Tyler Perry's House of Payne (season 5)
| 'Tyler Perry's House of Payne (season 5) | |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
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| Original network | TBS |
| Original release | December 3, 2008 – June 3, 2009 |
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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No. in season |
Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Production code |
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| 101 | 1 | "Labor Paynes: Part 1" | Tyler Perry | Brandon Broussard | December 3, 2008 | 501 |
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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 Richards Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha | ||||||
| 102 | 2 | "Labor Paynes: Part 2" | Tyler Perry | Teri Jackson | December 3, 2008 | 502 |
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Labor pains continue during the drama of Janine's delivery. She goes through postpartum depression Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda | ||||||
| 103 | 3 | "Your Wife's a Payne" | Tyler Perry | Kellie R. Griffin | December 10, 2008 | 503 |
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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 Burse as Claretha, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and Demetria McKinney as Janine | ||||||
| 104 | 4 | "Casa De Payne" | Tyler Perry | Steve Coulter | December 10, 2008 | 504 |
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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 Claretha Note: 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 |
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Malik's best friend Kevin gets intimate with a promiscuous girl who happens to be the source of a syphilis outbreak. Malik subsequently seeks counsel from C.J., which leads to a misunderstanding. Meanwhile, Miranda pressures Calvin to be a more thoughtful husband. 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 |
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The Paynes have dinner at the Hernandez home; at the barbershop, Dana's falsehoods complicate her life. Guest star: Tracey Ross as Mrs. Carter Absent: 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. | ||||||
| 108 | 8 | "Payneful Loss" | Tyler Perry | Christopher J. Moore and Kelly Zimmerman-Green | February 11, 2009 | 508 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Alexandra discloses that Consuela needs her citizenship and elists 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 Shelton Absent: Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda | ||||||
| 114 | 14 | "Games People Play" | Tyler Perry | Joseph Hampton | March 4, 2009 | 514 |
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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 |
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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 David Absent: 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 |
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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 Williams Absent: 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 |
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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. | ||||||
| 118 | 18 | "Pall Mall" | Tyler Perry | Steve Coulter | April 15, 2009 | 518 |
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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 |
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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 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 |
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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 Knight Absent: 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Miranda fumes over Calvin's ecapades 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 |
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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 |
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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 Tracie Absent: Allen Payne as C.J. | ||||||
| 126 | 26 | "Surprise!: Part 2" | Tyler Perry | Joseph Hampton & Steve Coulter | June 3, 2009 | 526 |
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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 Absent: Allen Payne as C.J. | ||||||
External links
- Tyler Perry's House of Payne on epguides.com
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