Tyler Perry's House of Payne

Season 1

TV-PG

17%

A multi-generational family lives together under one roof.

Where to Watch Season 1

55 Episodes

Bully and the Beast
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Episode 1Bully and the BeastMalik is confronted by a school bully, and Curtis has to handle the situation. What he can't handle is the bully's mother.
I Can Cry If I Want To
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Episode 2I Can Cry If I Want ToC.J. moves in with Curtis and Ella after his house burns down. Meanwhile, the family plans a surprise 50th birthday party for Curtis.
More Than Meets the Eye
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Episode 3More Than Meets the EyeC.J. becomes suspicious of Janine, while Jazmine misses her toys and friends.
Busted
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Episode 4BustedJanine's drug abuse is recognized, while Calvin tries to sell fake designer wear.
Lost and Found
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Episode 5Lost and FoundC.J. looks for Janine, while Curtis enrolls in an anger management course.
Down and Outted
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Episode 6Down and OuttedCurtis 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.
No Money, Mo’ Problems
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Episode 7No Money, Mo’ ProblemsC.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.
Just Say No
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Episode 8Just Say NoA 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.
Surprise, Surprise
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Episode 9Surprise, SurpriseJanine's parents show up looking for her. Claretha believes she knows Janine's father.
Father Knows Best
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Episode 10Father Knows BestJanine's parents return and want custody of the kids. The firefighters "misplace" the fire truck.
I Keep Coming Up Short
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Episode 11I Keep Coming Up ShortCurtis has impotency issues. Meanwhile, C.J. tries to work out his debt.
The Buck Stops Here
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Episode 12The Buck Stops HereThe 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.
Wax On, Wax Off
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Episode 13Wax On, Wax OffMalik's going through puberty and the women in the house are clueless. Meanwhile, a failing inspection at the firehouse is Curtis's fault.
Head of the Class
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Episode 14Head of the ClassJazmine, 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.
Paternity and Fraternity: Part 1
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Episode 15Paternity and Fraternity: Part 1An 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.
Paternity and Fraternity: Part 2
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Episode 16Paternity and Fraternity: Part 2The 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.
Cracking Under Pressure
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Episode 17Cracking Under PressureJanine and her associates from the crack-house break in and steal from the Payne's house. Meanwhile, Calvin trains for a marathon.
Club PCP
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Episode 18Club PCPCalvin plans a house party when the rest of the family visits relatives in Florida.
Sadly Mistaken
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Episode 19Sadly MistakenJanine'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.
And Justice for All
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Episode 20And Justice for AllMalik and Kevin meet someone on the Internet, who turns out to be a man. Meanwhile, Curtis and Claretha have jury duty together.
I Got the Hook Up
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Episode 21I Got the Hook UpEveryone tries to hook C.J. up on a date. Meanwhile, a woman who's HIV-positive volunteers at the Help Center.
Absolutely Positive
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Episode 22Absolutely PositiveCurtis gets a colonoscopy and thinks he's dying. Meanwhile, Calvin goes on a date with Karen, the woman who's HIV-positive.
The Perfect Storm
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Episode 23The Perfect StormThe 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.
Teacher's Pet
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Episode 24Teacher's PetAfter 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.
Sad, Sad Leroy Brown: Part 1
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Episode 25Sad, Sad Leroy Brown: Part 1Brown burns down his house and imposes himself on the Paynes. And Calvin's new girlfriend offers him an investment opportunity.
Sad, Sad Leroy Brown: Part 2
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Episode 26Sad, Sad Leroy Brown: Part 2Tension 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.
Weeping May Endure for a Night
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Episode 27Weeping May Endure for a NightMr. 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.
The Big Test
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Episode 28The Big TestC.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.
Balancing Act
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Episode 29Balancing ActC.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.
Why Can't We Be Friends
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Episode 30Why Can't We Be FriendsJazmine'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.
Dog Day Afternoon
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Episode 31Dog Day AfternoonWhile Malik must make a documentary for a school assignment, Curtis is unknowingly roped into assisting a bank robber.
New Beginnings
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Episode 32New BeginningsWhen 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.
Heavy Petting
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Episode 33Heavy PettingWhen 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.
The Fast and the Furious
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Episode 34The Fast and the FuriousCurtis must take an online driving course after he gets a speeding ticket. Meanwhile, Claretha and Ella clash over playing the lottery.
Gone in 60 Seconds
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Episode 35Gone in 60 SecondsCurtis 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.)
Lost Without U
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Episode 36Lost Without UC.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.
I Rest My Case
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Episode 37I Rest My CaseMalik and Tracie's nephew Kyle go to court to be sentenced for stealing Curtis' motorcycle.
A House is Not a Home
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Episode 38A House is Not a HomeC.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.
Home Alone
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Episode 39Home AloneJust 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.
The Wench Who Saved Christmas
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Episode 40The Wench Who Saved ChristmasChristmas 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.
Trial by Fire: Part 1
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Episode 41Trial by Fire: Part 1When 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.
Trial by Fire: Part 2
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Episode 42Trial by Fire: Part 2When 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.
Trial by Fire: Part 3
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Episode 43Trial by Fire: Part 3As C.J. fights for his life, he regains consciousness while awaiting the help from the other firefighters.
Reality Check
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Episode 44Reality CheckThe 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.
Piece of Mind
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Episode 45Piece of MindThe family visits a therapist and after a group session degenerates into a shouting match, the therapist sees them in individual sessions.
There's No Place Like Home
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Episode 46There's No Place Like HomeJanine 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.
Mommie Dearest
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Episode 47Mommie DearestC.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.
You Big Dummy
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Episode 48You Big DummyJanine 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.
It's a Boy
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Episode 49It's a BoyTracie 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.
No Payne, No Gain
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Episode 50No Payne, No GainJazmine 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.
Devil in a Blue Suit
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Episode 51Devil in a Blue SuitDevil in a Blue Suit Janine acts strangely, leading her family to think she is using drugs again. With Blue back in her life, the family must find a way to fix Janine's past. Meanwhile, Malik gets a paper route to pay for sneakers.
Bad Influence
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Episode 52Bad InfluenceElla has the flu, which means Curtis is in charge of the cleaning and cooking. Soon, he's also having to nurse Malik, C.J. and Janine after they catch Ella's bug.
Play on Playa
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Episode 53Play on PlayaCalvin misreads a relationship counselor's signals when she invites him to her house for dinner; Curtis does not let anything interfere with the firehouse's poker party.
It's Getting Hot in Here
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Episode 54It's Getting Hot in HereC.J. catches the eye of a lovely woman at a wedding, where he gets a little frisky with Janine. Meanwhile, Calvin's friends volunteer at the firehouse.
Don't Get It Twisted
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Episode 55Don't Get It TwistedThe family grills Janine and C.J. after they spend the night together. But Curtis has problems of his own, when a man thinks his wife is having an affair with him.