TV Guide: Tyler Perry

Today's Pioneers

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:00:00 -0500

Sun Dec 6 08:00 PM CNN A look at community organizers and groups within the black community that are addressing issues affecting blacks. Included: a Chicago barbershop that offers medical checkups to its clients; and the Black Marriage Day project, which helps couples create strong families. Also: the story of actor-director-producer Tyler Perry, who rose from homelessness to become a Hollywood heavyweight. Soledad O'Brien reports.

Tyler Perry

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 07:00:00 -0500

Sat Dec 5 07:00 AM A&E A profile of Tyler Perry includes his journey from playwright to screenwriter, director and actor, which began when he was inspired to write down his life experiences after viewing an episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show."

Why Can't We Be Friends?

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:30:00 -0500

Fri Dec 4 03:30 PM TBS Jazmine, worried that her father's newfound romance will rip apart their family, plots to break CJ and Nicole up. Elsewhere, Curtis is tasked to clean the attic, but the old items stir sentimental memories---and keep him from throwing anything away.

Trial by Fire

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:30:00 -0500

Thu Dec 3 03:30 PM TBS Part 2 of 3. Curtis attempts to save CJ, who's trapped in a burning structure with a quickly depleting oxygen tank. Meanwhile, a date between Malik and Taylor sours.

Trial By Fire

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:00:00 -0500

Thu Dec 3 03:00 PM TBS Part 1 of 3. The heat's on when Curtis and his fire company battle a raging blaze, but Calvin's attempt to prove his firefighting worth results in a perilous situation. Elsewhere, young Malik tries to be a smooth operator on the phone with his new girlfriend.

Meet Mr. Wrong

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:30:00 -0500

Wed Dec 2 10:30 PM TBS Daisy's memory issues trigger the arrival of her cousin (Rue McClanahan), but buried family secrets are then revealed. Elsewhere, Reggie's outdated attitude toward women irks Cora. Kim Fields directed the episode.

Ms. Curtis

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:00:00 -0500

Wed Dec 2 10:00 PM TBS It's an awkward up-and-down meeting for Calvin and Miranda when they get trapped in an elevator together, their first encounter after she asked for a divorce. Meanwhile, Curtis unwittingly takes Ella's estrogen pills.

Meet Career Day

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:30:00 -0500

Wed Dec 2 09:30 PM TBS Will plans to attend "career day" at Brianna's school, but Brown must replace him after an emergency sidelines Will. In other news, Brown decides he needs a fashion makeover.

Commencement Day

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:00:00 -0500

Wed Dec 2 09:00 PM TBS Janine considers disclosing a stunning secret to CJ and the children. And Calvin has some shocking news of his own regarding his education.

Game Over

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:30:00 -0500

Wed Dec 2 08:30 PM TBS Let the games begin. It's a full house when the women take on the men during game night. Besides the Paynes, the players include Calvin's girlfriend, CJ's girlfriend (Robin Givens), Janine's boyfriend (Michael Jai White) and Ella's longtime friend. But the night fizzles when a secret is exposed.

Moral Dilemma

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:00:00 -0500

Wed Dec 2 08:00 PM TBS When $50,000 is found in CJ's truck, a moral dilemma about what to do with the cash begins tearing the Paynes apart.

Out on a Limb

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:30:00 -0500

Wed Dec 2 03:30 PM TBS Ella, Claretha, Jazmine and Jazmine's friend branch out: They go on a woodsy wilderness trip---and promptly get lost. Meanwhile, Calvin, deciding to pop the big question to Miranda, sets out to find the perfect engagement ring.

A House Is Not a Home

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:00:00 -0500

Wed Dec 2 03:00 PM TBS CJ at last lands an apartment, but the abode may be more trouble than what it's worth. Elsewhere, Ella secretly helps Janine, who in turn begins to exploit Ella's kind spirit.

Guys' Night Out, Girls' Night In

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:30:00 -0500

Tue Dec 1 03:30 PM TBS Malik unwillingly goes on his very first camping excursion, but it's an uninvited Jazmine who's the unhappy camper. She brightens up, however, upon discovering that she'll be part of an all-girls gathering.

What the...?

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:00:00 -0500

Tue Dec 1 03:00 PM TBS It's tresses, stresses and romantic messes for two barbershop staffers.

Reunited and...It Don't Feel So Good

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:30:00 -0500

Mon Nov 30 03:30 PM TBS Curtis and Ella get set to attend a college reunion---only to discover an ex-flame authored a candid book about collegiate “sextracurricular” activities. Meanwhile, CJ faces the challenge of caring for the children by himself.

I Rest My Case

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0500

Mon Nov 30 03:00 PM TBS Malik and his buddy Kyle (Dale Neal) attend a court hearing for their motorcycle accident.

Diary of a Mad Black Woman

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:30:00 -0500

Sat Nov 28 08:30 PM BET

Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 07:30:00 -0500

Sat Nov 28 07:30 AM SHOe

Why Did I Get Married?

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0500

Thu Nov 26 08:00 PM TMCe