TV Guide: Tyler Perry's House of Payne

Reality Check

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:30:00 -0500

Tue Dec 8 03:30 PM TBS The firehouse becomes the subject of a reality show titled “Sparks,” but the firefighters get burned when the host (Kelly O'Neal) manipulates their interviews. Elsewhere, Ella takes the children to visit Janine---without CJ's consent.

You Big Dummy

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:00:00 -0500

Tue Dec 8 03:00 PM TBS Janine spontaneously squires the children to an amusement park, but things aren't so amusing when she fails to get CJ's consent. The emotional roller coaster continues for CJ when he discovers Calvin is wooing Tracie.

Balancing Act

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:30:00 -0500

Mon Dec 7 03:30 PM TBS CJ tries to balance going out on a date with Nicole (Robinne Lee) and having a father-daughter day with Jazmine. Elsewhere, Jazmine reinvents her look in an effort to woo Malik's pal Kevin.

I Got the Hook Up

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:00:00 -0500

Mon Dec 7 03:00 PM TBS Everyone tries to push newly divorced CJ into the dating pool. Meanwhile, palpable tension heats up between Angel and Calvin, and an HIV-positive woman volunteers at the help center.

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.

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.

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.

Marriage Paynes

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 25 10:00 PM TBS

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 25 09:00 PM TBS As Malik invites his new girlfriend to a Payne family dinner, Calvin again woos Miranda (Keshia Knight Pulliam), who ripped him off during a previous romance but now insists she's changed her ways.

No Money, Mo' Problems

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:30:00 -0500

Wed Nov 25 08:30 PM TBS Curtis yearns for CJ and his family to finally move out of the house, so the cranky patriarch hands him money to do so---but CJ may need the cash for something else. Meanwhile, Calvin tries to impress a woman, fibbing to her that the Payne house is his. Tyler Perry directed the episode.

Down and Outted

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 25 08:00 PM TBS CJ's frustration over Janine's predicament impacts his family life and career. Meanwhile, Curtis grows concerned when he sees young Malik wearing a ballerina tutu.

The Wench Who Saved Christmas

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:30:00 -0500

Wed Nov 25 03:30 PM TBS In a holiday-themed installment, Curtis spirals into a Scrooge-like conniption when his highly anticipated trip to Hawaii is canceled. Enter sassy, brassy Madea (Tyler Perry), who teaches Curtis the true meaning of the holidays. Perry also directed the episode.

The Beat Down

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 25 03:00 PM TBS Ella and Claretha offer support to an abuse victim. Meanwhile, a bachelor party for Keenan features a stripper who defies expectations.