Tyler Perry's House of Payne (season 2)
The second season of the Tyler Perry's House of Payne began airing on December 5, 2007, and concluded on January 30, 2008. The season contained 22 episodes.
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| Season 2 | |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of episodes | 22 |
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| Original network | TBS |
| Original release | December 5, 2007 – January 30, 2008 |
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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
- Robin Givens as Tanya
Guest stars
- David Mann as Mr. Brown
- George Wallace as Jimmy
- Daniele Gaither as Smokey
- Lisa Arrindell Anderson as Dr. Gilrest
- Tyler Perry as Madea
Episodes
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code |
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| 38 | 1 | "A House Is Not a Home" | Tyler Perry | Michelle L. Johnson | December 5, 2007 | 201 |
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C.J. thinks he may have found the perfect new apartment for him and the kids, but he soon learns that his dream home is too good to be true. Curtis is ecstatic that C.J. and the kids are finally getting out of his house. Meanwhile, Ella has had enough of Janine once she learns that she has been taking advantage of her. | ||||||
| 39 | 2 | "Home Alone" | Tyler Perry | Teri Jackson | December 5, 2007 | 202 |
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Just as C.J. and the kids adjust to their new surroundings, an unexpected break in changes everything. Meanwhile, Curtis and Ella are thrilled to have their home all to themselves again. Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha and Demetria McKinney as Janine | ||||||
| 40 | 3 | "The Wench Who Saved Christmas" | Tyler Perry | Jenée V. Giles | December 5, 2007 | 203 |
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Christmas has arrived and everyone is excited...except for Curtis. When he learns that Ella decided to cancel their holiday vacation to help celebrate C.J. and the kids spending Christmas without Janine, Curtis throws a Scrooge-like tantrum. He returns to reality after being in a dream state where Madea haunts him into realizing the true meaning of the holiday season. Note: This marks Tyler Perry's second appearance as Madea. | ||||||
| 41 | 4 | "Trial by Fire: Part 1" | Tyler Perry | Steve Coulter, Dee Wagner | December 5, 2007 | 204 |
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When a raging house fire is reported in the neighborhood, Curtis and the other firefighters rush to the scene. Calvin believes that he has finally found the right opportunity to prove to himself what he can do in a perilous situation. An uncalculated move results in Calvin rushing to safety and C.J. remaining trapped inside underneath the rumble. Meanwhile, Malik tries to impress a girl. Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha and Demetria McKinney as Janine | ||||||
| 42 | 5 | "Trial by Fire: Part 2" | Tyler Perry | Joseph Hampton, Dani Renee | December 12, 2007 | 205 |
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Curtis and his team continue to strategize the best way in order to rescue C.J., who remains trapped in the burning house unconscious. Meanwhile, Malik continues to win over his new crush, Taylor. | ||||||
| 43 | 6 | "Trial by Fire: Part 3" | Tyler Perry | Joseph Hampton, Dani Renee | December 12, 2007 | 206 |
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As C.J. fights for his life, he regains consciousness while awaiting the help from the other firefighters. | ||||||
| 44 | 7 | "Crazy In Love" | Tyler Perry | Michelle L. Johnson | December 12, 2007 | 207 |
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An old friend of Curtis is on town and begins to set his sights on Claretha, much to the dismay of Ella. Meanwhile, C.J. is being stalked by a mentally unstable woman he rescued. | ||||||
| 45 | 8 | "Reality Check" | Tyler Perry | Joseph Hampton, Christopher J. Moore | December 12, 2007 | 208 |
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The firehouse becomes the subject of a new reality series about firefighters, but the producer of the show tampers with everyone's interviews by showing them in a not-so perfect image. Meanwhile, C.J. and Ella are at odds when Ella decides to takes the children to see their mother without C.J.'s consent. Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine | ||||||
| 46 | 9 | "Piece of Mind" | Tyler Perry | Brandon Broussard, Dani Renee | December 19, 2007 | 209 |
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Deciding on the best way to handle some of their brooding issues, the Payne household decide to seek a family therapist. After each member of the family has their one-on-one time with the therapist, the final result proves that the doctor is need of some psychiatric assistance of his own. Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha and Demetria McKinney as Janine | ||||||
| 47 | 10 | "There's No Place Like Home" | Tyler Perry | Teri Jackson | December 19, 2007 | 210 |
| Janine is discharged from the rehabilitation center after successfully completing her program. She seeks help from Ella as she is nervous about her impending job interview and needs a place to stay for the night. Reluctantly, Ella goes beyond C.J.'s wishes and allows her to bunk on the couch, unbeknownst to the rest of the family. Meanwhile, Curtis decides to go on a diet after failing a physical exam. | ||||||
| 48 | 11 | "Mommie Dearest" | Tyler Perry | Kellie R. Griffin | December 26, 2007 | 211 |
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C.J. is at odds with the family as they continue to allow Janine to live with them. The Payne family ties are once again tested when Malik becomes embarrassed by Janine's arrival as he wants to avoid being taunted by his classmates because of his troubled mother. Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha and Lance Gross as Calvin | ||||||
| 49 | 12 | "You Big Dummy" | Tyler Perry | Lamont Ferrell | December 26, 2007 | 212 |
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Janine and C.J. are at odds when she takes the children out to an amusement park without C.J.'s consent. But the drama ensues when C.J. discovers that Calvin has been dating Tracie behind his back. Meanwhile, Curtis guides the firehouse into a mandatory CPR certification. | ||||||
| 50 | 13 | "It's a Boy" | Tyler Perry | Joseph Hampton | January 2, 2008 | 213 |
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While the crew responds to an emergency call, Curtis finds himself all alone at the firehouse with a very pregnant woman. Meanwhile, Calvin and Tracie's relationship begins to wilt when Tracie questions if Calvin's ready for a mature relationship. | ||||||
| 51 | 14 | "Aches and Paynes" | Tyler Perry | Brandon Broussard | January 2, 2008 | 214 |
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Jazmine reveals her fear of visiting the dentist when she develops a painful toothache. Meanwhile, Calvin is devastated once he receives the news that Tracie wants to move back in with her ex and end their relationship. Calvin was heartbroken but Pookie and Peanut came to the rescue. | ||||||
| 52 | 15 | "The Big Bang Theory" | Tyler Perry | Christopher J. Moore | January 9, 2008 | 215 |
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Blue, Janine's former drug dealer, demands that he receives the money that she owes him or he will threaten to harm the family. Meanwhile, another bully at Malik's school starts to harass him. But he finds Curtis' gun in the closet and soon believes that he's found the answer to his problem. Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha | ||||||
| 53 | 16 | "Step It Up" | Tyler Perry | Jenee V. Giles, Christopher J. Moore | January 9, 2008 | 216 |
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Ella's niece Renee comes from out of town to enter in the Health Center's College Scholarship Program, but she's mistreated because of the way she acts. Meanwhile Bart brings his obnoxious nephew Peter to the firehouse where he challenges Malik to a firemen's duel. | ||||||
| 54 | 17 | "No Payne, No Gain" | Tyler Perry | Steve Coulter, Dee Wagner | January 16, 2008 | 217 |
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A rat is at the firehouse and everyone has different ideas of how to get rid of it. Jazmine is sick but C.J. and Malik thinks she's faking. But when she has to go to the hospital Jazmine starts to take advantage of the family. Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha and Lance Gross as Calvin | ||||||
| 55 | 18 | "Devil in a Blue Suit" | Tyler Perry | Jenee V. Giles | January 16, 2008 | 218 |
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The family is suspicious of Janine's actions. She tries to get rid of her former drug dealer, but he proves to be more dangerous than she could handle alone. So the rest of the family help her with the situation. Meanwhile, Malik sets out to buy new shoes by getting a job as a paperboy but he soon discovers that it's a lot of responsibility than he originally thought. Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha and Lance Gross as Calvin | ||||||
| 56 | 19 | "Bad Influence" | Tyler Perry | Teri Jackson | January 23, 2008 | 219 |
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Ella is sick so Curtis has to do all the chores. Jazmine gets a part in the school play, but Janine takes it too far. Absent: Cassi Davis as Ella and Denise Burse as Claretha | ||||||
| 57 | 20 | "Play on Playa" | Tyler Perry | Shontell R. McClain | January 23, 2008 | 220 |
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Angel invites her friend Dr. Gilrest to interview the firehouse for her book about stress interfering in the workplace, but she takes an interest in Calvin. Meanwhile Curtis is planning a poker party, but Ella wants him to watch Malik and Jazmine instead. | ||||||
| 58 | 21 | "It's Getting Hot in Here" | Tyler Perry | Myra J. | January 30, 2008 | 221 |
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Janine and C.J.'s friends invite them to a party, but they fail to realized that they're not married. Back at the firehouse Calvin convinces Curtis to let Pookie and Peanut to volunteer for their community service. At the end of the episode C.J. gets drunk and ask Janine to sleep with him. | ||||||
| 59 | 22 | "Don't Get It Twisted" | Tyler Perry | Kellie R. Griffin | January 30, 2008 | 222 |
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Continuing from the last episode C.J. and Janine decide to sleep together and the whole family (except Malik and Jazmine) find out including Claretha who was spying on them. Also someone thinks Curtis is sleeping with his wife so he sends Curtis threatening messages and packages. Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine | ||||||