House of Payne
The Payne family returns with new challenges. As C.J. and Janine navigate parenting their young twins in addition to their adult children, Calvin and Miranda adjust to their new lives apart.
- 2006-2026
- 15 seasons
- Debmar-Mercury
- Comedy, Drama, Family
- TV-PG
The Payne family returns with new challenges. As C.J. and Janine navigate parenting their young twins in addition to their adult children, Calvin and Miranda adjust to their new lives apart.
Season 2 Episode Guide
55 Episodes 2007 - 2008
Episode 1
Bully and the Beast
Wed, Jun 6, 2007 22 mins
Malik is confronted by a school bully, and Curtis has to handle the situation. What he can't handle is the bully's mother.
Episode 2
I Can Cry If I Want To
Wed, Jun 6, 2007 22 mins
C.J. moves in with Curtis and Ella after his house burns down. Meanwhile, the family plans a surprise 50th birthday party for Curtis.
Episode 3
More Than Meets the Eye
Wed, Jun 13, 2007 22 mins
C.J. becomes suspicious of Janine, while Jazmine misses her toys and friends.
Episode 4
Busted
Wed, Jun 13, 2007 22 mins
Janine's drug abuse is recognized, while Calvin tries to sell fake designer wear.
Episode 5
Lost and Found
Wed, Jun 20, 2007 22 mins
C.J. looks for Janine, while Curtis enrolls in an anger management course.
Episode 5
Trial by Fire: Part 2
Wed, Dec 12, 2007 22 mins
Curtis and his team continue to strategize the best way in order to rescue C.J., who remains trapped in the burning house unconscious. Meanwhile, Malik continues to win over his new crush, Taylor.
Episode 6
Down and Outted
Wed, Jun 20, 2007 22 mins
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.
Episode 7
No Money, Mo' Problems
Wed, Jun 27, 2007 22 mins
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.
Episode 7
Crazy in Love
Wed, Dec 12, 2007 21 mins
Curtis' womanizing friend Jimmy, who sponges off women, charms Claretha. Meanwhile C.J. has to deal with an all too grateful woman after saving her life - much to the amusement of his fellow firefighters.
Episode 8
Just Say No
Wed, Jun 27, 2007 22 mins
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.
Episode 9
Surprise, Surprise
Wed, Jul 4, 2007 22 mins
Janine's parents show up looking for her. Claretha believes she knows Janine's father.
Episode 10
Father Knows Best
Wed, Jul 4, 2007 22 mins
Janine's parents return and want custody of the kids. The firefighters "misplace" the fire truck.
Episode 11
I Keep Coming Up Short
Wed, Jul 11, 2007 22 mins
Curtis has impotency issues. Meanwhile, C.J. tries to work out his debt.
Episode 12
The Buck Stops Here
Wed, Jul 11, 2007 22 mins
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.
Episode 13
Wax On, Wax Off
Wed, Jul 18, 2007 22 mins
Malik's going through puberty and the women in the house are clueless. Meanwhile, a failing inspection at the firehouse is Curtis's fault.
Episode 14
Head of the Class
Wed, Jul 18, 2007 22 mins
Jazmine, despite being in the 3rd grade, runs for president of the school. She enlists the entire family into helping her with election with Uncle Curtis as her debate opponent.
Episode 15
Paternity and Fraternity: Part 1
Wed, Jul 25, 2007 22 mins
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.
Episode 15
The Big Bang Theory
Wed, Jan 9, 2008 21 mins
Blue, Janine's former drug dealer, demands that he receives the money that she owes him or he will threaten to harm the family. Meanwhile, another bully at Malik's school starts to harass him. But he finds Curtis' gun in the closet and soon believes that he's found the answer to his problem.
Episode 16
Paternity and Fraternity: Part 2
Wed, Jul 25, 2007 22 mins
The possibility that CJ might be the father of another child continues to be a family issue. Meanwhile, Malik continues to keep company with sketchy kids.
Episode 16
Step It Up
Wed, Jan 9, 2008 22 mins
Curtis and Ella's niece comes to town for a scholarship interview, but her appearance and attitude hurt her chances of getting it. Aunt Ella and Janine help her work the judges, but it's them that end up learning a lesson. Meanwhile, Bart's obnoxious nephew hangs out at the firehouse and challenges Malik to a firefighter battle
Episode 17
Cracking Under Pressure
Wed, Aug 1, 2007 22 mins
Janine and her associates from the crack-house break in and steal from the Payne's house. Meanwhile, Calvin trains for a marathon.
Episode 18
Club PCP
Wed, Aug 1, 2007 22 mins
Calvin plans a house party when the rest of the family visits relatives in Florida.
Episode 19
Sadly Mistaken
Wed, Aug 8, 2007 22 mins
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.
Episode 20
And Justice for All
Wed, Aug 8, 2007 21 mins
Malik and Kevin meet someone on the Internet, who turns out to be a man. Meanwhile, Curtis and Claretha have jury duty together.
Episode 21
I Got the Hook Up
Wed, Aug 15, 2007 22 mins
Everyone tries to hook C.J. up on a date. Meanwhile, a woman who's HIV-positive volunteers at the Help Center.
Episode 22
Absolutely Positive
Wed, Aug 15, 2007 22 mins
Curtis gets a colonoscopy and thinks he's dying. Meanwhile, Calvin goes on a date with Karen, the woman who's HIV-positive.
Episode 23
The Perfect Storm
Wed, Aug 22, 2007 22 mins
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 sparks flying between C.J. and the assistant principal.
Episode 24
Teacher's Pet
Wed, Aug 22, 2007 22 mins
After Jazmine "rescues" a hamster from her school, her assistant principal comes to the Payne household to investigate. When Malik finds out that Jazmine did abscond with the hamster, they keep it a secret, and it becomes a problem, and the mayhem becomes the order of the day.
Episode 25
Sad, Sad Leroy Brown: Part 1
Wed, Aug 29, 2007 22 mins
Brown burns down his house and imposes himself on the Paynes. And Calvin's new girlfriend offers him an investment opportunity.
Episode 26
Sad, Sad Leroy Brown: Part 2
Wed, Aug 29, 2007 22 mins
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.
Episode 27
Weeping May Endure for a Night
Wed, Sep 5, 2007 21 mins
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 thinks his Daddy really hates him. After going on another bad date, Calvin starts a website called "She's A Whack" dot com only for it to backfire on him.
Episode 28
The Big Test
Wed, Sep 5, 2007 22 mins
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.
Episode 29
Balancing Act
Wed, Sep 12, 2007 22 mins
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
Episode 30
Why Can't We Be Friends
Wed, Sep 12, 2007 22 mins
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 attic and bond
Episode 31
Dog Day Afternoon
Wed, Sep 19, 2007 22 mins
While Malik must make a documentary for a school assignment, Curtis is unknowingly roped into assisting a bank robber
Episode 32
New Beginnings
Wed, Sep 19, 2007 22 mins
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 asks Ella to get her into a rehab.
Episode 33
Heavy Petting
Wed, Sep 19, 2007 22 mins
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
Episode 34
The Fast and the Furious
Wed, Sep 19, 2007 22 mins
Curtis must take an online driving course after he gets a speeding ticket. Meanwhile, Claretha and Ella clash over playing the lottery.
Episode 35
Gone in 60 Seconds
Wed, Sep 26, 2007 22 mins
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.)
Episode 36
Lost Without U
Wed, Sep 26, 2007 22 mins
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 filled 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.
Episode 37
I Rest My Case
Wed, Sep 26, 2007 22 mins
Malik and Tracie's nephew Kyle go to court to be sentenced for stealing Curtis' motorcycle.
Episode 38
A House Is Not a Home
Wed, Dec 5, 2007 22 mins
C.J. thinks they he may have found the perfect new apartment for he and the kids, but he soon learns that his dream home is too good to be true. Curtis is ecstatic that C.J. and the kids are finally getting out of his house. Meanwhile, Ella has had enough of Janine once she learns that she has been taking advantage of her
Episode 39
Home Alone
Wed, Dec 5, 2007 22 mins
Just as C.J. and the kids adjust to their new surroundings, an unexpected break in changes everything. Meanwhile, Curtis and Ella are thrilled to have their home all to themselves again
Episode 40
The Wench Who Saved Christmas
Wed, Dec 5, 2007 22 mins
Christmas has arrived and everyone is excited...except for Curtis. When he learns that Ella decided to cancel their holiday vacation to help celebrate C.J. and the kids spending Christmas without Janine, Curtis throws a Scrooge-like tantrum. He returns to reality after being in a dream state where Madea haunts him into realizing the true meaning of the holiday season
Episode 41
Trial by Fire: Part 1
Wed, Dec 5, 2007 22 mins
When a raging house fire is reported in the neighborhood, Curtis and the other firefighters rush to the scene. Calvin believes that he has finally found the right opportunity to prove to himself what he can do in a perilous situation. An uncalculated move results in Calvin rushing to safety and C.J. remaining trapped inside underneath the rumble. Meanwhile, Malik tries to impress a girl
Episode 43
Trial by Fire: Part 3
Wed, Dec 12, 2007 22 mins
As C.J. fights for his life, he regains consciousness while awaiting the help from the other firefighters.
Episode 45
Reality Check
Wed, Dec 12, 2007 22 mins
The firehouse becomes the subject of a new reality series about firefighters, but the producer of the show tampers with everyone's interviews by showing them in a not-so perfect image. Meanwhile, C.J. and Ella are at odds when Ella decides to takes the children to see their mother without C.J.'s consent.
Episode 46
Piece of Mind
Wed, Dec 19, 2007 21 mins
The family visits a therapist and after a group session degenerates into a shouting match, the therapist sees them in individual sessions.
Episode 47
There's No Place Like Home
Wed, Dec 19, 2007 19 mins
Janine gets out of rehab, comes to Ella, and moves into the Payne house, upsetting the rest of the family; Curtis fails the firefighter physical but is in denial about eating better or getting more exercising.
Episode 48
Mommie Dearest
Wed, Dec 26, 2007 22 mins
C.J. is at odds with the family as they continue to allow Janine to live with them. The Payne family ties are once again tested when Malik becomes embarrassed by Janine's arrival as he wants to avoid being taunted by his classmates because of his troubled mother.
Episode 49
You Big Dummy
Wed, Dec 26, 2007 22 mins
Janine and C.J. are at odds when she takes the children out to an amusement park without C.J.'s consent. But the drama ensues when C.J. discovers that Calvin has been dating Tracie behind his back. Meanwhile, Curtis guides the firehouse into a mandatory CPR certification.
Episode 50
It's a Boy
Wed, Jan 2, 2008 19 mins
Tracie gets frustrated when Calvin won't stop playing video games with Malik and Kyle.Tracie tells him that if he wants to be with her, he has to be more mature.
Episode 51
Aches and Paynes
Wed, Jan 2, 2008
Calvin wants to prove to Tracie that he can be a man when he wants to be; Jazmine has a toothache but fears going to the dentist.
Episode 54
No Payne, No Gain
Wed, Jan 16, 2008 22 mins
Jazmine is scheduled for surgery when she has an appendix attack, and she milks it for all she can. Even Malik is forced to abide by her wishes. Meanwhile, Curtis is on the hunt for a pesky rat which is roaming the firehouse
Episode 55
Devil in a Blue Suit
Wed, Jan 16, 2008 30 mins
Season 2: Episode 55: Devil in a Blue Suit Janine acts strangely, leading her family to think she is using drugs again. With Blue back in her life, the family must find a way to fix Janine's past. Meanwhile, Malik gets a paper route to pay for sneakers.
Episode 56
Bad Influence
Wed, Jan 23, 2008 22 mins
Ella has the flu, which means Curtis is in charge of the cleaning and cooking. Soon, he's also having to nurse Malik, C.J. and Janine after they catch Ella's bug.
Episode 57
Play on Playa
Wed, Jan 23, 2008 22 mins
Calvin misreads a relationship counselor's signals when she invites him to her house for dinner; Curtis does not let anything interfere with the firehouse's poker party
Episode 58
It's Getting Hot in Here
Wed, Jan 30, 2008 22 mins
C.J. catches the eye of a lovely woman at a wedding, where he gets a little frisky with Janine. Meanwhile, Calvin's friends volunteer at the firehouse
Episode 59
Don't Get It Twisted
Wed, Jan 30, 2008 22 mins
The family grills Janine and C.J. after they spend the night together. But Curtis has problems of his own, when a man thinks his wife is having an affair with him