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House of Payne Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2006 - 2006
Episode 1
The Roof Is on Fire
Wed, Jun 21, 2006
Ella Payne and her family is preparing to celebrate her husband Curtis Payne's 50th birthday. But the celebration is interrupted when Curtis and his nephew, C.J., who are both firefighters, are called away to a house fire. After they return, however, they bring the news that the house that was on fire was C.J, his wife, Janine, and their two children's home. So, C.J. moves his family into Curtis and Ella's house, a situation which nobody is happy.
Episode 2
When the Smoke Clears
Wed, Jun 21, 2006
C.J. and Janine's relationship starts to get worse when C.J. finds out that Janine hasn't been paying the bills for their house. Meanwhile, Curtis and Malik start bonding after the television system blows up.
Episode 3
The Invasion: Part 1
Wed, Jun 28, 2006
Curtis has problems with Malik's new outfit and C.J.'s current living condition puts him in a bad mood.
Episode 4
The Invasion: Part 2
Wed, Jun 28, 2006
C.J. is attracted to Malik's math teacher, Miss Nicole Jamieson. Meanwhile, Ella has to tell Claretha some bad news about her involvement with the church.
Episode 5
Home Alone: Part 1
Wed, Jul 5, 2006
Curtis and Ella go away for the weekend forcing CJ to have to spend the weekend alone with his kids and surprise guest Claretha.
Episode 6
Home Alone: Part 2
Wed, Jul 5, 2006
C.J.'s efforts to get back in the dating scene are thwarted as Pops and Claretha follow him during his date with Claretha's daughter. Meanwhile, Curtis tries to have his monthly poker game while babysitting his grandchildren.
Episode 7
Ella's War
Wed, Jul 12, 2006
While Curtis is away, Ella gets a visit from Janine who asks Ella to help her get her life together. Things get serious between C.J. and Malik's math teacher.
Episode 8
No Place Like Home
Wed, Jul 12, 2006
After finishing her stay in rehab, Janine asks Ella if she could move back in.
Episode 9
Divided We Fall
Wed, Jul 19, 2006
When Ella gets sick, Curtis takes on more responsibilities. C.J. struggles to adapt to living with Janine again.
Episode 10
Big Baller, Shot Caller
Wed, Jul 19, 2006
While C.J. is less than inclined to meet Janine's new boyfriend, Curtis studies painting.