The Paynes

The Paynes is an American television sitcom that premiered on January 16, 2018, on the Oprah Winfrey Network. The show was created, written, and directed by Tyler Perry and serves as a sequel to his previous series, Tyler Perry's House of Payne.

Tyler Perry's The Paynes
Created byTyler Perry
Written byTyler Perry
Directed byTyler Perry
Mark E. Swinton
StarringLaVan Davis
Cassi Davis
Stephanie Charles
Markice Moore
JD McCrary
Sanai Victoria
Anthony O. Dalton
Matthew Law
Jackée Harry
Country of originUnited States
Original language(s)English
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes38
Production
Executive producer(s)Tyler Perry
Camera setupMultiple
Running time21 minutes
Production company(s)Tyler Perry Studios
Release
Original network
Picture format480i (SDTV)
1080i (HDTV)
Original releaseJanuary 16 (2018-01-16) 
November 30, 2018 (2018-11-30)
Chronology
Preceded byTyler Perry's House of Payne
External links
Website
Production website

Though the show was not renewed for a third season, a revival of House of Payne was announced to premiere in 2020.[1][2]

Plot

The series begins in Sun Coast, Florida, where Curtis and Ella Payne came to attend the funeral of Curtis' Uncle Robert. Their trip takes an unexpected turn when Ella and Curtis get roped into a real estate deal, landing them in a new community with a new church and unfamiliar family members. The family is thrown straight back into the issues that viewers find in their everyday lives. As life lessons abound, Ella finds a new business, new home and new purpose.

Cast and characters

Main

  • Curtis Payne (LaVan Davis) – Ella's husband and JoAnn's cousin. Without consulting his wife, Curtis sells his old home and buys the house of his late uncle as well as the laundromat at the suggestion of his cousin, only to find both in ruins. Furious at first, he comes to see the effect the move has on his wife and lets it go. His return appearance in the episode "A Surprise for the Paynes".
  • Ella Payne (Cassi Davis) – Curtis' wife. While Ella is furious at her husband for not consulting her, she soon comes to see enjoy the effect of the move and lets her anger go to make a new start. Her return appearance in the episode "A Surprise for the Paynes".
  • JoAnn Payne (Jackée Harry) – Curtis' cousin and Ryan's mother who tricked him into buying his late uncle's dilapidated home as well as a broken-down laundromat in order to make profits for her church. Her first appearance in the episode "A Surprise for the Paynes".
  • Nyla (Stephanie Charles) – Kenny and Lynn's mother. a young woman who works with JoAnn at the church. She begins to live with Curtis and Ella after encountering her in an abusive relationship with her boyfriend Kendrick. She has two young kids, Kenny and Lynn. Her first appearance in the episode "Revelations of Payne".
  • Ryan Payne (Markice Moore) – JoAnn's son and Curtis's nephew. He works at the laundromat and was amused when his relatives bought the dump. He often butts heads with Curtis, but comes to see him as family and reaches common ground with him. His first appearance in the episode "Revelations of Payne".
  • Kenny (JD McCrary) – Nyla's son and Lynn's brother. He is somewhat disrespectful to adults and butts heads with Curtis at times but begins to warm up to him. His first appearance in the episode "Cleaning Up the Payne".
  • Lynn (Sanai Victoria) – Nyla's daughter and Kenny's sister. Like Kenny, she also butts heads with Curtis but also warms up to him as well. Her first appearance in the episode "Cleaning Up the Payne".
  • Terrance (Anthony O. Dalton) – The head contractor who Ella hires to repair the laundromat. In the episode "Keep the Payne Away", he has an instant attraction to Nyla. His first appearance in the episode "Making Repairs".
  • Kendrick (Matthew Law) – Nyla's boyfriend, who is abusive to her. His first appearance in the episode "Revelations of Payne".

Recurring

  • Calvin Payne (Lance Gross) (Episodes 1–3) – Curtis and Ella's only son.
  • Clarence "CJ" Payne Jr. (Allen Payne) (Episodes 1–3) – Curtis and Ella's nephew; the adopted son of Curtis' late brother.
  • Janine Payne (Demetria McKinney) (Episodes 1–3) – C.J.'s wife.
  • Malik Payne (Larramie "Doc" Shaw) (Episodes 1–3) – C.J. and Janine's oldest child.
  • Jazmine Payne (China Anne McClain) (Episodes 1–3) – C.J. and Janine's second-oldest child.

Guest

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
13818January 16, 2018 (2018-01-16)May 4, 2018 (2018-05-04)
20July 20, 2018 (2018-07-20)November 30, 2018 (2018-11-30)

Episodes

Season 1 (2018)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code
Part 1
11"A Surprise for the Paynes"Tyler PerryTyler PerryJanuary 16, 2018 (2018-01-16)101

In the series premiere, Curtis (LaVan Davis) and the rest of the Payne family take a road trip to Florida where Ella (Cassi Davis) receives a stunning surprise.

Special guest stars: Lance Gross as Calvin, Allen Payne as CJ, Demetria McKinney as Janine, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine.
22"Revelations of Payne"Tyler PerryTyler PerryJanuary 16, 2018 (2018-01-16)102

Ella is fuming after Curtis makes a life-changing decision without her input. Meanwhile, Curtis discovers that he has been duped into a bad investment.

Special guest stars: Lance Gross as Calvin, Allen Payne as CJ, Demetria McKinney as Janine, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
33"A Confrontation of Payne"Tyler PerryTyler PerryJanuary 19, 2018 (2018-01-19)103

Curtis is out for blood after he realizes that he has been swindled. Later, Ella has a change of heart after visiting the local church and she meets a beautiful young woman in need, Nyla.

Special guest stars: Lance Gross as Calvin, Allen Payne as CJ, Demetria McKinney as Janine, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine.
44"Cleaning Up the Payne"Tyler PerryTyler PerryJanuary 26, 2018 (2018-01-26)104
The Paynes begin to settle into their new life with the help of their cousins. Ella is concerned about Nyla's disappearance.
55"A Fugitive in Payne"Tyler PerryTyler PerryFebruary 2, 2018 (2018-02-02)105
Nyla fears that her actions will leave her with life-altering consequences. Meanwhile, Ella attempts to save the day.
66"The Waiting Game"Tyler PerryTyler PerryFebruary 9, 2018 (2018-02-09)106
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.
77"Better Than Nothing"Mark E. SwintonTyler PerryFebruary 16, 2018 (2018-02-16)107
Curtis and Ella debate about taking in Nyla and her kids. Ella talks to Nyla about how her relationship is affecting her children.
88"A Payneful Night"Tyler PerryTyler PerryFebruary 23, 2018 (2018-02-23)108
Nyla's disrespectful behavior is wearing out her welcome at the Paynes’ house.
99"The World Wide Payne"Mark E. SwintonTyler PerryMarch 2, 2018 (2018-03-02)109
Curtis attempts to purchase parts for his laundromat online, but doesn't know how to use a computer
1010"Lynn's Punishment"Mark E. SwintonTyler PerryMarch 9, 2018 (2018-03-09)110
Ella confronts Nyla after Lynn has suspicious nightmares. Later, Nyla confronts Kendrick about Lynn's accusations.
1111"Making Repairs"Mark E. SwintonTyler PerryMarch 16, 2018 (2018-03-16)111
Curtis attempts to repair the laundromat himself, prompting Ella to try and hire contractors instead.
1212"Payneful Repairs"Tyler PerryTyler PerryMarch 23, 2018 (2018-03-23)112
Curtis and Ella learn some troubling news about Nyla.
1313"A Payneful Dispute"Tyler PerryTyler PerryMarch 30, 2018 (2018-03-30)113
The family is in an uproar after Ryan tells Joann about some money that one of Ella's contractors found in the laundromat.
1414"A Payneful Cry"Tyler PerryTyler PerryApril 6, 2018 (2018-04-06)114
Nyla attempts to mediate between The Paynes and JoAnn after Ella and Curtis are served with court papers.
1515"Keep the Payne Away"Tyler PerryTyler PerryApril 13, 2018 (2018-04-13)115
Ella wants to surprise Curtis with the new renovations, but Curtis has other plans.
1616"Date Night"Tyler PerryTyler PerryApril 20, 2018 (2018-04-20)116
Curtis tries playing matchmaker for Terrance and Nyla; though the latter isn't very interested.
1717"Secret Lovers"Tyler PerryTyler PerryApril 27, 2018 (2018-04-27)117
The Paynes discover that Nyla hasn't been completely truthful about her and Kendrick.
1818"Making Her Honest"Tyler PerryTyler PerryMay 4, 2018 (2018-05-04)118
Nyla and Kendrick reveal some very interesting news to the Paynes.
Part 2
1919"A Payneful Bounce"Tyler PerryTyler PerryJuly 20, 2018 (2018-07-20)119

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

Guest starring: Anthony Reynolds as Agent Simms and Lolly W. PePorte as Margaret Davis.
2020"A Payne Family Secret"Tyler PerryTyler PerryJuly 27, 2018 (2018-07-27)120

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.

Guest starring: Anthony Reynolds as Agent Simms and Lolly W. PePorte as Margaret Davis.
2121"Payneful Situations"Tyler PerryTyler PerryAugust 3, 2018 (2018-08-03)121
Ella and Curtis need more money to operate the laundromat.
2222"Home Alone"Tyler PerryTyler PerryAugust 10, 2018 (2018-08-10)122
Nyla may not be able to pay for her latest mistake.
2323"Girl Talk"Tyler PerryTyler PerryAugust 17, 2018 (2018-08-17)123
Curtis learns a secret that Ella was keeping.
2424"The Outsiders"Tyler PerryTyler PerryAugust 24, 2018 (2018-08-24)124
Nyla wears out her welcome with Curtis.
2525"An Impasse"Tyler PerryTyler PerryAugust 31, 2018 (2018-08-31)125
Ella stands firm on her decision with Nyla.
2626"No Room for Payne"Tyler PerryTyler PerrySeptember 7, 2018 (2018-09-07)126
Curtis realizes he was right about Nyla all along.
2727"No Sticks or Bricks"Tyler PerryTyler PerrySeptember 14, 2018 (2018-09-14)127
Curtis reconciles within his household.
2828"A Payneful Hunch"Tyler PerryTyler PerrySeptember 21, 2018 (2018-09-21)128
Curtis and Nyla call a truce.
2929"Syncopal"Tyler PerryTyler PerrySeptember 28, 2018 (2018-09-28)129
When Nyla falls ill, Terrance tends to her needs.
3030"A Payneful Confrontation"Tyler PerryTyler PerryOctober 5, 2018 (2018-10-05)130
Confusion leads to a confrontation in the Payne household.
3131"Hostile"Tyler PerryTyler PerryOctober 12, 2018 (2018-10-12)131
Terrance comes to Nyla's defense.
3232"Payneful Business"Tyler PerryTyler PerryOctober 19, 2018 (2018-10-19)132
Terrance is angered to find out that Nyla has been the victim of an abusive relationship.
3333"A Conundrum"Tyler PerryTyler PerryOctober 26, 2018 (2018-10-26)133
Kendrick confronts Terrance about Nyla.
3434"A Payneful Proposition"Tyler PerryTyler PerryNovember 2, 2018 (2018-11-02)134
The Payne's are running out of ideas to save the laundromat but Terrance comes up with a solution that could help everyone.
3535"Payneful Partnership"Tyler PerryTyler PerryNovember 9, 2018 (2018-11-09)135
Curtis realizes he has exhausted all of his options and decides to go into business with Terrance.
3636"Social Media'd"Tyler PerryTyler PerryNovember 16, 2018 (2018-11-16)136
Nyla and Kendrick reconnect.
3737"A Giraffe And A Bull"Tyler PerryTyler PerryNovember 23, 2018 (2018-11-23)137
Terrance and Curtis struggle over power of the Laundromat.
3838"Payneful Choices"Tyler PerryTyler PerryNovember 30, 2018 (2018-11-30)138
Nyla is left with life-altering decisions.


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