8.0/1010 votesLoading...#1 - Payne Protection
Season 7 Episode 3 - Aired 4/6/2011
Malik gets ready for college. The men offer him advice and buy him condoms.
Director: Tyler Perry
Writer: N/A
- 7.9/1012 votesLoading...
#2 - Epic Fail
Season 7 Episode 6 - Aired 4/13/2011
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.
Director: Chip Fields
Writer: N/A
- 7.8/109 votesLoading...
#3 - Payne, Payne Go Away
Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 11/18/2009
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.7/1013 votesLoading...
#4 - Payneful Survival
Season 7 Episode 43 - Aired 1/27/2012
The Payne family waits for Calvin to wake up, but the fight isn't over. Curtis decides not to move.
Director: Tyler Perry
Writer: N/A
- 7.6/1013 votesLoading...
#5 - God Bless the Paynes
Season 7 Episode 40 - Aired 1/13/2012
The Paynes say goodbye while praising God in church.
Director: Tyler Perry
Writer: N/A
- 7.3/1013 votesLoading...
#6 - Payneful Recovery
Season 7 Episode 44 - Aired 1/27/2012
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.
Director: Tyler Perry
Writer: N/A
7.2/1052 votesLoading...#7 - Bully and the Beast
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/6/2007
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.2/108 votesLoading...
#8 - Payne Speaking
Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 11/11/2009
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.2/108 votesLoading...
#9 - Stinging Payne
Season 6 Episode 32 - Aired 5/12/2010
CJ tries to create a trap for his new boss and enlists Curtis to help him. Elsewhere, Calvin and Miranda's financial condition worsens.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.2/1012 votesLoading...
#10 - By Your Side
Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 9/9/2020
C.J. and Janine decide to stand by Malik’s side after finding out his girlfriend Lisa is pregnant that leaves Curtis and Ella shocked to see them so moderate.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.9/1019 votesLoading...
#11 - Payneful Resolution Resolution
Season 7 Episode 1 - Aired 3/30/2011
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
Director: Tyler Perry
Writer: N/A
- 6.8/1013 votesLoading...
#12 - Curtis Jefferson
Season 7 Episode 30 - Aired 11/18/2011
Curtis wakes up as a Jefferson.
Director: Tyler Perry
Writer: N/A
- 6.7/1011 votesLoading...
#13 - Curtis Sings the Blues
Season 6 Episode 19 - Aired 3/31/2010
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.7/1013 votesLoading...
#14 - A Mother's Payne
Season 7 Episode 21 - Aired 10/21/2011
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.
Director: Kim Fields
Writer: N/A
- 6.6/1014 votesLoading...
#15 - Payneful Rescue
Season 7 Episode 20 - Aired 6/15/2011
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.
Director: Tyler Perry
Writer: N/A
- 6.0/1011 votesLoading...
#16 - All is Not Lost!
Season 4 Episode 21 - Aired 7/30/2008
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.0/109 votesLoading...
#17 - My Fair Curtis
Season 6 Episode 36 - Aired 5/26/2010
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.8/1027 votesLoading...
#18 - Crazy in Love
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 12/12/2007
Curtis' womanizing friend Jimmy, who sponges off women, charms Claretha. Meanwhile C.J. has to deal with an all too grateful woman after saving her life - much to the amusement of his fellow firefighters.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.8/1019 votesLoading...
#19 - True Lies
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 7/2/2008
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.
Director: Tyler Perry
Writer: N/A
- 5.8/1019 votesLoading...
#20 - Unexpected Results
Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 7/23/2008
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.
Director: Tyler Perry
Writer: N/A
- 5.8/1013 votesLoading...
#21 - Do Or Die
Season 7 Episode 41 - Aired 1/20/2012
The family gets ready to have one last Sunday dinner at Curtis and Ella's
Director: Tyler Perry
Writer: N/A
- 5.8/1023 votesLoading...
#22 - R.I.P - Rest In Payne
Season 7 Episode 42 - Aired 1/20/2012
Calvin battles for his life at the hospital. Ella's unwavering faith won't let the family get down
Director: Tyler Perry
Writer: N/A
- 5.7/1020 votesLoading...
#23 - I Can Cry If I Want To
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/6/2007
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.7/1022 votesLoading...
#24 - With Friends Like These
Season 5 Episode 19 - Aired 4/22/2009
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.6/1024 votesLoading...
#25 - Guess Who Is Coming to Dinner
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 3/12/2008
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?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of House of Payne
Every episode of House of Payne ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of 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.
Genre:Comedy
Best Episodes Summary
"Payne Protection" is the best rated episode of "House of Payne". It scored 8/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by Tyler Perry and written by N/A, it aired on 4/6/2011. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Epic Fail".