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 4 Episode Guide
25 Episodes 2008
Episode 1
Driving Me Crazy
Wed, Jun 4, 2008 22 mins
Calvin babysits his girlfriend's six year old nephew only to learn he makes Dennis the Menace seem like a saint. Also Claretha's car is stolen and Ella helps her search for it.
Episode 2
Reunited and... It Don't Feel Good
Wed, Jun 4, 2008 22 mins
Curtis, Ella and Claretha host a mixer for their college reunion. CJ tries to baby-sit Malik and Jazmine alone with disastrous results
Episode 3
What the...?
Wed, Jun 4, 2008 22 mins
A woman CJ saved during a fire insists on paying him back. Jazmine starts using bad language at home and school.
Episode 4
Guys' Night Out, Girls' Night In
Wed, Jun 4, 2008 22 mins
Malik reluctantly goes on his first camping trip. Jazmine is upset she's not allowed to go, but lightens up when she finds out she'll get to have a girls night in
Episode 5
How Do You Spell... It's All About Me?
Wed, Jun 11, 2008 22 mins
Jazmine participates in a spelling bee
Episode 6
And... Cut!
Wed, Jun 11, 2008 22 mins
Ella makes the family give up the use of all electronic devices; CJ learns a surprising secret; a Hollywood actor does research at the barbershop for his next movie.
Episode 7
Old School Vs. New School
Wed, Jun 18, 2008 22 mins
It's Malik's birthday and he's being a brat about the kind of party and gifts he wants. Meanwhile, a financial situation at the barbershop could mean the end of Calvin's job, but Miranda saves the day.
Episode 8
Fire and Desire
Wed, Jun 18, 2008 22 mins
Ella is going through menopause and the entire household is suffering with her
Episode 9
Unsung Heroes
Wed, Jun 25, 2008 22 mins
Calvin plans a surprise party when he learns his friend is coming home from Iraq. Meanwhile, Malik has to write a school paper about his role model, and Curtis and CJ try to bribe him into choosing one of them.
Episode 10
Pissed, Poor and Paranoid
Wed, Jun 25, 2008 22 mins
Helping distribute food to homeless people at the firehouse shows the children how well off they are.
Episode 11
True Lies
Wed, Jul 2, 2008 22 mins
Malik and his friend Kevin consider skipping school with two girls. Meanwhile, Calvin's pal Peanut comes up with a nutty plan to impress his new girlfriend: He claims to own the barbershop and poses as a member of the Payne family.
Episode 12
That Sounds Sweet
Wed, Jul 2, 2008 22 mins
After a successful bake sale, Claretha convinces Ella to start her own business, and pretty soon, things get out of hand. Meanwhile, Malik enters a talent show to impress a girl.
Episode 13
Meet the Lucases
Wed, Jul 9, 2008 22 mins
Miranda brings her parents Jeffrey and Sandra to meet the Paynes. Curtis belittles Calvin in front of them but the stress leads to a emergency trip to the hospital when Curtis suffers a heart attack.
Episode 14
Out on a Limb
Wed, Jul 9, 2008 22 mins
Calvin is ready to propose and buys a ring for Miranda that is more than he can afford.
Episode 15
Can't Buy Me Love
Wed, Jul 16, 2008 22 mins
Calvin makes plans at a fancy restaurant to propose to Miranda but starts to question if he'll be rich enough to support her
Episode 16
To Have and to Hold
Wed, Jul 16, 2008 22 mins
After two attempts at proposing, Calvin decides to keep it simple and propose at home. But it gets complicated when Jazmine loses the ring while playing with it. Meanwhile, Janine moves back in, with a new found discovery.
Episode 17
Unexpected Results
Wed, Jul 23, 2008 22 mins
Jazmine scores unexpectedly well on an aptitude test and is recommended for an gifted school. C.J. delays telling Tanya that Janine has moved back in and that he is the father of Janine's unborn baby.
Episode 18
Let's Get Ready to Rumble
Wed, Jul 23, 2008 21 mins
Curtis keeps Jazmine's slumber party under control despite the kids wanting to act up. C.J. and a pregnant Janine are caught in the middle of a holdup when they stop by the barbershop.
Episode 19
Father's Day
Wed, Jul 30, 2008 22 mins
Grandpa Kelly comes to town and upon meeting Miranda, realizes he knew her in a past life. Meanwhile, the barbers befriend a homeless man who is searching for his son.
Episode 20
Whose Wedding Is It Anyway?
Wed, Jul 30, 2008 21 mins
Ella goes with Miranda to the mall to complete her wedding registry, but things get out of hand when Ella takes over.
Episode 21
All Is Not Lost
Wed, Jul 30, 2008 22 mins
When things start to go awry with Calvin and Miranda's wedding plans, Calvin gets cold feet. Meanwhile we see that Curtis has gained weight since his last tuxedo fitting.
Episode 22
Party Over Here!
Wed, Aug 6, 2008 22 mins
Calvin's male friends and family plan a bachelor party but Ella and Miranda give Curtis and Calvin strict marching orders - no strippers.
Episode 23
The Last Supper
Wed, Aug 6, 2008 22 mins
Lots of marital advice is given to Miranda and Calvin by women and men respectively. The rehearsal dinner takes place at the Payne household but someone faints and has to miss it and a few crashers come.
Episode 24
We've Come This Far by Faith: Part 1
Wed, Aug 6, 2008 21 mins
It's the wedding day! Calvin writes his wedding vows only to pass out each time he says or hears the word "forever."
Episode 25
We've Come This Far by Faith: Part 2
Wed, Aug 6, 2008 21 mins
The wedding ceremony finally begins, but before Calvin and Miranda can get to their vows, CJ interrupts with a plan of his own.