5.6/1015 votes#1 - Aches and Paynes
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 1/2/2008
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.
Director: Tyler Perry
Writer: N/A
- 4.2/1014 votes
#2 - The Big Bang Theory
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 1/9/2008
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.
Director: Tyler Perry
Writer: N/A
- 4.6/1022 votes
#3 - Step It Up
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 1/9/2008
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.
Director: Tyler Perry
Writer: N/A
- 4.3/1014 votes
#4 - No Pain, No Gain
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 1/16/2008
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.
Director: Tyler Perry
Writer: N/A
3.9/1015 votes#5 - Devil in a Blue Suit
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 1/16/2008
The search progresses for CJ, who's trapped in a fire-ravaged structure. And love is blind for young Malik, whose crush on Taylor continues.
Director: Tyler Perry
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votes#6 - Bad Influence
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 1/23/2008
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.
Director: Tyler Perry
Writer: N/A
4.1/1019 votes#7 - Play on Playa
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 1/23/2008
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.
Director: Tyler Perry
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votes#8 - Its Getting Hot in Here
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 1/30/2008
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votes#9 - Don't Get It Twisted
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 1/30/2008
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.
Director: Tyler Perry
Writer: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#10 - Wife Swap
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 3/5/2008
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#11 - Stop Being All Funky
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 3/5/2008
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
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#12 - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?
Season 3 Episode 12 - 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
- 3.0/1017 votes
#13 - Game Over
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 3/12/2008
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 4.7/1017 votes
#14 - Can I get a Witness?
Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 3/19/2008
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 3.7/1020 votes
#15 - Commencement Day
Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 3/19/2008
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 4.2/1020 votes
#16 - A Shock to the System
Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 3/26/2008
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#17 - Compromising Position
Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 3/26/2008
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#18 - Moral Dilemma
Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 4/2/2008
When C.J. finds 50,000 dollars in his truck, the family must decide what to do with the money.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#19 - Sex, Lies and Videotapes
Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 4/2/2008
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#20 - Time to Clean House
Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 4/9/2008
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#21 - Living with Liz
Season 3 Episode 21 - Aired 4/9/2008
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#22 - Beat Down
Season 3 Episode 22 - Aired 4/16/2008
Ella and Claretha help out a church member who has a domestic abusive boyfriend.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.4/109 votes
#23 - Expectations
Season 3 Episode 23 - Aired 4/16/2008
Janine's pregnancy is revealed at a social gathering, Curtis befriends a cable man who could possibly be his son.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 4.1/1016 votes
#24 - Cheers
Season 3 Episode 24 - Aired 4/23/2008
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#25 - R-E-S-P-E-C-T Me
Season 3 Episode 25 - Aired 4/23/2008
Malik babysits Jazmine, the guys at the firehouse upset Angel.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of House of Payne Season 3
Every episode of House of Payne Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of House of Payne Season 3!
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
Season 3 Ratings Summary
"Aches and Paynes" is the best rated episode of "House of Payne" season 3. It scored 5.6/10 based on 15 votes. Directed by Tyler Perry and written by N/A, it aired on 1/2/2008. This episode is rated 1.4 points higher than the second-best, "The Big Bang Theory".