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 - House of Bad Neighbors
Season 14 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/4/2025
The Payne family must innovate as Mrs. Wellington returns with a vengeance. Calvin's relationship with Laura hits a turning point.
#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.
#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.
#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.

#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 Tough Decisions
Season 14 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/28/2025
Tension rises between Curtis and Floyd as a new potential business creates havoc; Jazmine grapples with a challenging decision regarding a former classmate, Jaxon.

#25 - The Talk
Season 14 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/21/2025
Ella confronts Laura in an attempt at reconciliation; Janine must navigate unexpected challenges when Deena urgently requests to meet.