• 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 (25)
    • 1. A Wise Man's Opinion

      02 Sep '20
      Malik is hesitant to give the news to his family about Lisa’s pregnancy.
    • 2. Delicious

      02 Sep '20
      Malik confesses to Curtis that he thinks Lisa is pregnant.
    • 3. By Your Side

      09 Sep '20
      Malik's parents try to keep calm after finding out about Lisa's pregnancy, but Curtis and Ella are eager to gloat about the situation.
    • 4. The Old People Game

      09 Sep '20
      After Janine lets slip about a baby on the way, Jazmine tries to coax the whole story out of Ella.
    • 5. Women of Today

      16 Sep '20
      Jazmine confides in Ella that she's feeling pressured to have sex, and Ella gives her a lesson in love, relationships and self-respect.
    • 6. Mixed Emotions

      16 Sep '20
      Calvin and Miranda's long, dragged-out divorce leads Malik to declare that he'll never get married, and Miranda confides in Janine about her own frustrations with the court proceedings.
    • 7. Love and Hate

      23 Sep '20
      Curtis gets upset at Ella for counselling Miranda about her divorce, and Miranda tries to engineer an accidental run-in with Calvin.
    • 8. From Heart to Heart

      23 Sep '20
      Calvin confronts his mom about taking to Miranda, and C.J. reveals that he's upset about how Lisa has taken over the house.
    • 9. Someone

      30 Sep '20
      Miranda turns to Ella for advice, and Calvin introduces his new girlfriend Laura to his parents.
    • 10. Something's Rotten

      30 Sep '20
      Miranda has an uncomfortable encounter with Laura, and C.J. urges Calvin to have a much-needed conversation with Ella.
    • 11. Hard Lessons

      07 Oct '20
      A fight over breakfast leaves Ella feeling unappreciated, the house becomes a mess when Curtis is left to fend for himself, and Miranda confesses her feelings for Calvin.
    • 12. Lucky Cards

      14 Oct '20
      Curtis looks for his lucky playing cards in anticipation of a game with the guys, and Ella's relationship advice creates an awkward confrontation.
    • 13. Moving On

      21 Oct '20
      Ella accuses Miranda of trying to make Calvin jealous by going on a date with a professional football player, and Curtis hopes to use the athlete to get free tickets to games.
    • 14. Been a Long Time

      28 Oct '20
      Curtis enlists C.J. and Calvin to help plan a surprise birthday party for Ella, and Janine discovers a vape pen and weed mints in Jazmine's pockets.
    • 15. J. Boogie

      04 Nov '20
      Jazmine's insolent new boyfriend causes C.J. to lose his cool, and when Curtis is left alone with a vape pen, he decides to see what all the fuss is about.
    • 16. The Dinosaur and the Rabbit

      11 Nov '20
      After trying Jazmine's vape pen, Curtis gets extremely high, and Ella is confused by his odd behavior.
    • 17. Dark Thirty

      18 Nov '20
      Curtis and Ella continue to deal with their accidental highs, and C.J. confronts the dealer who gave the vape pen and weed mints to Jazmine in the first place.
    • 18. Out of Character

      25 Nov '20
      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 morning, Curtis and Ella make a promise to one another.
    • 19. The Package

      02 Dec '20
      Despite her dad's warnings, Kaleb keeps trying to see Jazmine, and Curtis asks Calvin to wait at his house for a mysterious package to arrive.
    • 20. If You Loved Me

      09 Dec '20
      Calvin grills Kaleb and Jazmine after catching them together at his parents' house, leading Jazmine to realize what kind of guy her boyfriend really is.
    • 21. The Big Game

      16 Dec '20
      C.J. tries to give Malik a lesson in compromise after Lisa takes over the only TV in the house, and Miranda makes it known to the family that she's going on a date.
    • 22. Give and Take

      23 Dec '20
      When Lisa invites herself to stay with Ella and Curtis after a fight with Malik, the family forces the feuding couple to sit down and work things out.
    • 23. Parenting 101

      30 Dec '20
      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.
    • 24. Ya' Hearrrrd Me

      06 Jan '21
      Ella suspects there are deeper issues behind Lisa and Malik's fight over a toilet seat, and Curtis's relationship advice to his nephew backfires.
    • 25. Woman of the Night

      13 Jan '21
      Ella is disturbed by what she finds when she drops in on Malik and Lisa, Miranda makes assumptions about her dinner date with Calvin, and C.J. responds to a red alert.