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The show revolved around a multi-generational family living under one roof in Atlanta led by patriarch Curtis Payne and his wife Ella.
Episode 55 : Don't Get It Twisted
March. 26,2008
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.
Episode 54 : It's Getting Hot in Here
March. 19,2008
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.
Episode 53 : Play on Playa
March. 12,2008
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.
Episode 52 : Bad Influence
March. 05,2008
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.
Episode 51 : Devil in a Blue Suit
February. 27,2008
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.
Episode 50 : No Payne, No Gain
February. 20,2008
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.
Episode 49 : It's a Boy
February. 13,2008
Tracie gets frustrated when Calvin won't stop playing video games with Malik and Kyle.Tracie tells him that if he wants to be with her, he has to be more mature.
Episode 48 : You Big Dummy
February. 06,2008
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.
Episode 47 : Mommie Dearest
January. 30,2008
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.
Episode 46 : There's No Place Like Home
January. 23,2008
Janine comes to Ella after getting out of rehab and she moves into the house causing the rest of family to become upset. Curtis fails the fireman physical but is in denial about eating better or exercising.
Episode 45 : Piece of Mind
January. 16,2008
The family visits a therapist and after a group session degenerates into a shouting match, the therapist sees them in individual sessions.
Episode 44 : Reality Check
January. 09,2008
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.
Episode 43 : Trial by Fire: Part 3
January. 02,2008
As C.J. fights for his life, he regains consciousness while awaiting the help from the other firefighters.
Episode 42 : Trial by Fire: Part 2
December. 26,2007
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.
Episode 41 : Trial by Fire: Part 1
December. 19,2007
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.
Episode 40 : The Wench Who Saved Christmas
December. 12,2007
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.
Episode 39 : Home Alone
December. 05,2007
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.
Episode 38 : A House is Not a Home
November. 28,2007
C.J. thinks they he may have found the perfect new apartment for he 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.
Episode 37 : I Rest My Case
November. 21,2007
Malik and Tracie's nephew Kyle go to court to be sentenced for stealing Curtis' motorcycle.
Episode 36 : Lost Without U
November. 14,2007
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 filled 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.
Episode 35 : Gone in 60 Seconds
November. 07,2007
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.)
Episode 34 : The Fast and the Furious
October. 31,2007
Curtis must take an online driving course after he gets a speeding ticket. Meanwhile, Claretha and Ella clash over playing the lottery.
Episode 33 : Heavy Petting
October. 24,2007
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.
Episode 32 : New Beginnings
October. 17,2007
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 asks Ella to get her into a rehab.
Episode 31 : Dog Day Afternoon
October. 10,2007
While Malik must make a documentary for a school assignment, Curtis is unknowingly roped into assisting a bank robber.
Episode 30 : Why Can't We Be Friends
October. 03,2007
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 attic and bond.
Episode 29 : Balancing Act
September. 26,2007
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.
Episode 28 : The Big Test
September. 19,2007
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.
Episode 27 : Weeping May Endure for a Night
September. 12,2007
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 thinks his Daddy really hates him. After going on another bad date, Calvin starts a website called "She's A Whack" dot com only for it to backfire on him.
Episode 26 : Sad, Sad Leroy Brown: Part 2
September. 05,2007
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.
Episode 25 : Sad, Sad Leroy Brown: Part 1
August. 29,2007
Brown burns down his house and imposes himself on the Paynes. And Calvin's new girlfriend offers him an investment opportunity.
Episode 24 : Teacher's Pet
August. 22,2007
After Jazmine "rescues" a hamster from her school, her assistant principal comes to the Payne household to investigate. When Malik finds out that Jazmine did abscond with the hamster, they keep it a secret, and it becomes a problem, and the mayhem becomes the order of the day.
Episode 23 : The Perfect Storm
August. 22,2007
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 sparks flying between C.J. and the assistant principal.
Episode 22 : Absolutely Positive
August. 15,2007
Curtis gets a colonoscopy and thinks he's dying. Meanwhile, Calvin goes on a date with Karen, the woman who's HIV-positive.
Episode 21 : I Got the Hook Up
August. 15,2007
Everyone tries to hook C.J. up on a date. Meanwhile, a woman who's HIV-positive volunteers at the Help Center.
Episode 20 : And Justice for All
August. 08,2007
Malik and Kevin meet someone on the Internet, who turns out to be a man. Meanwhile, Curtis and Claretha have jury duty together.
Episode 19 : Sadly Mistaken
August. 08,2007
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.
Episode 18 : Club PCP
August. 01,2007
Episode 17 : Cracking Under Pressure
August. 01,2007
Janine and her associates from the crack-house break in and steal from the Payne's house. Meanwhile, Calvin trains for a marathon.
Episode 16 : Paternity and Fraternity: Part 2
July. 25,2007
The possibility that CJ might be the father of another child continues to be a family issue. Meanwhile, Malik continues to keep company with sketchy kids.
Episode 15 : Paternity and Fraternity: Part 1
July. 25,2007
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.
Episode 14 : Head of the Class
July. 18,2007
Jazmine, despite being in the 3rd grade, runs for president of the school. She enlists the entire family into helping her with election with Uncle Curtis as her debate opponent.
Episode 13 : Wax On, Wax Off
July. 18,2007
Malik's going through puberty and the women in the house are clueless. Meanwhile, a failing inspection at the firehouse is Curtis's fault.
Episode 12 : The Buck Stops Here
July. 11,2007
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.
Episode 11 : I Keep Coming Up Short
July. 11,2007
Episode 10 : Father Knows Best
July. 04,2007
Janine's parents return and want custody of the kids. The firefighters "misplace" the fire truck.
Episode 9 : Surprise, Surprise
July. 04,2007
Janine's parents show up looking for her. Claretha believes she knows Janine's father.
Episode 8 : Just Say No
June. 27,2007
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.
Episode 7 : No Money, Mo’ Problems
June. 27,2007
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.
Episode 6 : Down and Outted
June. 20,2007
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.
Episode 5 : Lost and Found
June. 20,2007
Episode 4 : Busted
June. 13,2007
Episode 3 : More Than Meets the Eye
June. 13,2007
Episode 2 : I Can Cry If I Want To
June. 06,2007
C.J. moves in with Curtis and Ella after his house burns down. Meanwhile, the family plans a surprise 50th birthday party for Curtis.
Episode 1 : Bully and the Beast
June. 06,2007
Malik is confronted by a school bully, and Curtis has to handle the situation. What he can't handle is the bully's mother.
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