• Air date: 30 Mar '11 82 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 (82)
    • 26. 1096

      04 Nov '11
      C.J. forgets Janine's 3-years-sober anniversary; Ella gets DeShawn an ugly outfit for school-picture day.
    • 27. Number Five's Fight

      11 Nov '11
      After budget cuts force C.J. to lay off firefighters, Roland must use his PR skills to avoid altercations; Calvin and Miranda want to move upstairs.
    • 28. The Best Surprise

      11 Nov '11
      Calvin and Miranda plan Calvin Jr.'s birthday party; Curtis and Ella have trouble with the Homeowners Association.
    • 29. Working Paynes

      18 Nov '11
      C.J. hires Calvin, whose performance is disappointing; bored with retirement, Curtis takes up painting.
    • 30. Curtis Jefferson

      18 Nov '11
      Curtis wakes up as a Jefferson.
    • 31. Dead Wrong

      25 Nov '11
      Miranda frets over her unemployment; C.J. looks into firefighter response times.
    • 32. The Rich and Payneless

      25 Nov '11
      Calvin is allowed supervised visits; Ella's friend Felicia visits.
    • 33. Mentoring Paynes

      02 Dec '11
      Janine sponsors a young girl; Curtis and Ella become DeShawn's foster parents.
    • 34. Roommate Paynes

      02 Dec '11
      C.J. and Janine are not comfortable with Malik's roommate; Claretha tries alternative cancer-fighting treatments
    • 35. Pledging Paynes

      30 Dec '11
      Malik gets hazed.
    • 36. Help Me, Ella

      30 Dec '11
      Ella becomes director of the center; Malik mulls dropping out.
    • 37. Paynefully Fit

      06 Jan '12
      Curtis becomes a contestant on Paynefully Fit, while Deshawn get advice about girls.
    • 38. Do the Hustle

      06 Jan '12
      Miranda's new client hits on her while the family honors Curtis.
    • 39. No More Payne

      13 Jan '12
      Miranda takes over renovating the condo while Calvin and Deshawn bond.
    • 40. God Bless the Paynes

      13 Jan '12
      The Paynes say goodbye while praising God in church.
    • 41. Do Or Die

      20 Jan '12
      The family gets ready to have one last Sunday dinner at Curtis and Ella's
    • 42. R.I.P - Rest In Payne

      20 Jan '12
      Calvin battles for his life at the hospital. Ella's unwavering faith won't let the family get down
    • 43. Payneful Survival

      27 Jan '12
      The Payne family waits for Calvin to wake up, but the fight isn't over. Curtis decides not to move.
    • 44. Payneful Recovery

      27 Jan '12
      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.
    • 45. House of Nightmares

      03 Feb '12
      Calvin has nightmares about being shot and is uncomfortable at home with Miranda who is overwhelmed with caring for an ailing husband, two kids, a career and home. Ella and Curtis are worried that Calvin isn't receiving proper care and wants him to move in with them. Curtis prepares the house for Calvin.
    • 46. In Payne

      03 Feb '12
      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 with Calvin. Deshawn's mother visits and wants Deshawn back. Deshawn decides to go live with her.
    • 47. Payback

      10 Feb '12
      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 finding out.
    • 48. Daddy Day Scare

      10 Feb '12
      C.J. is left to look after the twins during the big game. Ella gets in the way of Calvin's transition back home.
    • 49. Pills and Thrills

      17 Feb '12
      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.
    • 50. Scars of Payne

      17 Feb '12
      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.