine wears makeup, defying her parents but is in over her head when boys come over. Ella and Curtis have a weight loss challenge.
S7.E9 ∙ Payne Protection
Malik gets ready for college. The men offer him advice and buy him condoms.
S7.E10 ∙ Dream Girls
A music producer wants to sign Jasmine. Meanwhile, Calvin becomes frustrated with the job market and takes a job as a grocery store manager.
S7.E11 ∙ Payneful Assistance
Miranda gets cooking advice after she makes a horrible dinner for Ella's club. Meanwhile, Curtis gets his tonsils pulled and can't talk.
S7.E12 ∙ A Payneful Night Out
Curtis and Ella decide to intervene when they see Janine and Roland at dinner, but the plans go wrong. Meanwhile, Miranda goes on a grooming strike.
S7.E13 ∙ 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 of weed in an old box of his and Floyd smokes the weed. Calvin asks Curtis to babysit and Curtis ends up baby sitting Christian and Floyd.
S7.E14 ∙ Brain Payne
Jayden may have autism. Janine blames herself. Meanwhile, Curtis lives by the rules of the Bible
S7.E15 ∙ Foster Paynes
Ella brings home a troubled youth from the Help Center. Meanwhile, Janine and Miranda compete to get in a competitive day care.
S7.E16 ∙ Talented Paynes
As Claretha secretly deals with the possibility of losing her home, the family participates in a talent show. Calvin and Miranda combine their unique talents for the show
S7.E17 ∙ Going, Going, Gone
Janine is on the brink of a breakdown. Deshawn gets a lesson in the negro baseball league.
S7.E18 ∙ Mother's Day Out
Deshawn's mother shows up at the Payne house. C.J. upgrades Janine's wedding ring
S7.E19 ∙ So Hard to Say Goodbye
Malik is eager to leave for college but his extended family is more reluctantly except Jazmine who has plans for his room. Calvin finds himself to busy for simple chores leaving Miranda exhausted and creating a dangerous situation.
S7.E20 ∙ A Mother's Payne
Ella's mother comes to visit. Meanwhile, Janine texts C.J. a sexy picture of herself.
S7.E21 ∙ Payneful Rescue
As they wait in the hospital for word on Calvin Jr., Miranda and Calvin trade recriminations. Tracie arrives promising to deny Calvin visitation rights to his son because of the fire.
S7.E22 ∙ The Payne Gang
Deshawn joins a gang. Ella and Floyd do everything they can to stop him. Calvin gets on C.J.'s nerves after he and Miranda move in with C.J. and Janine
S7.E23 ∙ The Gifted and the Grout
Deshawn joins a gang. Ella and Floyd do everything they can to stop him. Calvin gets on C.J.'s nerves after he and Miranda move in with C.J. and Janine
S7.E24 ∙ Do the Fight Thing
Deshawn gets in trouble for bullying a kid at school. Miranda and Janine begin fighting over petty things
S7.E25 ∙ Help Me, Ella
When the Help Center's director position is vacated, Ella competes for it against a polished candidate with extensive experience, while Malik considers dropping out of school.
S7.E26 ∙ 1096
C.J. forgets Janine's three year sober anniversary. Ella gets Deshawn an ugly outfit for school picture day.
S7.E28 ∙ The Best Surprise
Calvin and Miranda plan Calvin Jr.'s birthday party. Curtis and Ella have trouble with the HOA
S7.E29 ∙ Number Five's Fight
Tempers potentially flame up when CJ is forced to lay off firefighters because of budget cuts. Meanwhile, Calvin and Miranda are moving on up-they hope to move upstairs, stirring up household tension in the process.
S7.E30 ∙ Curtis Jefferson
Curtis Payne has a dream in which he is apart of his favorite sitcom, The Jeffersons. While on The Jeffersons, Curtis Payne ends up learning a lesson.
S7.E31 ∙ The Rich and Payneless
Calvin is allowed supervised visits; Ella's friend Felicia visits.
S7.E32 ∙ Mentoring Paynes
Janine sponsors a young girl; Curtis and Ella become DeShawn's foster parents
S7.E35 ∙ Dead Wrong
Miranda frets over her unemployment; C.J. looks into firefighter response times.
S7.E36 ∙ Working Paynes
CJ hires Calvin, but Calvin's job performance fails to impress. Meanwhile, a bored Curtis brushes off retirement by taking up painting
S7.E37 ∙ Paynefully Fit
Curtis becomes a contestant on Paynefully Fit, while Deshawn get advice about girls
S7.E38 ∙ Do the Hustle
Miranda's new client hits on her while the family honors Curtis.
S7.E39 ∙ No More Payne
Miranda takes over renovating the condo while Calvin and Deshawn bond.
S7.E40 ∙ God Bless the Paynes
The Payne's say goodbye while praising God in church.
S7.E41 ∙ Do or Die
After Christian's Christening, The family gets ready to have one last Sunday dinner at Curtis and Ella's house. Unbeknownst to the family, as they prepare the meal, Calvin has been shot and is laying on C.J. and Janine's floor.
S7.E42 ∙ R.I.P-Rest in Payne
After being discovered by Janine, Calvin battles for his life at the hospital. Ella's unwavering faith won't let the family get down.
S7.E43 ∙ Payne-ful Survival
The Payne family waits for Calvin to wake up, but the fight isn't over. Curtis decides not to move.
S7.E44 ∙ Payneful Recovery
Calvin might get discharged from the hospital after he finally awakened. Curtis attempts to mortgage his house for money to pay Calvin's medical bills.
S7.E45 ∙ House of Nightmares
Calvin starts suffering from PTSD from getting shot and is uncomfortable at home with Miranda, who is overwhelmed with caring for a husband, 2 kids, and a career. Meanwhile, Ella and Curtis are worried that Calvin isn't receiving proper care, and wants him move in with them.
S7.E46 ∙ In Payne
A depressed Calvin admits to Ella that he think he would have been better off dead. The family is very concerned and Curtis has a heart to heart conversation with Calvin. Deshawn's mother visits and wants Deshawn back. Deshawn decides to go live with her.
S7.E47 ∙ 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.Note: Beginning with this episode, Palmer Williams, Jr. , who portrays Floyd joins the main cast
S7.E48 ∙ Payback
Calvin plans to get revenge on Travis Harris for shooting him. Curtis makes plans with Ella then pretends to be sick when he gets tickets to a baseball game. When footage of Curtis at the game is aired, Curtis does everything he can to keep Ella from find
S7.E49 ∙ 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 awfully familiar to Curtis. Curtis realizes he knew the girlfriend, when she was a man.
S7.E50 ∙ 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 volunteer at the Help Center and causes mischief.
S8.E3 ∙ Payneful Divorce
Malik and summer get a divorce. Miranda temps at Janine's office.
S8.E4 ∙ Up to the Challenge
Curtis gets a new appreciation for Ella's management of the Help Center when he covers for her, as Malik gets hopped-up on caffeine pills to manage work and studying.
S8.E5 ∙ House of Sabotage
Janine and Maranda help chair an event at the help center. Malik still wears his wedding ring.
S8.E6 ∙ Payneful Pop In
C.J. and Janine are fed up with Curtis and Ella's unannounced visits, and Jazmine is caught with a cheat sheet at school.
S8.E7 ∙ House of OMG
Electronic devices have taken over the Payne family and CJ gets fed up.
S8.E8 ∙ Keep It Moving
Curtis replaces C. J. as coach of Jazmine's winless soccer team, guides them to defeating the toughest team in the league and sets his sights on the state championship.
S8.E9 ∙ Bake, Rattle and Roll
As Ella works with Jazmine to improve her baking skills, the family stages an intervention when Calvin's addiction to painkillers comes to light.
S8.E10 ∙ Dodging Bullies
Miranda thinks she may be pregnant. Jazmins friend is being made fun of. Things are tense in the Payne household.
S8.E11 ∙ Payneful Distance
$500 goes missing for Mirandas account. CJ gives Janine her yearly review.
S8.E12 ∙ Not in the Cards
Jazmin gets in trouble at school. Floyd throws a party at the help center.
S8.E13 ∙ All Work and No Play
Spending a day in C. J. and Janine's office, Jazmine is bored until she watches them handle a crisis, while Calvin and Miranda struggle to find a new place.
S8.E14 ∙ Amazing Matriarchs
Ella shows great composure when her mother Eunice passes away, but she is stunned when Evie discloses a long-held family secret that affects their inheritance.
S8.E15 ∙ First Dance
While Janine is away, Jazmine is asked by a boy to the school dance, and it's up to protective C. J. and Curtis to put him through an interrogation to earn their approval.
S8.E16 ∙ Invention of Trust
Miranda borrows money and doesn't tell Calvin. Floyd has an invention and cuts Curtis in.
S8.E17 ∙ Payneful Realization
Calvin and Miranda continue to fight. Ella suggests Calvin plan a special evening for Miranda to help their marriage.
S8.E18 ∙ Trial and Tribulation
Calvin is struggling in court as he faces his shooter, Travis, during trial. The family is worried about Calvin's state of mind.
S8.E19 ∙ The Call Back
Harboring resentment since his forced retirement, Curtis balks at C. J.'s request for him to return to the fire department, while Floyd finds out he has royal lineage.
S8.E20 ∙ All's Well
CJ and Calvin plan an anniversary celebration for the girls. Miranda struggles with all the events that have occured in the past year.
S9.E1 ∙ A Wise Man's Opinion
Malik is hesitant to give the news to his family about Lisa's pregnancy.
S9.E6 ∙ Mixed Emotions
Miranda confides in Janine about her own frustrations with the court proceedings.
S9.E7 ∙ Love and Hate
Miranda is having second thoughts about her and Calvin's divorce.
S9.E8 ∙ From Heart to Heart
Calvin and Miranda have mixed feelings about their divorce.
S9.E12 ∙ Lucky Cards
Curtis revisits old habits while Laura and Calvin explore their new romance.
S9.E17 ∙ Dark Thirty
Curtis and Ella have very different reactions to the vape pen.
S9.E19 ∙ The Package
Kaleb is putting extreme pressure on Jazmine to have sex with him for her first time, but Calvin comes in and rains on their parade.
S9.E23 ∙ Parenting 101
Miranda implores Curtis to babysit her son, C.J. pressures Malik to join the workforce, and Lisa and Malik get an unexpected crash course in parenting.
S9.E24 ∙ Ya' Hearrrd Me
Ella discovers that Malik and Lisa have deeper rooted issues, and Ella has reached a new threshold with Curtis.
S9.E25 ∙ Woman Of The Night
Ella finds Lisa's stripper flyer and is very upset with CJ, she consults CJ, who is forced to put Ella in place, mainly how he runs his household. Meanwhile, Miranda gets ready for a 'date' with Calvin, but things aren't well in the end.
S10.E1 ∙ Whiplash
The Payne family becomes concerned while searching for C.J. after learning he ran into a burning building.
S10.E2 ∙ A Payneful Lesson
Calvin goes out of his way to show Laura how wonderful their marriage will be despite what went wrong in his previous marriage with Miranda.
S10.E3 ∙ All Lumped Together
A lump is found in Ella's breast during her routine mammogram; Malik could lose his scholarship while helping look after the family.
S10.E4 ∙ Back That Thang Up
C.J.'s recurring back problem forces him to face an even bigger issue.
S10.E5 ∙ Sauce Bosses
Floyd gets an offer to buy out he and Curtis's barbecue sauce after winning a contest, but C.J. raises concerns about the family's legacy.
S10.E6 ∙ Missing Mustard Seeds
Curtis puts Ellas' big day in peril and Malik takes a class that doesn't go over well with the family.
S10.E7 ∙ In the Hot Seat
Calvin and Laura put their engagement to the test joining pre-marital counseling.
S10.E8 ∙ Karen
Calvin becomes a victim of social injustice when he's accused of stealing car tags.
S10.E9 ∙ Me Against the World
Family game night at the Paynes' is crashed by a surprise guest.
S10.E10 ∙ Pow Wow at the Paynes
Ella is hesitant to tell Lisa what she thinks about her jewelry line.
S10.E11 ∙ Bearer of Bad News
Calvin wants his son at his wedding, but Miranda might no be on board.
S10.E12 ∙ Fake Newsletters
Curtis and C.J. clash when Curtis runs for president of the HOA.
S10.E13 ∙ Home Invaders
Malik and C.J. are having trouble adjusting to a pregnant Lisa.
S10.E14 ∙ DNAin't
Curtis has selfish motives for wanting the family to take a DNA test. it all backfires when he finds out about his heritage and when they discover Ella's family line.
S10.E15 ∙ Stop Shop And Roll
Ella's online shopping gets her in trouble. Lisa challenges Malik to stay off his phone.
S10.E16 ∙ Paynefully Honest
Calvin and Miranda are in uncharted waters as they begin navigating co-parenting.
S10.E18 ∙ A Little Discipline
Miranda demands answers when Calvin leaves their son alone with Laura for the first time, and things don't go very well.
S10.E19 ∙ A Payneful Compromise
The Payne family learns an important lesson in compromising.
S10.E20 ∙ Fine Wine
As Ella is spun into Laura's web of wedding plans, Calvin realizes he may not be as ready to get married as he thought.
S10.E21 ∙ The First Day
While Calvin and Laura make wedding plans, Miranda has made plans of her own.
S10.E22 ∙ Payneful Suffering
As the family prepares for Janine's return, everyone and everything goes awry.
S11.E1 ∙ What's In A Payne Name
Malik and Lisa stress over naming their newborn baby and tensions rise in the Payne family. Curtis, C.J., and Calvin are trying to get more information on the whereabouts of Janine's plane.
S11.E2 ∙ Major Payne
Lisa struggles to decide what classes to take in Community college and is worried she may make the wrong choices for her life. She fantasizes about different professions.
S11.E3 ∙ Bag Men
Curtis uses his street resources to acquire a beat-up food truck for his barbeque business, only to learn the truck was used for something other than food; Malik and Lisa fight over roles.
S11.E4 ∙ H.O Hate
Curtis is planning a block party to launch his food truck and business, Sauce Bosses when Gloria, a new neighbor, and the new H.O.A. president, shows up and enforces violation codes, shutting down the party. Curtis declares war.
S11.E5 ∙ Meme, Myself and I
Calvin surreptitiously records Curtis having comedic outbursts and uses the footage for a new ad campaign.
S11.E6 ∙ Good Will Nothing
Everyone starts sucking up to Curtis when they discover he's updating his will.
S11.E7 ∙ Payne-Ting
Calvin, CJ, and Malik think Ella is cheating on Curtis when they stumble upon her secret love diary.
S11.E8 ∙ A Payne-ful Interview
When Curtis freezes up during an interview for a popular online show, Ella comes to the rescue causing the show to become more interested in her.
S11.E9 ∙ Woman to Woman
Miranda and Laura have a heart to heart talk about co-parenting Christian.
S11.E10 ∙ It Was All a Dream
After a much-needed night on the town with his boys and ten too many drinks, Calvin finds himself in a bit of a sticky situation. In a drunken state, he sends sexual text messages to Miranda and invites her over.
S11.E11 ∙ Payneful Plan
After noticing he has been taking Ella for granted, Curtis is determined to show her she is still the love of his life. With their 40th wedding anniversary approaching he recruits Calvin and CJ to make his perfect plan come to life.
S11.E12 ∙ Going to the Chapel and Not Getting Married
Ella is on the fence about whether to marry Curtis a second time.
S11.E13 ∙ Unwelcomed Neighbors
It looks like someone is occupying the old Caskey house. Curtis enlists C.J. to help him investigate it. When Curtis alerts C.J., Lisa overhears and adds fuel to the fire, stating she saw some suspicious activity happen outside that house.
S11.E14 ∙ Cracked Nest Egg
Hidden feelings are exposed between Curtis and Ella after they team up to help save the Help Center.
S11.E15 ∙ The Paranoid and the Private
Curtis' food truck is broken into and a much-loved family heirloom is stolen.
S11.E16 ∙ Of Mice & Men
Everyone is excited for Malik when he finally gets a good paying job. But that enthusiasm turns to disappointment when they find out it's for a weed dispensary.
S11.E17 ∙ Insecurity System
After the house gets burglarized CJ installs a fancy home security system.
S11.E18 ∙ Hashtag Help
Curtis wants to build his Sauce Boss brand and Ella needs to get women to register for the church's help center; Ella enlists Lisa, Curtis, and Calvin.
S11.E19 ∙ Mr. Bills
Things get out of hand when Curtis demands he and Ella cut back on their expenses.
S11.E20 ∙ Coco Parenting
Calvin and Miranda enter the world of hysterical parenting when Christian is having problems at school.
S11.E21 ∙ So Nice to Meet You
After Glo exchanges harsh words with Curtis she gives him 210lbs of pork that a butcher-friend gave her. Curtis is suspicious of the gesture and begins piecing together an unlikely tale of matricide and cannibalism.
S11.E22 ∙ Payneful Patriarch
Malik steps into his destiny when he gets the opportunity to campaign across Georgia for issues in the state.
S12.E1 ∙ Like New Money
Curtis suspects his food truck was blown up intentionally, and he starts investigating the incident; Calvin must get to the bottom of Calvin Jr.'s mischievous deeds.
S12.E2 ∙ Just Payne Trippin
The family has trouble adjusting to Jazmine's new found independence. Miranda gets an offer that Calvin would like for her to refuse.
S12.E3 ∙ Les Boss Sauce
Curtis becomes infuriated when his sauce gets bootlegged; Malik orchestrates a date night to rejuvenate his relationship with Lisa.
S12.E4 ∙ One Legged Funeral Director
Calvin's domineering side rears its ugly head when he begins coaching his son's soccer team; Miranda has everyone up in arms regarding a novel she's selfpublished.
S12.E5 ∙ Forget Me Not
Curtis is involved in an accident that alters his personality; C.J. takes over the twins' school assignment and strives for excellence.
S12.E6 ∙ Encouragement
Calvin hosts a dinner to meet Laura's parents for the first time; C.J. struggles with failing the physical aptitude test.
S12.E7 ∙ Balancing Payne
When Miranda asks Calvin to switch weekends with the boys, he agrees, totally disregarding the fact that he and Laura have plans; when Curtis and Floyd have a fight about business, Floyd decides to open his own food truck.
S12.E8 ∙ Paynes in the Butt
Ella decides to go against the grain and use technology instead of paying someone to do repairs; Malik and Lisa's argument causes discord between C.J. and Janine.
S12.E9 ∙ Deena
Malik and family get introduced to Lisa's mom, Deena; Miranda attempts to produce a Vlog for Ella.
S12.E10 ∙ The New Praisers
Jazmine wants to create a bible study on campus and enlists Ella to help her organize the service; Calvin and Laura request that Miranda return her emergency key to Calvin's condo.
S12.E11 ∙ Model Behavior
Curtis is convinced that a technologically advanced gift is determined to ruin his life; a local photographer approaches Lisa, but he may not be all he seems.
S12.E12 ∙ I Am Handy Woman, Hear Me Roar
An argument between Malik and Lisa trickles down to C.J. and Janine. Ella chooses technology over a traditional handyman for home repairs.
S12.E13 ∙ Make It Rain
Calvin attempts to plan a bachelor party against Laura's will. Malik struggles with putting together a toy for his daughter.
S12.E14 ∙ Say My Name
Calvin feels some type of way when Miranda gets swept off her feet, causing him to make an epic mistake; a chain letter changes C.J. and Ella's fortune.
S12.E15 ∙ Out In the Open
The unfortunate news about a young firefighter forces C.J. to have a transparent conversation with Malik and Jazmine; Miranda discovers she's missing more than just the companionship of a man.
S12.E16 ∙ Zaddy
Jazmine becomes a social media influencer and considers leaving college; CJ accidentally steals her thunder, revealing the fickle nature of internet fame; Calvin and Christian come down with a cold and Laura steps up to take care of them.
S12.E17 ∙ El Capitan
After Curtis becomes the neighborhood watch Captain, the power goes to head -- causing friction between he and the family. Meanwhile, Jazmine tries to convince CJ and Malik that healthy food can also go with watching football games on TV.
S12.E18 ∙ To Jump or Not To Jump
Calvin and Laura debate the merits of traditional aspects of marriage versus creating new traditions; Ella presents them with the broom she and Curtis jumped over at their wedding.
S12.E19 ∙ They Call Me Chef Payne
Curtis gets upset when Calvin and Laura don't want him to cater their wedding. CJ and Jazmine help Jayden get over his stage fright when he and Hayden have parts in the Black History Program at school.
S12.E20 ∙ Run Them Pockets
C.J. hosts his first ever poker night at him and Janine's place. Ella expresses her disappointment with the idea of gambling and how it negatively affects the community.
S12.E21 ∙ 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 mentor them when they decide to become firefighters.
S12.E22 ∙ True Measures
Calvin's openness with his passwords lands him in trouble with Laura. The dynamics of Professor Louis' relationship with Jazmine change as he makes a confession. Calvin Jr., on the other hand, is making Calvin's life difficult.
