Tyler Perry's House of Payne (season 8)

The eighth season of Tyler Perry's House of Payne began airing on October 21, 2011 and ended, with the series finale, on August 10, 2012. It stars LaVan Davis as Curtis Payne, Cassi Davis as Ella Payne, Allen Payne as CJ Payne, Lance Gross as Calvin Payne, Demetria McKinney as Janine Payne, Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda Payne and Palmer Williams, Jr. who joins the cast as Floyd Jackson, and consists of 62 episodes. It also stars Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine who are both in a limited number of episodes due to the shows that they also starred in (Pair of Kings and A.N.T. Farm).

Tyler Perry's House of Payne
Season 8
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Country of origin	United States
No. of episodes	62
Release
Original network	TBS
Original release	October 21, 2011 (2011-10-21) – August 10, 2012 (2012-08-10)
Season chronology

Episodes

See also: List of Tyler Perry's House of Payne episodes

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Prod. code
193	1	"A Mother's Payne"	Kim Fields	Brian Egeston	October 21, 2011 (2011-10-21)	801
Ella'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. Note: Beginning with this episode, the show returned to regularly air 2 episodes a week on Fridays instead of Wednesdays. Guest-Stars: Aloma Wright as Eunice Williams and Janet Hubert-Whitten as Evie Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
194	2	"Up From the Ashes"	Kim Fields	Aeysha Carr	October 21, 2011 (2011-10-21)	802
Calvin finds out that Tracie checked Calvin Jr. out of the hospital. Calvin and Miranda try to find a place to stay. Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
195	3	"The Payne Gang"	Roger M. Bobb	Kevin A. Garnett	October 28, 2011 (2011-10-28)	803
Curtis, 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. Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
196	4	"The Gifted and the Grout"	Kim Fields	Kevin A. Garnett	October 28, 2011 (2011-10-28)	804
DeShawn is placed in a gifted-students program to avoid being expelled from school; Calvin and Miranda hire a contractor to repair their condo. Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Demetria McKinney as Janine
197	5	"Do the Fight Thing"	Kim Fields	Robin M. Henry & Myra J.	November 4, 2011 (2011-11-04)	805
DeShawn bullies a classmate and lands himself in serious trouble; Miranda and Janine fight over petty things. Note: This episode featured Bobb'e J. Thompson talking to viewers about bullying. Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
198	6	"1096"	Kim Fields	Aeysha Carr	November 4, 2011 (2011-11-04)	806
C.J. forgets Janine's 3-years-sober anniversary; Ella gets DeShawn an ugly outfit for school-picture day. Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
199	7	"Number Five's Fight"	Chip Hurd	Brian Egeston	November 11, 2011 (2011-11-11)	807
C.J closes a fire station due to budget cuts, and Curtis disapproves of it. Calvin and Miranda want to move upstairs. Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
200	8	"The Best Surprise"	Chip Hurd	Joseph Hampton	November 11, 2011 (2011-11-11)	808
Calvin and Miranda plan Calvin Jr.'s birthday party; Curtis and Ella have trouble with the Homeowners Association. Note: This is the 200th episode. Guest Star: Corey Holcomb as Damon Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
201	9	"Working Paynes"	Chip Hurd	Adrianne Carter	November 18, 2011 (2011-11-18)	809
C.J. hires Calvin, whose performance is disappointing. Meanwhile, Curtis tries painting Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
202	10	"Curtis Jefferson"	Tyler Perry	Joseph Hampton & Brian Egeston	November 18, 2011 (2011-11-18)	810
Curtis wakes up as a Jefferson. Note: This was the first of several episodes where Demetria McKinney is credited as Demetria "Dee Dee" McKinney. Special Guest Stars: Sherman Hemsley as George Jefferson and Marla Gibbs as Florence Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
203	11	"Dead Wrong"	Kim Fields	Myra J.	November 25, 2011 (2011-11-25)	811
Miranda frets over her unemployment; C.J. looks into firefighter response times. Absent: Cassi Davis as Ella, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
204	12	"The Rich and Payneless"	Kim Fields	Tanya Hoffler-Moore	November 25, 2011 (2011-11-25)	812
Calvin is allowed supervised visits; Ella's friend Felicia visits. Guest Stars: Corey Holcomb as Damon and Sheryl Lee Ralph as Felicia Starr Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Demetria McKinney as Janine, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
205	13	"Mentoring Paynes"	Kim Fields	Joseph Hampton	December 2, 2011 (2011-12-02)	813
Janine sponsors a young girl; Curtis and Ella become DeShawn's foster parents. Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
206	14	"Roommate Paynes"	Chip Hurd	David A. Arnold	December 2, 2011 (2011-12-02)	814
C.J. and Janine are not comfortable with Malik's roommate; Claretha tries alternative cancer-fighting treatments. Guest Star: Denise Burse as Claretha Note: This was Denise Burse's final appearance as Claretha. Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
207	15	"Pledging Paynes"	Chip Hurd	Brian Egeston	December 30, 2011 (2011-12-30)	815
Malik gets hazed. Absent: Cassi Davis as Ella, Lance Gross as Calvin, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
208	16	"Help Me, Ella"	Chip Hurd	Anthony C. Hill	December 30, 2011 (2011-12-30)	816
Ella becomes director of the center; Malik mulls dropping out. Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
209	17	"Paynefully Fit"	Tyler Perry	Joseph Hampton & Anthony C. Hill	January 6, 2012 (2012-01-06)	817
Curtis becomes a contestant on Paynefully Fit, while Deshawn get advice about girls. Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine, Lance Gross as Calvin, Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine Guest Star: Shaun T as himself
210	18	"Do the Hustle"	Tyler Perry	Beverly D. Hunter	January 6, 2012 (2012-01-06)	818
Miranda's new client flirts with her while the family honors Curtis. Note: Demetria McKinney is credited as Demetria "Dee Dee" McKinney. Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine Guest Stars: Troy Winbush as Travis Harris
211	19	"No More Payne"	Tyler Perry	Joseph Hampton	January 13, 2012 (2012-01-13)	819
Miranda takes over renovating the condo while Calvin and Deshawn bond. Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Demetria McKinney as Janine, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
212	20	"God Bless the Paynes"	Tyler Perry	Joseph Hampton & Brian Egeston	January 13, 2012 (2012-01-13)	820
The Payne's say goodbye while praising God in church. Guest Stars: Troy Winbush as Travis Harris Note: This is part 1 out of two. This is the second altercation between Calvin and Travis Harris.
213	21	"Do or Die"	Tyler Perry	Brian Egeston	January 20, 2012 (2012-01-20)	821
After Christian's Christening, The family gets ready to have one last Sunday dinner at Curtis and Ella's house. Unbeknownst to the family, as they prepare the meal, Calvin has been shot and is laying on C.J. and Janine's floor. Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
214	22	"R.I.P (Rest in Payne)"	Tyler Perry	Brian Egeston	January 20, 2012 (2012-01-20)	822
After being discovered by Janine, Calvin battles for his life at the hospital. Ella's unwavering faith won't let the family get down. Note: This episode was rated TV-14-V Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
215	23	"Payne-ful Survival"	Tyler Perry	Anthony C. Hill	January 27, 2012 (2012-01-27)	223
The Payne family waits for Calvin to wake up, but the fight isn't over. Curtis decides not to move. Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
216	24	"Payneful Recovery"	Tyler Perry	David A. Arnold	January 27, 2012 (2012-01-27)	824
Calvin might get discharged from the hospital after he finally awakened. Curtis attempts to mortgage his house for money to pay Calvin's medical bills. Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
217	25	"House of Nightmares"	Tyler Perry	Robin M. Henry	February 3, 2012 (2012-02-03)	825
Calvin 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. Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Demetria McKinney as Janine
218	26	"In Payne"	Tyler Perry	Myra J.	February 3, 2012 (2012-02-03)	826
A 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 conversation with Calvin. Deshawn's mother visits and wants Deshawn back. Deshawn decides to go live with her. Note: This was Bobb’e J. Thompson’s final appearance as Deshawn. Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Demetria McKinney as Janine
219	27	"Payback"	Kim Fields	Robin M. Henry & Myra J.	February 10, 2012 (2012-02-10)	827
Calvin 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. Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
220	28	"Daddy Day Scare"	Kim Fields	Anthony C. Hill	February 10, 2012 (2012-02-10)	828
C.J. is left to look after the twins during the big game. Ella gets in the way of Calvin's transition back home. Note: Beginning with this episode, Palmer Williams, Jr. , who portrays Floyd joins the main cast Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
221	29	"Pills and Thrills"	Kim Fields	Robin M. Henry	February 17, 2012 (2012-02-17)	829
Calvin 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. Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
222	30	"Scars of Payne"	Kim Fields	Brian Egeston	February 17, 2012 (2012-02-17)	830
Ella 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. Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
223	31	"Payne vs. Payne"	Kim Fields	David A. Arnold	February 17, 2012 (2012-02-17)	831
Curtis 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. Note: Malik makes his return beginning with this episode. Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
224	32	"Guess Who Came to Breakfast"	Kim Fields	David A. Arnold	February 17, 2012 (2012-02-17)	832
The family meets Malik's new free-spirited girlfriend, Summer. Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
225	33	"House of Forced Closure"	Kim Fields	Myra J.	March 2, 2012 (2012-03-02)	833
Calvin and Miranda's condo gets foreclosed on and they are forced out. Not wanting to turn to his parents again, Calvin and Miranda try to make their own way and end up sleeping in a motel. Curtis tells Calvin to bring his family to their house. Floyd convinces Curtis to steal security service. Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
226	34	"If it Ain't Broke"	Kim Fields	Kevin Garrett	March 2, 2012 (2012-03-02)	834
Ella is preparing to open a battered women's home in the church's unused classrooms, but it is shut down when C.J. cites dangerous fire code violations. Calvin borrows Curtis's car and thinks he put a dent in it. Calvin feels guilty and tries to make up for it and Curtis allows him to. Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda,
227	35	"Neighborhood Crisis"	Kim Fields	Josephn Hampton	March 9, 2012 (2012-03-09)	835
Malik and Summer volunteer at a crisis hotline. Curtis goes overboard with the neighborhood watch as he tries to catch a criminal. Note: This episode features Larramie "Doc" Shaw talking to viewers about suicide. Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
228	36	"Down for the Count"	Chip Hurd	Joseph Hampton	March 9, 2012 (2012-03-09)	836
C.J. is offered perks as a city official. Miranda and Curtis bond. Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd
229	37	"Stop, Drop and Roll"	Kim Fields	Tanya Hoffler-Moore	May 11, 2012 (2012-05-11)	837
C.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. Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
230	38	"No Pass, No Play"	Chip Hurd	Anthony C. Hill	May 11, 2012 (2012-05-11)	838
Malik tutors an athlete who can barely read. Curtis is overly canind with the newspapers and causes a PR scandal for C.J. and Janine. Note: This episode features Larramie "Doc" Shaw talking to viewers about learning to read. Note: Demetria McKinney is credited as Demetria "Dee Dee" McKinney for the rest of the series. Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
231	39	"Payneful Injection"	Chip Hurd	Brian Egeston	May 18, 2012 (2012-05-18)	839
C.J. and Malik 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. Absent: LaVan Davis as Curtis, Cassi Davis as Ella, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
232	40	"Batter Up"	Kim Fields	Myra J.	May 18, 2012 (2012-05-18)	840
Miranda 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. Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd
233	41	"Payneful Matrimony"	Chip Hurd	David A. Arnold	May 25, 2012 (2012-05-25)	841
C.J gives Malik advice which leads to Malik marrying Summer. Calvin and Miranda have a hard time adjusting to living with Curtis and Ella. Absent: China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd
234	42	"What You Know About Me"	Chip Hurd	Anthony C. Hill	May 25, 2012 (2012-05-25)	842
C.J., Janine and Miranda have a party and don't invite Curtis and Ella. Malik and Summer argue over an obscure anniversary. Note: Bernard Jones reprises his role from Meet the Browns as Milo in this episode. Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd
235	43	"Right Turn"	Chip Hurd	Myra J.	June 1, 2012 (2012-06-01)	843
Curtis does community service at the Help Center. Miranda doesn't invite Janine to a concert. Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd
236	44	"The Loan Ranger"	Chip Hurd	Brian Egeston	June 1, 2012 (2012-06-01)	844
Malik finds out his friend is gay. Curtis loans Ella money. Absent: China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd
237	45	"Payneful Divorce"	Chip Hurd	David A. Arnold	June 8, 2012 (2012-06-08)	845
Malik and Summer have their marriage annulled. Miranda temps at the office when Janine needs an assistant. Note: Bernard Jones reprises his role from Meet the Browns as Milo in this episode. Absent: LaVan Davis as Curtis, Cassi Davis as Ella, Lance Gross as Calvin, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd
238	46	"Up to the Challenge"	Kim Fields	Joseph Hampton	June 8, 2012 (2012-06-08)	846
Malik takes caffeine pills irresponsibly and Curtis subs for Ella at a Help Center training program. Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
239	47	"House of Sabotage"	Kim Fields	Chrystal A. Elzy	June 15, 2012 (2012-06-15)	847
Janine and Miranda co-chair a Help Center event and all they do is fight. Malik doesn't want to stop wearing his wedding ring. Note: This episode features Keshia Knight Pulliam and Demetria McKinney talking to viewers about helping poor countries. Note: This was Larramie "Doc" Shaw's final appearance as Malik. Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd
240	48	"Payneful Pop In"	Kim Fields	David A. Arnold	June 15, 2012 (2012-06-15)	848
Curtis 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. Note: Jazmine makes her return beginning with this episode. Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
241	49	"House of OMG"	Kim Fields	Brian Egeston	June 22, 2012 (2012-06-22)	849
C.J. takes action when technology takes over the family. Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
242	50	"Keep It Moving"	Kim Fields	Robin M. Henry & Myra J.	June 22, 2012 (2012-06-22)	850
C.J. coaches Jazmine's soccer team. Absent: Cassi Davis as Ella, Lance Gross as Calvin, Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
243	51	"Bake, Rattle and Roll"	Kim Fields	Brian Egeston	June 29, 2012 (2012-06-29)	851
Calvin's behavior at work gets him suspended. Meanwhile, Jazmine wants Ella to teach her how to bake. Absent: Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd
244	52	"Dodging Bullies"	Chip Hurd	David A. Arnold	June 29, 2012 (2012-06-29)	852
Jazmine stands up to a cyber bully. Meanwhile, Miranda and Calvin have a pregnancy scare. Absent: Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd
245	53	"Payneful Distance"	Chip Hurd	Joseph Hampton	July 6, 2012 (2012-07-06)	853
Calvin takes Miranda's money and goes to a strip club. C.J. gives Janine a bad evaluation. Absent: China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd
246	54	"Not in the Cards"	Chip Hurd	Robin M. Henry & Myra J.	July 6, 2012 (2012-07-06)	854
Floyd 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. Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
247	55	"All Work and No Play"	Chip Hurd	Tony Rhone	July 20, 2012 (2012-07-20)	855
Calvin and Miranda anticipates the prospects of having their own place. Jazmine job shadows the PR office with C.J. and Janine. Absent: Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd
248	56	"Amazing Matriarchs"	Chip Hurd	Brian Egeston	July 20, 2012 (2012-07-20)	856
Ella receives news of the death of her mother Eunice. Guest Star: Janet Hubert-Whitten as Evie Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
249	57	"The First Dance"	Tyler Perry	Story by David A. Arnold, Teleplay by David A. Arnold & Tyler Perry	July 27, 2012 (2012-07-27)	857
Jazmine asks C.J. to go to the school dance with a boy. Note: This was China Anne McClain's final appearance as Jazmine. Absent: Cassi Davis as Ella, Lance Gross as Calvin, Demetria McKinney as Janine, Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
250	58	"The Invention of Trust"	Chip Hurd	Anthony C. Hill	July 27, 2012 (2012-07-27)	858
Floyd's new invention causes friction between him and Curtis. Calvin questions Miranda about an unusual amount in her bank account. Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine
251	59	"Payneful Realization"	Tyler Perry	Anthony C. Hill	August 3, 2012 (2012-08-03)	859
Calvin and Miranda try to save their marriage before it becomes too late. Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Demetria McKinney as Janine and Palmer Williams, Jr. as Floyd
252	60	"Trial and Tribulation"	Chip Hurd	Joseph Hampton	August 3, 2012 (2012-08-03)	860
Calvin faces his shooter Travis Harris in court when the shooter's trial finally arrives. Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine
253	61	"The Call Back"	Chip Hurd	Story by David A. Arnold, Teleplay by Joseph Hampton & Anthony C. Hill	August 10, 2012 (2012-08-10)	861
Curtis must deal with resentment after he is called back to work. Floyd learns important details of his heritage. Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
254	62	"All's Well"	Chip Hurd	Myra J.	August 10, 2012 (2012-08-10)	862
Calvin and C.J. plan an anniversary celebration for Miranda and Janine. Miranda has to make a tough decision whether or not she stays with Calvin. In the end, Miranda decides to get a divorce from Calvin and walks out on him. The series ends when Calvin throws a vase of flowers at the door.