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The Best Episodes of Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 3

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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 3 Episode 1 - Aches and Paynes
    5.2/10(17 votes)

    #1 - Aches and Paynes

    S3:E1

    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:Unknown

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  2. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 3 Episode 2 - The Big Bang Theory
    4.6/10(16 votes)

    #2 - The Big Bang Theory

    S3:E2

    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:Unknown

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  3. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 3 Episode 3 - Step It Up
    4.6/10(22 votes)

    #3 - Step It Up

    S3:E3

    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:Unknown

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  4. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 3 Episode 4 - No Pain, No Gain
    4.3/10(14 votes)

    #4 - No Pain, No Gain

    S3:E4

    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:Unknown

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  5. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 3 Episode 5 - Devil in a Blue Suit
    4.2/10(16 votes)

    #5 - Devil in a Blue Suit

    S3:E5

    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:Unknown

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  6. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 3 Episode 6 - Bad Influence
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Bad Influence

    S3:E6

    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:Unknown

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  7. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 3 Episode 7 - Play on Playa
    4.1/10(19 votes)

    #7 - Play on Playa

    S3:E7

    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:Unknown

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  8. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 3 Episode 8 - Its Getting Hot in Here
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Its Getting Hot in Here

    S3:E8

    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:Unknown
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  9. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 3 Episode 9 - Don't Get It Twisted
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Don't Get It Twisted

    S3:E9

    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:Unknown

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  10. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 3 Episode 10 - Wife Swap
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Wife Swap

    S3:E10

    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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  11. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 3 Episode 11 - Stop Being All Funky
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Stop Being All Funky

    S3:E11

    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:Unknown
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  12. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 3 Episode 12 - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    #12 - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

    S3:E12

    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:Unknown
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  13. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 3 Episode 13 - Game Over
    3.0/10(18 votes)

    #13 - Game Over

    S3:E13

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 3 Episode 14 - Can I get a Witness?
    4.7/10(17 votes)

    #14 - Can I get a Witness?

    S3:E14

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 3 Episode 15 - Commencement Day
    3.7/10(20 votes)

    #15 - Commencement Day

    S3:E15

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 3 Episode 16 - A Shock to the System
    4.2/10(20 votes)

    #16 - A Shock to the System

    S3:E16

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 3 Episode 17 - Compromising Position
    5.0/10(8 votes)

    #17 - Compromising Position

    S3:E17

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 3 Episode 18 - Moral Dilemma
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Moral Dilemma

    S3:E18

    When C.J. finds 50,000 dollars in his truck, the family must decide what to do with the money.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 3 Episode 19 - Sex, Lies and Videotapes
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - Sex, Lies and Videotapes

    S3:E19

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 3 Episode 20 - Time to Clean House
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Time to Clean House

    S3:E20

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 3 Episode 21 - Living with Liz
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Living with Liz

    S3:E21

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 3 Episode 22 - Beat Down
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Beat Down

    S3:E22

    Ella and Claretha help out a church member who has a domestic abusive boyfriend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 3 Episode 23 - Expectations
    5.4/10(9 votes)

    #23 - Expectations

    S3:E23

    Janine's pregnancy is revealed at a social gathering, Curtis befriends a cable man who could possibly be his son.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 3 Episode 24 - Cheers
    4.1/10(16 votes)

    #24 - Cheers

    S3:E24

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 3 Episode 25 - R-E-S-P-E-C-T Me
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - R-E-S-P-E-C-T Me

    S3:E25

    Malik babysits Jazmine, the guys at the firehouse upset Angel.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Aches and Paynes" is the best rated episode of "Tyler Perry's House of Payne" season 3. It scored 5.2/10 based on 17 votes. Directed by Tyler Perry and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/2/2008. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "The Big Bang Theory".