Tyler Perry's House of Payne (season 1)

The first season of the Tyler Perry's House of Payne began airing on June 6, 2007, and concluded on September 26, 2007. The season contained 37 episodes. Although this is the first season of the series, a set of 10 test episodes aired in the summer of 2006 on syndicated networks.
== Cast ==
=== Main cast ===
* Allen Payne as Clarence James (C.J.) Payne, Jr.
* LaVan Davis as Curtis Payne
* Cassi Davis as Ella Payne
* Lance Gross as Calvin Payne
* Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik Payne
* China Anne McClain as Jazmine Payne
* Demetria McKinney as Janine Payne
* Denise Burse as Claretha Jenkins
=== Recurring cast ===
* Joyce Giraud as Angel O. Reilz
* Bart Hansard as Bart Holmes
* Cedric Pendleton as Keenan Jared
* Robinne Lee as Nicole Jamieson
* Kyre Batiste-Loftin as Kevin
* Quincy Bonds as Pookie
* Clayton English as Peanut
* Eva Marcille as Tracie
=== Guest stars ===
* Tyler Perry as Madea
* David Mann as Mr. Brown
* Keke Palmer as Nikki
* Tamela Mann as Cora Brown
* Lamman Rucker as Will Brown
* Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda Lucas
== Summary ==
The first season of the show introduces Curtis and Ella Payne, and their extended family. Their son, Calvin, is a college student who never seems to live at school, eats at the Payne house, and has Ella do his laundry. C.J. is Curtis' nephew and he, his wife, Janine, and their two children, Malik and Jazmine, come to live in the Payne house after their house is destroyed in a fire. It is later discovered that Janine caused the fire and that she is addicted to drugs.
C.J. and the kids adjust to living with Curtis and Ella, while C.J. tries to put his marriage back together and get some help for Janine. Curtis also tries dealing with all the people constantly in his house.
== Episodes ==
* LaVan Davis was absent in two episodes.
* Cassi Davis was absent in three episodes.
* Lance Gross was absent in four episodes.
* Allen Payne was absent in seven episodes.
* Larramie "Doc" Shaw was absent in eight episodes.
* China Anne McClain was absent in nine episodes.
* Denise Burse was absent in twenty-five episodes.
* Demetria McKinney was absent in twenty-six episodes.
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season 	Title 	Directed by 	Written by 	Original air date 	Production
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1 	1 	"Bully and the Beast" 	Tyler Perry 	Kellie R. Griffin 	June 6, 2007 	101
In the series 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 a long 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 MadeaAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha	In the series 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 a long 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 MadeaAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha	In the series 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 a long 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 MadeaAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha	In the series 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 a long 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 MadeaAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha	In the series 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 a long 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 MadeaAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha	In the series 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 a long 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 MadeaAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha	In the series 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 a long 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 MadeaAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha
2 	2 	"I Can Cry If I Want To" 	Tyler Perry 	Michelle L. Johnson 	June 6, 2007 	102
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	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	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	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	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	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	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
3 	3 	"More Than Meets the Eye" 	Tyler Perry 	Christopher J. Moore 	June 13, 2007 	103
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 	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 	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 	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 	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 	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 	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
4 	4 	"Busted" 	Tyler Perry 	Jenee V. Giles 	June 13, 2007 	104
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. 	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. 	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. 	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. 	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. 	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. 	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.
5 	5 	"Lost and Found" 	Tyler Perry 	Carmelita Arroyo 	June 20, 2007 	105
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 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 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 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 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 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 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
6 	6 	"Down and Outted" 	Tyler Perry 	Christopher J. Moore 	June 20, 2007 	106
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 	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 	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 	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 	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 	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 	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
7 	7 	"No Money, Mo' Problems" 	Tyler Perry 	Anita M. Cal 	June 27, 2007 	107
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 	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 	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 	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 	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 	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 	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
8 	8 	"Just Say No" 	Tyler Perry 	Steve Coulter, Dee Wagner 	June 27, 2007 	108
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 	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 	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 	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 	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 	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 	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
9 	9 	"Surprise, Surprise" 	Tyler Perry 	Shontell McClain 	July 4, 2007 	109
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 SheltonAbsent: Demetria McKinney as Janine 	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 SheltonAbsent: Demetria McKinney as Janine 	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 SheltonAbsent: Demetria McKinney as Janine 	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 SheltonAbsent: Demetria McKinney as Janine 	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 SheltonAbsent: Demetria McKinney as Janine 	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 SheltonAbsent: Demetria McKinney as Janine 	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 SheltonAbsent: Demetria McKinney as Janine
10 	10 	"Father Knows Best" 	Tyler Perry 	Joseph Hampton 	July 4, 2007 	110
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 SheltonAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha and 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 SheltonAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha and 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 SheltonAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha and 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 SheltonAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha and 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 SheltonAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha and 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 SheltonAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha and 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 SheltonAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha and Demetria McKinney as Janine
11 	11 	"I Keep Coming Up Short" 	Tyler Perry 	Teri Jackson 	July 11, 2007 	111
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 	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 	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 	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 	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 	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 	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
12 	12 	"The Buck Stops Here" 	Tyler Perry 	Carmelita Arroyo 	July 11, 2007 	112
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 	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 	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 	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 	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 	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 	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
13 	13 	"Wax On, Wax Off" 	Tyler Perry 	Anita M. Cal 	July 18, 2007 	113
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 	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 	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 	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 	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 	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 	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
14 	14 	"Head of the Class" 	Tyler Perry 	Steve Coulter, Dee Wagner 	July 18, 2007 	114
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 	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 	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 	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 	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 	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 	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
15 	15 	"Paternity and Fraternity: Part 1" 	Tyler Perry 	Kellie R. Griffin 	July 25, 2007 	115
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 sisterAbsent: 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 sisterAbsent: 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 sisterAbsent: 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 sisterAbsent: 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 sisterAbsent: 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 sisterAbsent: 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 sisterAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha and Demetria McKinney as Janine
16 	16 	"Paternity and Fraternity: Part 2" 	Tyler Perry 	Kellie R. Griffin 	July 25, 2007 	116
C.J. gets the results of the paternity test. Meanwhile, Bart does some extreme stunts while the firefighters place bets on him.
Guest star: Sierra Aylina McClain as JasmineAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	C.J. gets the results of the paternity test. Meanwhile, Bart does some extreme stunts while the firefighters place bets on him.
Guest star: Sierra Aylina McClain as JasmineAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	C.J. gets the results of the paternity test. Meanwhile, Bart does some extreme stunts while the firefighters place bets on him.
Guest star: Sierra Aylina McClain as JasmineAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	C.J. gets the results of the paternity test. Meanwhile, Bart does some extreme stunts while the firefighters place bets on him.
Guest star: Sierra Aylina McClain as JasmineAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	C.J. gets the results of the paternity test. Meanwhile, Bart does some extreme stunts while the firefighters place bets on him.
Guest star: Sierra Aylina McClain as JasmineAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	C.J. gets the results of the paternity test. Meanwhile, Bart does some extreme stunts while the firefighters place bets on him.
Guest star: Sierra Aylina McClain as JasmineAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	C.J. gets the results of the paternity test. Meanwhile, Bart does some extreme stunts while the firefighters place bets on him.
Guest star: Sierra Aylina McClain as JasmineAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha and Demetria McKinney as Janine
17 	17 	"Cracking Under Pressure" 	Tyler Perry 	Lamont Ferrell 	August 1, 2007 	117
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 	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 	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 	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 	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 	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 	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
18 	18 	"Club PCP" 	Tyler Perry 	Kellie R. Griffin 	August 1, 2007 	118
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 	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 	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 	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 	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 	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 	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
19 	19 	"Sadly Mistaken" 	Tyler Perry 	Teri Jackson 	August 8, 2007 	119
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 	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 	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 	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 	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 	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 	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
20 	20 	"And Justice for All" 	Tyler Perry 	Lamont Ferrell 	August 8, 2007 	120
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 	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 	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 	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 	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 	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 	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
21 	21 	"I Got the Hook Up" 	Tyler Perry 	Teri Jackson 	August 15, 2007 	121
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 	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 	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 	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 	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 	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 	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
22 	22 	"Absolutely Positive" 	Tyler Perry 	Joseph Hampton 	August 15, 2007 	122
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 	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 	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 	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 	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 	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 	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
23 	23 	"Teacher's Pet" 	Tyler Perry 	Anita M. Cal 	August 22, 2007 	123
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	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	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	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	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	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	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
24 	24 	"The Perfect Storm" 	Tyler Perry 	Christopher J. Moore 	August 22, 2007 	124
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.
Guest star: Robinne Lee as Nicole JamiesonAbsent: 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 sparks flying between C.J. and the assistant principal.
Guest star: Robinne Lee as Nicole JamiesonAbsent: 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 sparks flying between C.J. and the assistant principal.
Guest star: Robinne Lee as Nicole JamiesonAbsent: 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 sparks flying between C.J. and the assistant principal.
Guest star: Robinne Lee as Nicole JamiesonAbsent: 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 sparks flying between C.J. and the assistant principal.
Guest star: Robinne Lee as Nicole JamiesonAbsent: 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 sparks flying between C.J. and the assistant principal.
Guest star: Robinne Lee as Nicole JamiesonAbsent: 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 sparks flying between C.J. and the assistant principal.
Guest star: Robinne Lee as Nicole JamiesonAbsent: Demetria McKinney as Janine
25 	25 	"Sad, Sad Leroy Brown: Part 1" 	Tyler Perry 	Steve Coulter, Dee Wagner 	August 29, 2007 	125
A neighbor 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. 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	A neighbor 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. 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	A neighbor 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. 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	A neighbor 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. 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	A neighbor 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. 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	A neighbor 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. 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	A neighbor 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. 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
26 	26 	"Sad, Sad Leroy Brown: Part 2" 	Tyler Perry 	Kellie R. Griffin 	August 29, 2007 	126
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 BrownAbsent: Allen Payne as C.J., Lance Gross as Calvin, Denise Burse as Claretha 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 BrownAbsent: Allen Payne as C.J., Lance Gross as Calvin, Denise Burse as Claretha 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 BrownAbsent: Allen Payne as C.J., Lance Gross as Calvin, Denise Burse as Claretha 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 BrownAbsent: Allen Payne as C.J., Lance Gross as Calvin, Denise Burse as Claretha 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 BrownAbsent: Allen Payne as C.J., Lance Gross as Calvin, Denise Burse as Claretha 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 BrownAbsent: Allen Payne as C.J., Lance Gross as Calvin, Denise Burse as Claretha 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 BrownAbsent: Allen Payne as C.J., Lance Gross as Calvin, Denise Burse as Claretha and Demetria McKinney as Janine
27 	27 	"Weeping May Endure for a Night" 	Tyler Perry 	Kellie R. Griffin, Joseph Hampton 	September 5, 2007 	127
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	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	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	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	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	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	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
28 	28 	"The Big Test" 	Tyler Perry 	Steve Coulter, Dee Wagner 	September 5, 2007 	128
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 JamiesonAbsent: LaVan Davis as Curtis, Cassi Davis as Ella, Denise Burse as Claretha 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 JamiesonAbsent: LaVan Davis as Curtis, Cassi Davis as Ella, Denise Burse as Claretha 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 JamiesonAbsent: LaVan Davis as Curtis, Cassi Davis as Ella, Denise Burse as Claretha 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 JamiesonAbsent: LaVan Davis as Curtis, Cassi Davis as Ella, Denise Burse as Claretha 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 JamiesonAbsent: LaVan Davis as Curtis, Cassi Davis as Ella, Denise Burse as Claretha 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 JamiesonAbsent: LaVan Davis as Curtis, Cassi Davis as Ella, Denise Burse as Claretha 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 JamiesonAbsent: LaVan Davis as Curtis, Cassi Davis as Ella, Denise Burse as Claretha and Demetria McKinney as Janine
29 	29 	"Balancing Act" 	Tyler Perry 	Kellie R. Griffin 	September 12, 2007 	129
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 JamiesonAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin and Demetria McKinneyas 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 JamiesonAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin and Demetria McKinneyas 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 JamiesonAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin and Demetria McKinneyas 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 JamiesonAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin and Demetria McKinneyas 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 JamiesonAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin and Demetria McKinneyas 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 JamiesonAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin and Demetria McKinneyas 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 JamiesonAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin and Demetria McKinneyas Janine
30 	30 	"Why Can't We Be Friends" 	Tyler Perry 	Steve Coulter, Dee Wagner 	September 12, 2007 	130
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 JamiesonAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin and Demetria McKinneyas 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 JamiesonAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin and Demetria McKinneyas 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 JamiesonAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin and Demetria McKinneyas 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 JamiesonAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin and Demetria McKinneyas 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 JamiesonAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin and Demetria McKinneyas 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 JamiesonAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin and Demetria McKinneyas 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 JamiesonAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin and Demetria McKinneyas Janine
31 	31 	"Dog Day Afternoon" 	Tyler Perry 	Christopher J. Moore 	September 19, 2007 	131
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 JamiesonAbsent: 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 JamiesonAbsent: 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 JamiesonAbsent: 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 JamiesonAbsent: 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 JamiesonAbsent: 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 JamiesonAbsent: 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 JamiesonAbsent: Demetria McKinney as Janine
32 	32 	"New Beginnings" 	Tyler Perry 	Kellie R. Griffin 	September 19, 2007 	132
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 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 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 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 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 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 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
33 	33 	"Heavy Petting" 	Tyler Perry 	Carmelita Arroyo 	September 19, 2007 	133
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 JamiesonAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin and Demetria McKinneyas Janine 	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 JamiesonAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin and Demetria McKinneyas Janine 	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 JamiesonAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin and Demetria McKinneyas Janine 	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 JamiesonAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin and Demetria McKinneyas Janine 	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 JamiesonAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin and Demetria McKinneyas Janine 	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 JamiesonAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin and Demetria McKinneyas Janine 	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 JamiesonAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin and Demetria McKinneyas Janine
34 	34 	"The Fast and the Furious" 	Tyler Perry 	Michelle L. Johnson 	September 19, 2007 	134
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 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 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 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 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 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 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
35 	35 	"Gone in 60 Seconds" 	Tyler Perry 	Teri Jackson 	September 26, 2007 	135
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 TracieAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha 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 TracieAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha 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 TracieAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha 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 TracieAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha 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 TracieAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha 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 TracieAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha 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 TracieAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha and Demetria McKinney as Janine
36 	36 	"Lost Without U" 	Tyler Perry 	Carmelita Arroyo 	September 26, 2007 	136
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. (Part two of three.)
Guest star: Robinne Lee as Nicole JamiesonAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine 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 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. (Part two of three.)
Guest star: Robinne Lee as Nicole JamiesonAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine 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 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. (Part two of three.)
Guest star: Robinne Lee as Nicole JamiesonAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine 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 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. (Part two of three.)
Guest star: Robinne Lee as Nicole JamiesonAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine 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 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. (Part two of three.)
Guest star: Robinne Lee as Nicole JamiesonAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine 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 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. (Part two of three.)
Guest star: Robinne Lee as Nicole JamiesonAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine 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 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. (Part two of three.)
Guest star: Robinne Lee as Nicole JamiesonAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Demetria McKinney as Janine
37 	37 	"I Rest My Case" 	Tyler Perry 	Lamont Ferrell 	September 26, 2007 	137
Malik and his friend Kyle go to a court hearing for stealing and wrecking Curtis' bike, but Curtis' plan to teach the boys a lesson backfires when Malik and Kyle are sent to prison. (Part three of three)
Guest star: Eva Marcille as TracieAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Demetria McKinney as Janine 	Malik and his friend Kyle go to a court hearing for stealing and wrecking Curtis' bike, but Curtis' plan to teach the boys a lesson backfires when Malik and Kyle are sent to prison. (Part three of three)
Guest star: Eva Marcille as TracieAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Demetria McKinney as Janine 	Malik and his friend Kyle go to a court hearing for stealing and wrecking Curtis' bike, but Curtis' plan to teach the boys a lesson backfires when Malik and Kyle are sent to prison. (Part three of three)
Guest star: Eva Marcille as TracieAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Demetria McKinney as Janine 	Malik and his friend Kyle go to a court hearing for stealing and wrecking Curtis' bike, but Curtis' plan to teach the boys a lesson backfires when Malik and Kyle are sent to prison. (Part three of three)
Guest star: Eva Marcille as TracieAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Demetria McKinney as Janine 	Malik and his friend Kyle go to a court hearing for stealing and wrecking Curtis' bike, but Curtis' plan to teach the boys a lesson backfires when Malik and Kyle are sent to prison. (Part three of three)
Guest star: Eva Marcille as TracieAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Demetria McKinney as Janine 	Malik and his friend Kyle go to a court hearing for stealing and wrecking Curtis' bike, but Curtis' plan to teach the boys a lesson backfires when Malik and Kyle are sent to prison. (Part three of three)
Guest star: Eva Marcille as TracieAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Demetria McKinney as Janine 	Malik and his friend Kyle go to a court hearing for stealing and wrecking Curtis' bike, but Curtis' plan to teach the boys a lesson backfires when Malik and Kyle are sent to prison. (Part three of three)
Guest star: Eva Marcille as TracieAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Demetria McKinney as Janine