Tyler Perry's House of Payne (season 8)

The eighth season of Tyler Perry's House of Payne began airing on October 21, 2011 and ended, with the series finale, on August 10, 2012. It stars LaVan Davis as Curtis Payne, Cassi Davis as Ella Payne, Allen Payne as CJ Payne, Lance Gross as Calvin Payne, Demetria McKinney as Janine Payne, Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda Payne and Palmer Williams Jr. who joins the cast as Floyd Jackson, and consists of 62 episodes. It also stars Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine who are both in a limited number of episodes due to the shows that they also starred in (Pair of Kings and A.N.T. Farm).

Tyler Perry's House of Payne
Season 8
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Country of originUnited States
No. of episodes62
Release
Original networkTBS
Original releaseOctober 21, 2011 (2011-10-21) 
August 10, 2012 (2012-08-10)
Season chronology

Episodes

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1931"A Mother's Payne"Kim FieldsBrian EgestonOctober 21, 2011 (2011-10-21)801

Ella's mother and sister Evie visit, and Ella experiences the effects of their mother's disease; Janine texts C.J. a sexy picture of herself.

Note: Beginning with this episode, the show returned to regularly air 2 episodes a week on Fridays instead of Wednesdays.

Guest-Stars: Aloma Wright as Eunice Williams and Janet Hubert-Whitten as Evie

Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
1942"Up From the Ashes"Kim FieldsAeysha CarrOctober 21, 2011 (2011-10-21)802

Calvin finds out that Tracie checked Calvin Jr. out of the hospital. Calvin and Miranda try to find a place to stay.

Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
1953"The Payne Gang"Roger M. BobbKevin A. GarnettOctober 28, 2011 (2011-10-28)803

Curtis, Ella, and Floyd try to bring DeShawn a reality check when he wants to join a gang. C.J. and Calvin tussle over their living arrangements.

Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
1964"The Gifted and the Grout"Kim FieldsKevin A. GarnettOctober 28, 2011 (2011-10-28)804

DeShawn is placed in a gifted-students program to avoid being expelled from school; Calvin and Miranda hire a contractor to repair their condo.

Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Demetria McKinney as Janine
1975"Do the Fight Thing"Kim FieldsTanya Hoffler-MooreNovember 4, 2011 (2011-11-04)805

DeShawn bullies a classmate and lands himself in serious trouble; Miranda and Janine fight over petty things.

Note: This episode featured Bobb'e J. Thompson talking to viewers about bullying.

Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
1986"1096"Kim FieldsAeysha CarrNovember 4, 2011 (2011-11-04)806

C.J. forgets Janine's 3-years-sober anniversary; Ella gets DeShawn an ugly outfit for school-picture day.

Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
1997"Number Five's Fight"Chip HurdBrian EgestonNovember 11, 2011 (2011-11-11)807

C.J closes a fire station due to budget cuts, and Curtis disapproves of it. Calvin and Miranda want to move upstairs.

Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
2008"The Best Surprise"Chip HurdJoseph HamptonNovember 11, 2011 (2011-11-11)808

Calvin and Miranda plan Calvin Jr.'s birthday party; Curtis and Ella have trouble with the Homeowners Association.

Note: This is the 200th episode.

Guest Star: Corey Holcomb as Damon

Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
2019"Working Paynes"Chip HurdAdrianne CarterNovember 18, 2011 (2011-11-18)809

C.J. hires Calvin, whose performance is disappointing. Meanwhile, Curtis tries painting

Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
20210"Curtis Jefferson"Tyler PerryJoseph Hampton & Brian EgestonNovember 18, 2011 (2011-11-18)810

Curtis wakes up as a Jefferson.

Note: This was the first of several episodes where Demetria McKinney is credited as Demetria "Dee Dee" McKinney.

Special Guest Stars: Sherman Hemsley as George Jefferson and Marla Gibbs as Florence

Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
20311"Dead Wrong"Kim FieldsMyra J.November 25, 2011 (2011-11-25)811

Miranda frets over her unemployment; C.J. looks into firefighter response times.

Absent: Cassi Davis as Ella, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
20412"The Rich and Payneless"Kim FieldsTanya Hoffler-MooreNovember 25, 2011 (2011-11-25)812

Calvin is allowed supervised visits; Ella's friend Felicia visits.

Guest Stars: Corey Holcomb as Damon and Sheryl Lee Ralph as Felicia Starr

Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Demetria McKinney as Janine, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
20513"Mentoring Paynes"Kim FieldsJoseph HamptonDecember 2, 2011 (2011-12-02)813

Janine sponsors a young girl; Curtis and Ella become DeShawn's foster parents.

Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
20614"Roommate Paynes"Chip HurdDavid A. ArnoldDecember 2, 2011 (2011-12-02)814

C.J. and Janine are not comfortable with Malik's roommate; Claretha tries alternative cancer-fighting treatments.

Guest Star: Denise Burse as Claretha

Note: This was Denise Burse's final appearance as Claretha.

Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
20715"Pledging Paynes"Chip HurdBrian EgestonDecember 30, 2011 (2011-12-30)815

Malik gets hazed.

Absent: Cassi Davis as Ella, Lance Gross as Calvin, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
20816"Help Me, Ella"Chip HurdAnthony C. HillDecember 30, 2011 (2011-12-30)816

Ella becomes director of the center; Malik mulls dropping out.

Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
20917"Paynefully Fit"Tyler PerryTanya Hoffler-MooreJanuary 6, 2012 (2012-01-06)817

Curtis becomes a contestant on Paynefully Fit, while Deshawn get advice about girls.

Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine, Lance Gross as Calvin, Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine

Guest Star: Shaun T as himself
21018"Do the Hustle"Tyler PerryBeverly D. HunterJanuary 6, 2012 (2012-01-06)818

Miranda's new client flirts with her while the family honors Curtis.

Note: Demetria McKinney is credited as Demetria "Dee Dee" McKinney.

Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine

Guest Stars: Troy Winbush as Travis Harris
21119"No More Payne"Tyler PerryJoseph HamptonJanuary 13, 2012 (2012-01-13)819

Miranda takes over renovating the condo while Calvin and Deshawn bond.

Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Demetria McKinney as Janine, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
21220"God Bless the Paynes"Tyler PerryJoseph Hampton & Brian EgestonJanuary 13, 2012 (2012-01-13)820

The Payne's say goodbye while praising God in church.

Guest Stars: Troy Winbush as Travis Harris

Note: This is part 1 out of two. This is the second altercation between Calvin and Travis Harris.
21321"Do or Die"Tyler PerryBrian EgestonJanuary 20, 2012 (2012-01-20)821

After Christian's Christening, The family gets ready to have one last Sunday dinner at Curtis and Ella's house. Unbeknownst to the family, as they prepare the meal, Calvin has been shot and is laying on C.J. and Janine's floor.

Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
21422"R.I.P (Rest in Payne)"Tyler PerryBrian EgestonJanuary 20, 2012 (2012-01-20)822

After being discovered by Janine, Calvin battles for his life at the hospital. Ella's unwavering faith won't let the family get down.

Note: This episode was rated TV-14-V

Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
21523"Payne-ful Survival"Tyler PerryAnthony C. HillJanuary 27, 2012 (2012-01-27)223

The Payne family waits for Calvin to wake up, but the fight isn't over. Curtis decides not to move.

Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
21624"Payneful Recovery"Tyler PerryDavid A. ArnoldJanuary 27, 2012 (2012-01-27)824

Calvin might get discharged from the hospital after he finally awakened. Curtis attempts to mortgage his house for money to pay Calvin's medical bills.

Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
21725"House of Nightmares"Tyler PerryRobin M. HenryFebruary 3, 2012 (2012-02-03)825

Calvin has nightmares about being shot and is uncomfortable at home with Miranda who is overwhelmed with caring for an ailing husband, two kids, a career and home. Ella and Curtis are worried that Calvin isn't receiving proper care and wants him to move in with them. Curtis prepares the house for Calvin.

Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Demetria McKinney as Janine
21826"In Payne"Tyler PerryMyra J.February 3, 2012 (2012-02-03)826

A depressed Calvin admits to Ella that he think he would have been better off dead. The family is very concerned and Curtis has a heart to heart conversation with Calvin. Deshawn's mother visits and wants Deshawn back. Deshawn decides to go live with her.

Note: This was Bobb’e J. Thompson’s final appearance as Deshawn.

Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Demetria McKinney as Janine
21927"Payback"Kim FieldsRobin M. Henry & Myra J.February 10, 2012 (2012-02-10)827

Calvin plans to get revenge on Travis Harris for shooting him. Curtis makes plans with Ella then pretends to be sick when he gets tickets to a baseball game. When footage of Curtis at the game is aired, Curtis does everything he can to keep Ella from finding out.

Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
22028"Daddy Day Scare"Kim FieldsAnthony C. HillFebruary 10, 2012 (2012-02-10)828

C.J. is left to look after the twins during the big game. Ella gets in the way of Calvin's transition back home.

Note: Beginning with this episode, Palmer Williams Jr. , who portrays Floyd joins the main cast

Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
22129"Pills and Thrills"Kim FieldsRobin M. HenryFebruary 17, 2012 (2012-02-17)829

Calvin is invited back to work, then decides he isn't ready and doesn't show. Floyd has a new girlfriend who looks awfully familiar to Curtis. Curtis realizes he knew the girlfriend, when she was a man.

Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
22230"Scars of Payne"Kim FieldsBrian EgestonFebruary 17, 2012 (2012-02-17)830

Ella runs a gun buy back program at the Help Center that is threatened by rival gang members. Curtis, bored, wants to volunteer at the Help Center and causes mischief.

Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Palmer Williams Jr. as Floyd and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
22331"Payne vs. Payne"Kim FieldsDavid A. ArnoldFebruary 17, 2012 (2012-02-17)831

Curtis runs for neighborhood watch president. C.J. helps until he realizes he disagrees with some of Curtis's policies. When Curtis challenges C.J., C.J. decides to run himself. Meanwhile, Malik runs up his parent's credit card.

Note: Malik makes his return beginning with this episode.

Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Palmer Williams Jr. as Floyd and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
22432"Guess Who Came to Breakfast"Kim FieldsDavid A. ArnoldFebruary 17, 2012 (2012-02-17)832

The family meets Malik's new free-spirited girlfriend, Summer.

Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Palmer Williams Jr. as Floyd and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
22533"House of Forced Closure"Kim FieldsMyra J.March 2, 2012 (2012-03-02)833

Calvin and Miranda's condo gets foreclosed on and they are forced out. Not wanting to turn to his parents again, Calvin and Miranda try to make their own way and end up sleeping in a motel. Curtis tells Calvin to bring his family to their house. Floyd convinces Curtis to steal security service.

Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
22634"If it Ain't Broke"Kim FieldsKevin GarrettMarch 2, 2012 (2012-03-02)834

Ella is preparing to open a battered women's home in the church's unused classrooms, but it is shut down when C.J. cites dangerous fire code violations. Calvin borrows Curtis's car and thinks he put a dent in it. Calvin feels guilty and tries to make up for it and Curtis allows him to.

Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Palmer Williams Jr. as Floyd and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda,
22735"Neighborhood Crisis"Kim FieldsJosephn HamptonMarch 9, 2012 (2012-03-09)835

Malik and Summer volunteer at a crisis hotline. Curtis goes overboard with the neighborhood watch as he tries to catch a criminal.

Note: This episode features Larramie "Doc" Shaw talking to viewers about suicide.

Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Palmer Williams Jr. as Floyd and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
22836"Down for the Count"Chip HurdJoseph HamptonMarch 9, 2012 (2012-03-09)836

C.J. is offered perks as a city official. Miranda and Curtis bond.

Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Palmer Williams Jr. as Floyd
22937"Stop, Drop and Roll"Kim FieldsTanya Hoffler-MooreMay 11, 2012 (2012-05-11)837

C.J. and Janine have a fight which carries over into the office. Malik takes a class on evolution and doesn't know if he believes in God.

Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Palmer Williams Jr. as Floyd and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
23038"No Pass, No Play"Chip HurdAnthony C. HillMay 11, 2012 (2012-05-11)838

Malik tutors an athlete who can barely read. Curtis is overly canind with the newspapers and causes a PR scandal for C.J. and Janine.

Note: This episode features Larramie "Doc" Shaw talking to viewers about learning to read.

Note: Demetria McKinney is credited as Demetria "Dee Dee" McKinney for the rest of the series.

Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Palmer Williams Jr. as Floyd and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
23139"Payneful Injection"Chip HurdBrian EgestonMay 18, 2012 (2012-05-18)839

C.J. and Malik bumps heads when Malik leads a protest against a man being put to death. C.J. lead the arson investigation that put the man away.

Absent: LaVan Davis as Curtis, Cassi Davis as Ella, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Palmer Williams Jr. as Floyd and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
23240"Batter Up"Kim FieldsMyra J.May 18, 2012 (2012-05-18)840

Miranda is hurt when she overhears Curtis and Ella talking bad about her. C.J.'s department enjoys the softball team until a horrible Janine wants to join.

Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Palmer Williams Jr. as Floyd
23341"Payneful Matrimony"Chip HurdDavid A. ArnoldMay 25, 2012 (2012-05-25)841

C.J gives Malik advice which leads to Malik marrying Summer. Calvin and Miranda have a hard time adjusting to living with Curtis and Ella.

Absent: China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Palmer Williams Jr. as Floyd
23442"What You Know About Me"Chip HurdAnthony C. HillMay 25, 2012 (2012-05-25)842

C.J., Janine and Miranda have a party and don't invite Curtis and Ella. Malik and Summer argue over an obscure anniversary.

Note: Bernard Jones reprises his role from Meet the Browns as Milo in this episode.

Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Palmer Williams Jr. as Floyd
23543"Right Turn"Chip HurdMyra J.June 1, 2012 (2012-06-01)843

Curtis does community service at the Help Center. Miranda doesn't invite Janine to a concert.

Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Palmer Williams Jr. as Floyd
23644"The Loan Ranger"Chip HurdBrian EgestonJune 1, 2012 (2012-06-01)844

Malik finds out his friend is gay. Curtis loans Ella money.

Absent: China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Palmer Williams Jr. as Floyd
23745"Payneful Divorce"Chip HurdDavid A. ArnoldJune 8, 2012 (2012-06-08)845

Malik and Summer have their marriage annulled. Miranda temps at the office when Janine needs an assistant.

Note: Bernard Jones reprises his role from Meet the Browns as Milo in this episode.

Absent: LaVan Davis as Curtis, Cassi Davis as Ella, Lance Gross as Calvin, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Palmer Williams Jr. as Floyd
23846"Up to the Challenge"Kim FieldsJoseph HamptonJune 8, 2012 (2012-06-08)846

Malik takes caffeine pills irresponsibly and Curtis subs for Ella at a Help Center training program.

Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Palmer Williams Jr. as Floyd and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
23947"House of Sabotage"Kim FieldsChrystal A. ElzyJune 15, 2012 (2012-06-15)847

Janine and Miranda co-chair a Help Center event and all they do is fight. Malik doesn't want to stop wearing his wedding ring.

Note: This episode features Keshia Knight Pulliam and Demetria McKinney talking to viewers about helping poor countries.

Note: This was Larramie "Doc" Shaw's final appearance as Malik.

Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Palmer Williams Jr. as Floyd
24048"Payneful Pop In"Kim FieldsDavid A. ArnoldJune 15, 2012 (2012-06-15)848

Curtis and Ella keep popping in unannounced to C.J. and Janine's house. Jazmine is accused of cheating on an exam; she's covering for a friend.

Note: Jazmine makes her return beginning with this episode.

Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, Palmer Williams Jr. as Floyd and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
24149"House of OMG"Kim FieldsBrian EgestonJune 22, 2012 (2012-06-22)849

C.J. takes action when technology takes over the family.

Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, Palmer Williams Jr. as Floyd and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
24250"Keep It Moving"Kim FieldsRobin M. Henry & Myra J.June 22, 2012 (2012-06-22)850

C.J. coaches Jazmine's soccer team.

Absent: Cassi Davis as Ella, Lance Gross as Calvin, Palmer Williams Jr. as Floyd and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
24351"Bake, Rattle and Roll"Kim FieldsBrian EgestonJune 29, 2012 (2012-06-29)851

Calvin's behavior at work gets him suspended. Meanwhile, Jazmine wants Ella to teach her how to bake.

Absent: Palmer Williams Jr. as Floyd
24452"Dodging Bullies"Chip HurdDavid A. ArnoldJune 29, 2012 (2012-06-29)852

Jazmine stands up to a cyber bully. Meanwhile, Miranda and Calvin have a pregnancy scare.

Absent: Palmer Williams Jr. as Floyd
24553"Payneful Distance"Chip HurdJoseph HamptonJuly 6, 2012 (2012-07-06)853

Calvin takes Miranda's money and goes to a strip club. C.J. gives Janine a bad evaluation.

Absent: China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Palmer Williams Jr. as Floyd
24654"Not in the Cards"Chip HurdRobin M. Henry & Myra J.July 6, 2012 (2012-07-06)854

Floyd decides to host a night of fun and gambling at the Help Center, and Curtis gets quickly sucked in by the casino-like atmosphere and games. Jazmine lands herself in some serious trouble for talking during class time.

Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
24755"All Work and No Play"Chip HurdTony RhoneJuly 20, 2012 (2012-07-20)855

Calvin and Miranda anticipates the prospects of having their own place. Jazmine job shadows the PR office with C.J. and Janine.

Absent: Palmer Williams Jr. as Floyd
24856"Amazing Matriarchs"Chip HurdBrian EgestonJuly 20, 2012 (2012-07-20)856

Ella receives news of the death of her mother Eunice.

Guest Star: Janet Hubert-Whitten as Evie

Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
24957"The First Dance"Tyler PerryStory by: David A. Arnold
Teleplay by: David A. Arnold & Tyler Perry
July 27, 2012 (2012-07-27)857

Jazmine asks C.J. to go to the school dance with a boy.

Note: This was China Anne McClain's final appearance as Jazmine.

Absent: Cassi Davis as Ella, Lance Gross as Calvin, Demetria McKinney as Janine, Palmer Williams Jr. as Floyd and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
25058"The Invention of Trust"Chip HurdAnthony C. HillJuly 27, 2012 (2012-07-27)858

Floyd's new invention causes friction between him and Curtis. Calvin questions Miranda about an unusual amount in her bank account.

Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine
25159"Payneful Realization"Tyler PerryAnthony C. HillAugust 3, 2012 (2012-08-03)859

Calvin and Miranda try to save their marriage before it becomes too late.

Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Demetria McKinney as Janine and Palmer Williams Jr. as Floyd
25260"Trial and Tribulation"Chip HurdJoseph HamptonAugust 3, 2012 (2012-08-03)860

Calvin faces his shooter Travis Harris in court when the shooter's trial finally arrives.

Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine
25361"The Call Back"Chip HurdStory by: David A. Arnold
Teleplay by: Joseph Hampton & Anthony C. Hill
August 10, 2012 (2012-08-10)861

Curtis must deal with resentment after he is called back to work. Floyd learns important details of his heritage.

Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
25462"All's Well"Chip HurdMyra J.August 10, 2012 (2012-08-10)862
Calvin and C.J. plan an anniversary celebration for Miranda and Janine. Miranda has to make a tough decision whether or not she stays with Calvin. In the end, Miranda decides to get a divorce from Calvin and walks out on him. The series ends when Calvin throws a vase of flowers at the door.
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