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The Best Episodes of Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 1

Every episode of Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 1

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. #1 Fan Favorite
    Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 1 Episode 1 - Bully and the Beast
    7.2/10(54 votes)

    #1 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 1 Episode 2 - I Can Cry If I Want To
    5.4/10(22 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 1 Episode 3 - More Than Meets the Eye
    3.7/10(19 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 1 Episode 4 - Busted
    3.7/10(19 votes)

    #4 - Busted

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 1 Episode 5 - Lost and Found
    4.9/10(20 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 1 Episode 6 - Down and Outted
    3.2/10(19 votes)

    #6 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 1 Episode 7 - No Money, Mo’ Problems
    3.5/10(17 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 1 Episode 8 - Just Say No
    3.8/10(18 votes)

    #8 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 1 Episode 9 - Surprise, Surprise
    2.5/10(24 votes)

    #9 - Surprise, Surprise

    S1:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 1 Episode 10 - Father Knows Best
    4.1/10(19 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 1 Episode 11 - I Keep Coming Up Short
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #11 - I Keep Coming Up Short

    S1:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 1 Episode 12 - The Buck Stops Here
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #12 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 1 Episode 13 - Wax On, Wax Off
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 1 Episode 14 - Head of the Class
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #14 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 1 Episode 15 - Paternity and Fraternity: Part 1
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #15 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 1 Episode 16 - Paternity and Fraternity: Part 2
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 1 Episode 17 - Cracking Under Pressure
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #17 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 1 Episode 18 - Club PCP
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Club PCP

    S1:E18

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

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 1 Episode 19 - Sadly Mistaken
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #19 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 1 Episode 20 - And Justice for All
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #20 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 1 Episode 21 - I Got the Hook Up
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #21 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 1 Episode 22 - Absolutely Positive
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #22 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 1 Episode 23 - The Perfect Storm
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #23 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 1 Episode 24 - Teacher's Pet
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #24 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 1 Episode 25 - Sad, Sad Leroy Brown: Part 1
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Sad, Sad Leroy Brown: Part 1

    S1:E25

    Brown burns down his house and imposes himself on the Paynes. And Calvin's new girlfriend offers him an investment opportunity.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Bully and the Beast" is the best rated episode of "Tyler Perry's House of Payne" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 54 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/6/2007. This episode is rated 1.8 points higher than the second-best, "I Can Cry If I Want To".