The WORST episodes of The Paynes

Every episode of The Paynes ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The Paynes!

“The Paynes,” a spin-off of beloved Perry comedy “House of Payne,” follows Ella and Curtis Payne (Cassi Davis and LaVan Davis) through the ups and downs of retirement in Florida.

Last Updated: 11/22/2024Network: Oprah Winfrey NetworkStatus: Ended
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7.33
18 votes

#1 - Home Alone

Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 8/10/2018

Nyla may not be able to pay for her latest mistake.

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7.40
25 votes

#2 - Girl Talk

Season 1 - Episode 23 - Aired 8/17/2018

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7.41
61 votes

#3 - Lynn’s Punishment

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/9/2018

Ella confronts Nyla after Lynn has suspicious nightmares; later, Nyla confronts Kendrick about Lynn's accusations.

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7.45
60 votes

#4 - A Fugitive In Payne

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/2/2018

Nyla fears that her actions will leave her with life-altering consequences; Ella attempts to save the day.

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7.52
92 votes

#5 - A Confrontation Of Payne

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/19/2018

Curtis seeks retribution after he realizes that he was swindled; Ella has a change of heart after visiting the local church and meets a beautiful young woman in need.

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7.53
99 votes

#6 - Revelations of Payne

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/16/2018

Ella fumes after Curtis makes a life-changing decision without her input; Curtis discovers that he was duped into a bad investment.

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7.53
36 votes

#7 - Payneful Business

Season 1 - Episode 32 - Aired 10/19/2018

Terrance is angered to find out that Nyla has been the victim of an abusive relationship.

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7.57
79 votes

#8 - Cleaning Up The Payne

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/26/2018

The Paynes begin to settle into their new life with the help of their cousins; Ella is concerned about Nyla's disappearance.

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7.57
63 votes

#9 - The World Wide Payne

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/2/2018

Curtis needs to place an online order for parts to get the laundromat up and running, but he doesn't know how to use the computer; Ella discovers Curtis knows how to do one thing on the computer.

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7.60
57 votes

#10 - Payneful Repairs

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/23/2018

Curtis and Ella learn some troubling news about Nyla.

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7.70
106 votes

#11 - A Surprise for the Paynes

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/16/2018

Curtis and the rest of the Payne family take a road trip to Florida where Ella receives a stunning surprise.

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7.70
27 votes

#12 - The Outsiders

Season 1 - Episode 24 - Aired 8/24/2018

Nyla wears out her welcome with Curtis.

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7.80
41 votes

#13 - A Payneful Bounce

Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 7/20/2018

After much needed work, renovations on the Laundromat are finally complete. Curtis and Ella are excited until federal agents intervene.

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7.83
53 votes

#14 - Keep The Payne Away

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/13/2018

Ella wants to surprise Curtis with the new renovations, but Curtis has other plans.

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7.85
39 votes

#15 - Secret Lovers

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/27/2018

The Paynes discover that Nyla hasn't been completely truthful.

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7.87
55 votes

#16 - Making Repairs

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/16/2018

After Ella learns that Curtis is trying to make his own repairs at the laundromat, she makes plans to involve professionals; Kendrick visits Nyla to apologize; Nyla finally comes clean with Ella and has a heart-to-heart with her children.

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7.89
61 votes

#17 - Better Than Nothing

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/16/2018

Curtis and Ella debate about taking in Nyla and her kids. Ella talks to Nyla about how her relationship is affecting her children.

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7.89
28 votes

#18 - An Impasse

Season 1 - Episode 25 - Aired 8/31/2018

Ella stands firm on her decision with Nyla.

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7.91
67 votes

#19 - The Waiting Game

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/9/2018

Curtis and Ella continue to wait for the police to arrive at the laundromat after Nyla disappears; later, the children reveal startling news about Nyla's relationship with Kendrick.

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7.92
13 votes

#20 - Making Her Honest

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/4/2018

Curtis and Ella learn that Nyla has started seeing Kendrick again. Ella is afraid Nyla is returning to a situation where she will be abused again, starting the cycle over for her and the children.

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8.00
30 votes

#21 - A Conundrum

Season 1 - Episode 33 - Aired 10/26/2018

Kendrick confronts Terrance about Nyla.

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8.00
6 votes

#22 - Date Night

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/20/2018

Curtis tries playing matchmaker for Terrence and Nyla, but Nyla isn't very interested; Curtis tries to set Terrance and Nyla up on a blind date.

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8.03
29 votes

#23 - No Room For Payne

Season 1 - Episode 26 - Aired 9/7/2018

Curtis realizes he was right about Nyla all along.

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8.04
28 votes

#24 - A Giraffe And A Bull

Season 1 - Episode 37 - Aired 11/23/2018

Terrance and Curtis struggle for power over the Laundromat.

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8.06
16 votes

#25 - A Payne Family Secret

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 7/27/2018

The FBI threatens to take the Laundromat due to Uncle Robert's past indiscretions. When Curtis and Ella turn to JoAnn for answers, they discover that she knows more than she has previously told them.

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