Tyler Perry's House of Payne (season 1)

The first season of the Tyler Perry's House of Payne began airing on June 6, 2007, and concluded on September 26, 2007. The season contained 37 episodes. Although this is the first season of the series, a set of 10 test episodes aired in the summer of 2006 on syndicated networks.

Tyler Perry's House of Payne
Season 1
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Country of originUnited States
No. of episodes37
Release
Original networkTBS
Original releaseJune 6 (2007-06-06) 
September 26, 2007 (2007-09-26)
Season chronology

Cast

Main cast

Recurring cast

  • Joyce Giraud as Angel O. Reilz
  • Bart Hansard as Bart Holmes
  • Cedric Pendleton as Keenan Jared
  • Robinne Lee as Nicole Jamieson
  • Kyre Batiste-Loftin as Kevin
  • Quincy Bonds as Pookie
  • Clayton English as Peanut
  • Eva Marcille as Tracie

Guest stars

Summary

The first season of the show introduces Curtis and Ella Payne, and their extended family. Their son, Calvin, is a college student who never seems to live at school, eats at the Payne house, and has Ella do his laundry. C.J. is Curtis' nephew and he, his wife, Janine, and their two children, Malik and Jazmine, come to live in the Payne house after their house is destroyed in a fire. It is later discovered that Janine caused the fire and that she is addicted to drugs.

C.J. and the kids adjust to living with Curtis and Ella, while C.J. tries to put his marriage back together and get some help for Janine. Curtis also tries dealing with all the people constantly in his house.

Episodes

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11"Bully and the Beast"Tyler PerryKellie R. GriffinJune 6, 2007 (2007-06-06)101

In the series premiere, Curtis becomes tired of all the people in his house. Meanwhile, Malik is being bullied by a girl at school who is taking his lunch money. Curtis tries to reconcile the situation but doesn't get along with the girl's foster mother, Madea.
''Crossover: This episode proves that Madea's Family Reunion is a part of the same reality as House of Payne.

Guest stars: Keke Palmer as Nikki, Tyler Perry as Madea

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha
22"I Can Cry If I Want To"Tyler PerryMichelle L. JohnsonJune 6, 2007 (2007-06-06)102

While the family tries to plan a surprise party for Curtis' 50th birthday, Curtis tries to regain his youth. During the party the guys are called out for a fire that ends up being at C.J. and Janine's house. This forces C.J., Janine, Malik and Jazmine to move in with Curtis and Ella.
''Crossover: This episode proves that Meet the Browns is a part of the same reality as House of Payne.

Guest star: David Mann as Mr. Brown
33"More Than Meets the Eye"Tyler PerryChristopher J. MooreJune 13, 2007 (2007-06-13)103

C.J. finds out the fire at his house was arson. Meanwhile, Janine's strange behavior is questioned by the family, especially Curtis, who thinks Janine is cheating on C.J. with her mysterious friend Blue.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha
44"Busted"Tyler PerryJenee V. GilesJune 13, 2007 (2007-06-13)104
The family continues to question Janine's odd behavior before realizing she is on drugs. The shocking discovery also unlocks another hidden revelation. Meanwhile, Calvin sells knock off designer purses to make some extra money.
55"Lost and Found"Tyler PerryCarmelita ArroyoJune 20, 2007 (2007-06-20)105

Curtis is required to take an anger management class, but the upbeat instructor doesn't seem to suppress his anger. Later, the guys go to the crack house to help bring Janine home. Janine agrees to go to rehab but the family wakes up to find her missing.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha
66"Down and Outted"Tyler PerryChristopher J. MooreJune 20, 2007 (2007-06-20)106

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.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha
77"No Money, Mo' Problems"Tyler PerryAnita M. CalJune 27, 2007 (2007-06-27)107

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.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha
88"Just Say No"Tyler PerrySteve Coulter, Dee WagnerJune 27, 2007 (2007-06-27)108

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.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha
99"Surprise, Surprise"Tyler PerryShontell McClainJuly 4, 2007 (2007-07-04)109

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

Guest stars: Dorian Harewood as Larry Shelton, Anne-Marie Johnson as Liz Shelton

Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine
1010"Father Knows Best"Tyler PerryJoseph HamptonJuly 4, 2007 (2007-07-04)110

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

Guest stars: Dorian Harewood as Larry Shelton, Anne-Marie Johnson as Liz Shelton

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha and Demetria McKinney as Janine
1111"I Keep Coming Up Short"Tyler PerryTeri JacksonJuly 11, 2007 (2007-07-11)111

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

Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
1212"The Buck Stops Here"Tyler PerryCarmelita ArroyoJuly 11, 2007 (2007-07-11)112

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.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha and Demetria McKinney as Janine
1313"Wax On, Wax Off"Tyler PerryAnita M. CalJuly 18, 2007 (2007-07-18)113

Malik's going through puberty and the women in the house are clueless. Meanwhile, a failing inspection at the firehouse is Curtis's fault.

Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine
1414"Head of the Class"Tyler PerrySteve Coulter, Dee WagnerJuly 18, 2007 (2007-07-18)114

Jazmine runs for class president. Meanwhile, Curtis and Ella take an art class together with models.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha and Demetria McKinney as Janine
1515"Paternity and Fraternity: Part 1"Tyler PerryKellie R. GriffinJuly 25, 2007 (2007-07-25)115

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. To be continued...

Guest star: Sierra Aylina McClain as Jasmine

Note: Sierra Aylina McClain is China Anne McClain's real life sister

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha and Demetria McKinney as Janine
1616"Paternity and Fraternity: Part 2"Tyler PerryKellie R. GriffinJuly 25, 2007 (2007-07-25)116

C.J. gets the results of the paternity test. And after a heated discussion with Malik, C.J. finally understands the revelations of Janine's situation has major effects on the kids. Meanwhile, Bart does some extreme stunts while the firefighters place bets on him.

Guest star: Sierra Aylina McClain as Jasmine

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha and Demetria McKinney as Janine
1717"Cracking Under Pressure"Tyler PerryLamont FerrellAugust 1, 2007 (2007-08-01)117

Janine and her associates from the crack-house break in and steal from the Payne's house. Meanwhile, Calvin trains for a marathon.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha
1818"Club PCP"Tyler PerryKellie R. GriffinAugust 1, 2007 (2007-08-01)118

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

Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., LaVan Davis as Curtis, Cassi Davis as Ella, Denise Burse as Claretha, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Demetria McKinney as Janine
1919"Sadly Mistaken"Tyler PerryTeri JacksonAugust 8, 2007 (2007-08-08)119

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.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha
2020"And Justice for All"Tyler PerryLamont FerrellAugust 8, 2007 (2007-08-08)120

Malik and Kevin meet someone on the Internet, who turns out to be a man. Meanwhile, Curtis and Claretha have jury duty together.

Absent: Cassi Davis as Ella, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Demetria McKinney as Janine
2121"I Got the Hook Up"Tyler PerryTeri JacksonAugust 15, 2007 (2007-08-15)121

Everyone tries to hook C.J. up on a date. Meanwhile, a woman who's HIV-positive volunteers at the Help Center.

Guest star: Kaira Whitehead as Karen

Note: This episode featured Cassi Davis informing viewers about HIV and AIDS.

Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Demetria McKinney as Janine
2222"Absolutely Positive"Tyler PerryJoseph HamptonAugust 15, 2007 (2007-08-15)122

Curtis gets a colonoscopy and thinks he's dying. Meanwhile, Calvin goes on a date with Karen, the woman who's HIV-positive.

Guest star: Kaira Whitehead as Karen

Note: This episode featured LaVan Davis informing viewers about colonoscopy.

Absent: Allen Payne as C.J. and Demetria McKinney as Janine
2323"Teacher's Pet"Tyler PerryAnita M. CalAugust 22, 2007 (2007-08-22)123

After Jazmine "rescues" a hamster from her school, assistant principal Nicole Jamieson comes to the Payne household to investigate, sparking a schoolboy crush from Malik. When Malik finds out that Jazmine did abscond with the hamster, the two kids make a pact to keep it a secret. Soon, Calvin gets involved, and mayhem becomes the order of the day.

Guest star: Robinne Lee as Nicole Jamieson

Note: This episode was dedicated to China Anne McClain's hamster, Perry, who died prior to this episode.

Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Denise Burse as Claretha and Demetria McKinney as Janine
2424"The Perfect Storm"Tyler PerryChristopher J. MooreAugust 22, 2007 (2007-08-22)124

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 everyone taking shelter at the firehouse and sparks flying between C.J. and the assistant principal.

Guest star: Robinne Lee as Nicole Jamieson

Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine
2525"Sad, Sad Leroy Brown: Part 1"Tyler PerrySteve Coulter, Dee WagnerAugust 29, 2007 (2007-08-29)125

A neighbor, Mr Brown, moves in with the Paynes after a fire renders his home uninhabitable, but the man soon emerges as an annoying houseguest. Elsewhere, Calvin finds romance---with a con artist named Miranda. To be continued...

Guest stars: Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda Lucas, David Mann as Mr. Brown and Tamela Mann as Cora Brown

Note: Keshia Knight Pulliam makes her first appearance as Miranda Lucas.

Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Denise Burse as Claretha, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Demetria McKinney as Janine
2626"Sad, Sad Leroy Brown: Part 2"Tyler PerryKellie R. GriffinAugust 29, 2007 (2007-08-29)126

Tension escalates between Curtis and Mr. Brown, a Payne houseguest in the wake of his home fire. Meanwhile, Malik gets a tattoo and comes to regret that decision.

Guest stars: David Mann as Mr. Brown and Tamela Mann as Cora Brown

Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Lance Gross as Calvin, Denise Burse as Claretha and Demetria McKinney as Janine
2727"Weeping May Endure for a Night"Tyler PerryKellie R. Griffin, Joseph HamptonSeptember 5, 2007 (2007-09-05)127

Mr. Brown, Cora and Will come by the Paynes after Pop Brown's funeral. Brown is upset because Pop Brown left him his run down house which makes Brown think his Daddy really hates him. After going on another bad date, Calvin starts a website called "She's A Whack" (shesawhack.com) only for it to backfire on him.

Guest stars: David Mann as Mr. Brown, Tamela Mann as Cora Brown and Lamman Rucker as Will Brown

Note: This episode serves as the backdoor pilot for Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns.

Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Denise Burse as Claretha, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Demetria McKinney as Janine
2828"The Big Test"Tyler PerrySteve Coulter, Dee WagnerSeptember 5, 2007 (2007-09-05)128

C.J. has a date with Nicole who tells him she is waiting until she is married before having sex. Meanwhile, Jazmine cheats on a test.

Guest star: Robinne Lee as Nicole Jamieson

Absent: LaVan Davis as Curtis, Cassi Davis as Ella, Denise Burse as Claretha and Demetria McKinney as Janine
2929"Balancing Act"Tyler PerryKellie R. GriffinSeptember 12, 2007 (2007-09-12)129

C.J. tries to find time for Nicole without neglecting the children. Meanwhile, Jazmine hopes a new look will attract the attention of Malik's friend.

Guest star: Robinne Lee as Nicole Jamieson

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin and Demetria McKinney as Janine
3030"Why Can't We Be Friends"Tyler PerrySteve Coulter, Dee WagnerSeptember 12, 2007 (2007-09-12)130

Jazmine's friend, Tiffany, convinces Jazmine that C.J. is going to marry Nicole and move to San Francisco with Nicole just like her Dad did when he remarried. Jazmine and Tiffany devise a plan to break up C.J. and Nicole. Meanwhile, Curtis and Malik clean out the garage and bond.

Guest star: Robinne Lee as Nicole Jamieson

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin and Demetria McKinney as Janine
3131"Dog Day Afternoon"Tyler PerryChristopher J. MooreSeptember 19, 2007 (2007-09-19)131

While Malik must make a documentary for a school assignment, Curtis is unknowingly roped into assisting a bank robber.

Guest star: Robinne Lee as Nicole Jamieson

Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine
3232"New Beginnings"Tyler PerryKellie R. GriffinSeptember 19, 2007 (2007-09-19)132

When his divorce from Janine is at last finalized, C.J. attempts to start life anew, and his firehouse buddies urge him to savor the single life. Meanwhile, Janine tries to reconnect with the Paynes, so Ella helps her get into a rehab facility which does not sit well with C.J. and Curtis.

Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
3333"Heavy Petting"Tyler PerryCarmelita ArroyoSeptember 19, 2007 (2007-09-19)133

When an old friend of C.J.'s turns up, they stir up jealousy in Nicole which causes C.J. and Nicole's budding romance to hit a bump. In the meantime, the Payne children push to get a pooch.

Guest star: Robinne Lee as Nicole Jamieson

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin and Demetria McKinney as Janine
3434"The Fast and the Furious"Tyler PerryMichelle L. JohnsonSeptember 19, 2007 (2007-09-19)134

Curtis must take an online driving course after he gets a speeding ticket. Meanwhile, Claretha and Ella clash over playing the lottery.

Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Demetria McKinney as Janine
3535"Gone in 60 Seconds"Tyler PerryTeri JacksonSeptember 26, 2007 (2007-09-26)135

Curtis surprises the family with a new motorcycle, but his new bike causes more trouble than any one family could ever imagine. Malik's new friend from New York convinces him to steal Curtis' motorcycle, leaving Curtis no choice but to press charges, causing Ella to kick him out of the house. (Part one of three.)

Guest star: Robinne Lee as Nicole Jamieson and Eva Marcille as Tracie

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha and Demetria McKinney as Janine
3636"Lost Without U"Tyler PerryCarmelita ArroyoSeptember 26, 2007 (2007-09-26)136

C.J. and Nicole's relationship is seriously tested when Nicole's jealousy gets out of hand, but that's the least of C.J.'s problems. Curtis filed charges against Malik, who faces time in prison for stealing and wrecking Curtis' motorcycle. Meanwhile, the firehouse crew must find a way to get Curtis back into the house that Ella kicked him out of before they go insane. (Part two of three.)

Guest star: Robinne Lee as Nicole Jamieson

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Demetria McKinney as Janine
3737"I Rest My Case"Tyler PerryLamont FerrellSeptember 26, 2007 (2007-09-26)137

Malik and his friend Kyle go to a court hearing for wrecking Curtis' bike, but Curtis' plan to teach the boys a lesson backfires when Malik and Kyle are each given an actual sentence, much to the family's horror. Now Curtis must do whatever it takes to reverse the outcome. (Part three of three)

Guest star: Eva Marcille as Tracie

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Demetria McKinney as Janine

Ratings

The first two episodes premiered with 5.2 and 5.8 million viewers.[1]

Home release

The season's first 20 episodes were released on the Volume 1 DVD on December 4, 2007.[2] The season's final 17 episodes were released on the Volume 2 DVD on July 1, 2008.[3]

References

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