All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 Bully and the Beast

    • June 6, 2007
    • TBS

    Curtis is bothered by the constant stream of visitors coming through his house, including his own college-age son, Calvin, and his nephew, CJ, and his nephew’s entire family. When CJ’s son, Malik, complains about going to school, the news emerges that he is afraid to go because of a bully constantly stealing his lunch money. Curtis ends up having to go to the conference with the school principal and upon arriving, learns the bully is actually a girl, Nikki. But when Curtis meets Nikki’s foster mother, Madea, he cowers to her own bullying personality. The principal suggests Malik and the bully study together as a way of forming a bond, but neither Curtis nor Madea are happy about the situation

  • S01E02 I Can Cry If I Want To

    • June 6, 2007
    • TBS

    As he does every birthday, Curtis decides to “refresh” his look, which includes teeth-bleaching, a new hair color and a return to his rookie uniform, which is way too small for him. He heads off to work while Ella and the rest of the family plan a surprise birthday party. When Janine shows up without a cake and without the money that Ella gave her, things seem a little odd. And when the surprise party finally comes around, Curtis isn’t happy at all. He realizes he’s getting older. Just then, a four-alarm fire calls Curtis, CJ and Calvin away, after which Curtis’ oldest friend, Brown, overstays his welcome. When the guys return, they deliver the news that the house that burned down belonged to CJ. After it has been decided that CJ and his family will stay with Curtis and Ella for the time being, Curtis lays down the law on how the house is going to be run.

  • S01E03 More Than Meets the Eye

    • June 13, 2007
    • TBS

    Not having a home is weighing on CJ’s mind, and nobody has been able to cheer him up. To make matters worse, the electric company calls him and tells him the electric bill hasn’t been paid. And Janine is increasingly acting more and more strangely, blowing up at the kids and seeming agitated and nervous. She’s also getting strange calls from a guy named Blue. Calvin later tells CJ that he heard on the street that it was arson that caused CJ’s house to burn down. So CJ decides it’s time to get to the bottom of things. The last shoe drops when the insurance company calls and tells CJ his premium hasn’t been paid in months.

  • S01E04 Busted

    • June 13, 2007
    • TBS

    Calvin is trying to fix his money problems by selling knock-off purses while Janine’s money problems get increasingly worse. She manages to convince CJ to give her some money, but she then uses the money to buy drugs, returning home more hopped up than ever. Ella, Calvin, Curtis and Claretha decide it’s time to tell CJ about Janine’s crack addiction. After learning the truth, CJ decides to confront Janine, and she confesses to doing drugs and burning down the house. Then she decides to leave CJ and the kids.

  • S01E05 Lost and Found

    • June 20, 2007
    • TBS

    Janine is still missing, and the family is starting to get worried. Meanwhile, Curtis is getting more and more frustrated over the fact that he has no quiet time in his house. His anger eventually reaches the point that a friend of his, a retired firefighter named Bill, recommends that he undergo an anger management class. The class is given by Walter, a flamboyant facilitator and Richard Simmons-wannabe. Walter decides that Curtis’ issues are so bad, he needs some one-on-one work. But in the middle of their session, news comes that Janine has been found, but her situation is not a pleasant one.

  • S01E06 Down and Outted

    • June 20, 2007
    • TBS

    CJ is down in the dumps over finding Janine in a crack house, and it’s starting to affect his work and his relationship with his children. Curtis is especially concerned because he believes, after seeing Malik in a ballerina tutu that the boy might be turning gay. Curtis tries everything he can do to “straighten” Malik out, despite Ella and CJ telling him that Malik is not gay. Hoping to help CJ out a little and get back some peace and quiet in his household, Curtis offers to give CJ a little of their retirement money so CJ can find a new place.

  • S01E07 No Money, Mo’ Problems

    • June 27, 2007
    • TBS

    Curtis offers his retirement money to CJ so he can move his family out of Curtis & Ella’s house. When CJ accepts the offer, Curtis can’t help him move out fast enough. But things come to a halt when Janine shows up and says she’s been clean for two days. CJ then uses the money to put her in rehab, but she checks herself out two days later and disappears. Calvin then tutors CJ on “the formula” for breaking the news about the non-refundable money to Curtis. Meanwhile, in a bid to woo a girl he’s interested in, Calvin tells the girl that Curtis & Ella’s house is actually his and that Ella is his maid and Curtis his accountant.

  • S01E08 Just Say No

    • June 27, 2007
    • TBS

    Jazmine comes home extremely upset after a graphic and intense anti-drug presentation at school. CJ tries to talk to her without revealing the truth about Janine, but in the end, he spells out the situation for Jazmine. The family then shares a prayer together for Janine’s recovery. Meanwhile, Curtis uses reward money from rescuing a poodle locked in a car to buy a new massage chair for his office. But since everyone in the firehouse contributed to the rescue, they want the money instead used on a new television.

  • S01E09 Surprise, Surprise

    • July 4, 2007
    • TBS

    Janine's righteous parents come to the Payne's household looking for her. CJ informs them of her serious personal issues.

  • S01E10 Father Knows Best

    • July 4, 2007
    • TBS

    Janine's parents file for custody of Jazmine and Malik. Meanwhile, Curtis' firehouse wins an award for fastest response time, leading to their fastest truck being stolen.

  • S01E11 I Keep Coming Up Short

    • July 11, 2007
    • TBS

    Curtis and Ella finally get some alone time at home, but disaster strikes when Curtis is unable to “perform.” Everyone at the firehouse offers him advice, while Ella gets some advice from Claretha. Finally Curtis gets help from Walter, the anger management coach. Meanwhile, CJ is up to his eyeballs trying to get creditors off his back from all the debt Janine racked up.

  • S01E12 The Buck Stops Here

    • July 11, 2007
    • TBS

    While expecting the impending arrival of a new female firefighter, who simply may stir up their male-dominated world, the firehouse guys fire up fund-raising concepts for charity. Jazmine who is going out to sell candy for her school receives commerce pointers from Calvin.

  • S01E13 Wax On, Wax Off

    • July 18, 2007
    • TBS

    When Malik gets excessively consumed with taking showers, Ella worries that he has OCD. In the meantime with help from Curtis the firehouse crew gets ready for the annual inspection.

  • S01E14 Head of the Class

    • July 18, 2007
    • TBS

    While Curtis and Ella enter in an art class jointly, Jazmine makes up her mind to enter politics by running for school president.

  • S01E15 Paternity and Fraternity (1)

    • July 25, 2007
    • TBS

    CJ discovers the shocking possibility that he may have another daughter besides Jazmine. And Malik causes concern in the household after he starts hanging out with the wrong crowd.

  • S01E16 Paternity and Fraternity (2)

    • July 25, 2007
    • TBS

    The 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.

  • S01E17 Cracking Under Pressure

    • August 1, 2007
    • TBS

    Janine and her “friends” steal from the Payne household. And Calvin trains for a marathon.

  • S01E18 Club PCP

    • August 1, 2007
    • TBS

    Ella, Curtis, CJ and the kids head to Florida to visit relatives, leaving Calvin in charge of the house. Never one to turn down a money-making opportunity, Calvin enlists the help of his “homeboys” Pookie and Peanut to set up a house party. But Calvin is called away to a fire in the midst of the party, leaving Pookie and Peanut in charge.

  • S01E19 Sadly Mistaken

    • August 8, 2007
    • TBS

    Ella is arrested in a case of mistaken identity, while Calvin has difficulty cramming for his mid-terms.

  • S01E20 And Justice for All

    • August 8, 2007
    • TBS

    Curtis tries every trick in the book to get out of jury duty, but Claretha, who has also been summoned, convinces him to go. They both wind up chosen for the jury. And to make matters worse for Curtis, Claretha is voted as forewoman. Meanwhile, Malik discovers the joys of online dating when he sets up his own Web profile with the help of his friend, Kevin. But he winds up getting in the worst possible situation.

Season 2

  • S02E01 I Got the Hook Up

    • August 15, 2007
    • TBS

    Newly divorced CJ finds that everyone in his life wants to “hook him up” with a date, and they all have the perfect woman for him. Growing tension between Angel and Calvin lead everyone to believe they have feelings for one another. Meanwhile, a woman with HIV volunteers at the Help Center.

  • S02E02 Absolutely Positive

    • August 15, 2007
    • TBS

    Curtis has to undergo a colonoscopy, but he’s nervous about it. He finally agrees, but after the doctor finds a polyp, Curtis becomes convinced he’s going to die. Meanwhile, Calvin begins dating Karen, but Ella is concerned that he doesn’t know about Karen’s HIV status.

  • S02E03 Teacher's Pet

    • August 22, 2007
    • TBS

    After Jazmine “rescues” a hamster from her school, assistant principal Nicole Jamieson comes to the Payne household to investigate, sparking a schoolboy crush from Malik. When Malik finds out that Jazmine did indeed abscond with the hamster, the two kids make a pact to keep it a secret. Soon, Calvin gets involved, and mayhem becomes the order of the day.

  • S02E04 The Perfect Storm

    • August 22, 2007
    • TBS

    The 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.

  • S02E05 Sad, Sad Leroy Brown (1)

    • August 29, 2007
    • TBS

    After a fire yields a neighbors' house unlivable, he moves in with the Paynes, but he soon emerges as an pestering houseguest. Somewhere else, Calvin discovers romance with a con artist.

  • S02E06 Sad, Sad Leroy Brown (2)

    • August 29, 2007
    • TBS

    While Malik gets a tattoo that he shorty regrets, latent hostility intensifies between Curtis and Mr. Brown.

  • S02E07 Weeping May Endure For A Night

    • September 5, 2007
    • TBS

    Following Pop Brown's funeral, Brown, Cora and Will head to the Payne household. Brown is upset over the fact that Pop Brown left him his beat-up house, which makes him think that his father hated him. Meanwhile, after a bad date, Calvin starts his own dating website, shesawhack.com, but it quickly backfires.

  • S02E08 The Big Test

    • September 5, 2007
    • TBS

    C.J has a date with Nicole who tells him she is waiting until she is married before having sex. Somewhere else Jazmine cheats on a test.

  • S02E09 Balancing Act

    • September 12, 2007
    • TBS

    CJ tries to find time for Nicole without neglecting the children; Jazmine hopes a new look will attract the attention of Malik's friend.

  • S02E10 Why Can't We Be Friends

    • September 12, 2007
    • TBS

    Jazmine'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.

  • S02E11 Dog Day Afternoon

    • September 19, 2007
    • TBS

    While Malik must make a documentary for a school assignment, Curtis is unknowingly roped into assisting a bank robbe

  • S02E12 New Beginnings

    • September 19, 2007
    • TBS

    When his divorce from Janine is at last finalized, CJ attempts to start life anew, and his firehouse buddies urge him to savor the single life. Meanwhile, Janine tries to reconnect with the Paynes.

  • S02E13 Heavy Petting

    • September 19, 2007
    • TBS

    When a old friend of CJ's turns up, they stir up jealousy in Nicole which causes CJ and Nicole's budding romance to hit a bump. In the meantime the Payne children push to get a pooch.

  • S02E14 The Fast and the Furious

    • September 19, 2007
    • TBS

    While an really cool kid from New York City comes and strikes up a friendship with Malik, Curtis set out to purchase a motorcycle but he needs to tap into his retirement fund to do so.

  • S02E15 Gone in 60 Seconds

    • September 26, 2007
    • TBS

    Curtis surprises the family with a new motorcycle, but his new bike causes more trouble than any one family could every imagine. Malik's new friend from New York convinces him to steal Uncle Curtis' motorcycle, leaving Uncle Curtis no choice but to press charges. Ella in her frustration and anger kicks Curtis out of the house.

  • S02E16 Lost Without You

    • September 26, 2007
    • TBS

    CJ and Nicole's relationship is seriously tested when Nicole's jealousy gets out of hand, but that's the least of CJ's problems. Uncle Curtis filed charges against Malik, who faces time in prison for stealing and wrecking Uncle 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.

  • S02E17 I Rest My Case

    • September 26, 2007
    • TBS

    Malik and his friend Kyle go to a court hearing for stealing and wrecking Uncle Curtis' bike, but Uncle Curtis' plan to teach the boys a lesson backfires when Malik and Kyle are sent to prison.

  • S02E18 A House Is Not a Home

    • December 5, 2007
    • TBS

    CJ's new apartment may be more than what he can handle. Ella's kindness towards Janine turns into exploitation

  • S02E19 Home Alone

    • December 5, 2007
    • TBS

    Ella and Curtis enjoy having their home to themselves since CJ has moved out. But will a break in at CJ's apartment change all this.

  • S02E20 The Wench Who Saved Christmas

    • December 5, 2007
    • TBS

    Curtis' Christmas spirit disappears after his planned trip to Hawaii is canceled. But Madea steps in to teach Curtis what the holidays are all about.

Season 3

  • S03E01 Trial By Fire Pt. 1

    • December 5, 2007
    • TBS

    While Curtis and his fire company engaged in a raging blaze, but when Calvin tries to prove himself during the fire which results in a perilous situation. Meanwhile, young Malik tries to act smooth with a girl while chatting on the phone.

  • S03E02 Trial By Fire Pt. 2

    • December 12, 2007
    • TBS
  • S03E03 Trial By Fire Pt. 3

    • December 12, 2007
    • TBS
  • S03E04 Crazy in Love

    • December 12, 2007
    • TBS

    Curtis' old friend sets his sights on Claretha, and Ella doesn't it like it one bit. Curtis must choose between pleasing his wife, or staying cool with his friend. Meanwhile, C.J. is stalked by a woman he rescued.

  • S03E05 Reality Check

    • December 19, 2007
    • TBS

    The firehouse becomes the subject of a reality show titled “Sparks,” but the firefighters get burned when the host manipulates their interviews. Elsewhere, Ella takes the children to visit Janine---without CJ's consent.

  • S03E06 Piece of Mind

    • December 19, 2007
    • TBS

    The Payne gang decides to see a family therapist against Curtis' will. After each family member spends time with the therapist, it's the doctor who needs psychiatric help.

  • S03E07 There’s No Place Like Home

    • December 19, 2007
    • TBS

    When Janine is discharged from rehab, Ella opens the home to her and gives her job-interview pointers. Elsewhere, Curtis goes on a diet after failing a physical.

  • S03E08 Mommie Dearest

    • December 26, 2007
    • TBS

    Payne family ties are tested upon Janine's return home, as young Malik is taunted by his classmates because of his troubled mother.

  • S03E09 You Big Dummy

    • December 26, 2007
    • TBS

    Janine spontaneously squires the children to an amusement park, but things aren't so amusing when she fails to get CJ's consent. The emotional roller coaster continues for CJ when he discovers Calvin is wooing Tracie.

  • S03E10 It's A Boy

    • January 2, 2008
    • TBS

    Curtis has been left alone at the firehouse with a pregnant woman who is in labor, as the crew goes on a call. Meanwhile, Tracie and Calvin's relationship wilts after she challenges his maturity level.

  • S03E11 Aches and Paynes

    • January 2, 2008
    • TBS

    Calvin tries to prove his worth to Tracie, but she responds with shocking news. Meanwhile, Jazmine is plagued with a toothache, but it's like pulling teeth trying to get her to see a dentist.

  • S03E12 The Big Bang Theory

    • January 9, 2008
    • TBS

    Janine's former drug dealer wants the money she owes threatens to come back and the harm the family if she doesn't pay. Curtis buys a handgun for safety against Ella's will. Meanwhile, Malik is dealing with another bully at school. When he finds Uncle Curtis' gun in the closet, he figures his problems are over.

  • S03E13 Step It Up

    • January 9, 2008
    • TBS

    Curtis and Ella's niece comes to town for a scholarship interview, but her appearance and attitude hurt her chances of getting it. Aunt Ella and Janine help her work the judges, but it's them that end up learning a lesson. Meanwhile, Bart's obnoxious nephew hangs out at the firehouse and challenges Malik to a firefighter battle.

  • S03E14 No Payne No Gain

    • January 16, 2008
    • TBS

    Jazmine 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.

  • S03E15 Devil in a Blue Suit

    • January 16, 2008
    • TBS

    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.

  • S03E16 Bad Influence

    • January 23, 2008
    • TBS

    Ella 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. Jazmine, meanwhile, has been chosen to play the princess in her school play, but after her parents try to help her prepare, she winds up getting demoted. But Calvin has the perfect advice for her.

  • S03E17 Play on Playa

    • January 23, 2008
    • TBS

    Calvin 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.

  • S03E18 Its Getting Hot in Here

    • January 30, 2008
    • TBS

    C.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.

  • S03E19 Don't Get It Twisted

    • January 30, 2008
    • TBS

    The 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.

  • S03E20 Wife Swap

    • March 5, 2008
    • TBS

    Curtis and Ella's relationship hits a bump when Ella claims that Curtis takes her for granted. Curtis learns his lesson when the always sassy Madea materializes in one of his dreams as his wife. Elsewhere, Malik takes up football in order to woo a cheerleader.

Season 4

  • S04E01 Stop Being All Funky

    • March 5, 2008
    • TBS

    Janine dates an ex-football star, and CJ goes out with Tanya. CJ starts to feel uncomfortable when Janine's date gives out lavish gifts to Malik and Jazmine. Meanwhile, Curtis develops a man crush on Janine's date

  • S04E02 Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

    • March 12, 2008
    • TBS

    As Malik invites his new girlfriend to a Payne family dinner, Calvin again woos Miranda, who ripped him off during a previous romance but now insists she's changed her ways. Miranda's acceptance back into the Payne house is slow at first, but eventually she charms her way back. Meanwhile, Malik's new girlfriend has a surprise that beats Miranda's return. Will the Paynes ever have a normal day?

  • S04E03 Game Over

    • March 12, 2008
    • TBS

    The men and women prepare for game night at the Payne house. Meanwhile, Ella's old college friend comes to visit, and she brings with her an old secret about her and Curtis that upsets Ella. The secret also sparks an argument among all the younger couples. The Payne house has never been so heated.

  • S04E04 Can I get a Witness?

    • March 19, 2008
    • TBS

    Ella is trouble when she finds out that she may have breast cancer while Calvin has witnessed a neighborhood crime and is tracked down. After Ella is tested, Janine decides to get tested and finds out that she is pregnant.

  • S04E05 Commencement Day

    • March 19, 2008
    • TBS

    Calvin finds out that he is graduating, but the school makes a mistake putting him on a signed death wish with Curtis. Ella must not tell about Janine's pregnancy, and it is harder than she thought.

  • S04E06 A Shock to the System

    • March 26, 2008
    • TBS

    Malik's best friend, Kevin is injured in a hit and run accident, Calvin gets a new job, but gets fired the next day due to laziness.

  • S04E07 Compromising Position

    • March 26, 2008
    • TBS

    Curtis is offered a job in Los Angeles, and Ella doesn't want to move. Meanwhile, C.J.'s girlfriend, Tanya, has a friend that is attracted to CJ.

  • S04E08 Moral Dilemma

    • April 2, 2008
    • TBS

    When C.J. finds 50,000 dollars in his truck, the family must decide what to do with the money.

  • S04E09 Sex, Lies and Videotapes

    • April 2, 2008
    • TBS

    C.J. finds out that Tanya was in a rap music video years ago, the F.B.I. uses the Payne home for a stakeout.

  • S04E10 Time to Clean House

    • April 9, 2008
    • TBS

    The family has had it with Calvin's ungrateful shenanigans, so they lay down some house rules. Calvin decides to move in with his girlfriend, who finds out just how dependent he is. Meanwhile, Malik and Jazmine help Claretha clean her house.

  • S04E11 Living with Liz

    • April 9, 2008
    • TBS

    Janine's mother moves in with the Paynes, and Janine has a hard time not revealing that she's pregnant. It is then discovered that Janine's father kicked Liz out of the house.

  • S04E12 The Beat Down

    • April 16, 2008
    • TBS

    Ella and Claretha help out a church member who has a domestic abusive boyfriend.

  • S04E13 Expectations

    • April 16, 2008
    • TBS

    Janine's pregnancy is revealed at a social gathering, Curtis befriends a cable man who could possibly be his son.

  • S04E14 Cheers

    • April 23, 2008
    • TBS

    Malik has a scheme to get phone numbers from cheerleaders and ends up being a cheerleader. Janine gets ready to move in with Bryan so they can prepare to raise their child.

  • S04E15 R-E-S-P-E-C-T Me

    • April 23, 2008
    • TBS

    Malik babysits Jazmine, the guys at the firehouse upset Angel.

  • S04E16 Driving Me Crazy

    • June 4, 2008
    • TBS

    Calvin babysits Miranda's nephew Brandon who is a total nightmare. Meanwhile, Claretha's car is stolen.

  • S04E17 Reunited and…..It Don't Feel so Good

    • June 4, 2008
    • TBS

    Curtis, Ella and Claretha host a mixer for their college reunion. CJ tries to baby-sit Malik and Jazmine alone with disastrous results.

  • S04E18 What the-?

    • June 4, 2008
    • TBS

    Dana finally decides to settle down and date one guy; everyone is happy for her except for Kiki when she finds out that Dana is dating her younger brother.

  • S04E19 Guys' Night Out, girls Night In

    • June 4, 2008
    • TBS

    Malik reluctantly goes on his first camping trip. Jazmine is upset she's not allowed to go, but lightens up when she finds out she'll get to have a girls night in.

  • S04E20 How Do You Spell….It's All About Me?

    • June 11, 2008
    • TBS

    Ella is spending a lot of time away from home and Curtis is beginning to wonder if she is having an affair. Meanwhile, Jazmine participates in a spelling bee.

Season 5

  • S05E01 And....Cut!

    • June 11, 2008
    • TBS

    Ella makes the family give up the use of all electronic devices; CJ learns a surprising secret; a Hollywood actor does research at the barbershop for his next movie.

  • S05E02 Old School vs. New School

    • June 18, 2008
    • TBS

    It's Malik's birthday and he's being a brat about the kind of party and gifts he wants. Meanwhile, with Miranda's help, Calvin invests in the barbershop and becomes a partner.

  • S05E03 Fire and Disire

    • June 18, 2008
    • TBS

    Ella is going through menopause and the entire household is suffering with her.

  • S05E04 Unsung Heros

    • June 25, 2008
    • TBS

    Calvin plans a surprise party when he learns his friend is coming home from Iraq. Meanwhile, Malik has to write a school paper about his role model, and Curtis and CJ try to bribe him into choosing one of them.

  • S05E05 Pissed, Poor and Paranoid

    • June 25, 2008
    • TBS

    Curtis teaches Jazmine and Malik a valuable lesson on what it means to do without the comforts of home. Meanwhile, the barbers find out that Delante has been living in the barbershop.

  • S05E06 True Lies

    • July 2, 2008
    • TBS

    Malik and his bud Kevin consider skipping school with two girls. Elsewhere, Calvin's pal Peanut concocts a nutty plan to impress a woman: He professes to own the barbershop and poses as a Payne family member.

  • S05E07 That Sounds Sweet

    • July 2, 2008
    • TBS

    Selling plenty of cakes and cookies inspires Ella to cook up plans for a new business. Then, Malik tries to get some sax appeal, as he considers taking up the saxophone to impress a girl.

  • S05E08 Meet the Lucases

    • July 9, 2008
    • TBS

    Family bonds grow when the Paynes face a health crisis. Elsewhere, Miranda's parents arrive, as a jittery Calvin scrambles to make the visit a success.

  • S05E09 Out on a Limb

    • July 9, 2008
    • TBS

    Ella, Claretha, Jazmine and Jazmine's friend branch out: They go on a woodsy wilderness trip---and promptly get lost. Meanwhile, Calvin, deciding to pop the big question to Miranda, sets out to find the perfect engagement ring.

  • S05E10 Can't Buy Me Love

    • July 16, 2008
    • TBS

    Calvin gets set to pop the big question to Miranda---but his self-doubts give him cold feet. Adding to the dilemma are his buds Pookie and Peanut, who enter the picture to offer a helping hand.

  • S05E11 To Have and to Hold

    • July 16, 2008
    • TBS

    Calvin's unfruitful quest to propose to Miranda hits another snag when the engagement ring goes missing. In addition, things get hairy at the barbershop when a secret romance blooms there. And none other than Janine makes an unexpected appearance.

  • S05E12 Unexpected Results

    • July 23, 2008
    • TBS

    When Jazmine goes to the top of the class by acing an aptitude test, her teacher recommends she attend a school for the gifted---in North Carolina. Elsewhere, CJ fumbles and stumbles trying to deliver shocking news to Tanya.

  • S05E13 Let's Get Ready to Rumble

    • July 23, 2008
    • TBS

    The Paynes prep for Jazmine's big slumber party, a bash that only seems to annoy Curtis. CJ and Janine step out to buy party items, but they get into a hair-raising situation at the barbershop, where they run afoul of a robber.

  • S05E14 Father's Day

    • July 30, 2008
    • TBS

    Curtis' dad arrives to meet Calvin's fiancée, only to discover they share an unpleasant past. A subplot involves a man significantly impacted by Hurricane Katrina.

  • S05E15 Whose Wedding is it Anyway?

    • July 30, 2008
    • TBS

    Calvin and Miranda's nuptial preparations turn ugly when Ella helps Miranda register for wedding gifts. Ella soon transforms into a mother-in-law from hell, choosing everything from the china pattern to the crystal. Worse, Calvin takes sides with Ella. Elsewhere, CJ and Janine go on a spontaneous date, which only raises hopes in their children that they're reconciling.

  • S05E16 All is Not Lost!

    • July 30, 2008
    • TBS

    With complications testing their love and their nuptials fast approaching, Calvin and Miranda decide to attend premarital counseling. But the sessions only cause Miranda to further question married life with Calvin.

  • S05E17 Party Over Here!

    • August 6, 2008
    • TBS

    Calvin's family and buddies get set to throw him a bachelor party, despite Calvin's promise to Miranda that the big bash would be canceled. Ensuing complications then jeopardize the couple's fast-approaching nuptials

  • S05E18 The Last Supper

    • August 6, 2008
    • TBS

    Calvin and Miranda are inundated with marital advice at their wedding rehearsal and dinner, which turn problematic because of an unforeseen guest, boozy buffoonery and a fainting spell.

  • S05E19 We've Come This Far by Faith (Part 1)

    • August 6, 2008
    • TBS

    It's Calvin and Miranda's big wedding day, with various issues threatening to ruin the special event. One mighty complication: Miranda's father helps to deliver triplets.

  • S05E20 We've Come This Far by Faith (Part 2)

    • August 6, 2008
    • TBS

    Numerous predicaments continue to plague Calvin and Miranda's big wedding day.

Season 6

  • S06E01 Labor Paynes (1)

    • December 3, 2008
    • TBS

    Janine goes into labor, resulting in surprises and white-knuckle moments, as a double wedding uniting CJ and Janine, plus Calvin and Miranda, swiftly changes locations to the hospital.

  • S06E02 Labor Paynes (2)

    • December 3, 2008
    • TBS

    While in labor, Janine worries about her baby being born out of wedlock so the double wedding is moved to the hospital.

  • S06E03 Your Wife's a Payne

    • December 10, 2008
    • TBS

    Calvin and Miranda move into their new digs, but Miranda's shadowy past life as a con artist comes to the fore. Elsewhere, it gets snippy at the barbershop when the couple quarrel over business plans.

  • S06E04 Casa De Payne

    • December 10, 2008
    • TBS

    Claretha gets the royal treatment when she becomes engaged to an African prince. Planning a move to Africa, she sells her home to a new family. Meanwhile, Curtis blows a gasket when he receives a slew of parking tickets; Calvin and Miranda return from their honeymoon; and Jazmine journeys to a boarding school in North Carolina.

  • S06E05 It's A Payne Growing Up

    • December 17, 2008
    • TBS

    Malik's friend Kevin has an intimate relationship with a woman who has syphilis. C.J. counsel's Malik which leads to a misunderstanding. Meanwhile, Calvin is pressured by Miranda to be more thoughtful towards their marriage.

  • S06E06 Payne And Prejudice

    • December 17, 2008
    • TBS

    The Payne's are invited for dinner at the Hernadez home which leads to a culture clash. Dana's falsehood's come back to haunt her back at the barbershop.

  • S06E07 Payneful News

    • February 11, 2009
    • TBS

    Calvin and Miranda are trying to have a baby, but they run into problems when they discover that Calvin isn't "firing on all cylinders."

  • S06E08 Payneful Loss

    • February 11, 2009
    • TBS

    Ella and Rosie conspire to get themselves and their husbands to lose weight and get healthy. Meanwhile, Malik and Kevin get in over their heads when they throw a house party while house sitting for Calvin and Miranda.

  • S06E09 Payneful Employment

    • February 18, 2009
    • TBS

    CJ gets a very important job interview in another city which excites Curtis who begins to think he might finally have the house to himself again.

  • S06E10 Slightly Payneful Truth

    • February 18, 2009
    • TBS

    Malik, as a favor to Alexandra, helps Consuela prepare for her U.S. citizenship test. Curtis jumps in to help when Malik gets sick.

  • S06E11 Joy and Payne

    • February 25, 2009
    • TBS

    Curtis, Calvin and the rest of the Paynes are caught in the middle of a Hernandez family confrontation between Carlos and his son, Diego.

  • S06E12 A Sisters Payne

    • February 25, 2009
    • TBS

    Kiki's brother, Darnell returns to the shop. Malik and Alex find a way around the 'no date' rule by having a date in Malik's back yard.

  • S06E13 A Grand Payne

    • March 4, 2009
    • TBS

    Malik asks Alex out on a date, but their parents insist that they be supervised; Janine's parents visit to see the new twins.

  • S06E14 Games People Play

    • March 4, 2009
    • TBS

    The Payne's love their annual tailgating shindig, but when Miranda finds out about Calvin and Mercedes date, she becomes ill. Meanwhile, Diego becomes agitated and starts fighting with people.

  • S06E15 Help Wanted

    • April 8, 2009
    • TBS

    Miranda runs into her successful, good looking ex-fiance, and it drives Calvin crazy. To show that he is doing something with his life, Calvin takes a job at Mercedes company.

  • S06E16 Old Lady Paynes

    • April 8, 2009
    • TBS

    When Ella's demanding mother arrives, the elder exhibits a lapse of memory, causing Ella to worry that she has Alzheimer's disease. Meanwhile, there's a hair-raising quandary at the barbershop when Floyd's supposedly dead first wife emerges.

  • S06E17 I Don't Know This Payne

    • April 15, 2009
    • TBS

    Ella and Rosie get jobs working at a boutique at the mall, while Curtis and Carlos enjoy their new 'man world.'

  • S06E18 Paul Mall

    • April 15, 2009
    • TBS

    Curtis may need to be careful after Ella meets a handsome and charming man at the mall. Meanwhile, Diego asks for Calvin and Miranda's help in scrutinizing Mercedes newest man.

  • S06E19 With Friends Like These

    • April 22, 2009
    • TBS

    Malik forms a new friendship with a fellow student who is being abused in the classroom because of his HIV positive status. Elsewhere, when Rosie calls out sick, Consuela is left in charge with the boutique.

  • S06E20 The Talent Show

    • April 22, 2009
    • TBS

    The firehouse is being jeopardized by city budget cuts. But holding a big fund raising talent show, along with an appearance by Gladys Knight, could still save the firehouse and the firemen's jobs. Meanwhile, Diego is still dealing with post war anger issues.

  • S06E21 Bringing Down the House

    • April 29, 2009
    • TBS

    The foundation of the Payne house needs desperate repair. Curtis tries to save money by hiring a jackleg contractor, who ends up doing more damage and the Paynes have to move out of their house. Meanwhile, Ella grows closer to Paul, the man at the mall.

  • S06E22 Moving Day

    • April 29, 2009
    • TBS

    Curtis, Ella and Malik are moving out of the house (CJ, Janine and the babies have gone to stay at Janine's parents in Florida. Ella is devastated. They have to move into Calvin and Miranda's condo and Calvin turns the table on Curtis and treats him the way he was treated when he lived at home.

  • S06E23 Moving Out

    • May 27, 2009
    • TBS

    Curtis, Ella and Malik are moving out of the house (CJ, Janine and the babies have gone to stay at Janine's parents in Florida. Ella is devastated. They have to move into Calvin and Miranda's condo and Calvin turns the table on Curtis and treats him the way he was treated when he lived at home.

  • S06E24 Back Where We Belong

    • May 27, 2009
    • TBS

    Curtis and Calvin move into the barbershop due to their marriage problems, which causes hair raising havoc in the process. Meanwhile, Floyd blows up when he learns of Zach and Olivia's act of love.

Season 7

  • S07E01 Surprise! (Part 1)

    • June 3, 2009
    • TBS

    Calvin has gotten the $20,000 needed to repair his parent's house and surprises them with the check. Meanwhile, Janine reveals that CJ is in Chicago interviewing for a new job.

  • S07E02 Surprise! (Part 2)

    • June 3, 2009
    • TBS

    Calvin tries to fix the mess he is in with Miranda and the conflict only gets worse. Meanwhile, Janine, the twins and Malik are preparing to move.

  • S07E03 Where's the Payne?

    • November 4, 2009
    • TBS

    A forced retirement for Curtis creates obstacles, but the drama spikes when Miranda goes missing. Elsewhere, Claretha returns without her said husband and moves in with Curtis and Ella.

  • S07E04 Recurring Paynes

    • November 4, 2009
    • TBS

    Miranda remains missing, and her mother storms on over to the house. She blames Calvin for her disappearance and even called the police on him! She believes Calvin is a suspect in her vanishing. Meanwhile, CJ, Janine and Jazmine return, hoping to stay with Curtis and Ella. And a secret is unearthed regarding Curtis's forced retirement. Also, Jazmine has become very intelligent due to her being at a school for gifted children but it concerns the family because she is acting so weird.

  • S07E05 Wigging Out

    • November 11, 2009
    • TBS

    Miranda finally returns and tells Calvin there is no baby. Despite his pleads, begs, and understanding Miranda refuses to let Calvin stay in the condo therefore, shocked and confused, Calvin must move back in with Curtis and Ella.Claretha decides to start a home business.

  • S07E06 Payne Speaking

    • November 11, 2009
    • TBS

    Curtis protests his retirement at City Hall and C.J. reveals to Curtis that he's taking Curtis's job at the firehouse. Meanwhile, Ella battles with an innovative new pastor who plans to shut down the help center to make way for a new multi-media outreach program.

  • S07E07 Parental Payne

    • November 18, 2009
    • TBS

    Calvin confronts Miranda, thinking she had an abortion. Meanwhile, the school casts Malik in its production of Othello but the supposedly bigot father of the white girl cast opposite Malik won't allow Malik to kiss her in the play.

  • S07E08 Payne, Payne Go Away

    • November 18, 2009
    • TBS

    It's a revolving door at the Payne house when CJ, Janine and the children move out, and Floyd in turn moves in because of his divorce. Then there's Jazmine. The youngster, feeling ignored and jealous, makes the choice to run away.

  • S07E09 Marriage Paynes

    • November 25, 2009
    • TBS

    All three of the Payne couples (Curtis and Ella, C.J.and Janine, and Calvin and Miranda) go on an eye-opening marriage retreat. At the end of the retreat, Miranda asks Calvin for a divorce. Meanwhile, Claretha and Floyd babysit for the twins while everyone is out of the house.

  • S07E10 Ms. Curtis

    • December 2, 2009
    • TBS

    It's an awkward up-and-down meeting for Calvin and Miranda when they get trapped in an elevator together, their first encounter after she asked for a divorce. Meanwhile, Curtis unwittingly takes Ella's estrogen pills. At the end Miranda and Calvin finally overcome their marriage problems before they reach the dreaded "33rd Floor".

  • S07E11 Oh Christmas Payne

    • December 9, 2009
    • TBS

    Family and friends share their different versions of the Nativity story when Jazmine fails to appreciate her gift from Ella (a wooden version of the Nativity scene).

  • S07E12 Til Payne Do Us Part

    • December 23, 2009
    • TBS

    Curtis and Ella are shocked to learn that their not legally married, so Claretha and Floyd convince them to enjoy single life.

  • S07E13 Payneful Reunion

    • March 3, 2010
    • TBS

    When Ella tries to arrange a family reunion, a chagrined Jazmine opposes the idea of connecting with her extended family. As such, Curtis and Ella set out to teach her a valuable lesson about honoring her family heritage.

  • S07E14 From the Mouths of Babes

    • March 3, 2010
    • TBS

    The issue of birth control creates divisions between CJ and Janine. Meanwhile, surprise developments transpire when Calvin and Miranda spend a day with Jazmine.

  • S07E15 Blackout X 3

    • March 10, 2010
    • TBS

    A blackout ironically sheds light on all three Payne couples when Curtis, CJ and Calvin are taken away from their televised football game and keep company with their wives.

  • S07E16 Lady Sings to Blue

    • March 10, 2010
    • TBS

    The Paynes worry that the newly happy Janine might be returning to drugs after her erstwhile dealer arrives. And Curtis is turning Japanese---that is, he becomes captivated by Japanese culture

  • S07E17 Something Brewing

    • March 17, 2010
    • TBS

    Janine cares for her dying former dealer, jeopardizing her relationship with C.J.; Floyd and Curtis launch a beer-brewing business. While at the help center C.J. and Janine pray that Blue will be led to Heaven while dying.

  • S07E18 Seal of Approval

    • March 17, 2010
    • TBS

    Malik decides to join the ROTC, upsetting Janine. And Curtis is fired up when he's hired by the fire department---but it's not in the capacity he expected.

  • S07E19 Payneful Pie

    • March 25, 2010
    • TBS

    Ella breaks some news, which only creates a downturn in Curtis' financial plans. Elsewhere, Calvin squares off against Miranda's critical mother.

  • S07E20 How Do You Like Your Roast?

    • March 25, 2010
    • TBS

    Curtis is the man of honor at a surprise retirement party. In other developments, a case of puppy love blooms for Jazmine.

  • S07E21 Curtis Sings the Blues

    • March 31, 2010
    • TBS

    Curtis spirals into a depressive funk following successive life-altering events, but he gets support from a very unlikely source. In other developments, Calvin and Miranda compete against CJ and Janine in a bid for a weekend getaway.

  • S07E22 Firestorm

    • March 31, 2010
    • TBS

    During a fire routine a fireman dies under CJ's authority and he blames himself. Meanwhile, Ella studies a book at school and recommends the literary work to Miranda and Claretha.

  • S07E23 Heartbeat

    • April 7, 2010
    • TBS

    A pregnancy scare upends Calvin and Miranda's world. Elsewhere, Curtis' sales scheme lands him in trouble with the law.

  • S07E24 Through the Fire

    • April 7, 2010
    • TBS

    Janine's mother (Anne-Marie Johnson) arrives, to a downcast CJ's immense annoyance. Elsewhere, Curtis is a flop during his guest-star role on a morning TV show.

Season 8

  • S08E01 The Bible: King Payne's Version

    • April 14, 2010
    • TBS

    Ella futilely tries to fit in with college-age peers in her study group; Curtis offers his own unique spin on religion when he teaches at Jazmine's Bible school.

  • S08E02 Matured Investment

    • April 14, 2010
    • TBS

    A different side of Calvin opens up when he cares for Calvin Jr. Elsewhere, new neighbors arrive---and they have unique notions about relationships.

  • S08E03 Who's Your Daddy, Now?

    • April 21, 2010
    • TBS

    Daddy issues plague CJ, who at long last meets his birth father. Elsewhere, Curtis tries not to miss a beat when he helps Jazmine choose a musical instrument.

  • S08E04 Feet of Clay

    • April 21, 2010
    • TBS

    Curtis' old pal resurfaces, only to emerge as a much different person than before. Additionally, Calvin works to awe a nursery-school recruiter in the hopes of getting his child enrolled.

  • S08E05 Date Night X 3

    • April 28, 2010
    • TBS

    The Payne men are pressured to take their wives out on the town, resulting in some poor date fate.

  • S08E06 Watch the Son Shine

    • April 28, 2010
    • TBS

    Calvin and Ella work on a school project. Meanwhile, Curtis anticipates his first post-retirement interview and gets pointers from Malik.

  • S08E07 The Drinking Game

    • May 5, 2010
    • TBS

    Malik and a pal are home alone, and they exploit that freedom. Meanwhile, Curtis and Ella have dinner at a top-notch restaurant, but the evening lacks flavor when Curtis tangles with a snobby waiter.

  • S08E08 Who's on Top?

    • May 5, 2010
    • TBS

    CJ meets his new boss. Meanwhile, Floyd's ex-wife reappears, pulling Ella and Curtis into the dramas of a messy love triangle.

  • S08E09 Help! Help! Help!

    • May 12, 2010
    • TBS

    When the help center must close due to a flood, Ella is forced to work at home, resulting in a chagrined Curtis and a flow of dramas. Elsewhere, a serious accident affects the Paynes.

  • S08E10 Stinging Payne

    • May 12, 2010
    • TBS

    CJ tries to create a trap for his new boss and enlists Curtis to help him. Elsewhere, Calvin and Miranda's financial condition worsens.

  • S08E11 Worth Fighting For

    • May 19, 2010
    • TBS

    Malik tries to win over an upperclassman by dueling with a bully. Meanwhile, Calvin puts into motion a plan to solve his financial problems.

  • S08E12 Who's Your Nanny

    • May 19, 2010
    • TBS

    The mother of Calvin's child reappears and breaks stunning news. Meanwhile, the family must hire a nanny due to Janine's new work schedule.

  • S08E13 The Chef

    • May 26, 2010
    • TBS

    Malik cooks up a scheme to impress his girlfriend, lying to her that he's a gourmet chef. Desperate, he then turns to Curtis to help him prepare a tasty dish. Meanwhile, Calvin's second job keeps him away from Miranda.

  • S08E14 My Fair Curtis

    • May 26, 2010
    • TBS

    Floyd hopes to win Claretha's heart. Cut to Curtis and Ella, who are enlisted to help him. In addition, CJ's boss bombards him with more lusty advances.

  • S08E15 Rest for the Weary

    • June 2, 2010
    • TBS

    Calvin falls into a perilous circumstance when he takes on two jobs. Meanwhile, Janine's home life suffers when she scores a promotion.

  • S08E16 Thug Life

    • June 2, 2010
    • TBS

    Big Jesse reappears and inches closer to Ella, triggering jealousy in Curtis. Elsewhere, Malik faces the consequences of hanging out with some bad folks.

  • S08E17 Rehabilitation

    • June 9, 2010
    • TBS

    CJ protests when Malik's crime partner makes an appearance. Meanwhile, Curtis starts a barbershop in the backyard.

  • S08E18 A Payne in Need Is a Pain Indeed

    • June 9, 2010
    • TBS

    Tracie's unexpected visits to the house come under scrutiny. Elsewhere, Curtis is enlisted as CJ and Janine's babysitter.

  • S08E19 The House Guest

    • January 5, 2011
    • TBS

    Ella provides assistance to a domestic-abuse victim named Monica. Monica turns out to be a friend of Janine's and moves in with her and C.J as their new nanny. In other events, Jazmine and CJ anticipate a father-daughter dance.

  • S08E20 Payne Showers

    • January 5, 2011
    • TBS

    Ella and Miranda's mother complicates Miranda's baby shower. As for the men, Curtis throws Calvin a "man shower". Tracie makes moves at Calvin when she shows up to the party but when he pushes, she takes Calvin Jr. away from him and Miranda.

  • S08E21 Playing With Fire

    • January 12, 2011
    • TBS

    Janine's friend, Monica, has moved in and transformed herself and the house. Meanwhile, Miranda confronts Tracie and she puts up drastic measures at suing Calvin for child support.

  • S08E22 When the Payne's Away

    • January 12, 2011
    • TBS

    While Janine is taking an overnight trip with her boss, Monica keeps the house warm and cozy with C.J. Meanwhile, Calvin tries to help Miranda prepare for labor pains, but this preparation doesn't go as planned.

  • S08E23 Beginnings

    • January 19, 2011
    • TBS

    Curtis and Ella think it is time to move. They soon realize that their house is the gem that holds their family together.

  • S08E24 Payne-ful Resolution (P1)

    • January 19, 2011
    • TBS

    Calvin is graduating from school. Miranda is about to go into labor with their child, but Calvin is then arrested for back child support. Meanwhile, Janine shares an intimate moment with her boss, Roland. In the ending moments of the episode, CJ intentionally kisses Janine's friend Monica. Feeling guilty, Monica tries to leave but unfortunately, Janine is at the door, resulting in a cliffhanger.