Tyler Perry's House of Payne (season 8)

'Tyler Perry's House of Payne (season 8)
Country of origin	United States
No. of episodes	62
Release
Original network	TBS
Original release	October 21, 2011 – August 10, 2012

The eighth and final season of Tyler Perry's House of Payne began airing on October 21, 2011 and ended, with the series finale, on August 10, 2012. It stars LaVan Davis as Curtis Payne, Cassi Davis as Ella Payne, Allen Payne as CJ Payne, Lance Gross as Calvin Payne, Demetria McKinney as Janine Payne, Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda Payne and Palmer Williams, Jr. who joins the cast as Floyd Jackson, and consists of 62 episodes. It also stars Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine who are both in limited amount of episodes due to the shows that they also starred in (Pair of Kings and A.N.T. Farm).

Episodes

• LaVan Davis was absent for two episodes.
• Allen Payne and Cassi Davis were both absent for six episodes each.
• Demetria McKinney absent for fifteen episodes.
• Keshia Knight Pulliam were absent for twenty-two episodes.
• Lance Gross was absent for twenty-four episodes.
• Palmer Williams, Jr. was absent for twenty-six episodes.
• Larramie "Doc" Shaw was absent for thirty-two episodes.
• China Anne McClain was absent for forty-eight episodes.

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Original air date
193	1	"A Mother's Payne"	October 21, 2011
Directed by: Kim Fields Ella's mother and sister Evie visit, and Ella experiences the effects of their mother's disease; Janine texts C.J. a sexy picture of herself. Note: Beginning with this episode, the show returned to regularly air 2 episodes a week. Guest-Stars: Aloma Wright as Eunice Williams and Janet Hubert-Whitten as Evie Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
194	2	"Up From the Ashes"	October 21, 2011
Directed by: Kim Fields Calvin finds out that Tracie checked Calvin Jr. out of the hospital. Calvin and Miranda try to find a place to stay. Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
195	3	"The Payne Gang"	October 28, 2011
Directed by: Roger M. Bobb Curtis, Ella, and Floyd try to bring DeShawn a reality check when he wants to join a gang. C.J. and Calvin tussle over their living arrangements. Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
196	4	"The Gifted and the Grout"	October 28, 2011
Directed by: Kim Fields DeShawn is placed in a gifted-students program to avoid being expelled from school; Calvin and Miranda hire a contractor to repair their condo. Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Demetria McKinney as Janine
197	5	"Do the Fight Thing"	November 4, 2011
Directed by: Kim Fields DeShawn bullies a classmate and lands himself in serious trouble; Miranda and Janine fight over petty things. Note: This episode featured Bobb'e J. Thompson talking to viewers about bullying. Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
198	6	"1096"	November 4, 2011
Directed by: Kim Fields C.J. forgets Janine's 3-years-sober anniversary; Ella gets DeShawn an ugly outfit for school-picture day. Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
199	7	"Number Five's Fight"	November 11, 2011
Directed by: Chip Hurd C.J closes a fire station due to budget cuts, and Curtis disapproves of it. Calvin and Miranda want to move upstairs. Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
200	8	"The Best Surprise"	November 11, 2011
Directed by: Chip Hurd Calvin and Miranda plan Calvin Jr.'s birthday party; Curtis and Ella have trouble with the Homeowners Association. Note: This is the 200th episode. Guest Star: Corey Holcomb as Damon Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
201	9	"Working Paynes"	November 18, 2011
Directed by: Chip Hurd C.J. hires Calvin, whose performance is disappointing. Meanwhile, Curtis tries painting Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
202	10	"Curtis Jefferson"	November 18, 2011
Directed by: Tyler Perry Curtis wakes up as a Jefferson. Note: This was the first of several episodes where Demetria McKinney is credited as Demetria "Dee Dee" McKinney. Special Guest Stars: Sherman Hemsley as George Jefferson and Marla Gibbs as Florence Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
203	11	"Dead Wrong"	November 25, 2011
Directed by: Kim Fields Miranda frets over her unemployment; C.J. looks into firefighter response times. Absent: Cassi Davis as Ella, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
204	12	"The Rich and Payneless"	November 25, 2011
Directed by: Kim Fields Calvin is allowed supervised visits; Ella's friend Felicia visits. Guest Stars: Corey Holcomb as Damon and Sheryl Lee Ralph as Felicia Starr Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Demetria McKinney as Janine, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
205	13	"Mentoring Paynes"	December 2, 2011
Directed by: Kim Fields Janine sponsors a young girl; Curtis and Ella become DeShawn's foster parents. Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
206	14	"Roommate Paynes"	December 2, 2011
Directed by: Chip Hurd C.J. and Janine are not comfortable with Malik's roommate; Claretha tries alternative cancer-fighting treatments. Guest Star: Denise Burse as Claretha Note: This was Denise Burse's final appearance as Claretha. Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
207	15	"Pledging Paynes"	December 30, 2011
Directed by: Chip Hurd Malik gets hazed. Absent: Cassi Davis as Ella, Lance Gross as Calvin, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
208	16	"Help Me, Ella"	December 30, 2011
Directed by: Chip Hurd Ella becomes director of the center; Malik mulls dropping out. Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
209	17	"Paynefully Fit"	January 6, 2012
Directed by: Tyler Perry Curtis becomes a contestant on Paynefully Fit, while Deshawn get advice about girls. Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine, Lance Gross as Calvin, Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine Guest Star: Shaun T as himself
210	18	"Do the Hustle"	January 6, 2012
Directed by: Tyler Perry Miranda's new client flirts with her while the family honors Curtis. Note: Demetria McKinney is credited as Demetria "Dee Dee" McKinney. Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine Guest Stars: Troy Winbush as Travis Harris
211	19	"No More Payne"	January 13, 2012
Directed by: Tyler Perry Miranda takes over renovating the condo while Calvin and Deshawn bond. Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Demetria McKinney as Janine, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
212	20	"God Bless the Paynes"	January 13, 2012
Directed by: Tyler Perry The Payne's say goodbye while praising God in church. Guest Stars: Troy Winbush as Travis Harris Note: This is part 1 out of two. This is the second altercation between Calvin and Travis Harris. Absent Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
213	21	"Do or Die"	January 20, 2012
Directed by: Tyler Perry After Christian's Christening, The family gets ready to have one last Sunday dinner at Curtis and Ella's house. Unbeknownst to the family, as they prepare the meal, Calvin has been shot and is laying on C.J. and Janine's floor. Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
214	22	"R.I.P (Rest in Payne)"	January 20, 2012
Directed by: Tyler Perry After being discovered by Janine, Calvin battles for his life at the hospital. Ella's unwavering faith won't let the family get down. Note: This episode was rated TV-14-V Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
215	23	"Payne-ful Survival"	January 27, 2012
Directed by: Tyler Perry The Payne family waits for Calvin to wake up, but the fight isn't over. Curtis decides not to move. Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
216	24	"Payneful Recovery"	January 27, 2012
Directed by: Tyler Perry Calvin might get discharged from the hospital after he finally awakened. Curtis attempts to mortgage his house for money to pay Calvin's medical bills. Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
217	25	"House of Nightmares"	February 3, 2012
Directed by: Tyler Perry Calvin has nightmares about being shot and is uncomfortable at home with Miranda who is overwhelmed with caring for an ailing husband, two kids, a career and home. Ella and Curtis are worried that Calvin isn't receiving proper care and wants him to move in with them. Curtis prepares the house for Calvin. Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Demetria McKinney as Janine
218	26	"In Payne"	February 3, 2012
Directed by: Tyler Perry A depressed Calvin admits to Ella that he think he would have been better off dead. The family is very concerned and Curtis has a heart to heart conversation with Calvin. Deshawn's mother visits and wants Deshawn back. Deshawn decides to go live with her. Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Demetria McKinney as Janine
219	27	"Payback"	February 10, 2012
Directed by: Kim Fields Calvin plans to get revenge on Travis Harris for shooting him. Curtis makes plans with Ella then pretends to be sick when he gets tickets to a baseball game. When footage of Curtis at the game is aired, Curtis does everything he can to keep Ella from finding out. Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
220	28	"Daddy Day Scare"	February 10, 2012
Directed by: Kim Fields C.J. is left to look after the twins during the big game. Ella gets in the way of Calvin's transition back home. Note: Beginning with this episode, Palmer Williams, Jr. , who portrays Floyd joins the main cast Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
221	29	"Pills and Thrills"	February 17, 2012
Directed by: Kim Fields Calvin is invited back to work, then decides he isn't ready and doesn't show. Floyd has a new girlfriend who looks awfully familiar to Curtis. Curtis realizes he knew the girlfriend, when she was a man. Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
222	30	"Scars of Payne"	February 17, 2012
Directed by: Kim Fields Ella runs a gun buy back program at the Help Center that is threatened by rival gang members. Curtis, bored, wants to volunteer at the Help Center and causes mischief. Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
223	31	"Payne vs. Payne"	February 17, 2012
Directed by: Kim Fields Curtis runs for neighborhood watch president. C.J. helps until he realizes he disagrees with some of Curtis's policies. When Curtis challenges C.J., C.J. decides to run himself. Meanwhile, Malik runs up his parent's credit card. Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
224	32	"Guess Who Came to Breakfast"	February 17, 2012
Directed by: Kim Fields The family meets Malik's new free-spirited girlfriend, Summer. Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
225	33	"House of Forced Closure"	March 2, 2012
Directed by: Kim Fields Calvin and Miranda's condo gets foreclosed on and they are forced out. Not wanting to turn to his parents again, Calvin and Miranda try to make their own way and end up sleeping in a motel. Curtis tells Calvin to bring his family to their house. Floyd convinces Curtis to steal security service. Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
226	34	"If it Ain't Broke"	March 2, 2012
Directed by: Kim Fields Ella is preparing to open a battered women's home in the church's unused classrooms, but it is shut down when C.J. cites dangerous fire code violations. Calvin borrows Curtis's car and thinks he put a dent in it. Calvin feels guilty and tries to make up for it and Curtis allows him to. Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda,
227	35	"Neighborhood Crisis"	March 9, 2012
Directed by: Kim Fields Malik and Summer volunteer at a crisis hotline. Curtis goes overboard with the neighborhood watch as he tries to catch a criminal. Note: This episode features Larramie "Doc" Shaw talking to viewers about suicide. Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
228	36	"Down for the Count"	March 9, 2012
Directed by: Chip Hurd C.J. is offered perks as a city official. Miranda and Curtis bond. Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd
229	37	"Stop, Drop and Roll"	May 11, 2012
Directed by: Kim Fields C.J. and Janine have a fight which carries over into the office. Malik takes a class on evolution and doesn't know if he believes in God. Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
230	38	"No Pass, No Play"	May 11, 2012
Directed by: Chip Hurd Malik tutors an athlete who can barely read. Curtis is overly canind with the newspapers and causes a PR scandal for C.J. and Janine. Note: This episode features Larramie "Doc" Shaw talking to viewers about learning to read. Note: Demetria McKinney is credited as Demetria "Dee Dee" McKinney for the rest of the series. Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
231	39	"Payneful Injection"	May 18, 2012
Directed by: Chip Hurd C.J. and Malik bumps heads when Malik leads a protest against a man being put to death. C.J. lead the arson investigation that put the man away. Absent: LaVan Davis as Curtis, Cassi Davis as Ella, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
232	40	"Batter Up"	May 18, 2012
Directed by: Kim Fields Miranda is hurt when she overhears Curtis and Ella talking bad about her. C.J.'s department enjoys the softball team until a horrible Janine wants to join. Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd
233	41	"Payneful Matrimony"	May 25, 2012
Directed by: Chip Hurd C.J gives Malik advice which leads to Malik marrying Summer. Calvin and Miranda have a hard time adjusting to living with Curtis and Ella. Absent: China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd
234	42	"What You Know About Me"	May 25, 2012
Directed by: Chip Hurd C.J., Janine and Miranda have a party and don't invite Curtis and Ella. Malik and Summer argue over an obscure anniversary. Note: Bernard Jones reprises his role from Meet the Browns as Milo in this episode. Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd
235	43	"Right Turn"	June 1, 2012
Directed by: Chip Hurd Curtis does community service at the Help Center. Miranda doesn't invite Janine to a concert. Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd
236	44	"The Loan Ranger"	June 1, 2012
Directed by: Chip Hurd Malik finds out his friend is gay. Curtis loans Ella money. Absent: China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd
237	45	"Payneful Divorce"	June 8, 2012
Directed by: Chip Hurd Malik and Summer have their marriage annulled. Miranda temps at the office when Janine needs an assistant. Note: Bernard Jones reprises his role from Meet the Browns as Milo in this episode. Absent: LaVan Davis as Curtis, Cassi Davis as Ella, Lance Gross as Calvin, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd
238	46	"Up to the Challenge"	June 8, 2012
Directed by: Kim Fields Malik takes caffeine pills irresponsibly and Curtis subs for Ella at a Help Center training program. Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
239	47	"House of Sabotage"	June 15, 2012
Directed by: Kim Fields Janine and Miranda co-chair a Help Center event and all they do is fight. Malik doesn't want to stop wearing his wedding ring. Note: This episode features Keshia Knight Pulliam and Demetria McKinney talking to viewers about helping poor countries. Note: This was Larramie "Doc" Shaw's final appearance as Malik. Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd
240	48	"Payneful Pop In"	June 15, 2012
Directed by: Kim Fields Curtis and Ella keep popping in unannounced to C.J. and Janine's house. Jazmine is accused of cheating on an exam; she's covering for a friend. Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
241	49	"House of OMG"	June 22, 2012
Directed by: Kim Fields C.J. takes action when technology takes over the family. Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
242	50	"Keep It Moving"	June 22, 2012
Directed by: Kim Fields C.J. coaches Jazmine's soccer team. Absent: Cassi Davis as Ella, Lance Gross as Calvin, Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
243	51	"Bake, Rattle and Roll"	June 29, 2012
Directed by: Kim Fields Calvin's behavior at work gets him suspended. Meanwhile, Jazmine wants Ella to teach her how to bake. Absent: Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd
244	52	"Dodging Bullies"	June 29, 2012
Directed by: Chip Hurd Jazmine stands up to a cyber bully. Meanwhile, Miranda and Calvin have a pregnancy scare. Absent: Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd
245	53	"Payneful Distance"	July 6, 2012
Directed by: Chip Hurd Calvin takes Miranda's money and goes to a strip club. C.J. gives Janine a bad evaluation. Absent: China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd
246	54	"Not in the Cards"	July 6, 2012
Directed by: Chip Hurd Floyd decides to host a night of fun and gambling at the Help Center, and Curtis gets quickly sucked in by the casino-like atmosphere and games. Jazmine lands herself in some serious trouble for talking during class time. Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
247	55	"All Work and No Play"	July 20, 2012
Directed by: Chip Hurd Calvin and Miranda anticipates the prospects of having their own place. Jazmine job shadows the PR office with C.J. and Janine. Absent: Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd
248	56	"Amazing Matriarchs"	July 20, 2012
Directed by: Chip Hurd Ella receives news of the death of her mother Eunice. Guest Star: Janet Hubert-Whitten as Evie Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
249	57	"First Dance"	July 27, 2012
Directed by: Tyler Perry Jazmine asks C.J. to go to the school dance with a boy. Note: This was China Anne McClain's final appearance as Jazmine. Absent: Cassi Davis as Ella, Lance Gross as Calvin, Demetria McKinney as Janine, Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
250	58	"Invention of Trust"	July 27, 2012
Directed by: Chip Hurd Floyd's new invention causes friction between him and Curtis. Calvin questions Miranda about an unusual amount in her bank account. Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine
251	59	"Payneful Realization"	August 3, 2012
Directed by: Tyler Perry Calvin and Miranda try to save their marriage before it becomes too late. Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Demetria McKinney as Janine and Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd
252	60	"Trial and Tribulation"	August 3, 2012
Directed by: Chip Hurd Calvin faces his shooter Travis Harris in court when the shooter's trial finally arrives. Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine
253	61	"The Call Back"	August 10, 2012
Directed by: Chip Hurd Curtis must deal with resentment after he is called back to work. Floyd learns important details of his heritage. Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
254	62	"All's Well"	August 10, 2012
Directed by: Chip Hurd In the series finale, Calvin and C.J. plan an anniversary celebration for Miranda and Janine. Miranda has to make a tough decision whether or not she stays with Calvin. In the end, Miranda decides to get a divorce from Calvin and walks out on him. The series ends when Calvin throws a vase of flowers at the door. Note: This episode is the final episode of the series.