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

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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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    7.2/10(52 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for I Can Cry If I Want To
    5.7/10(20 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    4.0/10(17 votes)

    #3 - More Than Meets the Eye

    S1:E3

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

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    Director:Unknown
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    4.0/10(17 votes)

    #4 - Busted

    S1:E4

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

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    Director:Unknown
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    5.2/10(18 votes)

    #5 - Lost and Found

    S1:E5

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

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    Director:Unknown
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    3.4/10(17 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for No Money, Mo’ Problems
    3.7/10(15 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    4.1/10(16 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Surprise, Surprise
    1.5/10(19 votes)

    #9 - Surprise, Surprise

    S1:E9

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

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    Director:Unknown
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    4.4/10(17 votes)

    #10 - Father Knows Best

    S1:E10

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

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    Director:Unknown
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    #11 - I Keep Coming Up Short

    S1:E11

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

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    Director:Unknown
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    #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.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #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.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #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.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #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.

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    #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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #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.

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    #18 - Club PCP

    S1:E18

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

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    #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.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #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.

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    #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.

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    #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.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #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.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #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.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #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.

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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 52 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/6/2007. This episode is rated 1.5 points higher than the second-best, "I Can Cry If I Want To".