A House Is Not a Home

CJ's new apartment may be more than what he can handle. Ella's kindness towards Janine turns into exploitation

Home Alone

Ella and Curtis enjoy having their home to themselves since CJ has moved out. But will a break in at CJ's apartment change all this.

The Wench Who Saved Christmas

Curtis' Christmas spirit disappears after his planned trip to Hawaii is canceled. But Madea steps in to teach Curtis what the holidays are all about.

Trial By Fire Pt. 1

While Curtis and his fire company engaged in a raging blaze, but when Calvin tries to prove himself during the fire which results in a perilous situation. Meanwhile, young Malik tries to act smooth with a girl while chatting on the phone.

Trial By Fire Pt. 2

Trial By Fire Pt. 3

Crazy in Love

Curtis' old friend sets his sights on Claretha, and Ella doesn't it like it one bit. Curtis must choose between pleasing his wife, or staying cool with his friend. Meanwhile, C.J. is stalked by a woman he rescued.

Reality Check

The firehouse becomes the subject of a reality show titled “Sparks,” but the firefighters get burned when the host manipulates their interviews. Elsewhere, Ella takes the children to visit Janine---without CJ's consent.

Piece of Mind

The Payne gang decides to see a family therapist against Curtis' will. After each family member spends time with the therapist, it's the doctor who needs psychiatric help.

There’s No Place Like Home

When Janine is discharged from rehab, Ella opens the home to her and gives her job-interview pointers. Elsewhere, Curtis goes on a diet after failing a physical.

Mommie Dearest

Payne family ties are tested upon Janine's return home, as young Malik is taunted by his classmates because of his troubled mother.

You Big Dummy

Janine spontaneously squires the children to an amusement park, but things aren't so amusing when she fails to get CJ's consent. The emotional roller coaster continues for CJ when he discovers Calvin is wooing Tracie.

It's A Boy

Curtis has been left alone at the firehouse with a pregnant woman who is in labor, as the crew goes on a call. Meanwhile, Tracie and Calvin's relationship wilts after she challenges his maturity level.

Aches and Paynes

Calvin tries to prove his worth to Tracie, but she responds with shocking news. Meanwhile, Jazmine is plagued with a toothache, but it's like pulling teeth trying to get her to see a dentist.

The Big Bang Theory

Janine's former drug dealer wants the money she owes threatens to come back and the harm the family if she doesn't pay. Curtis buys a handgun for safety against Ella's will. Meanwhile, Malik is dealing with another bully at school. When he finds Uncle Curtis' gun in the closet, he figures his problems are over.

Step It Up

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.

No Payne No Gain

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.

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.

Bad Influence

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. Jazmine, meanwhile, has been chosen to play the princess in her school play, but after her parents try to help her prepare, she winds up getting demoted. But Calvin has the perfect advice for her.

Play on Playa

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.

Its Getting Hot in Here

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.

Don't Get It Twisted

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.

Crazy in Love

Curtis' old friend sets his sights on Claretha, and Ella doesn't it like it one bit. Curtis must choose between pleasing his wife, or staying cool with his friend. Meanwhile, C.J. is stalked by a woman he rescued.

Reality Check

The firehouse becomes the subject of a reality show titled “Sparks,” but the firefighters get burned when the host manipulates their interviews. Elsewhere, Ella takes the children to visit Janine---without CJ's consent.

Piece of Mind

The Payne gang decides to see a family therapist against Curtis' will. After each family member spends time with the therapist, it's the doctor who needs psychiatric help.