Tyler Perry's House of Payne season 5

The fifth season of Tyler Perry's House of Payne began airing on March 30, 2011, and ended on January 13, 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 and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda Payne.

Tyler Perry's House of Payne
Season 5
No. of episodes40
Release
Original networkTBS
Original releaseMarch 30, 2011 (2011-03-30) –
January 13, 2012 (2012-01-13)
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List of episodes

Actress Denise Burse has been reduced to a recurring role this season. Larramie "Doc" Shaw and China Anne McClain are featured in a low minimum number of episodes due to the shows they starred in Pair of Kings and A.N.T. Farm, respectively on Disney Channel and Disney XD.

Episodes

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1831"Payneful Resolution Resolution"Tyler PerryBrian Egeston, Tanya Hoffler-Moore and Angi BonesMarch 30, 2011 (2011-03-30)501

C.J. and Janine deal with C.J. having kissed Monica. Meanwhile, Calvin gets out of jail and Miranda gives birth. Janine demands a divorce at the hospital in front of Calvin and Miranda after Malik confronts C.J. about kissing Monica. In the ending moments, Roland calls Janine into work; C.J. follows after her yelling, and Curtis and Ella observe, looking confused.

Note: Starting with this episode Denise Burse is no longer credited as a main cast member, she now appears in a recurring role.
1842"Growing Paynes"Tyler PerryAeysha CarrMarch 30, 2011 (2011-03-30)502

Curtis and Ella have a weight-loss competition; Jazmine starts wearing makeup, hanging out with the wrong crowd, and having boys over when no adult is home; and C.J. and Janine reconcile when they see how their kids need them and how much they love each other.

Note: This episode featured Cassi Davis telling viewers about losing 75 pounds during her time on House of Payne.

Guest star: Jacob Latimore as Andre, Shamiek Moore as Dante, & Kia Jie Jacobs as Sandy

Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
1853"Payne Protection"Tyler PerryDon WoodardApril 6, 2011 (2011-04-06)503

All the Payne men help Malik prepare for college by offering advice and condoms, and in the season's funniest sequence, all the Payne women find out.

Absent: China Anne McClain as Jazmine
1864"Payneful Visit"Tyler PerryAeysha CarrApril 6, 2011 (2011-04-06)504

Claretha tells Ella and Curtis she has leukemia; Miranda's cousin-in-law/college-friend Vanessa hooks up with Calvin's friend.

Guest star: Denise Burse as Claretha

Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Demetria McKinney as Janine, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
1875"Where There's a Will, There's a Way"Chip HurdBeverly D. HunterApril 13, 2011 (2011-04-13)505

After a young firefighter's death, Ella decides that it's time for her and Curtis to make their wills. Meanwhile, Miranda's mom hurts the baby during a visit.

Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
1886"Epic Fail"Kim FieldsTanya Hoffler-Moore & Kevin A. GarrettApril 13, 2011 (2011-04-13)506

Overwhelmed Ella falls behind in her studies due to church duties, household duties, and nurturing the family; when she fails a test she needs to graduate, she snaps on the family. Meanwhile, Calvin suddenly realizes that it's his anniversary and hurriedly buys some surprising gifts

Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
1897"Praying for Attention"Tyler PerryDani ReeseApril 20, 2011 (2011-04-20)507
Jazmine prays to pass a test instead of applying herself; Calvin grows jealous of the baby.
1908"Shout Out"Kim FieldsTanya Hoffler-MooreApril 20, 2011 (2011-04-20)508

After attending marriage-counseling, C.J. and Janine try the therapist's way, but end up yelling and screaming at each other--and feeling better. They also get to the reason Janine would rather work than stay home. Meanwhile, Ella misses her graduation when she has to rush Claretha to the hospital. Guest Star: Denise Burse as Claretha

Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
1919"Love Thy Neighbor"Chip HurdBeverly D. HunterApril 27, 2011 (2011-04-27)509

The family befriends a reformed sex-offender who moves into the neighborhood and all hell breaks loose when they discover the truth, in spite of his good intentions. Meanwhile, on their marriage-counselor's advice, C.J. and Janine look for a hobby they can share.

Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Lance Gross as Calvin and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
19210"Dream Girls"Tyler PerryTanya Hoffler-MooreApril 27, 2011 (2011-04-27)510

A music producer wants to sign Jazmine; Calvin is embarrassed by his new grocery-store manager job.

Guest Star: Heavy D as P-Rock
19311"A Payneful Night Out"Chip HurdKevin A. GarrettMay 4, 2011 (2011-05-04)511

Curtis and Ella believe that Janine and C.J. are cheating on each other: first they see Janine and Roland at dinner, then C.J. shows up with a woman. Meanwhile, Miranda goes on a grooming strike.

Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
19412"Payneful Assistance"Chip HurdTanya Hoffler-MooreMay 4, 2011 (2011-05-04)512

Miranda gets cooking advice after she makes a horrible dinner for Ella's club. Meanwhile, Curtis can't talk after his tonsillectomy, but manages to get Janine and C.J. to take care of him longer than they should.

Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
19513"House of Awkward"Chip HurdBrian EgestonMay 11, 2011 (2011-05-11)513

C.J. is offered a promotion making him Janine and Roland's boss; Curtis finds a vintage bag of weed while packing and Floyd smokes it; when Calvin asks Curtis to babysit, he ends up tending Christian and Floyd.

Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
19614"Brain Payne"Chip HurdBrian EgestonMay 11, 2011 (2011-05-11)514

Jayden may have autism and Janine blames herself. Meanwhile, Curtis lives by Bible rules when he believes God spoke to him.

Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
19715"Foster Paynes"Kim FieldsJoseph HamptonMay 18, 2011 (2011-05-18)515

Ella brings troubled youth Deshawn (Bobb'e J. Thompson) home from the help center and Curtis brings out his true colors; Janine and Miranda's competition to get into an exclusive daycare gets ugly.

Note: This was Bobb’e J. Thompson’s first appearance as Deshawn

Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
19816"Talented Paynes"Roger M. BobbTanya Hoffler-MooreMay 18, 2011 (2011-05-18)516

Claretha secretly deals with the possibility of losing her home; the family participates in a talent show C.J. warned them against; after an argument with Curtis, Calvin and Miranda combine their unique talents for the show.

Guest Star: Denise Burse as Claretha

Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
19917"Going, Going, Gone"Kim FieldsJoseph HamptonMay 25, 2011 (2011-05-25)517

Janine is on the brink of a breakdown; Deshawn gets a lesson in the Negro Baseball League.

Note: Beginning with this episode, the show aired one episode a week.

Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
20018"Mother's Day Out"Roger M. BobbMyra J. & Robin M. HenryJune 1, 2011 (2011-06-01)518

Deshawn's mother shows up at the Paynes'; C.J. upgrades Janine's wedding ring. Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda

Note: This is the 200th episode.
20119"So Hard To Say Goodbye"Tyler PerryDavid A. ArnoldJune 8, 2011 (2011-06-08)519
Malik goes off to college; Miranda is overwhelmed when Calvin Jr. visits.
20220"Payneful Rescue"Tyler PerryBrian EgestonJune 15, 2011 (2011-06-15)520

The aftershocks of a fire impact Miranda and Calvin; Tracie and her new boyfriend show up at the hospital causing a huge argument. In the ending moments, the baby seems to be fine.

Guest Star: Eva Marcille as Tracie

Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
20321"A Mother's Payne"Kim FieldsBrian EgestonOctober 21, 2011 (2011-10-21)521

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 on Fridays instead of Wednesdays.

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
20422"Up From the Ashes"Kim FieldsAeysha CarrOctober 21, 2011 (2011-10-21)522

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
20523"The Payne Gang"Roger M. BobbKevin A. GarnettOctober 28, 2011 (2011-10-28)523

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
20624"The Gifted and the Grout"Kim FieldsKevin A. GarnettOctober 28, 2011 (2011-10-28)524

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
20725"Do the Fight Thing"Kim FieldsTanya Hoffler-MooreNovember 4, 2011 (2011-11-04)525

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
20826"1096"Kim FieldsAeysha CarrNovember 4, 2011 (2011-11-04)526

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
20927"Number Five's Fight"Chip HurdBrian EgestonNovember 11, 2011 (2011-11-11)527

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
21028"The Best Surprise"Chip HurdJoseph HamptonNovember 11, 2011 (2011-11-11)528

Calvin and Miranda plan Calvin Jr.'s birthday party; Curtis and Ella have trouble with the Homeowners Association.


Guest Star: Corey Holcomb as Damon

Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
21129"Working Paynes"Chip HurdAdrianne CarterNovember 18, 2011 (2011-11-18)529

C.J. hires Calvin, whose performance is disappointing. Meanwhile, Curtis tries painting

Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
21230"Curtis Jefferson"Tyler PerryJoseph Hampton & Brian EgestonNovember 18, 2011 (2011-11-18)530

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
21331"Dead Wrong"Kim FieldsMyra J.November 25, 2011 (2011-11-25)531

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
21432"The Rich and Payneless"Kim FieldsTanya Hoffler-MooreNovember 25, 2011 (2011-11-25)532

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
21533"Mentoring Paynes"Kim FieldsJoseph HamptonDecember 2, 2011 (2011-12-02)533

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
21634"Roommate Paynes"Chip HurdDavid A. ArnoldDecember 2, 2011 (2011-12-02)534

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
21735"Pledging Paynes"Chip HurdBrian EgestonDecember 30, 2011 (2011-12-30)535

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
21836"Help Me, Ella"Chip HurdAnthony C. HillDecember 30, 2011 (2011-12-30)536

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
22937"Paynefully Fit"Tyler PerryTanya Hoffler-MooreJanuary 6, 2012 (2012-01-06)537

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
22038"Do the Hustle"Tyler PerryBeverly D. HunterJanuary 6, 2012 (2012-01-06)538

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
22139"No More Payne"Tyler PerryJoseph HamptonJanuary 13, 2012 (2012-01-13)539

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
22240"God Bless the Paynes"Tyler PerryJoseph Hampton & Brian EgestonJanuary 13, 2012 (2012-01-13)540

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.