• Air date: 29 Aug '07 24 episodes
      Tyler Perry's House of Payne is an American comedy-drama television series created and produced by playwright, director, and producer Tyler Perry. The show revolved around a multi-generational family living under one roof in Atlanta led by patriarch Curtis Payne and his wife Ella. The show premiered in syndication on June 21, 2006, and new episodes were broadcast exclusively on TBS from June 6, 2007, until August 10, 2012. While primarily a comedy sitcom, House of Payne was known for featuring dark themes and subject matter, such as substance abuse and addiction. It also had elements of slapstick. The storyline of the show is serialized, with many references to past episodes, creating a continuing story arc. House of Payne aired more episodes than any other television series with a predominantly African American cast, surpassing The Jeffersons, Family Matters and The Cosby Show.
  • List of Episodes (24)
    • 1. Sad, Sad Leroy Brown Part 2

      29 Aug '07
      While Malik gets a tattoo that he shorty regrets, latent hostility intensifies between Curtis and Mr. Brown.
    • 2. Weeping May Endure For A Night

      05 Sep '07
      Following Pop Brown's funeral, Brown, Cora and Will head to the Payne household. Brown is upset over the fact that Pop Brown left him his beat-up house, which makes him think that his father hated him. Meanwhile, after a bad date, Calvin starts his own dating website, shesawhack.com, but it quickly backfires.
    • 3. The Big Test

      05 Sep '07
      C.J has a date with Nicole who tells him she is waiting until she is married before having sex. Somewhere else Jazmine cheats on a test.
    • 4. Balancing Act

      12 Sep '07
      CJ tries to find time for Nicole without neglecting the children; Jazmine hopes a new look will attract the attention of Malik's friend.
    • 5. Why Can't We Be Friends

      12 Sep '07
      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.
    • 6. Dog Day Afternoon

      19 Sep '07
      While Malik must make a documentary for a school assignment, Curtis is unknowingly roped into assisting a bank robbe
    • 7. New Beginnings

      19 Sep '07
      When his divorce from Janine is at last finalized, CJ attempts to start life anew, and his firehouse buddies urge him to savor the single life. Meanwhile, Janine tries to reconnect with the Paynes.
    • 8. Heavy Petting

      19 Sep '07
      When a old friend of CJ's turns up, they stir up jealousy in Nicole which causes CJ and Nicole's budding romance to hit a bump. In the meantime the Payne children push to get a pooch.
    • 9. The Fast and the Furious

      19 Sep '07
      While an really cool kid from New York City comes and strikes up a friendship with Malik, Curtis set out to purchase a motorcycle but he needs to tap into his retirement fund to do so.
    • 10. Gone in 60 Seconds

      26 Sep '07
      Curtis surprises the family with a new motorcycle, but his new bike causes more trouble than any one family could every imagine. Malik's new friend from New York convinces him to steal Uncle Curtis' motorcycle, leaving Uncle Curtis no choice but to press charges. Ella in her frustration and anger kicks Curtis out of the house.
    • 11. Lost Without You

      26 Sep '07
      CJ and Nicole's relationship is seriously tested when Nicole's jealousy gets out of hand, but that's the least of CJ's problems. Uncle Curtis filed charges against Malik, who faces time in prison for stealing and wrecking Uncle 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.
    • 12. I Rest My Case

      26 Sep '07
      Malik and his friend Kyle go to a court hearing for stealing and wrecking Uncle Curtis' bike, but Uncle Curtis' plan to teach the boys a lesson backfires when Malik and Kyle are sent to prison.
    • 13. A House Is Not a Home

      05 Dec '07
      CJ's new apartment may be more than what he can handle. Ella's kindness towards Janine turns into exploitation
    • 21. It's Getting Hot In Here

      30 Jan '08
      The Payne gang decides to see a family therapist against Curtis' will. After each family member spends time with the therapist, it's the doctor who needs psychiatric help.
    • 22. There???s No Place Like Home

      19 Dec '07
      When Janine is discharged from rehab, Ella opens the home to her and gives her job-interview pointers. Elsewhere, Curtis goes on a diet after failing a physical.
    • 23. Mommie Dearest

      26 Dec '07
      Payne family ties are tested upon Janine's return home, as young Malik is taunted by his classmates because of his troubled mother.
    • 25. It's A Boy

      02 Jan '08
      Curtis has been left alone at the firehouse with a pregnant woman who is in labor, as the crew goes on a call. Meanwhile, Tracie and Calvin's relationship wilts after she challenges his maturity level.
    • 39. Home Alone

      05 Dec '07
      Ella and Curtis enjoy having their home to themselves since CJ has moved out. But will a break in at CJ's apartment change all this.
    • 40. The Wench Who Saved Christmas

      05 Dec '07
      Curtis' Christmas spirit disappears after his planned trip to Hawaii is canceled. But Madea steps in to teach Curtis what the holidays are all about.
    • 41. Trial By Fire Pt. 1

      05 Dec '07
      While Curtis and his fire company engaged in a raging blaze, but when Calvin tries to prove himself during the fire which results in a perilous situation. Meanwhile, young Malik tries to act smooth with a girl while chatting on the phone.
    • 43. Trial By Fire Pt. 3

      12 Dec '07
      The search progresses for CJ, who's trapped in a fire-ravaged structure. And love is blind for young Malik, whose crush on Taylor continues.
    • 44. Crazy in Love

      12 Dec '07
      Curtis' old friend sets his sights on Claretha, and Ella doesn't it like it one bit. Curtis must choose between pleasing his wife, or staying cool with his friend. Meanwhile, C.J. is stalked by a woman he rescued.
    • 45. Reality Check

      19 Dec '07
      The firehouse becomes the subject of a reality show titled “Sparks,” but the firefighters get burned when the host manipulates their interviews. Elsewhere, Ella takes the children to visit Janine---without CJ's consent.
    • 46. Piece of Mind

      19 Dec '07
      The Payne gang decides to see a family therapist against Curtis' will. After each family member spends time with the therapist, it's the doctor who needs psychiatric help.