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Season 1 – Tyler Perry's House of Payne

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"Tyler Perry's House of Payne" is a comedy series about a multi-generational, working-class family who experience all of life's struggles with faith, love and humor. Atlanta firefighter Curtis "Pops" Payne thinks his home is his castle, but he needs a bigger moat around it. His nephew CJ and the kids invade his space for an extended stay, and his penniless son Calvin still visits regularly, mostly for mealtimes and laundry days. Luckily, Curtis has a loving wife who never gives up and keeps him from breaking down.
Tyler Perry's House of Payne — Season 1

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Tyler Perry's House of Payne certainly has the feel of a Norman Lear sitcom, but the series lacks the nuance and humor it needs to tackle complicated working-class issues.

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Ellen Gray Philadelphia Inquirer 10/22/2019
Unfortunately, he's [Tyler Perry] not shying away from the kinds of situations and characters that in the years since the Bunkers left that house in Queens, N.Y., have become cliches. Go to Full Review Linda Stasi New York Post 10/21/2019
[House of Payne] doesn't sound very funny but, in the hands of this cast, it is. Go to Full Review Jon Caramanica Los Angeles Times 10/21/2019
[Tyler] Perry's best work comes when he's willing to render his morality tales with a dash of absurdity. So why, when he's working in the most conventional comedic format of all, is he afraid to make people laugh? Go to Full Review Tom Jicha South Florida Sun-Sentinel 10/22/2019
House of Payne is a painful half-hour. Go to Full Review Scott D. Pierce Deseret News (Salt Lake City) 10/21/2019
It's got some laugh-out-loud comedy, but it's not for everyone. Go to Full Review Will Harris Bullz-Eye.com 10/21/2019
1.5/5
Overall, though, the comedy is barely up to the standards of the old UPN sitcoms from back in the day, and the attempts at social commentary fail across the board. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Tyler Perry

Creator

Allen Payne

Actor

LaVan Davis

Actor

Cassi Davis

Actor

Larramie Doc Shaw

Actor

China Anne McClain

Actor

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 8, 2006 The Roof Is on Fire CJ and his wife and kids are forced to move in with his parents after their home burns down in a suspicious fire. Details Episode 2 Aired May 8, 2006 When the Smoke Clears Malik accidentally breaks Pops favorite TV; CJ learns that his wife may have started the fire that burned down their house. Details Episode 3 Aired May 10, 2006 The Invasion Pops thinks Malik is gay after seeing him wearing a tutu; CJ becomes depressed over his living situation. Details Episode 4 Aired May 11, 2006 Take It or Leave It CJ is attracted to Malik's math teacher; Ella has to tell Claretha some bad news about her involvement with the church. Details Episode 5 Aired May 12, 2006 Home Alone Pops and Ella go away for the weekend forcing CJ to have to spend the weekend alone with his kids and surprise guest Claretha. Details Episode 6 Aired May 15, 2006 I've Got the Hook Up Pops and Claretha follow CJ during his date with Claretha's daughter Hugeretha; Pops tries to have his monthly poker game while babysitting the kids. Details Episode 7 Aired May 16, 2006 Ella's War Ella gets a visit from CJ's ex-wife who asks Ella to help her get her life together; things get serious between CJ and his son Malik's math teacher. Details Episode 8 Aired May 17, 2006 No Place Like Home Pop fails his physical exam and has to go on a diet; CJ's ex-wife is out of rehabilitation and asks Ella to move back home. Details Episode 9 Aired May 18, 2006 Divided We Fall CJ has to deal with living under the same roof with his ex-wife; Ella gets sick and Pop has to take care of the house. Details Episode 10 Aired May 19, 2006 Big Baller, Shot Caller Ella enrolls Pops in a painting class; CJ feels uncomfortable meeting his ex-wife's new boyfriend. Details

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Season Info

Director
Tyler Perry
Creator
Tyler Perry
Executive Producer
Reuben Cannon, Tyler Perry
Screenwriter
Tyler Perry, Teri Jackson
Network
BET
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 8, 2006