Tyler Perry's House of Payne (season 5)

The fifth season of the Tyler Perry's House of Payne began airing on December 3, 2008, and concluded on June 3, 2009. It stars Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda, Cassi Davis as Ella Payne, LaVan Davis as Curtis Payne, Allen Payne as CJ Payne, Lance Gross as Calvin Payne, Demetria McKinney as Janine Payne, and Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik Payne. This season consists of 26 episodes. All episodes of this season of House of Payne were recorded in front of a live studio audience.
Actress China Anne McClain is not a cast member this season and Denise Burse leaves the show after the fourth episode "Casa De Payne".
== Episodes ==
* LaVan Davis was absent for two episodes.
* Denise Burse was absent for the first three episodes before her last appearance this season in the fourth episode.
* Cassi Davis was absent for four episodes.
* Larramie "Doc" Shaw and Lance Gross were both absent for eight episodes each.
* Keshia Knight Pulliam was absent for twelve episodes.
* Demetria McKinney was absent for fourteen episodes.
* Allen Payne was absent for eighteen episodes.
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101 	1 	"Labor Paynes: Part 1" 	Tyler Perry 	Brandon Broussard 	December 3, 2008 	501
Janine goes into labor as a double wedding uniting C.J. and Janine, and Calvin and Miranda, swiftly changes locations to the hospital. To be continued...
Guest stars: Valarie Pettiford as Sandra Lucas, Wendell Pierce as Jeffrey Lucas and Marvin Winans as Pastor RichardsAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha 	Janine goes into labor as a double wedding uniting C.J. and Janine, and Calvin and Miranda, swiftly changes locations to the hospital. To be continued...
Guest stars: Valarie Pettiford as Sandra Lucas, Wendell Pierce as Jeffrey Lucas and Marvin Winans as Pastor RichardsAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha 	Janine goes into labor as a double wedding uniting C.J. and Janine, and Calvin and Miranda, swiftly changes locations to the hospital. To be continued...
Guest stars: Valarie Pettiford as Sandra Lucas, Wendell Pierce as Jeffrey Lucas and Marvin Winans as Pastor RichardsAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha 	Janine goes into labor as a double wedding uniting C.J. and Janine, and Calvin and Miranda, swiftly changes locations to the hospital. To be continued...
Guest stars: Valarie Pettiford as Sandra Lucas, Wendell Pierce as Jeffrey Lucas and Marvin Winans as Pastor RichardsAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha 	Janine goes into labor as a double wedding uniting C.J. and Janine, and Calvin and Miranda, swiftly changes locations to the hospital. To be continued...
Guest stars: Valarie Pettiford as Sandra Lucas, Wendell Pierce as Jeffrey Lucas and Marvin Winans as Pastor RichardsAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha 	Janine goes into labor as a double wedding uniting C.J. and Janine, and Calvin and Miranda, swiftly changes locations to the hospital. To be continued...
Guest stars: Valarie Pettiford as Sandra Lucas, Wendell Pierce as Jeffrey Lucas and Marvin Winans as Pastor RichardsAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha 	Janine goes into labor as a double wedding uniting C.J. and Janine, and Calvin and Miranda, swiftly changes locations to the hospital. To be continued...
Guest stars: Valarie Pettiford as Sandra Lucas, Wendell Pierce as Jeffrey Lucas and Marvin Winans as Pastor RichardsAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha
102 	2 	"Labor Paynes: Part 2" 	Tyler Perry 	Teri Jackson 	December 3, 2008 	502
Since bringing the twins home and with little help from anyone, Janine struggles to keep the newborns settled at the same time and as a result, she goes through postpartum depressionAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin and Keshia Knight Pulliamas Miranda 	Since bringing the twins home and with little help from anyone, Janine struggles to keep the newborns settled at the same time and as a result, she goes through postpartum depressionAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin and Keshia Knight Pulliamas Miranda 	Since bringing the twins home and with little help from anyone, Janine struggles to keep the newborns settled at the same time and as a result, she goes through postpartum depressionAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin and Keshia Knight Pulliamas Miranda 	Since bringing the twins home and with little help from anyone, Janine struggles to keep the newborns settled at the same time and as a result, she goes through postpartum depressionAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin and Keshia Knight Pulliamas Miranda 	Since bringing the twins home and with little help from anyone, Janine struggles to keep the newborns settled at the same time and as a result, she goes through postpartum depressionAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin and Keshia Knight Pulliamas Miranda 	Since bringing the twins home and with little help from anyone, Janine struggles to keep the newborns settled at the same time and as a result, she goes through postpartum depressionAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin and Keshia Knight Pulliamas Miranda 	Since bringing the twins home and with little help from anyone, Janine struggles to keep the newborns settled at the same time and as a result, she goes through postpartum depressionAbsent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin and Keshia Knight Pulliamas Miranda
103 	3 	"Your Wife's a Payne" 	Tyler Perry 	Kellie R. Griffin 	December 10, 2008 	503
Calvin and Miranda move into their new digs, but Miranda's shadowy con-artist past insists on threatening to ruin the present. Also, the couple quarrel over business plans at the barbershop.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., LaVan Davis as Curtis, Cassi Davis as Ella, Denise Burseas Claretha, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	Calvin and Miranda move into their new digs, but Miranda's shadowy con-artist past insists on threatening to ruin the present. Also, the couple quarrel over business plans at the barbershop.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., LaVan Davis as Curtis, Cassi Davis as Ella, Denise Burseas Claretha, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	Calvin and Miranda move into their new digs, but Miranda's shadowy con-artist past insists on threatening to ruin the present. Also, the couple quarrel over business plans at the barbershop.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., LaVan Davis as Curtis, Cassi Davis as Ella, Denise Burseas Claretha, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	Calvin and Miranda move into their new digs, but Miranda's shadowy con-artist past insists on threatening to ruin the present. Also, the couple quarrel over business plans at the barbershop.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., LaVan Davis as Curtis, Cassi Davis as Ella, Denise Burseas Claretha, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	Calvin and Miranda move into their new digs, but Miranda's shadowy con-artist past insists on threatening to ruin the present. Also, the couple quarrel over business plans at the barbershop.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., LaVan Davis as Curtis, Cassi Davis as Ella, Denise Burseas Claretha, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	Calvin and Miranda move into their new digs, but Miranda's shadowy con-artist past insists on threatening to ruin the present. Also, the couple quarrel over business plans at the barbershop.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., LaVan Davis as Curtis, Cassi Davis as Ella, Denise Burseas Claretha, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	Calvin and Miranda move into their new digs, but Miranda's shadowy con-artist past insists on threatening to ruin the present. Also, the couple quarrel over business plans at the barbershop.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., LaVan Davis as Curtis, Cassi Davis as Ella, Denise Burseas Claretha, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Demetria McKinney as Janine
104 	4 	"Casa De Payne" 	Tyler Perry 	Steve Coulter 	December 10, 2008 	504
Claretha becomes engaged to an African prince; planning a move to Africa, she sells her house to the Hernandezes. Meanwhile, Curtis blows a gasket when he receives a slew of parking tickets.
Guest star: Denise Burse as ClarethaNote: This episode marks the last appearance of Claretha (Denise Burse) until her return in the Season 6 premiere episode "Where's the Payne?" and she is credited as a guest-star. 	Claretha becomes engaged to an African prince; planning a move to Africa, she sells her house to the Hernandezes. Meanwhile, Curtis blows a gasket when he receives a slew of parking tickets.
Guest star: Denise Burse as ClarethaNote: This episode marks the last appearance of Claretha (Denise Burse) until her return in the Season 6 premiere episode "Where's the Payne?" and she is credited as a guest-star. 	Claretha becomes engaged to an African prince; planning a move to Africa, she sells her house to the Hernandezes. Meanwhile, Curtis blows a gasket when he receives a slew of parking tickets.
Guest star: Denise Burse as ClarethaNote: This episode marks the last appearance of Claretha (Denise Burse) until her return in the Season 6 premiere episode "Where's the Payne?" and she is credited as a guest-star. 	Claretha becomes engaged to an African prince; planning a move to Africa, she sells her house to the Hernandezes. Meanwhile, Curtis blows a gasket when he receives a slew of parking tickets.
Guest star: Denise Burse as ClarethaNote: This episode marks the last appearance of Claretha (Denise Burse) until her return in the Season 6 premiere episode "Where's the Payne?" and she is credited as a guest-star. 	Claretha becomes engaged to an African prince; planning a move to Africa, she sells her house to the Hernandezes. Meanwhile, Curtis blows a gasket when he receives a slew of parking tickets.
Guest star: Denise Burse as ClarethaNote: This episode marks the last appearance of Claretha (Denise Burse) until her return in the Season 6 premiere episode "Where's the Payne?" and she is credited as a guest-star. 	Claretha becomes engaged to an African prince; planning a move to Africa, she sells her house to the Hernandezes. Meanwhile, Curtis blows a gasket when he receives a slew of parking tickets.
Guest star: Denise Burse as ClarethaNote: This episode marks the last appearance of Claretha (Denise Burse) until her return in the Season 6 premiere episode "Where's the Payne?" and she is credited as a guest-star. 	Claretha becomes engaged to an African prince; planning a move to Africa, she sells her house to the Hernandezes. Meanwhile, Curtis blows a gasket when he receives a slew of parking tickets.
Guest star: Denise Burse as ClarethaNote: This episode marks the last appearance of Claretha (Denise Burse) until her return in the Season 6 premiere episode "Where's the Payne?" and she is credited as a guest-star.
105 	5 	"It's a Payne Growing Up" 	Tyler Perry 	Tajamika Paxton and Calvin Brown, Jr. 	December 17, 2008 	505
Malik's best friend Kevin gets intimate with a promiscuous girl who happens to be the source of a syphilis outbreak at their school. Malik subsequently seeks counsel from C.J., which leads to a misunderstanding. Meanwhile, Miranda pressures Calvin to be a more thoughtful husband when communication between them lapses.Note: This episode featured Larramie "Doc" Shaw telling viewers about sexually transmitted diseases.	Malik's best friend Kevin gets intimate with a promiscuous girl who happens to be the source of a syphilis outbreak at their school. Malik subsequently seeks counsel from C.J., which leads to a misunderstanding. Meanwhile, Miranda pressures Calvin to be a more thoughtful husband when communication between them lapses.Note: This episode featured Larramie "Doc" Shaw telling viewers about sexually transmitted diseases.	Malik's best friend Kevin gets intimate with a promiscuous girl who happens to be the source of a syphilis outbreak at their school. Malik subsequently seeks counsel from C.J., which leads to a misunderstanding. Meanwhile, Miranda pressures Calvin to be a more thoughtful husband when communication between them lapses.Note: This episode featured Larramie "Doc" Shaw telling viewers about sexually transmitted diseases.	Malik's best friend Kevin gets intimate with a promiscuous girl who happens to be the source of a syphilis outbreak at their school. Malik subsequently seeks counsel from C.J., which leads to a misunderstanding. Meanwhile, Miranda pressures Calvin to be a more thoughtful husband when communication between them lapses.Note: This episode featured Larramie "Doc" Shaw telling viewers about sexually transmitted diseases.	Malik's best friend Kevin gets intimate with a promiscuous girl who happens to be the source of a syphilis outbreak at their school. Malik subsequently seeks counsel from C.J., which leads to a misunderstanding. Meanwhile, Miranda pressures Calvin to be a more thoughtful husband when communication between them lapses.Note: This episode featured Larramie "Doc" Shaw telling viewers about sexually transmitted diseases.	Malik's best friend Kevin gets intimate with a promiscuous girl who happens to be the source of a syphilis outbreak at their school. Malik subsequently seeks counsel from C.J., which leads to a misunderstanding. Meanwhile, Miranda pressures Calvin to be a more thoughtful husband when communication between them lapses.Note: This episode featured Larramie "Doc" Shaw telling viewers about sexually transmitted diseases.	Malik's best friend Kevin gets intimate with a promiscuous girl who happens to be the source of a syphilis outbreak at their school. Malik subsequently seeks counsel from C.J., which leads to a misunderstanding. Meanwhile, Miranda pressures Calvin to be a more thoughtful husband when communication between them lapses.Note: This episode featured Larramie "Doc" Shaw telling viewers about sexually transmitted diseases.
106 	6 	"Payne and Prejudice" 	Tyler Perry 	Steve Coulter 	December 17, 2008 	506
The Paynes have dinner at the Hernandez home; at the barbershop, Dana's falsehoods catch up with her, when her parents pay her a visit.
Guest star: Tracey Ross as Mrs. CarterAbsent: Allen Payne as C.J., Lance Gross as Calvin, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	The Paynes have dinner at the Hernandez home; at the barbershop, Dana's falsehoods catch up with her, when her parents pay her a visit.
Guest star: Tracey Ross as Mrs. CarterAbsent: Allen Payne as C.J., Lance Gross as Calvin, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	The Paynes have dinner at the Hernandez home; at the barbershop, Dana's falsehoods catch up with her, when her parents pay her a visit.
Guest star: Tracey Ross as Mrs. CarterAbsent: Allen Payne as C.J., Lance Gross as Calvin, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	The Paynes have dinner at the Hernandez home; at the barbershop, Dana's falsehoods catch up with her, when her parents pay her a visit.
Guest star: Tracey Ross as Mrs. CarterAbsent: Allen Payne as C.J., Lance Gross as Calvin, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	The Paynes have dinner at the Hernandez home; at the barbershop, Dana's falsehoods catch up with her, when her parents pay her a visit.
Guest star: Tracey Ross as Mrs. CarterAbsent: Allen Payne as C.J., Lance Gross as Calvin, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	The Paynes have dinner at the Hernandez home; at the barbershop, Dana's falsehoods catch up with her, when her parents pay her a visit.
Guest star: Tracey Ross as Mrs. CarterAbsent: Allen Payne as C.J., Lance Gross as Calvin, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	The Paynes have dinner at the Hernandez home; at the barbershop, Dana's falsehoods catch up with her, when her parents pay her a visit.
Guest star: Tracey Ross as Mrs. CarterAbsent: Allen Payne as C.J., Lance Gross as Calvin, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
107 	7 	"Payneful News" 	Tyler Perry 	Joseph Hampton and Lamont Ferrell 	February 11, 2009 	507
When Miranda and Calvin have trouble conceiving, they consult a doctor whose orders leave Calvin overly fatigued. Meanwhile, Malik is hired to run errands at the barbershop, but he settles on cutting a customer's hair. 	When Miranda and Calvin have trouble conceiving, they consult a doctor whose orders leave Calvin overly fatigued. Meanwhile, Malik is hired to run errands at the barbershop, but he settles on cutting a customer's hair. 	When Miranda and Calvin have trouble conceiving, they consult a doctor whose orders leave Calvin overly fatigued. Meanwhile, Malik is hired to run errands at the barbershop, but he settles on cutting a customer's hair. 	When Miranda and Calvin have trouble conceiving, they consult a doctor whose orders leave Calvin overly fatigued. Meanwhile, Malik is hired to run errands at the barbershop, but he settles on cutting a customer's hair. 	When Miranda and Calvin have trouble conceiving, they consult a doctor whose orders leave Calvin overly fatigued. Meanwhile, Malik is hired to run errands at the barbershop, but he settles on cutting a customer's hair. 	When Miranda and Calvin have trouble conceiving, they consult a doctor whose orders leave Calvin overly fatigued. Meanwhile, Malik is hired to run errands at the barbershop, but he settles on cutting a customer's hair. 	When Miranda and Calvin have trouble conceiving, they consult a doctor whose orders leave Calvin overly fatigued. Meanwhile, Malik is hired to run errands at the barbershop, but he settles on cutting a customer's hair.
108 	8 	"Payneful Loss" 	Tyler Perry 	Christopher J. Moore and Kelly Zimmerman-Green 	February 11, 2009 	508
Striving to lose weight, Ella enters a health-and-wellness ranch---with Curtis in tow. They meet Ella's erstwhile trainer, Francois.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J. and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	Striving to lose weight, Ella enters a health-and-wellness ranch---with Curtis in tow. They meet Ella's erstwhile trainer, Francois.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J. and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	Striving to lose weight, Ella enters a health-and-wellness ranch---with Curtis in tow. They meet Ella's erstwhile trainer, Francois.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J. and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	Striving to lose weight, Ella enters a health-and-wellness ranch---with Curtis in tow. They meet Ella's erstwhile trainer, Francois.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J. and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	Striving to lose weight, Ella enters a health-and-wellness ranch---with Curtis in tow. They meet Ella's erstwhile trainer, Francois.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J. and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	Striving to lose weight, Ella enters a health-and-wellness ranch---with Curtis in tow. They meet Ella's erstwhile trainer, Francois.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J. and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	Striving to lose weight, Ella enters a health-and-wellness ranch---with Curtis in tow. They meet Ella's erstwhile trainer, Francois.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J. and Demetria McKinney as Janine
109 	9 	"Payneful Employment" 	Tyler Perry 	Joseph Hampton 	February 18, 2009 	509
C.J. interviews for a fire-chief post in New Jersey, and Curtis is elated that the younger Paynes might finally move out. At the barbershop, Kiki tries to persuade Floyd to hire her brother---who was just released from prison.Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	C.J. interviews for a fire-chief post in New Jersey, and Curtis is elated that the younger Paynes might finally move out. At the barbershop, Kiki tries to persuade Floyd to hire her brother---who was just released from prison.Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	C.J. interviews for a fire-chief post in New Jersey, and Curtis is elated that the younger Paynes might finally move out. At the barbershop, Kiki tries to persuade Floyd to hire her brother---who was just released from prison.Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	C.J. interviews for a fire-chief post in New Jersey, and Curtis is elated that the younger Paynes might finally move out. At the barbershop, Kiki tries to persuade Floyd to hire her brother---who was just released from prison.Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	C.J. interviews for a fire-chief post in New Jersey, and Curtis is elated that the younger Paynes might finally move out. At the barbershop, Kiki tries to persuade Floyd to hire her brother---who was just released from prison.Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	C.J. interviews for a fire-chief post in New Jersey, and Curtis is elated that the younger Paynes might finally move out. At the barbershop, Kiki tries to persuade Floyd to hire her brother---who was just released from prison.Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	C.J. interviews for a fire-chief post in New Jersey, and Curtis is elated that the younger Paynes might finally move out. At the barbershop, Kiki tries to persuade Floyd to hire her brother---who was just released from prison.Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
110 	10 	"Slightly Payneful Truth" 	Tyler Perry 	Christopher J. Moore and Calvin Brown, Jr. 	February 18, 2009 	510
Alexandra discloses that Consuela needs her citizenship and enlists Malik for help. Elsewhere, Dana and Kiki eye a handsome new stylist at the barbershop.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Demetria McKinney as Janine, Cassi Davis as Ella, Lance Gross as Calvin and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	Alexandra discloses that Consuela needs her citizenship and enlists Malik for help. Elsewhere, Dana and Kiki eye a handsome new stylist at the barbershop.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Demetria McKinney as Janine, Cassi Davis as Ella, Lance Gross as Calvin and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	Alexandra discloses that Consuela needs her citizenship and enlists Malik for help. Elsewhere, Dana and Kiki eye a handsome new stylist at the barbershop.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Demetria McKinney as Janine, Cassi Davis as Ella, Lance Gross as Calvin and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	Alexandra discloses that Consuela needs her citizenship and enlists Malik for help. Elsewhere, Dana and Kiki eye a handsome new stylist at the barbershop.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Demetria McKinney as Janine, Cassi Davis as Ella, Lance Gross as Calvin and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	Alexandra discloses that Consuela needs her citizenship and enlists Malik for help. Elsewhere, Dana and Kiki eye a handsome new stylist at the barbershop.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Demetria McKinney as Janine, Cassi Davis as Ella, Lance Gross as Calvin and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	Alexandra discloses that Consuela needs her citizenship and enlists Malik for help. Elsewhere, Dana and Kiki eye a handsome new stylist at the barbershop.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Demetria McKinney as Janine, Cassi Davis as Ella, Lance Gross as Calvin and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	Alexandra discloses that Consuela needs her citizenship and enlists Malik for help. Elsewhere, Dana and Kiki eye a handsome new stylist at the barbershop.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Demetria McKinney as Janine, Cassi Davis as Ella, Lance Gross as Calvin and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
111 	11 	"Joy and Payne" 	Tyler Perry 	Joseph Hampton 	February 25, 2009 	511
The eldest Hernandez son returns home from Iraq; Floyd's extensive casino time brings him trouble.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Demetria McKinney as Janine, Cassi Davis as Ella, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	The eldest Hernandez son returns home from Iraq; Floyd's extensive casino time brings him trouble.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Demetria McKinney as Janine, Cassi Davis as Ella, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	The eldest Hernandez son returns home from Iraq; Floyd's extensive casino time brings him trouble.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Demetria McKinney as Janine, Cassi Davis as Ella, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	The eldest Hernandez son returns home from Iraq; Floyd's extensive casino time brings him trouble.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Demetria McKinney as Janine, Cassi Davis as Ella, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	The eldest Hernandez son returns home from Iraq; Floyd's extensive casino time brings him trouble.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Demetria McKinney as Janine, Cassi Davis as Ella, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	The eldest Hernandez son returns home from Iraq; Floyd's extensive casino time brings him trouble.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Demetria McKinney as Janine, Cassi Davis as Ella, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	The eldest Hernandez son returns home from Iraq; Floyd's extensive casino time brings him trouble.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Demetria McKinney as Janine, Cassi Davis as Ella, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
112 	12 	"A Sister's Payne" 	Tyler Perry 	Brandon Broussard and Christopher J. Moore 	February 25, 2009 	512
Kiki's brother Darnell tries to put his drug-dealer life behind him; he stands tall to protect his sister when her ex-flame stirs up trouble. Meanwhile, Malik's romantic interest in Alexandra advances to the next level when they go out on a date.
Note: This episode featured Lance Gross telling viewers about the importance of witnesses coming forward with information.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Cassi Davis as Ella, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda	Kiki's brother Darnell tries to put his drug-dealer life behind him; he stands tall to protect his sister when her ex-flame stirs up trouble. Meanwhile, Malik's romantic interest in Alexandra advances to the next level when they go out on a date.
Note: This episode featured Lance Gross telling viewers about the importance of witnesses coming forward with information.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Cassi Davis as Ella, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda	Kiki's brother Darnell tries to put his drug-dealer life behind him; he stands tall to protect his sister when her ex-flame stirs up trouble. Meanwhile, Malik's romantic interest in Alexandra advances to the next level when they go out on a date.
Note: This episode featured Lance Gross telling viewers about the importance of witnesses coming forward with information.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Cassi Davis as Ella, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda	Kiki's brother Darnell tries to put his drug-dealer life behind him; he stands tall to protect his sister when her ex-flame stirs up trouble. Meanwhile, Malik's romantic interest in Alexandra advances to the next level when they go out on a date.
Note: This episode featured Lance Gross telling viewers about the importance of witnesses coming forward with information.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Cassi Davis as Ella, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda	Kiki's brother Darnell tries to put his drug-dealer life behind him; he stands tall to protect his sister when her ex-flame stirs up trouble. Meanwhile, Malik's romantic interest in Alexandra advances to the next level when they go out on a date.
Note: This episode featured Lance Gross telling viewers about the importance of witnesses coming forward with information.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Cassi Davis as Ella, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda	Kiki's brother Darnell tries to put his drug-dealer life behind him; he stands tall to protect his sister when her ex-flame stirs up trouble. Meanwhile, Malik's romantic interest in Alexandra advances to the next level when they go out on a date.
Note: This episode featured Lance Gross telling viewers about the importance of witnesses coming forward with information.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Cassi Davis as Ella, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda	Kiki's brother Darnell tries to put his drug-dealer life behind him; he stands tall to protect his sister when her ex-flame stirs up trouble. Meanwhile, Malik's romantic interest in Alexandra advances to the next level when they go out on a date.
Note: This episode featured Lance Gross telling viewers about the importance of witnesses coming forward with information.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Cassi Davis as Ella, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
113 	13 	"A Grand Payne" 	Tyler Perry 	Brandon Broussard and Joseph Hampton 	March 4, 2009 	513
Malik and Alexandra agree to go on a date; when their parents insist that they need supervision, Calvin and Mercedes are enlisted as their chaperones. Meanwhile, Janine's parents visit, promptly taxing Janine's relationship with her mother.
Guest stars: Anne-Marie Johnson as Liz Shelton and Dorian Harewood as Larry SheltonAbsent: Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	Malik and Alexandra agree to go on a date; when their parents insist that they need supervision, Calvin and Mercedes are enlisted as their chaperones. Meanwhile, Janine's parents visit, promptly taxing Janine's relationship with her mother.
Guest stars: Anne-Marie Johnson as Liz Shelton and Dorian Harewood as Larry SheltonAbsent: Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	Malik and Alexandra agree to go on a date; when their parents insist that they need supervision, Calvin and Mercedes are enlisted as their chaperones. Meanwhile, Janine's parents visit, promptly taxing Janine's relationship with her mother.
Guest stars: Anne-Marie Johnson as Liz Shelton and Dorian Harewood as Larry SheltonAbsent: Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	Malik and Alexandra agree to go on a date; when their parents insist that they need supervision, Calvin and Mercedes are enlisted as their chaperones. Meanwhile, Janine's parents visit, promptly taxing Janine's relationship with her mother.
Guest stars: Anne-Marie Johnson as Liz Shelton and Dorian Harewood as Larry SheltonAbsent: Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	Malik and Alexandra agree to go on a date; when their parents insist that they need supervision, Calvin and Mercedes are enlisted as their chaperones. Meanwhile, Janine's parents visit, promptly taxing Janine's relationship with her mother.
Guest stars: Anne-Marie Johnson as Liz Shelton and Dorian Harewood as Larry SheltonAbsent: Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	Malik and Alexandra agree to go on a date; when their parents insist that they need supervision, Calvin and Mercedes are enlisted as their chaperones. Meanwhile, Janine's parents visit, promptly taxing Janine's relationship with her mother.
Guest stars: Anne-Marie Johnson as Liz Shelton and Dorian Harewood as Larry SheltonAbsent: Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	Malik and Alexandra agree to go on a date; when their parents insist that they need supervision, Calvin and Mercedes are enlisted as their chaperones. Meanwhile, Janine's parents visit, promptly taxing Janine's relationship with her mother.
Guest stars: Anne-Marie Johnson as Liz Shelton and Dorian Harewood as Larry SheltonAbsent: Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
114 	14 	"Games People Play" 	Tyler Perry 	Joseph Hampton 	March 4, 2009 	514
The Paynes relish their annual tailgating shindig, but Miranda falls ill after hearing of Calvin and Mercedes' "date." Meanwhile, an increasingly agitated Diego starts all kinds of fights.
Note: This episode marks the last appearance of C.J. (Allen Payne) until his return in the Season 6 episode "Recurring Paynes".Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine 	The Paynes relish their annual tailgating shindig, but Miranda falls ill after hearing of Calvin and Mercedes' "date." Meanwhile, an increasingly agitated Diego starts all kinds of fights.
Note: This episode marks the last appearance of C.J. (Allen Payne) until his return in the Season 6 episode "Recurring Paynes".Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine 	The Paynes relish their annual tailgating shindig, but Miranda falls ill after hearing of Calvin and Mercedes' "date." Meanwhile, an increasingly agitated Diego starts all kinds of fights.
Note: This episode marks the last appearance of C.J. (Allen Payne) until his return in the Season 6 episode "Recurring Paynes".Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine 	The Paynes relish their annual tailgating shindig, but Miranda falls ill after hearing of Calvin and Mercedes' "date." Meanwhile, an increasingly agitated Diego starts all kinds of fights.
Note: This episode marks the last appearance of C.J. (Allen Payne) until his return in the Season 6 episode "Recurring Paynes".Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine 	The Paynes relish their annual tailgating shindig, but Miranda falls ill after hearing of Calvin and Mercedes' "date." Meanwhile, an increasingly agitated Diego starts all kinds of fights.
Note: This episode marks the last appearance of C.J. (Allen Payne) until his return in the Season 6 episode "Recurring Paynes".Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine 	The Paynes relish their annual tailgating shindig, but Miranda falls ill after hearing of Calvin and Mercedes' "date." Meanwhile, an increasingly agitated Diego starts all kinds of fights.
Note: This episode marks the last appearance of C.J. (Allen Payne) until his return in the Season 6 episode "Recurring Paynes".Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine 	The Paynes relish their annual tailgating shindig, but Miranda falls ill after hearing of Calvin and Mercedes' "date." Meanwhile, an increasingly agitated Diego starts all kinds of fights.
Note: This episode marks the last appearance of C.J. (Allen Payne) until his return in the Season 6 episode "Recurring Paynes".Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine
115 	15 	"Help Wanted" 	Tyler Perry 	Steve Coulter & Dani Renee 	April 8, 2009 	515
Still reeling from Calvin's kiss with Mercedes, Miranda heads out on her own and runs into her successful, good-looking ex-fiance; this gets Calvin's attention and he takes a job at Mercedes' company to show that he's doing something with his life.
Guest star: Boris Kodjoe as DavidAbsent: Allen Payne as C.J., Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	Still reeling from Calvin's kiss with Mercedes, Miranda heads out on her own and runs into her successful, good-looking ex-fiance; this gets Calvin's attention and he takes a job at Mercedes' company to show that he's doing something with his life.
Guest star: Boris Kodjoe as DavidAbsent: Allen Payne as C.J., Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	Still reeling from Calvin's kiss with Mercedes, Miranda heads out on her own and runs into her successful, good-looking ex-fiance; this gets Calvin's attention and he takes a job at Mercedes' company to show that he's doing something with his life.
Guest star: Boris Kodjoe as DavidAbsent: Allen Payne as C.J., Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	Still reeling from Calvin's kiss with Mercedes, Miranda heads out on her own and runs into her successful, good-looking ex-fiance; this gets Calvin's attention and he takes a job at Mercedes' company to show that he's doing something with his life.
Guest star: Boris Kodjoe as DavidAbsent: Allen Payne as C.J., Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	Still reeling from Calvin's kiss with Mercedes, Miranda heads out on her own and runs into her successful, good-looking ex-fiance; this gets Calvin's attention and he takes a job at Mercedes' company to show that he's doing something with his life.
Guest star: Boris Kodjoe as DavidAbsent: Allen Payne as C.J., Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	Still reeling from Calvin's kiss with Mercedes, Miranda heads out on her own and runs into her successful, good-looking ex-fiance; this gets Calvin's attention and he takes a job at Mercedes' company to show that he's doing something with his life.
Guest star: Boris Kodjoe as DavidAbsent: Allen Payne as C.J., Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	Still reeling from Calvin's kiss with Mercedes, Miranda heads out on her own and runs into her successful, good-looking ex-fiance; this gets Calvin's attention and he takes a job at Mercedes' company to show that he's doing something with his life.
Guest star: Boris Kodjoe as DavidAbsent: Allen Payne as C.J., Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Demetria McKinney as Janine
116 	16 	"Old Lady Paynes" 	Tyler Perry 	Lamont Ferrell 	April 8, 2009 	516
Ella's demanding mother arrives but exhibits lapses of memory that alert Ella that she might have Alzheimer's disease. Meanwhile, Floyd's supposedly dead first wife materializes at the barbershop.
Guest star: Aloma Wright as Eunice WilliamsAbsent: Allen Payne as C.J., Lance Gross as Calvin and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	Ella's demanding mother arrives but exhibits lapses of memory that alert Ella that she might have Alzheimer's disease. Meanwhile, Floyd's supposedly dead first wife materializes at the barbershop.
Guest star: Aloma Wright as Eunice WilliamsAbsent: Allen Payne as C.J., Lance Gross as Calvin and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	Ella's demanding mother arrives but exhibits lapses of memory that alert Ella that she might have Alzheimer's disease. Meanwhile, Floyd's supposedly dead first wife materializes at the barbershop.
Guest star: Aloma Wright as Eunice WilliamsAbsent: Allen Payne as C.J., Lance Gross as Calvin and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	Ella's demanding mother arrives but exhibits lapses of memory that alert Ella that she might have Alzheimer's disease. Meanwhile, Floyd's supposedly dead first wife materializes at the barbershop.
Guest star: Aloma Wright as Eunice WilliamsAbsent: Allen Payne as C.J., Lance Gross as Calvin and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	Ella's demanding mother arrives but exhibits lapses of memory that alert Ella that she might have Alzheimer's disease. Meanwhile, Floyd's supposedly dead first wife materializes at the barbershop.
Guest star: Aloma Wright as Eunice WilliamsAbsent: Allen Payne as C.J., Lance Gross as Calvin and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	Ella's demanding mother arrives but exhibits lapses of memory that alert Ella that she might have Alzheimer's disease. Meanwhile, Floyd's supposedly dead first wife materializes at the barbershop.
Guest star: Aloma Wright as Eunice WilliamsAbsent: Allen Payne as C.J., Lance Gross as Calvin and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	Ella's demanding mother arrives but exhibits lapses of memory that alert Ella that she might have Alzheimer's disease. Meanwhile, Floyd's supposedly dead first wife materializes at the barbershop.
Guest star: Aloma Wright as Eunice WilliamsAbsent: Allen Payne as C.J., Lance Gross as Calvin and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
117 	17 	"I Don't Know This Payne" 	Tyler Perry 	Tricia Johnson and Myra J. 	April 15, 2009 	517
Ella and Rosie seek independence and financial strength by applying for jobs at a mall boutique; Curtis and Carlos bond during their manly free time—until they begin missing their wives.
Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	Ella and Rosie seek independence and financial strength by applying for jobs at a mall boutique; Curtis and Carlos bond during their manly free time—until they begin missing their wives.
Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	Ella and Rosie seek independence and financial strength by applying for jobs at a mall boutique; Curtis and Carlos bond during their manly free time—until they begin missing their wives.
Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	Ella and Rosie seek independence and financial strength by applying for jobs at a mall boutique; Curtis and Carlos bond during their manly free time—until they begin missing their wives.
Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	Ella and Rosie seek independence and financial strength by applying for jobs at a mall boutique; Curtis and Carlos bond during their manly free time—until they begin missing their wives.
Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	Ella and Rosie seek independence and financial strength by applying for jobs at a mall boutique; Curtis and Carlos bond during their manly free time—until they begin missing their wives.
Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	Ella and Rosie seek independence and financial strength by applying for jobs at a mall boutique; Curtis and Carlos bond during their manly free time—until they begin missing their wives.
Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
118 	18 	"Pall Mall" 	Tyler Perry 	Steve Coulter 	April 15, 2009 	518
Ella meets a handsome, charming man at the mall; Diego enlists Calvin and Miranda to scrutinize Mercedes' new beau.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	Ella meets a handsome, charming man at the mall; Diego enlists Calvin and Miranda to scrutinize Mercedes' new beau.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	Ella meets a handsome, charming man at the mall; Diego enlists Calvin and Miranda to scrutinize Mercedes' new beau.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	Ella meets a handsome, charming man at the mall; Diego enlists Calvin and Miranda to scrutinize Mercedes' new beau.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	Ella meets a handsome, charming man at the mall; Diego enlists Calvin and Miranda to scrutinize Mercedes' new beau.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	Ella meets a handsome, charming man at the mall; Diego enlists Calvin and Miranda to scrutinize Mercedes' new beau.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	Ella meets a handsome, charming man at the mall; Diego enlists Calvin and Miranda to scrutinize Mercedes' new beau.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Demetria McKinney as Janine
119 	19 	"With Friends Like These" 	Tyler Perry 	Dani Renee 	April 22, 2009 	519
Malik befriends an HIV-positive classmate who is a target of classroom abuse; Consuela oversees the boutique when Rosie calls in sick.
Note: This episode featured Larramie "Doc" Shaw and JT Knight telling viewers about HIV and AIDS.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., LaVan Davis as Curtis, Lance Gross as Calvin and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	Malik befriends an HIV-positive classmate who is a target of classroom abuse; Consuela oversees the boutique when Rosie calls in sick.
Note: This episode featured Larramie "Doc" Shaw and JT Knight telling viewers about HIV and AIDS.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., LaVan Davis as Curtis, Lance Gross as Calvin and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	Malik befriends an HIV-positive classmate who is a target of classroom abuse; Consuela oversees the boutique when Rosie calls in sick.
Note: This episode featured Larramie "Doc" Shaw and JT Knight telling viewers about HIV and AIDS.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., LaVan Davis as Curtis, Lance Gross as Calvin and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	Malik befriends an HIV-positive classmate who is a target of classroom abuse; Consuela oversees the boutique when Rosie calls in sick.
Note: This episode featured Larramie "Doc" Shaw and JT Knight telling viewers about HIV and AIDS.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., LaVan Davis as Curtis, Lance Gross as Calvin and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	Malik befriends an HIV-positive classmate who is a target of classroom abuse; Consuela oversees the boutique when Rosie calls in sick.
Note: This episode featured Larramie "Doc" Shaw and JT Knight telling viewers about HIV and AIDS.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., LaVan Davis as Curtis, Lance Gross as Calvin and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	Malik befriends an HIV-positive classmate who is a target of classroom abuse; Consuela oversees the boutique when Rosie calls in sick.
Note: This episode featured Larramie "Doc" Shaw and JT Knight telling viewers about HIV and AIDS.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., LaVan Davis as Curtis, Lance Gross as Calvin and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	Malik befriends an HIV-positive classmate who is a target of classroom abuse; Consuela oversees the boutique when Rosie calls in sick.
Note: This episode featured Larramie "Doc" Shaw and JT Knight telling viewers about HIV and AIDS.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., LaVan Davis as Curtis, Lance Gross as Calvin and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
120 	20 	"The Talent Show" 	Tyler Perry 	Myra J. and Kelly Zimmerman-Green 	April 22, 2009 	520
The firehouse's very existence is jeopardized by city budget cuts, but a big fundraising talent show could save the day. R&B vocalist Gladys Knight appears as herself.
Guest star: Gladys KnightAbsent: Allen Payne as C.J. and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	The firehouse's very existence is jeopardized by city budget cuts, but a big fundraising talent show could save the day. R&B vocalist Gladys Knight appears as herself.
Guest star: Gladys KnightAbsent: Allen Payne as C.J. and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	The firehouse's very existence is jeopardized by city budget cuts, but a big fundraising talent show could save the day. R&B vocalist Gladys Knight appears as herself.
Guest star: Gladys KnightAbsent: Allen Payne as C.J. and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	The firehouse's very existence is jeopardized by city budget cuts, but a big fundraising talent show could save the day. R&B vocalist Gladys Knight appears as herself.
Guest star: Gladys KnightAbsent: Allen Payne as C.J. and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	The firehouse's very existence is jeopardized by city budget cuts, but a big fundraising talent show could save the day. R&B vocalist Gladys Knight appears as herself.
Guest star: Gladys KnightAbsent: Allen Payne as C.J. and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	The firehouse's very existence is jeopardized by city budget cuts, but a big fundraising talent show could save the day. R&B vocalist Gladys Knight appears as herself.
Guest star: Gladys KnightAbsent: Allen Payne as C.J. and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	The firehouse's very existence is jeopardized by city budget cuts, but a big fundraising talent show could save the day. R&B vocalist Gladys Knight appears as herself.
Guest star: Gladys KnightAbsent: Allen Payne as C.J. and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
121 	21 	"Bringing Down the House" 	Tyler Perry 	Joseph Hampton 	April 29, 2009 	521
The Payne home foundation urgently needs repairs, but Curtis' cost-cutting approach backfires; Ella inches closer to the charmer (Michael Genet) she met at the mall.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	The Payne home foundation urgently needs repairs, but Curtis' cost-cutting approach backfires; Ella inches closer to the charmer (Michael Genet) she met at the mall.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	The Payne home foundation urgently needs repairs, but Curtis' cost-cutting approach backfires; Ella inches closer to the charmer (Michael Genet) she met at the mall.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	The Payne home foundation urgently needs repairs, but Curtis' cost-cutting approach backfires; Ella inches closer to the charmer (Michael Genet) she met at the mall.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	The Payne home foundation urgently needs repairs, but Curtis' cost-cutting approach backfires; Ella inches closer to the charmer (Michael Genet) she met at the mall.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	The Payne home foundation urgently needs repairs, but Curtis' cost-cutting approach backfires; Ella inches closer to the charmer (Michael Genet) she met at the mall.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda 	The Payne home foundation urgently needs repairs, but Curtis' cost-cutting approach backfires; Ella inches closer to the charmer (Michael Genet) she met at the mall.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
122 	22 	"Moving Day" 	Tyler Perry 	Calvin Brown Jr. 	April 29, 2009 	522
Curtis, Ella, and Malik must relocate to Calvin and Miranda's after slipshod repairs on their house leave them homeless; Floyd's beautiful daughter arrives at the barbershop.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J. and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	Curtis, Ella, and Malik must relocate to Calvin and Miranda's after slipshod repairs on their house leave them homeless; Floyd's beautiful daughter arrives at the barbershop.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J. and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	Curtis, Ella, and Malik must relocate to Calvin and Miranda's after slipshod repairs on their house leave them homeless; Floyd's beautiful daughter arrives at the barbershop.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J. and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	Curtis, Ella, and Malik must relocate to Calvin and Miranda's after slipshod repairs on their house leave them homeless; Floyd's beautiful daughter arrives at the barbershop.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J. and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	Curtis, Ella, and Malik must relocate to Calvin and Miranda's after slipshod repairs on their house leave them homeless; Floyd's beautiful daughter arrives at the barbershop.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J. and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	Curtis, Ella, and Malik must relocate to Calvin and Miranda's after slipshod repairs on their house leave them homeless; Floyd's beautiful daughter arrives at the barbershop.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J. and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	Curtis, Ella, and Malik must relocate to Calvin and Miranda's after slipshod repairs on their house leave them homeless; Floyd's beautiful daughter arrives at the barbershop.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J. and Demetria McKinney as Janine
123 	23 	"Moving Out" 	Tyler Perry 	Kelly Zimmerman-Green 	May 27, 2009 	523
Miranda fumes over Calvin's escapades with Mercedes and his decision to let his family stay with them; Curtis and Ella quarrel over Ella's job.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	Miranda fumes over Calvin's escapades with Mercedes and his decision to let his family stay with them; Curtis and Ella quarrel over Ella's job.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	Miranda fumes over Calvin's escapades with Mercedes and his decision to let his family stay with them; Curtis and Ella quarrel over Ella's job.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	Miranda fumes over Calvin's escapades with Mercedes and his decision to let his family stay with them; Curtis and Ella quarrel over Ella's job.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	Miranda fumes over Calvin's escapades with Mercedes and his decision to let his family stay with them; Curtis and Ella quarrel over Ella's job.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	Miranda fumes over Calvin's escapades with Mercedes and his decision to let his family stay with them; Curtis and Ella quarrel over Ella's job.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	Miranda fumes over Calvin's escapades with Mercedes and his decision to let his family stay with them; Curtis and Ella quarrel over Ella's job.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Demetria McKinney as Janine
124 	24 	"Back Where We Belong" 	Tyler Perry 	Myra J. 	May 27, 2009 	524
With their respective marriages on the rocks, Curtis and Calvin move into the barbershop; meanwhile, Floyd finds out about Zack and Olivia.
Note: This was the final episode to feature the barbershop.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J. and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	With their respective marriages on the rocks, Curtis and Calvin move into the barbershop; meanwhile, Floyd finds out about Zack and Olivia.
Note: This was the final episode to feature the barbershop.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J. and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	With their respective marriages on the rocks, Curtis and Calvin move into the barbershop; meanwhile, Floyd finds out about Zack and Olivia.
Note: This was the final episode to feature the barbershop.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J. and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	With their respective marriages on the rocks, Curtis and Calvin move into the barbershop; meanwhile, Floyd finds out about Zack and Olivia.
Note: This was the final episode to feature the barbershop.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J. and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	With their respective marriages on the rocks, Curtis and Calvin move into the barbershop; meanwhile, Floyd finds out about Zack and Olivia.
Note: This was the final episode to feature the barbershop.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J. and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	With their respective marriages on the rocks, Curtis and Calvin move into the barbershop; meanwhile, Floyd finds out about Zack and Olivia.
Note: This was the final episode to feature the barbershop.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J. and Demetria McKinney as Janine 	With their respective marriages on the rocks, Curtis and Calvin move into the barbershop; meanwhile, Floyd finds out about Zack and Olivia.
Note: This was the final episode to feature the barbershop.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J. and Demetria McKinney as Janine
125 	25 	"Surprise!: Part 1" 	Tyler Perry 	Gary Sturgis 	June 3, 2009 	525
Calvin runs into an ex-flame and her newborn—Calvin Jr.--just as Miranda discovers that she's pregnant. Meanwhile, Janine alerts the family that C.J. is after a new job that would take him and the family to Chicago, but Malik isn't thrilled. To be continued...
Guest star: Eva Marcille as TracieAbsent: Allen Payne as C.J. 	Calvin runs into an ex-flame and her newborn—Calvin Jr.--just as Miranda discovers that she's pregnant. Meanwhile, Janine alerts the family that C.J. is after a new job that would take him and the family to Chicago, but Malik isn't thrilled. To be continued...
Guest star: Eva Marcille as TracieAbsent: Allen Payne as C.J. 	Calvin runs into an ex-flame and her newborn—Calvin Jr.--just as Miranda discovers that she's pregnant. Meanwhile, Janine alerts the family that C.J. is after a new job that would take him and the family to Chicago, but Malik isn't thrilled. To be continued...
Guest star: Eva Marcille as TracieAbsent: Allen Payne as C.J. 	Calvin runs into an ex-flame and her newborn—Calvin Jr.--just as Miranda discovers that she's pregnant. Meanwhile, Janine alerts the family that C.J. is after a new job that would take him and the family to Chicago, but Malik isn't thrilled. To be continued...
Guest star: Eva Marcille as TracieAbsent: Allen Payne as C.J. 	Calvin runs into an ex-flame and her newborn—Calvin Jr.--just as Miranda discovers that she's pregnant. Meanwhile, Janine alerts the family that C.J. is after a new job that would take him and the family to Chicago, but Malik isn't thrilled. To be continued...
Guest star: Eva Marcille as TracieAbsent: Allen Payne as C.J. 	Calvin runs into an ex-flame and her newborn—Calvin Jr.--just as Miranda discovers that she's pregnant. Meanwhile, Janine alerts the family that C.J. is after a new job that would take him and the family to Chicago, but Malik isn't thrilled. To be continued...
Guest star: Eva Marcille as TracieAbsent: Allen Payne as C.J. 	Calvin runs into an ex-flame and her newborn—Calvin Jr.--just as Miranda discovers that she's pregnant. Meanwhile, Janine alerts the family that C.J. is after a new job that would take him and the family to Chicago, but Malik isn't thrilled. To be continued...
Guest star: Eva Marcille as TracieAbsent: Allen Payne as C.J.
126 	26 	"Surprise!: Part 2" 	Tyler Perry 	Joseph Hampton & Steve Coulter 	June 3, 2009 	526
Calvin mediates a meeting involving Miranda, Tracie and Mercedes; Janine and the twins prepare to relocate to Chicago, where Malik would need to repeat his freshman year.
Guest star: Eva Marcille as Tracie
Note: Malik makes his final beginning with this episode.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J. 	Calvin mediates a meeting involving Miranda, Tracie and Mercedes; Janine and the twins prepare to relocate to Chicago, where Malik would need to repeat his freshman year.
Guest star: Eva Marcille as Tracie
Note: Malik makes his final beginning with this episode.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J. 	Calvin mediates a meeting involving Miranda, Tracie and Mercedes; Janine and the twins prepare to relocate to Chicago, where Malik would need to repeat his freshman year.
Guest star: Eva Marcille as Tracie
Note: Malik makes his final beginning with this episode.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J. 	Calvin mediates a meeting involving Miranda, Tracie and Mercedes; Janine and the twins prepare to relocate to Chicago, where Malik would need to repeat his freshman year.
Guest star: Eva Marcille as Tracie
Note: Malik makes his final beginning with this episode.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J. 	Calvin mediates a meeting involving Miranda, Tracie and Mercedes; Janine and the twins prepare to relocate to Chicago, where Malik would need to repeat his freshman year.
Guest star: Eva Marcille as Tracie
Note: Malik makes his final beginning with this episode.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J. 	Calvin mediates a meeting involving Miranda, Tracie and Mercedes; Janine and the twins prepare to relocate to Chicago, where Malik would need to repeat his freshman year.
Guest star: Eva Marcille as Tracie
Note: Malik makes his final beginning with this episode.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J. 	Calvin mediates a meeting involving Miranda, Tracie and Mercedes; Janine and the twins prepare to relocate to Chicago, where Malik would need to repeat his freshman year.
Guest star: Eva Marcille as Tracie
Note: Malik makes his final beginning with this episode.Absent: Allen Payne as C.J.