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A multigenerational, working-class family experience life's struggles with faith, love and, most importantly, humor. Curtis, aka 'Pops', the uncle and head of the household, has house and home turned upside down when an unexpected event forces his nephew, CJ, and CJ’s kids to move in, putting three generations under one roof. This chaotic living situation takes its toll on cranky Pops, who is reluctant to have his routine disturbed. In addition to CJ’s family, Pops and Ella’s son, Calvin, a wise-cracking, broke college student, hangs out at home, making it impossible for any peace and quiet. It soon becomes evident just how wide the gap is, as the family tries to find a way to coexist through all of life’s hilarious ups and downs.
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Checked Sep 2, 2026
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A multigenerational, working-class family experience life's struggles with faith, love and, most importantly, humor. Curtis, aka 'Pops', the uncle and head of the household, has house and home turned upside down when an unexpected event forces his nephew, CJ, and CJ’s kids to move in, putting three generations under one roof. This chaotic living situation takes its toll on cranky Pops, who is reluctant to have his routine disturbed. In addition to CJ’s family, Pops and Ella’s son, Calvin, a wise-cracking, broke college student, hangs out at home, making it impossible for any peace and quiet. It soon becomes evident just how wide the gap is, as the family tries to find a way to coexist through all of life’s hilarious ups and downs.
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Episode 1
CJ and Janine deal with marriage issues after CJ kisses her friend, Monica. Meanwhile, Calvin gets out of jail and Miranda has the baby. Janine asks for a divorce after CJ starts to go out of control on barking at Malik after he confronts CJ about kissing Monica, Jazmine told Malik when she overheard and saw CJ and Janine arguing
Directed by Tyler Perry
Episode 2
Jazmine starts wearing make-up and hanging out with the wrong crowd. Curtis and Ella have a weight loss competition. CJ and Janine reconcile when they see how their kids need them and how much they love each other.
Directed by Tyler Perry
Episode 3
Malik gets ready for college. The men offer him advice and buy him condoms.
Directed by Tyler Perry
Episode 4
Claretha reveals she has leukemia. Miranda's cousin Vanessa hooks up with Calvin's friend.
Directed by Tyler Perry
Episode 5
After the death of a young firefighter, Ella decides it's time for Curtis and Ella to do a will. Meanwhile, Miranda's mom pays a visit.
Directed by Tyler Perry
Episode 6
Ella is overwhelmed and falls behind in her studies due to church duties, household duties, taking care of Curtis and the rest of the family. Ella fails a test she needed to graduate and she snaps on the family. Meanwhile, Calvin realize it's the day of their anniversary, and he pretend he didn't forget.
Directed by Chip Fields
Episode 7
Jazmine prays to pass a test and no longer wants to apply herself. Meanwhile, Calvin grows jealous of the baby.
Directed by Tyler Perry
Episode 8
CJ and Janine go to marriage counseling. Then try the therapists way. But in the end they yell and scream at each other and they feel better. CJ sexes up the reunion between him and Janine. Meanwhile, Ella misses her graduation because she has to take Claretha to the hospital.
Directed by Kim Fields
Episode 9
The family befriends a sex offender who moves into the neighborhood and all hell breaks loose when they find out his secret. Meanwhile, CJ and Janine decide to heed the advice of the marriage counselor. They go on a journey to find a hobby the two of them can share.
Directed by Chip Fields
Episode 10
A music producer wants to sign Jazmine. Meanwhile, Calvin is embarrassed about his new job as a grocery store manager.
Directed by Tyler Perry
Episode 11
Curtis and Ella decide to intervene when they see Janine and Roland at dinner until C.J. shows up with a woman. Meanwhile, Miranda goes on a grooming strike.
Directed by Tyler PerryGuest stars Naima Carter Russell
Episode 12
Miranda gets cooking advice after she makes a horrible dinner for Ella's club. Meanwhile, Curtis gets his tonsils pulled and can't talk.
Directed by Tyler Perry
Episode 13
C.J. is offered a promotion making him Janine and Roland's boss. Meanwhile, while packing the house Curtis finds a bag of weed in an old box of his and Floyd smokes the weed. Calvin asks Curtis to babysit and Curtis ends up babysitting Christian and Floyd.
Directed by Chip Fields
Episode 14
Jayden may have autism. Janine blames herself. Meanwhile, Curtis lives by the rules of the bible.
Directed by Chip Fields
Episode 15
Ella brings home a troubled youth from the Help Center. Meanwhile, Janine and Miranda compete to get in a competitive day care.
Directed by Kim Fields
Episode 16
As Claretha secretly deals with the possibilty of losing her home, the family participates in a talent show. Calvin and Miranda combine their unique talents for the show.
Guest stars Shannon Williams
Episode 17
Janine is on the brink of a breakdown. Deshawn gets a lesson in the negro baseball league.
Directed by Kim Fields
Episode 18
Deshawn's mother shows up at the Paynes'; C.J. upgrades Janine's wedding ring.
Where to watch Tyler Perry's House of PayneEpisode 19
Malik goes off to college; Miranda is overwhelmed when Calvin Jr. visits.
Directed by Tyler Perry
Episode 20
The aftershocks of a fire impact Miranda and Calvin; Tracie and her new boyfriend show up at the hospital causing a huge argument. In the ending moments, the baby seems to be fine.
Directed by Tyler Perry
Episode 21
Ella's mother and sister Evie visit, and Ella experiences the effects of their mother's disease; Janine texts C.J. a sexy picture of herself.
Directed by Kim Fields
Episode 22
Calvin finds out that Tracie checked Calvin Jr. out of the hospital. Calvin and Miranda try to find a place to stay.
Directed by Kim Fields
Episode 23
Curtis, Ella, and Floyd try to bring DeShawn a reality check when he wants to join a gang. C.J. and Calvin tussle over their living arrangements.
Where to watch Tyler Perry's House of PayneEpisode 24
DeShawn is placed in a gifted-students program to avoid being expelled from school; Calvin and Miranda hire a contractor to repair their condo.
Directed by Kim Fields
Episode 25
DeShawn bullies a classmate and gets into trouble; Miranda and Janine fight over petty things.
Directed by Kim Fields
Episode 26
C.J. forgets Janine's 3-years-sober anniversary; Ella gets DeShawn an ugly outfit for school-picture day.
Directed by Kim Fields
Episode 27
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.
Directed by Chip Fields
Episode 28
Calvin and Miranda plan Calvin Jr.'s birthday party; Curtis and Ella have trouble with the Homeowners Association.
Directed by Chip Fields
Episode 29
C.J. hires Calvin, whose performance is disappointing; bored with retirement, Curtis takes up painting.
Directed by Chip Fields
Episode 30
Curtis wakes up as a Jefferson.
Directed by Tyler Perry
Episode 31
Miranda frets over her unemployment; C.J. looks into firefighter response times.
Directed by Kim Fields
Episode 32
Calvin is allowed supervised visits; Ella's friend Felicia visits.
Directed by Kim Fields
Episode 33
Janine sponsors a young girl; Curtis and Ella become DeShawn's foster parents.
Directed by Kim Fields
Episode 34
C.J. and Janine are not comfortable with Malik's roommate; Claretha tries alternative cancer-fighting treatments
Directed by Chip Fields
Episode 35
Malik gets hazed.
Directed by Chip FieldsGuest stars Shannon Williams
Episode 36
Ella becomes director of the center; Malik mulls dropping out.
Directed by Chip Fields
Episode 37
Curtis becomes a contestant on Paynefully Fit, while Deshawn get advice about girls.
Directed by Tyler Perry
Episode 38
Miranda's new client hits on her while the family honors Curtis.
Directed by Tyler Perry
Episode 39
Miranda takes over renovating the condo while Calvin and Deshawn bond.
Directed by Tyler Perry
Episode 40
The Paynes say goodbye while praising God in church.
Directed by Tyler Perry
Episode 41
The family gets ready to have one last Sunday dinner at Curtis and Ella's
Directed by Tyler Perry
Episode 42
Calvin battles for his life at the hospital. Ella's unwavering faith won't let the family get down
Directed by Tyler Perry
Episode 43
The Payne family waits for Calvin to wake up, but the fight isn't over. Curtis decides not to move.
Directed by Tyler Perry
Episode 44
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.
Directed by Tyler Perry
Episode 45
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.
Directed by Tyler Perry
Episode 46
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.
Directed by Tyler Perry
Episode 47
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.
Directed by Kim Fields
Episode 48
C.J. is left to look after the twins during the big game. Ella gets in the way of Calvin's transition back home.
Directed by Kim Fields
Episode 49
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.
Directed by Kim Fields
Episode 50
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.
Directed by Kim Fields
Episode 51
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.
Directed by Kim Fields
Episode 52
The family meets Malik's new free-spirited girlfriend, Summer.
Directed by Kim Fields
Episode 53
Calvin and Miranda's condo gets foreclosed on and they are forced out.
Directed by Kim Fields
Episode 54
Ella is preparing to open a battered women's home in the church's unused classrooms, but it is shutdown.
Directed by Kim Fields
Episode 55
Malik and Summer volunteer at a crisis hotline. Curtis goes overboard with the neighborhood watch as he tries to catch a criminal.
Directed by Kim Fields
Episode 56
C.J. is offered perks as a city official. Miranda and Curtis bond.
Directed by Chip Fields
Episode 57
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.
Directed by Kim Fields
Episode 58
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.
Directed by Chip Fields
Episode 59
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.
Directed by Chip Fields
Episode 60
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.
Directed by Kim Fields
Episode 61
Malik marries Summer. Calvin and Miranda have a hard time adjusting to living with Curtis and Ella.
Directed by Chip Fields
Episode 62
C.J. and Janine have a party and don't invite Curtis and Ella. Malik and Summer argue over an obscure anniversary.
Directed by Chip Fields
Episode 63
Curtis does community service at the Help Center. Miranda doesn't invite Janine to a concert.
Directed by Chip Fields
Episode 64
Malik finds out his friend is gay. Curtis loans Ella money.
Directed by Chip Fields
Episode 65
Malik and Summer have their marriage annulled. Miranda temps at the office when Janine needs an assistant.
Directed by Chip Fields
Episode 66
Malik takes caffeine pills irresponsibly and Curtis subs for Ella at a Help Center training program.
Directed by Kim Fields
Episode 67
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.
Directed by Kim Fields
Episode 68
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.
Directed by Kim Fields
Episode 69
C.J. takes action when technology takes over the family.
Directed by Kim Fields
Episode 70
C.J. coaches Jazmine's soccer team.
Directed by Kim Fields
Episode 71
Calvin's behavior at work gets him suspended. Meanwhile, Jazmine wants Ella to teach her how to bake.
Directed by Kim Fields
Episode 72
Jazmine stands up to a cyber bully. Meanwhile, Miranda and Calvin have a pregnancy scare.
Directed by Chip Fields
Episode 73
Calvin takes Miranda's money and goes to a strip club. C.J. give Janine a bad evaluation.
Directed by Chip Fields
Episode 74
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.
Directed by Chip Fields
Episode 75
Calvin and Miranda anticipates the prospects of having their own place. Jazmine jobshadows the PR office with CJ and Janine.
Directed by Chip Fields
Episode 76
Ella receives news of the death of her mother Eunice.
Directed by Chip Fields
Episode 77
Jazmine ask CJ to go to the school dance with a boy.
Where to watch Tyler Perry's House of PayneEpisode 78
Floyd's new invention causes friction between him and Curtis. Calvin questions Miranda about an unusual amount in her bank account.
Where to watch Tyler Perry's House of PayneEpisode 79
Calvin and Miranda try to save their marriage before it becomes too late.
Where to watch Tyler Perry's House of PayneEpisode 80
Calvin faces his attacker Travis Harris in court when the shooter's trial finally arrives.
Where to watch Tyler Perry's House of PayneEpisode 81
Curtis must deal with resentment after he is called back to work. Floyd learns important details of his heritage.
Where to watch Tyler Perry's House of PayneEpisode 82
Calvin and CJ plan an anniversary celebration for Miranda and Janine. Miranda has to make a tough decision whether she stays with Calvin or not.
Where to watch Tyler Perry's House of PayneEpisode information updated Sep 15, 2026
LaVan DavisCurtis Booker T. Payne
Cassi DavisElla Williams-Payne
Allen PayneClarence 'C.J.' Payne Jr.
Doc ShawMalik Payne
Lance GrossCalvin Payne
China Anne McClainJazmine Payne
Demetria McKinneyJanine Shelton-Payne
Keshia Knight PulliamMiranda Lucas-Payne
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