November 4, 2009 • 30m
A forced retirement for Curtis creates obstacles, but the drama spikes when Miranda goes missing. Elsewhere, Claretha returns with...Read more
November 4, 2009 • 30m
Miranda remains missing, and her mother storms on over to the house. She blames Calvin for her disappearance and even called the p...Read more
November 11, 2009 • 30m
Miranda finally returns and tells Calvin there is no baby. Despite his pleads, begs, and understanding Miranda refuses to let Calv...Read more
November 11, 2009 • 30m
Curtis protests his retirement at City Hall and C.J. reveals to Curtis that he's taking Curtis's job at the firehouse. Meanwhile, ...Read more
November 18, 2009 • 30m
Calvin confronts Miranda, thinking she had an abortion. Meanwhile, the school casts Malik in its production of Othello but the sup...Read more
November 18, 2009 • 30m
It's a revolving door at the Payne house when CJ, Janine and the children move out, and Floyd in turn moves in because of his divo...Read more
November 25, 2009 • 30m
All three of the Payne couples (Curtis and Ella, C.J.and Janine, and Calvin and Miranda) go on an eye-opening marriage retreat. At...Read more
December 2, 2009 • 30m
It's an awkward up-and-down meeting for Calvin and Miranda when they get trapped in an elevator together, their first encounter af...Read more
December 9, 2009 • 30m
Family and friends share their different versions of the Nativity story when Jazmine fails to appreciate her gift from Ella (a woo...Read more
December 23, 2009 • 30m
Curtis and Ella are shocked to learn that their not legally married, so Claretha and Floyd convince them to enjoy single life.
March 3, 2010 • 30m
When Ella tries to arrange a family reunion, a chagrined Jazmine opposes the idea of connecting with her extended family. As such,...Read more
March 3, 2010 • 30m
The issue of birth control creates divisions between CJ and Janine. Meanwhile, surprise developments transpire when Calvin and Mir...Read more
March 10, 2010 • 30m
A blackout ironically sheds light on all three Payne couples when Curtis, CJ and Calvin are taken away from their televised footba...Read more
March 10, 2010 • 30m
The Paynes worry that the newly happy Janine might be returning to drugs after her erstwhile dealer arrives. And Curtis is turning...Read more
March 17, 2010 • 30m
Janine cares for her dying former dealer, jeopardizing her relationship with C.J.; Floyd and Curtis launch a beer-brewing business...Read more
March 17, 2010 • 30m
Malik decides to join the ROTC, upsetting Janine. And Curtis is fired up when he's hired by the fire department---but it's not in ...Read more
March 25, 2010 • 30m
Ella breaks some news, which only creates a downturn in Curtis' financial plans. Elsewhere, Calvin squares off against Miranda's critical mother.
March 25, 2010 • 30m
Curtis is the man of honor at a surprise retirement party. In other developments, a case of puppy love blooms for Jazmine.
March 31, 2010 • 30m
Curtis spirals into a depressive funk following successive life-altering events, but he gets support from a very unlikely source. ...Read more
March 31, 2010 • 30m
During a fire routine a fireman dies under CJ's authority and he blames himself. Meanwhile, Ella studies a book at school and reco...Read more
April 7, 2010 • 30m
A pregnancy scare upends Calvin and Miranda's world. Elsewhere, Curtis' sales scheme lands him in trouble with the law.
April 7, 2010 • 30m
Janine's mother (Anne-Marie Johnson) arrives, to a downcast CJ's immense annoyance. Elsewhere, Curtis is a flop during his guest-s...Read more
April 14, 2010 • 30m
Ella futilely tries to fit in with college-age peers in her study group; Curtis offers his own unique spin on religion when he tea...Read more
April 14, 2010 • 30m
A different side of Calvin opens up when he cares for Calvin Jr. Elsewhere, new neighbors arrive---and they have unique notions about relationships.
April 21, 2010 • 30m
Daddy issues plague CJ, who at long last meets his birth father. Elsewhere, Curtis tries not to miss a beat when he helps Jazmine ...Read more
April 21, 2010 • 30m
Curtis' old pal resurfaces, only to emerge as a much different person than before. Additionally, Calvin works to awe a nursery-sch...Read more
April 28, 2010 • 30m
The Payne men are pressured to take their wives out on the town, resulting in some poor date fate.
April 28, 2010 • 30m
Calvin and Ella work on a school project. Meanwhile, Curtis anticipates his first post-retirement interview and gets pointers from Malik.
May 5, 2010 • 30m
Malik and a pal are home alone, and they exploit that freedom. Meanwhile, Curtis and Ella have dinner at a top-notch restaurant, b...Read more
May 5, 2010 • 30m
CJ meets his new boss. Meanwhile, Floyd's ex-wife reappears, pulling Ella and Curtis into the dramas of a messy love triangle.
May 12, 2010 • 30m
When the help center must close due to a flood, Ella is forced to work at home, resulting in a chagrined Curtis and a flow of dram...Read more
May 12, 2010 • 30m
CJ tries to create a trap for his new boss and enlists Curtis to help him. Elsewhere, Calvin and Miranda's financial condition worsens.
May 19, 2010 • 30m
Malik tries to win over an upperclassman by dueling with a bully. Meanwhile, Calvin puts into motion a plan to solve his financial problems.
May 19, 2010 • 30m
The mother of Calvin's child reappears and breaks stunning news. Meanwhile, the family must hire a nanny due to Janine's new work schedule.
May 26, 2010 • 30m
Malik cooks up a scheme to impress his girlfriend, lying to her that he's a gourmet chef. Desperate, he then turns to Curtis to he...Read more
May 26, 2010 • 30m
Floyd hopes to win Claretha's heart. Cut to Curtis and Ella, who are enlisted to help him. In addition, CJ's boss bombards him wit...Read more
June 2, 2010 • 30m
Calvin falls into a perilous circumstance when he takes on two jobs. Meanwhile, Janine's home life suffers when she scores a promotion.
June 2, 2010 • 30m
Big Jesse reappears and inches closer to Ella, triggering jealousy in Curtis. Elsewhere, Malik faces the consequences of hanging o...Read more
June 9, 2010 • 30m
CJ protests when Malik's crime partner makes an appearance. Meanwhile, Curtis starts a barbershop in the backyard.
June 9, 2010 • 30m
Tracie's unexpected visits to the house come under scrutiny. Elsewhere, Curtis is enlisted as CJ and Janine's babysitter.
January 5, 2011 • 30m
Ella provides assistance to a domestic-abuse victim named Monica. Monica turns out to be a friend of Janine's and moves in with he...Read more
January 5, 2011 • 30m
Ella and Miranda's mother complicates Miranda's baby shower. As for the men, Curtis throws Calvin a "man shower". Tracie makes mov...Read more
January 12, 2011 • 30m
Janine's friend, Monica, has moved in and transformed herself and the house. Meanwhile, Miranda confronts Tracie and she puts up d...Read more
January 12, 2011 • 30m
While Janine is taking an overnight trip with her boss, Monica keeps the house warm and cozy with C.J. Meanwhile, Calvin tries to ...Read more
January 19, 2011 • 30m
Curtis and Ella think it is time to move. They soon realize that their house is the gem that holds their family together.
January 19, 2011 • 30m
Calvin is graduating from school. Miranda is about to go into labor with their child, but Calvin is then arrested for back child s...Read more