Season 7

2011 · 82 episodes

Episodes

1Payneful Resolution ResolutionCJ and Janine deal with marriage issues after CJ kisses her friend, Monica. Meanwhile, Calvin gets out of jail and Miranda has the baby. Janine asks for a divorce after CJ starts to go out of control on barking at Malik after he confronts CJ about kissing Monica, Jazmine told Malik when she overheard and saw CJ and Janine arguing
2Growing PaynesJazmine starts wearing make-up and hanging out with the wrong crowd. Curtis and Ella have a weight loss competition. CJ and Janine reconcile when they see how their kids need them and how much they love each other.
3Payne ProtectionMalik gets ready for college. The men offer him advice and buy him condoms.
4Payneful VisitClaretha reveals she has leukemia. Miranda's cousin Vanessa hooks up with Calvin's friend.
5Where There's a Will, There's a WayAfter the death of a young firefighter, Ella decides it's time for Curtis and Ella to do a will. Meanwhile, Miranda's mom pays a visit.
6Epic FailElla is overwhelmed and falls behind in her studies due to church duties, household duties, taking care of Curtis and the rest of the family. Ella fails a test she needed to graduate and she snaps on the family. Meanwhile, Calvin realize it's the day of their anniversary, and he pretend he didn't forget.
7Praying for AttentionJazmine prays to pass a test and no longer wants to apply herself. Meanwhile, Calvin grows jealous of the baby.
8Shout OutCJ and Janine go to marriage counseling. Then try the therapists way. But in the end they yell and scream at each other and they feel better. CJ sexes up the reunion between him and Janine. Meanwhile, Ella misses her graduation because she has to take Claretha to the hospital.
9Love Thy NeighborThe family befriends a sex offender who moves into the neighborhood and all hell breaks loose when they find out his secret. Meanwhile, CJ and Janine decide to heed the advice of the marriage counselor. They go on a journey to find a hobby the two of them can share.
10Dream GirlsA music producer wants to sign Jazmine. Meanwhile, Calvin is embarrassed about his new job as a grocery store manager.
11A Payneful Night OutCurtis and Ella decide to intervene when they see Janine and Roland at dinner until C.J. shows up with a woman. Meanwhile, Miranda goes on a grooming strike.
12Payneful AssistanceMiranda gets cooking advice after she makes a horrible dinner for Ella's club. Meanwhile, Curtis gets his tonsils pulled and can't talk.
13House of AwkwardC.J. is offered a promotion making him Janine and Roland's boss. Meanwhile, while packing the house Curtis finds a bag of weed in an old box of his and Floyd smokes the weed. Calvin asks Curtis to babysit and Curtis ends up babysitting Christian and Floyd.
14Brain PayneJayden may have autism. Janine blames herself. Meanwhile, Curtis lives by the rules of the bible.
15Foster PaynesElla brings home a troubled youth from the Help Center. Meanwhile, Janine and Miranda compete to get in a competitive day care.
16Talented PaynesAs Claretha secretly deals with the possibilty of losing her home, the family participates in a talent show. Calvin and Miranda combine their unique talents for the show.
17Going, Going, GoneJanine is on the brink of a breakdown. Deshawn gets a lesson in the negro baseball league.
18Mother's Day OutDeshawn's mother shows up at the Paynes'; C.J. upgrades Janine's wedding ring.
19So Hard to Say GoodbyeMalik goes off to college; Miranda is overwhelmed when Calvin Jr. visits.
20Payneful RescueThe 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.
21A Mother's PayneElla'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.
22Up from the AshesCalvin finds out that Tracie checked Calvin Jr. out of the hospital. Calvin and Miranda try to find a place to stay.
23The Payne GangCurtis, 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.
24The Gifted and the GroutDeShawn is placed in a gifted-students program to avoid being expelled from school; Calvin and Miranda hire a contractor to repair their condo.
25Do the Fight ThingDeShawn bullies a classmate and gets into trouble; Miranda and Janine fight over petty things.
261096C.J. forgets Janine's 3-years-sober anniversary; Ella gets DeShawn an ugly outfit for school-picture day.
27Number Five's FightAfter budget cuts force C.J. to lay off firefighters, Roland must use his PR skills to avoid altercations; Calvin and Miranda want to move upstairs.
28The Best SurpriseCalvin and Miranda plan Calvin Jr.'s birthday party; Curtis and Ella have trouble with the Homeowners Association.
29Working PaynesC.J. hires Calvin, whose performance is disappointing; bored with retirement, Curtis takes up painting.
30Curtis JeffersonCurtis wakes up as a Jefferson.
31Dead WrongMiranda frets over her unemployment; C.J. looks into firefighter response times.
32The Rich and PaynelessCalvin is allowed supervised visits; Ella's friend Felicia visits.
33Mentoring PaynesJanine sponsors a young girl; Curtis and Ella become DeShawn's foster parents.
34Roommate PaynesC.J. and Janine are not comfortable with Malik's roommate; Claretha tries alternative cancer-fighting treatments
35Pledging PaynesMalik gets hazed.
36Help Me, EllaElla becomes director of the center; Malik mulls dropping out.
37Paynefully FitCurtis becomes a contestant on Paynefully Fit, while Deshawn get advice about girls.
38Do the HustleMiranda's new client hits on her while the family honors Curtis.
39No More PayneMiranda takes over renovating the condo while Calvin and Deshawn bond.
40God Bless the PaynesThe Paynes say goodbye while praising God in church.
41Do Or DieThe family gets ready to have one last Sunday dinner at Curtis and Ella's
42R.I.P - Rest In PayneCalvin battles for his life at the hospital. Ella's unwavering faith won't let the family get down
43Payneful SurvivalThe Payne family waits for Calvin to wake up, but the fight isn't over. Curtis decides not to move.
44Payneful RecoveryCalvin might get discharged from the hospital after he finally awakened. Curtis attempts to mortgage his house for money to pay Calvin's medical bills.
45House of NightmaresCalvin 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.
46In PayneA 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 with Calvin. Deshawn's mother visits and wants Deshawn back. Deshawn decides to go live with her.
47PaybackCalvin 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.
48Daddy Day ScareC.J. is left to look after the twins during the big game. Ella gets in the way of Calvin's transition back home.
49Pills and ThrillsCalvin 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.
50Scars of PayneElla 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.
51Payne vs. PayneCurtis 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.
52Guess Who Came to BreakfastThe family meets Malik's new free-spirited girlfriend, Summer.
53House of Force ClosureCalvin and Miranda's condo gets foreclosed on and they are forced out.
54If It Ain't BrokeElla is preparing to open a battered women's home in the church's unused classrooms, but it is shutdown.
55Neighborhood CrisisMalik and Summer volunteer at a crisis hotline. Curtis goes overboard with the neighborhood watch as he tries to catch a criminal.
56Down for the CountC.J. is offered perks as a city official. Miranda and Curtis bond.
57Stop, Drop, and RollC.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.
58No Pass, No PlayMalik tutors an athlete who can barely read. Curtis is overly canind with the newspapers and causes a PR scandal for C.J. and Janine.
59Payneful InjectionMalik and his father 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.
60Batter UpMiranda 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.
61Payneful MatrimonyMalik marries Summer. Calvin and Miranda have a hard time adjusting to living with Curtis and Ella.
62What You Know About MeC.J. and Janine have a party and don't invite Curtis and Ella. Malik and Summer argue over an obscure anniversary.
63Right TurnCurtis does community service at the Help Center. Miranda doesn't invite Janine to a concert.
64The Loan RangerMalik finds out his friend is gay. Curtis loans Ella money.
65Payneful DivorceMalik and Summer have their marriage annulled. Miranda temps at the office when Janine needs an assistant.
66Up to the ChallengeMalik takes caffeine pills irresponsibly and Curtis subs for Ella at a Help Center training program.
67House of SabotageJanine and Miranda co-chair a Help Center event and all they do is fight. Malik doesn't want to stop wearing his wedding ring.
68Payneful Pop InCurtis 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.
69House of OMGC.J. takes action when technology takes over the family.
70Keep it MovingC.J. coaches Jazmine's soccer team.
71Bake, Rattle and RollCalvin's behavior at work gets him suspended. Meanwhile, Jazmine wants Ella to teach her how to bake.
72Dodging BulliesJazmine stands up to a cyber bully. Meanwhile, Miranda and Calvin have a pregnancy scare.
73Payneful DistanceCalvin takes Miranda's money and goes to a strip club. C.J. give Janine a bad evaluation.
74Not in the CardsFloyd 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.
75All Work and No PlayCalvin and Miranda anticipates the prospects of having their own place. Jazmine jobshadows the PR office with CJ and Janine.
76Amazing MatriarchsElla receives news of the death of her mother Eunice.
77The First DanceJazmine ask CJ to go to the school dance with a boy.
78The Invention of TrustFloyd's new invention causes friction between him and Curtis. Calvin questions Miranda about an unusual amount in her bank account.
79Payneful RealizationCalvin and Miranda try to save their marriage before it becomes too late.
80Trial and TribulationCalvin faces his attacker Travis Harris in court when the shooter's trial finally arrives.
81The Call BackCurtis must deal with resentment after he is called back to work. Floyd learns important details of his heritage.
82All's WellCalvin and CJ plan an anniversary celebration for Miranda and Janine. Miranda has to make a tough decision whether she stays with Calvin or not.