• 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)
    • 51. Payne vs. Payne

      17 Feb '12
      Curtis runs for neighborhood watch president. C.J. helps until he realizes he disagrees with some of Curtis's policies. When Curtis challenges C.J., C.J. decides to run himself. Meanwhile, Malik runs up his parent's credit card.
    • 52. Guess Who Came to Breakfast

      17 Feb '12
      The family meets Malik's new free-spirited girlfriend, Summer.
    • 53. House of Force Closure

      12 Feb '12
      Calvin and Miranda's condo gets foreclosed on and they are forced out.
    • 54. If It Ain't Broke

      03 Feb '12
      Ella is preparing to open a battered women's home in the church's unused classrooms, but it is shutdown.
    • 55. Neighborhood Crisis

      09 Mar '12
      Malik and Summer volunteer at a crisis hotline. Curtis goes overboard with the neighborhood watch as he tries to catch a criminal.
    • 56. Down for the Count

      12 Mar '12
      C.J. is offered perks as a city official. Miranda and Curtis bond.
    • 57. Stop, Drop, and Roll

      06 Apr '12
      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 believes in God.
    • 58. No Pass, No Play

      06 Apr '12
      Malik tutors an athlete who can barely read. Curtis is overly canind with the newspapers and causes a PR scandal for C.J. and Janine.
    • 59. Payneful Injection

      18 May '12
      Malik and his father bumps heads when Malik leads a protest against a man being put to death. C.J. lead the arson investigation that put the man away.
    • 60. Batter Up

      18 May '12
      Miranda is hurt when she overhears Curtis and Ella talking bad about her. C.J.'s department enjoys the softball team until a horrible Janine wants to join.
    • 61. Payneful Matrimony

      25 May '12
      Malik marries Summer. Calvin and Miranda have a hard time adjusting to living with Curtis and Ella.
    • 62. What You Know About Me

      25 May '12
      C.J. and Janine have a party and don't invite Curtis and Ella. Malik and Summer argue over an obscure anniversary.
    • 63. Right Turn

      01 Jun '12
      Curtis does community service at the Help Center. Miranda doesn't invite Janine to a concert.
    • 64. The Loan Ranger

      01 Jun '12
      Malik finds out his friend is gay. Curtis loans Ella money.
    • 65. Payneful Divorce

      08 Jun '12
      Malik and Summer have their marriage annulled. Miranda temps at the office when Janine needs an assistant.
    • 66. Up to the Challenge

      08 Jun '12
      Malik takes caffeine pills irresponsibly and Curtis subs for Ella at a Help Center training program.
    • 67. House of Sabotage

      15 Jun '12
      Janine and Miranda co-chair a Help Center event and all they do is fight. Malik doesn't want to stop wearing his wedding ring.
    • 68. Payneful Pop In

      15 Jun '12
      Curtis and Ella keep popping in unannounced to C.J. and Janine's house. Jazmine is accused of cheating on an exam; she's covering for a friend.
    • 69. House of OMG

      22 Jun '12
      C.J. takes action when technology takes over the family.
    • 70. Keep it Moving

      22 Jun '12
      C.J. coaches Jazmine's soccer team.
    • 71. Bake, Rattle and Roll

      29 Jun '12
      Calvin's behavior at work gets him suspended. Meanwhile, Jazmine wants Ella to teach her how to bake.
    • 72. Dodging Bullies

      29 Jun '12
      Jazmine stands up to a cyber bully. Meanwhile, Miranda and Calvin have a pregnancy scare.
    • 73. Payneful Distance

      06 Jul '12
      Calvin takes Miranda's money and goes to a strip club. C.J. give Janine a bad evaluation.
    • 74. Not in the Cards

      06 Jul '12
      Floyd decides to host a night of fun and gambling at the Help Center, and Curtis gets quickly sucked in by the casino-like atmosphere and games. Jazmine lands herself in some serious trouble for talking during class time.
    • 75. All Work and No Play

      20 Jul '12
      Calvin and Miranda anticipates the prospects of having their own place. Jazmine jobshadows the PR office with CJ and Janine.