Keshia Knight Pulliam

A curmudgeonly firefighter serves as the patriarch of a multigenerational family in this sitcom set in Atlanta.

A curmudgeonly firefighter serves as the patriarch of a multigenerational family in this sitcom set in Atlanta.

Janine's somewhat smug parents---upon sensing a family situation that could be harmful for children---file for custody of young Jazmine and Malik. Meanwhile, Curtis' firehouse scores an award for fastest response time, but then its speedy fire truck vanish (more…)Janine's somewhat smug parents---upon sensing a family situation that could be harmful for children---file for custody of young Jazmine and Malik. Meanwhile, Curtis' firehouse scores an award for fastest response time, but then its speedy fire truck vanishes.

When Curtis has intimacy problems with Ella, he seeks help from the firehouse gang and from his anger-management coach. Elsewhere, an in-debt CJ tries to ward off creditors.

As the firehouse guys fire off fund-raising ideas for charity, they await the imminent arrival of a new female firefighter, who just might stir up their male-dominated world. And Calvin gives commerce pointers to young Jazmine, who sets out to sell candy f (more…)As the firehouse guys fire off fund-raising ideas for charity, they await the imminent arrival of a new female firefighter, who just might stir up their male-dominated world. And Calvin gives commerce pointers to young Jazmine, who sets out to sell candy for her school.

Ella worries that Malik has obsessive-compulsive disorder when the youngster becomes overly consumed with taking showers. Meanwhile, the firehouse gang prepares for the annual inspection---sans help from Curtis.

Tame "Barbershop" knockoff stars Queen Latifah as a Chicago hairstylist who moves to Atlanta and opens up her own salon, filled with quirky workers and offbeat customers. Alicia Silverstone, Alfre Woodard, Djimon Hounsou. Latifah's character, Gina Norris (more…)Tame "Barbershop" knockoff stars Queen Latifah as a Chicago hairstylist who moves to Atlanta and opens up her own salon, filled with quirky workers and offbeat customers. Alicia Silverstone, Alfre Woodard, Djimon Hounsou. Latifah's character, Gina Norris, was introduced in 2004's "Barbershop 2: Back in Business."

Part 1 of 2. CJ's life turns topsy-turvy upon the shocking discovery that he may have fathered another child. Meanwhile, Malik raises concerns when he keeps company with the wrong crowd.

Conclusion. The discovery that CJ may have fathered another child remains a family issue.

The Paynes journey to Florida sans Calvin, who stays at home---only to throw a house party. But a fire just might snuff out Calvin's party plans.

Ella is arrested when she's a victim of mistaken identity. Elsewhere, Calvin fumbles in his attempts to cram for college tests.

Curtis wheels, deals and spiels in order to get out of jury duty. Elsewhere, Malik designs his Internet profile and plunges into the computer-dating pool.

Tame "Barbershop" knockoff stars Queen Latifah as a Chicago hairstylist who moves to Atlanta and opens up her own salon, filled with quirky workers and offbeat customers. Alicia Silverstone, Alfre Woodard, Djimon Hounsou. Latifah's character, Gina Norris (more…)Tame "Barbershop" knockoff stars Queen Latifah as a Chicago hairstylist who moves to Atlanta and opens up her own salon, filled with quirky workers and offbeat customers. Alicia Silverstone, Alfre Woodard, Djimon Hounsou. Latifah's character, Gina Norris, was introduced in 2004's "Barbershop 2: Back in Business."

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.

Curtis is unnerved about having to undergo a colonoscopy. Elsewhere, Calvin woos an HIV-positive woman.

When Jazmine absconds with the class hamster, the school's attractive assistant principal (Robinne Lee) pays a visit to the Payne home to investigate. Before long, young Malik develops a crush on the woman.

A nasty storm hits Atlanta, overwhelming the firehouse. The chaos proves contagious as C.J., Ella and Claretha miscommunicate about retrieving the kids from school---a mix-up that leads to sparks flying between C.J. and the assistant principal.

Part 1 of 2. A neighbor 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. Keshia Knight Pulliam guest stars.

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

Mr. Brown (David Mann) decides to transform his late father's house into a senior center. Elsewhere, Calvin plans to launch an online-dating service after he endures a dreadful date.

CJ has a date with Nicole, who tells him she's waiting until marriage to have sex. Elsewhere, Jazmine cheats on a math test.

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.

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.

Curtis is unwittingly roped into helping a bank robber. Meanwhile, Malik must craft a documentary for a school assignment.