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 5 Episode Guide
26 Episodes 2008 - 2009
Episode 1
Labor Paynes: Part 1
Wed, Dec 3, 2008 21 mins
Janine goes into labor, resulting in surprises, as a double wedding uniting CJ and Janine, plus Calvin and Miranda, changes locations to the hospital.
Episode 2
Labor Paynes: Part 2
Wed, Dec 3, 2008 22 mins
After the twins are brought home from the hospital, new family issues arises as Janine sinks into Postpartum Depression.
Episode 3
Your Wife's a Payne
Wed, Dec 10, 2008 21 mins
After the wedding Miranda's financial past catches up to the newlyweds putting them in a bind. Calvin borrows money from his friend Floyd but Miranda is concerned they can't pay it back.
Episode 4
Casa de Payne
Wed, Dec 10, 2008 22 mins
Claretha gets the royal treatment when she becomes engaged to an African prince. Planning a move to Africa, she sells her home to a new family. Meanwhile, Curtis blows a gasket when he receives a slew of parking tickets; Calvin and Miranda return from their honeymoon; and Jazmine journeys to a boarding school in North Carolina
Episode 5
It's a Payne Growing Up
Wed, Dec 17, 2008 22 mins
Malik's friend Kevin has an intimate relationship with a woman who has syphilis. C.J. counsel's Malik which leads to a misunderstanding. Meanwhile, Calvin is pressured by Miranda to be more thoughtful towards their marriage.
Episode 6
Payne and Prejudice
Wed, Dec 17, 2008 22 mins
The Payne's are invited for dinner at the Hernadez home which leads to a culture clash. Dana's falsehood's come back to haunt her back at the barbershop
Episode 7
Payneful News
Wed, Feb 11, 2009 22 mins
Calvin and Miranda are trying to have a baby, but they run into problems when they discover that Calvin isn't "firing on all cylinders."
Episode 8
Payneful Loss
Wed, Feb 11, 2009 22 mins
Ella and Rosie conspire to get themselves and their husbands to lose weight and get healthy. Meanwhile, Malik and Kevin get in over their heads when they throw a house party while house sitting for Calvin and Miranda
Episode 9
Payneful Employment
Wed, Feb 18, 2009 22 mins
Rosie gets sick, which ends up Ella and Rosie's mother working at the boutique. Meanwhile, Janine is having trouble getting the twins to sleep, and Malik befriends a kid with a secret.
Episode 10
Slightly Payneful Truth
Wed, Feb 18, 2009 22 mins
Malik, as a favor to Alexandra, helps Consuela prepare for her U.S. citizenship test. Curtis jumps in to help when Malik gets sick.
Episode 11
Joy and Payne
Wed, Feb 25, 2009 22 mins
Curtis, Calvin and the rest of the Paynes are caught in the middle of a Hernandez family confrontation between Carlos and his son, Diego.
Episode 12
A Sister's Payne
Wed, Feb 25, 2009 22 mins
Kiki's brother, Darnell returns to the shop. Malik and Alex find a way around the 'no date' rule by having a date in Malik's back yard
Episode 13
A Grand Payne
Wed, Mar 4, 2009 22 mins
Malik asks Alex out on a date, but their parents insist that they be supervised; Janine's parents visit to see the new twins
Episode 14
Games People Play
Wed, Mar 4, 2009 19 mins
The Payne's love their annual tailgating shindig, but when Miranda finds out about Calvin and Mercedes kiss, she becomes ill. Meanwhile, Diego becomes agitated and starts fighting with people
Episode 15
Help Wanted
Wed, Apr 8, 2009 22 mins
Miranda runs into her successful, good looking ex-fiance, and it drives Calvin crazy. To show that he is doing something with his life, Calvin takes a job at Mercedes company.
Episode 16
Old Lady Paynes
Wed, Apr 8, 2009 22 mins
Ella's mother visits. She starts to forget things and Ella fears she has Alzheimer's Disease.
Episode 17
I Don't Know This Payne
Wed, Apr 15, 2009 22 mins
Ella and Rosie get jobs working at a boutique at the mall, while Curtis and Carlos enjoy their new 'man world.'
Episode 18
Paul Mall
Wed, Apr 15, 2009 22 mins
Curtis may need to be careful after Ella meets a handsome and charming man at the mall. Meanwhile, Diego asks for Calvin and Miranda's help in scrutinizing Mercedes newest man
Episode 19
With Friends Like These
Wed, Apr 22, 2009 21 mins
Jeremy is attacked and helped by Malik who does not know Jeremy has HIV. Ella is working alone and Consuela offers to help. Janine is frustrated by interruptions when trying to get the two babies asleep.
Episode 20
The Talent Show
Wed, Apr 22, 2009 22 mins
Due to city budget cuts, the firehouse is closing down. Everyone bands together to try and raise money for the laid-off firefighters. A very special guest saves the day.
Episode 21
Bringing Down the House
Wed, Apr 29, 2009 22 mins
The foundation of the Payne house needs desperate repair. Curtis tries to save money by hiring a jackleg contractor, who ends up doing more damage and the Paynes have to move out of their house. Meanwhile, Ella grows closer to Paul, the man at the mall
Episode 22
Moving Day
Wed, Apr 29, 2009 22 mins
Ella leaves Curtis and moves in with Calvin and Miranda after Curtis calls Ella's job and say she quits
Episode 23
Moving Out
Wed, May 27, 2009 22 mins
Miranda becomes upset with Calvin and the escapades with Mercedes, plus allowing his family to live at their house. Meanwhile, a quarrel over Ella's job has Curtis and Ella's marriage on shaky ground
Episode 24
Back Where We Belong
Wed, May 27, 2009 22 mins
Curtis and Calvin move into the barbershop due to their marriage problems, which causes hair raising havoc in the process. Meanwhile, Floyd blows up when he learns of Zach and Olivia's act of love.
Episode 25
Surprise! Part 1
Wed, Jun 3, 2009 22 mins
Calvin has gotten the $20,000 needed to repair his parent's house and surprises them with the check. Meanwhile, Janine reveals that CJ is in Chicago interviewing for a new job.
Episode 26
Surprise!: Part 2
Wed, Jun 3, 2009 22 mins
Calvin tries to fix the mess he is in with Miranda and the conflict only gets worse. Meanwhile, Janine, the twins and Malik are preparing to move.