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The Best Episodes of Tyler Perry's House of Payne

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Every episode of Tyler Perry's House of Payne ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Tyler Perry's House of Payne!

The Best Episodes of Tyler Perry's House of Payne

The show revolved around a multi-generational family living under one roof in Atlanta led by patriarch Curtis Payne and his wife Ella.

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  1. Background image for I Can Cry If I Want To
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - I Can Cry If I Want To

    S1:E2

    C.J. moves in with Curtis and Ella after his house burns down. Meanwhile, the family plans a surprise 50th birthday party for Curtis.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Wife Swap
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Wife Swap

    S2:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Bully and the Beast
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    #3 - Bully and the Beast

    S1:E1

    Malik is confronted by a school bully, and Curtis has to handle the situation. What he can't handle is the bully's mother.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Background image for More Than Meets the Eye
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    #4 - More Than Meets the Eye

    S1:E3

    C.J. becomes suspicious of Janine, while Jazmine misses her toys and friends.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Busted
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    #5 - Busted

    S1:E4

    Janine's drug abuse is recognized, while Calvin tries to sell fake designer wear.

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    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Lost and Found
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    #6 - Lost and Found

    S1:E5

    C.J. looks for Janine, while Curtis enrolls in an anger management course.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #7 - Down and Outted

    S1:E6

    Curtis 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.

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  9. Background image for No Money, Mo’ Problems
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    #8 - No Money, Mo’ Problems

    S1:E7

    C.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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Just Say No
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    #9 - Just Say No

    S1:E8

    A 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Surprise, Surprise
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    #10 - Surprise, Surprise

    S1:E9

    Janine's parents show up looking for her. Claretha believes she knows Janine's father.

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    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Father Knows Best
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    #11 - Father Knows Best

    S1:E10

    Janine's parents return and want custody of the kids. The firefighters "misplace" the fire truck.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for I Keep Coming Up Short
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    #12 - I Keep Coming Up Short

    S1:E11

    Curtis has impotency issues. Meanwhile, C.J. tries to work out his debt.

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  14. Background image for The Buck Stops Here
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    #13 - The Buck Stops Here

    S1:E12

    The 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.

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  15. Background image for Wax On, Wax Off
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    #14 - Wax On, Wax Off

    S1:E13

    Malik's going through puberty and the women in the house are clueless. Meanwhile, a failing inspection at the firehouse is Curtis's fault.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Head of the Class
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    #15 - Head of the Class

    S1:E14

    Jazmine, 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.

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  17. Background image for Paternity and Fraternity: Part 1
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    #16 - Paternity and Fraternity: Part 1

    S1:E15

    An 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.

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  18. Background image for Paternity and Fraternity: Part 2
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    #17 - Paternity and Fraternity: Part 2

    S1:E16

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Cracking Under Pressure
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    #18 - Cracking Under Pressure

    S1:E17

    Janine and her associates from the crack-house break in and steal from the Payne's house. Meanwhile, Calvin trains for a marathon.

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  20. Background image for Club PCP
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    #19 - Club PCP

    S1:E18

    Calvin plans a house party when the rest of the family visits relatives in Florida.

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  21. Background image for Sadly Mistaken
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    #20 - Sadly Mistaken

    S1:E19

    Janine'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.

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  22. Background image for And Justice for All
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    #21 - And Justice for All

    S1:E20

    Malik and Kevin meet someone on the Internet, who turns out to be a man. Meanwhile, Curtis and Claretha have jury duty together.

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  23. Background image for I Got the Hook Up
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    #22 - I Got the Hook Up

    S1:E21

    Everyone tries to hook C.J. up on a date. Meanwhile, a woman who's HIV-positive volunteers at the Help Center.

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  24. Background image for Absolutely Positive
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    #23 - Absolutely Positive

    S1:E22

    Curtis gets a colonoscopy and thinks he's dying. Meanwhile, Calvin goes on a date with Karen, the woman who's HIV-positive.

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  25. Background image for The Perfect Storm
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    #24 - The Perfect Storm

    S1:E23

    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.

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  26. Background image for Teacher's Pet
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    #25 - Teacher's Pet

    S1:E24

    After 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.

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Best Episodes Summary

"I Can Cry If I Want To" is the best rated episode of "Tyler Perry's House of Payne". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/6/2007. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Wife Swap".