The WORST episodes of Tyler Perry's House of Payne
Every episode of Tyler Perry's House of Payne ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Tyler Perry's House of Payne!
The show revolved around a multi-generational family living under one roof in Atlanta led by patriarch Curtis Payne and his wife Ella.
#2 - I Am Handy Woman, Hear Me Roar
Season 12 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/16/2023
An argument between Malik and Lisa trickles down to C.J. and Janine. Ella chooses technology over a traditional handyman for home repairs.
#3 - Model Behavior
Season 12 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/16/2023
Curtis is convinced that a technologically advanced gift is determined to ruin his life; a local photographer approaches Lisa, but he may not be all he seems.
#10 - Payne-Ting
Season 11 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/4/2022
When Calvin, CJ, and Malik clean out Curtis and Ella's garage, they stumble upon Ella's secret diary filled with love poems she wrote to another man; thinking Ella is cheating on Curtis, they all start questioning their own relationship.
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#11 - Meme, Myself, and I
Season 11 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/20/2022
After Calvin has a bout of writers' block, he is inspired to use footage of Curtis having violent outbursts for a new ad campaign; when Curtis learns he's become a viral sensation he takes advantage of his internet audience.
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#12 - Protector in Chief
Season 14 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/2/2025
Tragedy strikes, forcing C.J. to spring into action. Lisa is pulled from each angle.
#13 - The First Day
Season 10 - Episode 21 - Aired 1/11/2022
While Calvin and Laura make wedding plans, Miranda has made plans of her own.
#14 - A Payneful Compromise
Season 10 - Episode 19 - Aired 12/21/2021
Following Curtis' medical checkup, Ella wants Curtis to improve his diet, prompting the Payne family to learn an important lesson in compromising.
#15 - A Little Discipline
Season 10 - Episode 18 - Aired 12/14/2021
Miranda demands answers when Calvin leaves their son alone with Laura for the first time, and things don't go very well.
#16 - Wondering Prince
Season 10 - Episode 17 - Aired 12/7/2021
Lisa helps Miranda set up her online dating profile.
#17 - Paynefully Honest
Season 10 - Episode 16 - Aired 11/30/2021
Calvin and Miranda are in uncharted waters as they begin navigating co-parenting; Ella and a reluctant Curtis work on their intimacy.
#18 - Stop Shop And Roll
Season 10 - Episode 15 - Aired 11/23/2021
Ella's online shopping gets her in trouble; Lisa challenges Malik to stay off his phone.
#19 - Home Invaders
Season 10 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/9/2021
Ella's house is turned upside down thanks to a termite problem, and Malik tries to take control when his living situation with Lisa gets increasingly frustrating.
#20 - Fake Newsletters
Season 10 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/2/2021
Things get ugly between Curtis and C.J. as they face off against each other in a contentious local election, and Ella tries her hand as a life coach to Lisa.
#21 - Bearer of Bad News
Season 10 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/26/2021
Calvin wants his son in his wedding, but Miranda might not be on board.
#22 - Karen
Season 10 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/13/2021
Calvin's life is turned upside down when a white woman posts false theft accusations against him on social media, and C.J. is disappointed to learn that Malik doesn't vote.
#23 - Say My Name
Season 12 - Episode 14 - Aired 8/23/2023
Calvin feels some type of way when Miranda gets swept off her feet, causing him to make an epic mistake; a chain letter changes C.J. and Ella's fortune.
#24 - House of Second Chances
Season 14 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/25/2025
Curtis and Floyd must navigate the intricacies of business, while Jazmine grapples with her rollercoaster of emotions. Ella imparts crucial advice.
#25 - House of Probation
Season 14 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/18/2025
Calvin and Laura are met with unexpected news, while Curtis and Glo join forces against Mrs. Wellington. Calvin and Miranda must navigate the complexities of co-parenting.