Tyler Perry's House of Payne (season 4)
The fourth season of the Tyler Perry's House of Payne began airing on June 4, 2008, and concluded on August 6, 2008. It stars Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda, Cassi Davis as Ella Payne, LaVan Davis as Curtis Payne, Allen Payne as CJ Payne, Lance Gross as Calvin Payne, Demetria McKinney as Janine Payne, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik Payne, China Anne McClain as Jazmine Payne, and Denise Burse as Claretha Jenkins. The season contained 25 episodes.
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| Season 4 | |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of episodes | 25 |
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| Original network | TBS |
| Original release | June 4 – August 6, 2008 |
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Episodes
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code |
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| 76 | 1 | "Driving Me Crazy" | Tyler Perry | Lamont Ferrell | June 4, 2008 | 401 |
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Calvin babysits Miranda's nephew who is a major handful. Meanwhile, Claretha's car is stolen, and Ella must help her find it. Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda | ||||||
| 77 | 2 | "Reunited and... It Don't Feel Good" | Tyler Perry | Kellie R Griffin | June 4, 2008 | 402 |
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Curtis, Ella and Claretha host a mixer for their college reunion. C.J. tries to babysit Malik and Jazmine. Guest star: Dorien Wilson as Andrew and Sandy Brown as Cynthia Green Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda | ||||||
| 78 | 3 | "What the-?" | Tyler Perry | Jenee V. Giles | June 4, 2008 | 403 |
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Dana finally decides to settle down and date one guy. Everyone is happy for her except for Kiki--Dana is dating her younger brother. Meanwhile, Jazmine learns a curse word from Curtis. Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Denise Burse as Claretha, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda | ||||||
| 79 | 4 | "Guys' Night Out, Girls' Night In" | Tyler Perry | Jenee V. Giles | June 4, 2008 | 404 |
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Malik reluctantly goes on his first camping trip. Jazmine is upset she's not allowed to go, but lightens up when she finds out she'll get to have a girls' night in. Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda | ||||||
| 80 | 5 | "How Do You Spell....It's All About Me?" | Tyler Perry | Christopher J. Moore | June 11, 2008 | 405 |
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Malik assists Jazmine in her attempt to win a spelling bee and dethrone the reigning champion. Elsewhere, Curtis believes that Ella is having an affair. Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda | ||||||
| 81 | 6 | "And...Cut!" | Tyler Perry | Joseph Hampton | June 11, 2008 | 406 |
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Ella tries to increase quality family time by fasting in which she forbids the family from using electronics for one week in the process a shocking secret is revealed about C.J. Elsewhere, a popular film actor begins frequenting the barbershop. Guest star: Jason Olive as Chad Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda | ||||||
| 82 | 7 | "Old School vs. New School" | Tyler Perry | T. Smith, III, Joseph Hampton | June 18, 2008 | 407 |
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It's Malik's birthday and he's being a brat about the kind of party and gifts he wants. Meanwhile, with Miranda's help, Calvin invests in the barbershop and becomes a partner. Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda | ||||||
| 83 | 8 | "Fired and Desire" | Tyler Perry | Michelle L. Johnson | June 18, 2008 | 408 |
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The entire household suffers along with Ella as she goes through menopause. Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda | ||||||
| 84 | 9 | "Unsung Heroes" | Tyler Perry | Steve Coulter, Dee Wagner | June 25, 2008 | 409 |
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Calvin prepares to throw a party for a buddy who has returned home from Iraq. Elsewhere, Malik is assigned a school paper on a role model. Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda | ||||||
| 85 | 10 | "Pissed, Poor and Paranoid" | Tyler Perry | Christopher J. Moore, Teri Jackson | June 25, 2008 | 410 |
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Curtis puts Malik and Jazmine to work at the firehouse charity food drive so they can learn the art of money management. Elsewhere, C.J. tries to lose his female stalker; and the barbers find out that Delante has been living in the barbershop. Note: This was the final episode to feature the firehouse. Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda | ||||||
| 86 | 11 | "True Lies" | Tyler Perry | Myra J. | July 2, 2008 | 411 |
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Malik and Kevin decide to skip school to be with two girls. Meanwhile, Calvin's pal Peanut tries to impress the ladies by telling them he's a Payne family member and owns a barbershop. Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Demetria McKinney as Janine | ||||||
| 87 | 12 | "That Sounds Sweet" | Tyler Perry | Lamont Ferrell | July 2, 2008 | 412 |
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Ella gets an idea for a new business after she sells a bunch of cakes and cookies; Malik takes up the saxophone to impress a girl. Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda | ||||||
| 88 | 13 | "Meet the Lucases" | Tyler Perry | Joseph Hampton | July 9, 2008 | 413 |
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The Paynes meet Miranda's family; in the middle of a heated discussion with Calvin, Curtis has a heart attack and collapses. Guest stars: Wendell Pierce as Jeffrey Lucas and Valarie Pettiford as Sandra Lucas Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Demetria McKinney as Janine | ||||||
| 89 | 14 | "Out on a Limb" | Tyler Perry | Christopher J. Moore | July 9, 2008 | 414 |
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Ella, Claretha, Jazmine, and her friend set off on a camping trip and quickly become lost. Meanwhile, Calvin decides to propose to Miranda and sets out to find the perfect engagement ring. | ||||||
| 90 | 15 | "Can't Buy Me Love" | Tyler Perry | Teri Jackson, Anita M. Cal | July 16, 2008 | 415 |
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Calvin plans to propose to Miranda at a fancy restaurant but starts to question if he's rich enough to support her. | ||||||
| 91 | 16 | "To Have and To Hold" | Tyler Perry | Steve Coulter, Dee Wagner, Teri Jackson | July 16, 2008 | 416 |
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Calvin's newest attempt to propose to Miranda hits a snag when he misplaces the engagement ring; a secret romance blooms at the barbershop; Janine returns to tell C.J. that he is her baby's father. Note: This episode marks the return of Janine (Demetria McKinney). Note: The next 9 episodes are season-ending episodes as Janine goes through her pregnancy and Calvin and Miranda plan their wedding. They all happen in the Season 5 opener. Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha | ||||||
| 92 | 17 | "Unexpected Results" | Tyler Perry | Jenee V. Giles | July 23, 2008 | 417 |
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Jazmine gets a perfect score on an aptitude test; C.J. and Tanya break up when he tells her he's the father of Janine's child. Guest star: Robin Givens as Tanya Absent: LaVan Davis as Curtis, Cassi Davis as Ella, Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda | ||||||
| 93 | 18 | "Let's Get Ready to Rumble" | Tyler Perry | Anita M. Cal, Lamont Ferrell | July 23, 2008 | 418 |
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Curtis and Malik are left to chaperone Jazmine's slumber party when C.J. and Janine get held up at the barber shop. Absent: Cassi Davis as Ella, Denise Burse as Claretha and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda | ||||||
| 94 | 19 | "Father's Day" | Tyler Perry | Steve Coulter, Dee Wagner | July 30, 2008 | 419 |
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Grandpa Kelly comes to town; when he meets Miranda, he realizes he knew her in a past life. Meanwhile, the barbers befriend a homeless man who is searching for his son. Note: LaVan Davis has a dual role as Curtis and Grandpa Kelly. Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Denise Burse as Claretha and Demetria McKinney as Janine | ||||||
| 95 | 20 | "Whose Wedding Is It Anyway?" | Tyler Perry | Teri Jackson | July 30, 2008 | 420 |
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Ella accompanies Miranda to the mall to complete her wedding registry and ends up taking over; when C.J. and Janine decide to go out together, the kids hope their parents are reconciling. | ||||||
| 96 | 21 | "All is Not Lost" | Tyler Perry | Kellie R. Griffin | July 30, 2008 | 421 |
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Curtis has gained weight since his last tuxedo fitting; Calvin gets cold feet when his and Miranda's wedding plans start to go awry. Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine | ||||||
| 97 | 22 | "Party Over Here!" | Tyler Perry | Christopher J. Moore | August 6, 2008 | 422 |
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Although Calvin promised Miranda that his bachelor party would be canceled, his family and friends go on with the celebration. Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Demetria McKinney as Janine | ||||||
| 98 | 23 | "The Last Supper" | Tyler Perry | Myra J. | August 6, 2008 | 423 |
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Calvin and Miranda find themselves inundated with marital advice during their wedding rehearsal and dinner; the event may be ruined anyway by an unforeseen guest, drunken foolishness, and a fainting spell. Guest stars: Valarie Pettiford as Sandra Lucas, Wendell Pierce as Jeffrey Lucas and Marvin Winans as Pastor Richards Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha | ||||||
| 99 | 24 | "We've Come This Far by Faith: Part 1" | Tyler Perry | Jenee V. Giles, Kellie R. Griffin | August 6, 2008 | 424 |
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Various issues threaten to ruin Calvin and Miranda's special day. One mighty complication: Miranda's father helps to deliver triplets. To be continued... Guest star: Valarie Pettiford as Sandra Lucas | ||||||
| 100 | 25 | "We've Come This Far by Faith: Part 2" | Tyler Perry | Kellie R. Griffin | August 6, 2008 | 425 |
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Numerous predicaments continue to plague Calvin and Miranda's big wedding day. One of those predicaments resulting in C.J. realizing he is still in love with Janine and repairing his family by proposing to her. At the end of the episode while giving the marriage vows, Janine goes into labor. Note: This is the 100th episode. Note: This episode marks the last appearance of Jazmine (China Anne McClain) until her return in the Season 6 episode "Recurring Paynes". Guest stars: Valarie Pettiford as Sandra Lucas, Wendell Pierce as Jeffrey Lucas and Marvin Winans as Pastor Richards | ||||||
External links
- Tyler Perry's House of Payne on epguides.com