In the series premiere, also the second season premiere, Curtis becomes tired of all the people in his house. Meanwhile, Malik is being bullied by a girl at school who is taking his lunch money. Curtis tries to reconcile the situation but doesn't get along with the girl's foster mother, Madea.
''Crossover: This episode proves that Madea's Family Reunion is a part of the same reality as House of Payne.

Guest stars: Keke Palmer as Nikki, Tyler Perry as Madea

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha

While the family tries to plan a surprise party for Curtis' 50th birthday, Curtis tries to regain his youth. During the party the guys are called out for a fire that ends up being at C.J. and Janine's house. This forces C.J., Janine, Malik and Jazmine to move in with Curtis and Ella.
''Crossover: This episode proves that Meet the Browns is a part of the same reality as House of Payne.

Guest star: David Mann as Mr. Brown

C.J. finds out the fire at his house was arson. Meanwhile, Janine's strange behavior is questioned by the family, especially Curtis, who thinks Janine is cheating on C.J. with her mysterious friend Blue.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha

The family continues to question Janine's odd behavior before realizing she is on drugs. The shocking discovery also unlocks another hidden revelation. Meanwhile, Calvin sells knock off designer purses to make some extra money.

Curtis is required to take an anger management class, but the upbeat instructor doesn't seem to suppress his anger. Later, the guys go to the crack house to help bring Janine home. Janine agrees to go to rehab but the family wakes up to find her missing.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha

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.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha

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.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha

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.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha

Janine's parents show up looking for her. Claretha believes she knows Janine's father.

Guest stars: Dorian Harewood as Larry Shelton, Anne-Marie Johnson as Liz Shelton

Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine

Janine's parents return and want custody of the kids. The firefighters "misplace" the fire truck.

Guest stars: Dorian Harewood as Larry Shelton, Anne-Marie Johnson as Liz Shelton

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha and Demetria McKinney as Janine

Curtis has impotency issues. Meanwhile, C.J. tries to work out his debt.

Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine

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.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha and Demetria McKinney as Janine

Malik's going through puberty and the women in the house are clueless. Meanwhile, a failing inspection at the firehouse is Curtis's fault.

Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine

Jazmine runs for class president. Meanwhile, Curtis and Ella take an art class together with models.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha and Demetria McKinney as Janine

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. To be continued...

Guest star: Sierra Aylina McClain as Jasmine

Note: Sierra Aylina McClain is China Anne McClain's real life sister

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha and Demetria McKinney as Janine

C.J. gets the results of the paternity test. And after a heated discussion with Malik, C.J. finally understands the revelations of Janine's situation has major effects on the kids. Meanwhile, Bart does some extreme stunts while the firefighters place bets on him.

Guest star: Sierra Aylina McClain as Jasmine

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha and Demetria McKinney as Janine

Janine and her associates from the crack-house break in and steal from the Payne's house. Meanwhile, Calvin trains for a marathon.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha

Calvin plans a house party when the rest of the family visits relatives in Florida.

Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., LaVan Davis as Curtis, Cassi Davis as Ella, Denise Burse as Claretha, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Demetria McKinney as Janine

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.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha

Malik and Kevin meet someone on the Internet, who turns out to be a man. Meanwhile, Curtis and Claretha have jury duty together.

Absent: Cassi Davis as Ella, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Demetria McKinney as Janine

Everyone tries to hook C.J. up on a date. Meanwhile, a woman who's HIV-positive volunteers at the Help Center.

Guest star: Kaira Whitehead as Karen

Note: This episode featured Cassi Davis informing viewers about HIV and AIDS.

Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Demetria McKinney as Janine

Curtis gets a colonoscopy and thinks he's dying. Meanwhile, Calvin goes on a date with Karen, the woman who's HIV-positive.

Guest star: Kaira Whitehead as Karen

Note: This episode featured LaVan Davis informing viewers about colonoscopy.

Absent: Allen Payne as C.J. and Demetria McKinney as Janine

After Jazmine "rescues" a hamster from her school, assistant principal Nicole Jamieson comes to the Payne household to investigate, sparking a schoolboy crush from Malik. When Malik finds out that Jazmine did abscond with the hamster, the two kids make a pact to keep it a secret. Soon, Calvin gets involved, and mayhem becomes the order of the day.

Guest star: Robinne Lee as Nicole Jamieson

Note: This episode was dedicated to China Anne McClain's hamster, Perry, who died prior to this episode.

Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Denise Burse as Claretha and Demetria McKinney as Janine

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 everyone taking shelter at the firehouse and sparks flying between C.J. and the assistant principal.

Guest star: Robinne Lee as Nicole Jamieson

Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine

A neighbor, Mr Brown, moves in with the Paynes after a fire renders his home uninhabitable, but the man soon emerges as an annoying houseguest. Elsewhere, Calvin finds romance---with a con artist named Miranda. To be continued...

Guest stars: Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda Lucas, David Mann as Mr. Brown and Tamela Mann as Cora Brown

Note: Keshia Knight Pulliam makes her first appearance as Miranda Lucas.

Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Denise Burse as Claretha, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Demetria McKinney as Janine

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.

Guest stars: David Mann as Mr. Brown and Tamela Mann as Cora Brown

Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Lance Gross as Calvin, Denise Burse as Claretha and Demetria McKinney as Janine

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 think his Daddy really hates him. After going on another bad date, Calvin starts a website called "She's A Whack" (shesawhack.com) only for it to backfire on him.

Guest stars: David Mann as Mr. Brown, Tamela Mann as Cora Brown and Lamman Rucker as Will Brown

Note: This episode serves as the backdoor pilot for Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns.

Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Denise Burse as Claretha, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Demetria McKinney as Janine

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.

Guest star: Robinne Lee as Nicole Jamieson

Absent: LaVan Davis as Curtis, Cassi Davis as Ella, Denise Burse as Claretha and Demetria McKinney as Janine

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.

Guest star: Robinne Lee as Nicole Jamieson

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin and Demetria McKinney as Janine

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 garage and bond.

Guest star: Robinne Lee as Nicole Jamieson

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin and Demetria McKinney as Janine

While Malik must make a documentary for a school assignment, Curtis is unknowingly roped into assisting a bank robber.

Guest star: Robinne Lee as Nicole Jamieson

Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine

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 tries to reconnect with the Paynes, so Ella helps her get into a rehab facility which does not sit well with C.J. and Curtis.

Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine

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.

Guest star: Robinne Lee as Nicole Jamieson

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin and Demetria McKinney as Janine

Curtis must take an online driving course after he gets a speeding ticket. Meanwhile, Claretha and Ella clash over playing the lottery.

Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Demetria McKinney as Janine

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.)

Guest star: Robinne Lee as Nicole Jamieson and Eva Marcille as Tracie

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha and Demetria McKinney as Janine

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 filed 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. (Part two of three.)

Guest star: Robinne Lee as Nicole Jamieson

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Demetria McKinney as Janine

Malik and his friend Kyle go to a court hearing for wrecking Curtis' bike, but Curtis' plan to teach the boys a lesson backfires when Malik and Kyle are each given an actual sentence, much to the family's horror. Now Curtis must do whatever it takes to reverse the outcome. (Part three of three)

Guest star: Eva Marcille as Tracie

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Demetria McKinney as Janine

C.J. thinks he may have found the perfect new apartment for him 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.
Guest star: Eva Marcille as Tracie

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha and Lance Gross as Calvin

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.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha and Demetria McKinney as Janine

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.
Guest star: Tyler Perry as Madea
Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha and Demetria McKinney as Janine

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Note: This marks Tyler Perry's second appearance as Madea.

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.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha and Demetria McKinney as Janine

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.
Guest star: Robinne Lee as Nicole Jamieson

Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine

As C.J. fights for his life, he regains consciousness while awaiting the help from the other firefighters.
Guest stars: Robinne Lee as Nicole Jamieson, David Mann as Mr. Brown and Eva Marcille as Tracie

Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine

An old friend of Curtis is in town and begins to set his sights on Claretha, much to the dismay of Ella. Meanwhile, C.J. is being stalked by a mentally unstable woman he rescued.
Guest stars: George Wallace as Jimmy and Daniele Gaither as Smokey

Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine

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.

Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine

Deciding on the best way to handle some of their brooding issues, the Payne household decide to seek a family therapist. After each member of the family has their one-on-one time with the therapist, the final result proves that the doctor is need of some psychiatric assistance of his own.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha and Demetria McKinney as Janine

Janine is discharged from the rehabilitation center after successfully completing her program. She seeks help from Ella as she is nervous about her impending job interview and needs a place to stay for the night. Reluctantly, Ella goes beyond C.J.'s wishes and allows her to bunk on the couch, unbeknownst to the rest of the family. Meanwhile, Curtis decides to go on a diet after failing a physical exam.

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.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha and Lance Gross as Calvin

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.
Guest star: Eva Marcille as Tracie

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha

While the crew responds to an emergency call, Curtis finds himself all alone at the firehouse with a very pregnant woman. Meanwhile, Calvin and Tracie's relationship begins to wilt when Tracie questions if Calvin's ready for a mature relationship.
Guest star: Eva Marcille as Tracie

Absent: Cassi Davis as Ella, Denise Burse as Claretha, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Demetria McKinney as Janine

Jazmine reveals her fear of visiting the dentist when she develops a painful toothache. Meanwhile, Calvin is devastated once he receives the news that Tracie wants to move back in with her ex and end their relationship. Calvin was heartbroken but Pookie and Peanut came to the rescue.
Guest stars: Eva Marcille as Tracie, Clayton English as Peanut and Quincy Bonds as Pookie

Absent: LaVan Davis as Curtis and Denise Burse as Claretha

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.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha

Ella's niece Renee comes from out of town to enter in the Health Center's College Scholarship Program, but she's mistreated because of the way she acts. Meanwhile Bart brings his obnoxious nephew Peter to the firehouse where he challenges Malik to a firemen's duel.
Guest Star: Mystie Smith as Renee, Tommy Dimassimo as Peter

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha

A rat is at the firehouse and everyone has different ideas of how to get rid of it. Jazmine is sick but C.J. and Malik thinks she's faking. But when she has to go to the hospital Jazmine starts to take advantage of the family.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha and Lance Gross as Calvin

The family is suspicious of Janine's actions. She tries to get rid of her former drug dealer, but he proves to be more dangerous than she could handle alone. So the rest of the family help her with the situation. Meanwhile, Malik sets out to buy new shoes by getting a job as a paperboy but he soon discovers that it's a lot of responsibility than he originally thought.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha and Lance Gross as Calvin

Ella is sick so Curtis has to do all the chores. Jazmine gets a part in the school play, but Janine takes it too far.

Absent: Cassi Davis as Ella and Denise Burse as Claretha

Angel invites her friend Dr. Gilrest to interview the firehouse for her book about stress interfering in the workplace, but she takes an interest in Calvin. Meanwhile Curtis is planning a poker party, but Ella wants him to watch Malik and Jazmine instead.
Guest star: Lisa Arrindell Anderson as Dr. Gilrest

Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Demetria McKinney as Janine and Denise Burse as Claretha

Janine and C.J.'s friends invite them to a party, but they fail to realized that they're not married. Back at the firehouse Calvin convinces Curtis to let Pookie and Peanut to volunteer for their community service. At the end of the episode C.J. gets drunk and ask Janine to sleep with him.
Guest star: Robin Givens as Tanya

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha

Continuing from the last episode C.J. and Janine decide to sleep together and the whole family (except Malik and Jazmine) find out including Claretha who was spying on them. Also someone thinks Curtis is sleeping with his wife so he sends Curtis threatening messages and packages.

Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine

Ella claims that Curtis takes her for granted, but Curtis learns his lesson when the always-sassy Madea materializes in one of his dreams as his wife. Elsewhere, Malik takes up football to woo a cheerleader.

Guest star: Tyler Perry as Madea

Note: Madea's 3rd appearance.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha and Demetria McKinney as Janine

Janine dates an ex-football star and C.J. goes out with Tanya. C.J. starts to feel uncomfortable when Janine's date gives out lavish gifts to Malik and Jazmine. Meanwhile, Curtis develops a man-crush on Janine's date.

Guest stars: Robin Givens as Tanya and Michael Jai White as Bryan

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha and Lance Gross as Calvin

As Malik invites his new girlfriend to a Payne family dinner, Calvin again woos Miranda, who ripped him off during a previous romance but now insists she's changed her ways. Miranda's acceptance back into the Payne house is slow at first, but eventually she charms her way back. But Malik's girlfriend has a surprise that beats Miranda's return: she's pregnant.

Note: Keshia Knight Pulliam returns to the show as a regular. Guest star:Jamila Thompson as Courtney

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha

Game night at the Paynes' heats up when Ella's old college friend arrives, bringing a damaging secret about her and Curtis that also sparks an argument among the younger couples.

Guest stars: Robin Givens as Tanya, Iona Morris as Bernice and Michael Jai White as Bryan

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine

Ella finds out she may have breast cancer; Calvin has witnessed a neighborhood crime and is tracked down. After Ella is tested, Janine decides to get tested and finds out that she is pregnant. (Part 1 of 2.)

Note: The Barbershop is introduced.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda

Calvin finds out that he is graduating, but the school makes a mistake. Ella must keep Janine's pregnancy secret, which is impossible. (Part 2 of 2.)

Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Denise Burse as Claretha, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda

Malik's best friend Kevin is injured in a hit-and-run accident; Calvin gets a new job, but gets fired the next day due to laziness.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda

Curtis is offered a job in Los Angeles, but Ella doesn't want to move. Meanwhile, Tanya's friend makes a move on C.J.

Guest stars: Robin Givens as Tanya and Tembi Locke as Lisa

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda

The family must decide what to do with the $50,000 that C.J. finds in his truck.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda

C.J. finds out that Tanya was in a rap music video years ago. Meanwhile, the F.B.I. uses the Payne home for a stakeout.

Guest star: Robin Givens as Tanya

Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda

The family has had it with Calvin's ungrateful shenanigans, so they lay down some house rules. Calvin decides to move in with his girlfriend, who finds out just how dependent he is. Meanwhile, Malik and Jazmine help Claretha clean her house.

Janine's mother moves in with the Paynes, and Janine has a hard time not revealing that she's pregnant. Liz has a secret too: her husband kicked her out of their home.

Guest stars: Anne-Marie Johnson as Liz Shelton and Dorian Harewood as Larry Shelton

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda

Ella and Claretha help a church member who has an abusive boyfriend. Delante struggles on juggling two dates at the same time, which cause more drama at the barbershop.

Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., LaVan Davis as Curtis, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda

Janine's pregnancy is revealed at a social gathering; Curtis befriends a cable man who could possibly be his son.

Guest stars: Robin Givens as Tanya and Michael Jai White as Bryan

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda

Malik's scheme to get phone numbers from cheerleaders ends with him becoming a cheerleader. Meanwhile, Janine reveals her pregnancy to the children and prepares to move in with Bryan.

Note: This episode marks the last appearance of Janine (Demetria McKinney) until her return in the Season 3 episode "To Have and To Hold".

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda

Malik babysits Jazmine; the guys at the firehouse upset Angel. With Ella and Claretha's help they intent on doing role playing.

Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda

Calvin babysits Miranda's nephew who is a major handful. Meanwhile, Claretha's car is stolen, and Ella must help her find it.

Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda

Curtis, Ella and Claretha host a mixer for their college reunion. C.J. tries to babysit Malik and Jazmine.

Guest star: Dorien Wilson as Andrew and Sandy Brown as Cynthia Green

Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda

Dana finally decides to settle down and date one guy. Everyone is happy for her except for Kiki--Dana is dating her younger brother. Meanwhile, Jazmine learns a curse word from Curtis.

Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Denise Burse as Claretha, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda

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.

Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda

Malik assists Jazmine in her attempt to win a spelling bee and dethrone the reigning champion. Elsewhere, Curtis believes that Ella is having an affair.

Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda

Ella tries to increase quality family time by fasting in which she forbids the family from using electronics for one week in the process a shocking secret is revealed about C.J. Elsewhere, a popular film actor begins frequenting the barbershop.

Guest star: Jason Olive as Chad

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda

It's Malik's birthday and he's being a brat about the kind of party and gifts he wants. Meanwhile, with Miranda's help, Calvin invests in the barbershop and becomes a partner.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda

The entire household suffers along with Ella as she goes through menopause.

Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda

Calvin prepares to throw a party for a buddy who has returned home from Iraq. Elsewhere, Malik is assigned a school paper on a role model.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda

Curtis puts Malik and Jazmine to work at the firehouse charity food drive so they can learn the art of money management. Elsewhere, C.J. tries to lose his female stalker; and the barbers find out that Delante has been living in the barbershop.

Note: This was the final episode to feature the firehouse.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda

Malik and Kevin decide to skip school to be with two girls. Meanwhile, Calvin's pal Peanut tries to impress the ladies by telling them he's a Payne family member and owns a barbershop.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Demetria McKinney as Janine

Ella gets an idea for a new business after she sells a bunch of cakes and cookies; Malik takes up the saxophone to impress a girl.

Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda

The Paynes meet Miranda's family; in the middle of a heated discussion with Calvin, Curtis has a heart attack and collapses.

Guest stars: Wendell Pierce as Jeffrey Lucas and Valarie Pettiford as Sandra Lucas

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Demetria McKinney as Janine

Ella, Claretha, Jazmine, and her friend set off on a camping trip and quickly become lost. Meanwhile, Calvin decides to propose to Miranda and sets out to find the perfect engagement ring.

Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda

Calvin plans to propose to Miranda at a fancy restaurant but starts to question if he's rich enough to support her.

Note: This is the 100th episode.

Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Denise Burse as Claretha, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Demetria McKinney as Janine

Calvin's newest attempt to propose to Miranda hits a snag when he misplaces the engagement ring; a secret romance blooms at the barbershop; Janine returns to tell C.J. that he is her baby's father.

Note: This episode marks the return of Janine (Demetria McKinney).

Note: The next 9 episodes are season-ending episodes as Janine goes through her pregnancy and Calvin and Miranda plan their wedding. They all happen in the Season 5 opener.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha

Jazmine gets a perfect score on an aptitude test; C.J. and Tanya break up when he tells her he's the father of Janine's child.

Guest star: Robin Givens as Tanya

Absent: LaVan Davis as Curtis, Cassi Davis as Ella, Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda

Curtis and Malik are left to chaperone Jazmine's slumber party when C.J. and Janine get held up at the barber shop.

Absent: Cassi Davis as Ella, Denise Burse as Claretha and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda

Grandpa Kelly comes to town; when he meets Miranda, he realizes he knew her in a past life. Meanwhile, the barbers befriend a homeless man who is searching for his son.

Note: LaVan Davis has a dual role as Curtis and Grandpa Kelly.

Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Denise Burse as Claretha and Demetria McKinney as Janine

Ella accompanies Miranda to the mall to complete her wedding registry and ends up taking over; when C.J. and Janine decide to go out together, the kids hope their parents are reconciling.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha

Curtis has gained weight since his last tuxedo fitting; Calvin gets cold feet when his and Miranda's wedding plans start to go awry.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine

Although Calvin promised Miranda that his bachelor party would be canceled, his family and friends go on with the celebration.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Demetria McKinney as Janine

Calvin and Miranda find themselves inundated with marital advice during their wedding rehearsal and dinner; the event may be ruined anyway by an unforeseen guest, drunken foolishness, and a fainting spell.

Guest stars: Valarie Pettiford as Sandra Lucas, Wendell Pierce as Jeffrey Lucas and Marvin Winans as Pastor Richards

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha

Various issues threaten to ruin Calvin and Miranda's special day. One mighty complication: Miranda's father helps to deliver triplets. To be continued...

Guest star: Valarie Pettiford as Sandra Lucas

Numerous predicaments continue to plague Calvin and Miranda's big wedding day. One of those predicaments resulting in C.J. realizing he is still in love with Janine and repairing his family by proposing to her. At the end of the episode while giving the marriage vows, Janine goes into labor.

Note: This episode marks the last appearance of Jazmine (China Anne McClain) until her return in the Season 4 episode "Recurring Paynes".

Guest stars: Valarie Pettiford as Sandra Lucas, Wendell Pierce as Jeffrey Lucas and Marvin Winans as Pastor Richards