Tyler Perry's House of Payne (season 5)
# Tyler Perry's House of Payne (season 5)

The fifth season of Tyler Perry's House of Payne began airing on March 30, 2011, and ended on January 13, 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 and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda Payne.

Actress Denise Burse has been reduced to a recurring role this season. Larramie "Doc" Shaw and China Anne McClain are featured in a low minimum number of episodes due to the shows they starred in Pair of Kings and A.N.T. Farm, respectively on Disney Channel and Disney XD.

## Episodes

* LaVan Davis appeared in all the episodes.
* Cassi Davis was absent for four episodes.
* Allen Payne was absent for seven episodes.
* Demetria McKinney was absent for eight episodes.
* Keshia Knight Pulliam was absent for ten episodes.
* Lance Gross was absent for thirteen episodes.
* Larramie "Doc" Shaw was absent for thirty episodes.
* China Anne McClain was absent for thirty-four episodes.
* Denise Burse makes a guest appearance in four episodes.

| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 183 | 1 | "Payneful Resolution Resolution" | Tyler Perry | Brian Egeston, Tanya Hoffler-Moore and Angi Bones | March 30, 2011 (2011-03-30) | 501 |
| C.J. and Janine deal with C.J. having kissed Monica. Meanwhile, Calvin gets out of jail and Miranda gives birth. Janine demands a divorce at the hospital in front of Calvin and Miranda after Malik confronts C.J. about kissing Monica. In the ending moments, Roland calls Janine into work; C.J. follows after her yelling, and Curtis and Ella observe, looking confused. Note: Starting with this episode Denise Burse is no longer credited as a main cast member, she now appears in a recurring role. |||||||
| 184 | 2 | "Growing Paynes" | Tyler Perry | Aeysha Carr | March 30, 2011 (2011-03-30) | 502 |
| Curtis and Ella have a weight-loss competition; Jazmine starts wearing makeup, hanging out with the wrong crowd, and having boys over when no adult is home; and C.J. and Janine reconcile when they see how their kids need them and how much they love each other. Note: This episode featured Cassi Davis telling viewers about losing 75 pounds during her time on House of Payne. Guest star: Jacob Latimore as Andre, Shamiek Moore as Dante, & Kia Jie Jacobs as Sandy Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda |||||||
| 185 | 3 | "Payne Protection" | Tyler Perry | Don Woodard | April 6, 2011 (2011-04-06) | 503 |
| All the Payne men help Malik prepare for college by offering advice and condoms, and in the season's funniest sequence, all the Payne women find out. Absent: China Anne McClain as Jazmine |||||||
| 186 | 4 | "Payneful Visit" | Tyler Perry | Aeysha Carr | April 6, 2011 (2011-04-06) | 504 |
| Claretha tells Ella and Curtis she has leukemia; Miranda's cousin-in-law/college-friend Vanessa hooks up with Calvin's friend. Guest star: Denise Burse as Claretha Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Demetria McKinney as Janine, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine |||||||
| 187 | 5 | "Where There's a Will, There's a Way" | Chip Hurd | Beverly D. Hunter | April 13, 2011 (2011-04-13) | 505 |
| After a young firefighter's death, Ella decides that it's time for her and Curtis to make their wills. Meanwhile, Miranda's mom hurts the baby during a visit. Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine |||||||
| 188 | 6 | "Epic Fail" | Kim Fields | Tanya Hoffler-Moore & Kevin A. Garrett | April 13, 2011 (2011-04-13) | 506 |
| Overwhelmed Ella falls behind in her studies due to church duties, household duties, and nurturing the family; when she fails a test she needs to graduate, she snaps on the family. Meanwhile, Calvin suddenly realizes that it's his anniversary and hurriedly buys some surprising gifts Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine |||||||
| 189 | 7 | "Praying for Attention" | Tyler Perry | Dani Reese | April 20, 2011 (2011-04-20) | 507 |
| Jazmine prays to pass a test instead of applying herself; Calvin grows jealous of the baby. |||||||
| 190 | 8 | "Shout Out" | Kim Fields | Tanya Hoffler-Moore | April 20, 2011 (2011-04-20) | 508 |
| After attending marriage-counseling, C.J. and Janine try the therapist's way, but end up yelling and screaming at each other--and feeling better. They also get to the reason Janine would rather work than stay home. Meanwhile, Ella misses her graduation when she has to rush Claretha to the hospital. Guest Star: Denise Burse as Claretha Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine |||||||
| 191 | 9 | "Love Thy Neighbor" | Chip Hurd | Beverly D. Hunter | April 27, 2011 (2011-04-27) | 509 |
| The family befriends a reformed sex-offender who moves into the neighborhood and all hell breaks loose when they discover the truth, in spite of his good intentions. Meanwhile, on their marriage-counselor's advice, C.J. and Janine look for a hobby they can share. Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Lance Gross as Calvin and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda |||||||
| 192 | 10 | "Dream Girls" | Tyler Perry | Tanya Hoffler-Moore | April 27, 2011 (2011-04-27) | 510 |
| A music producer wants to sign Jazmine; Calvin is embarrassed by his new grocery-store manager job. Guest Star: Heavy D as P-Rock |||||||
| 193 | 11 | "A Payneful Night Out" | Chip Hurd | Kevin A. Garrett | May 4, 2011 (2011-05-04) | 511 |
| Curtis and Ella believe that Janine and C.J. are cheating on each other: first they see Janine and Roland at dinner, then C.J. shows up with a woman. Meanwhile, Miranda goes on a grooming strike. Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine |||||||
| 194 | 12 | "Payneful Assistance" | Chip Hurd | Tanya Hoffler-Moore | May 4, 2011 (2011-05-04) | 512 |
| Miranda gets cooking advice after she makes a horrible dinner for Ella's club. Meanwhile, Curtis can't talk after his tonsillectomy, but manages to get Janine and C.J. to take care of him longer than they should. Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine |||||||
| 195 | 13 | "House of Awkward" | Chip Hurd | Brian Egeston | May 11, 2011 (2011-05-11) | 513 |
| C.J. is offered a promotion making him Janine and Roland's boss; Curtis finds a vintage bag of weed while packing and Floyd smokes it; when Calvin asks Curtis to babysit, he ends up tending Christian and Floyd. Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda |||||||
| 196 | 14 | "Brain Payne" | Chip Hurd | Brian Egeston | May 11, 2011 (2011-05-11) | 514 |
| Jayden may have autism and Janine blames herself. Meanwhile, Curtis lives by Bible rules when he believes God spoke to him. Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda |||||||
| 197 | 15 | "Foster Paynes" | Kim Fields | Joseph Hampton | May 18, 2011 (2011-05-18) | 515 |
| Ella brings troubled youth Deshawn (Bobb'e J. Thompson) home from the help center and Curtis brings out his true colors; Janine and Miranda's competition to get into an exclusive daycare gets ugly. Note: This was Bobb’e J. Thompson’s first appearance as Deshawn Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine |||||||
| 198 | 16 | "Talented Paynes" | Roger M. Bobb | Tanya Hoffler-Moore | May 18, 2011 (2011-05-18) | 516 |
| Claretha secretly deals with the possibility of losing her home; the family participates in a talent show C.J. warned them against; after an argument with Curtis, Calvin and Miranda combine their unique talents for the show. Guest Star: Denise Burse as Claretha Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine |||||||
| 199 | 17 | "Going, Going, Gone" | Kim Fields | Joseph Hampton | May 25, 2011 (2011-05-25) | 517 |
| Janine is on the brink of a breakdown; Deshawn gets a lesson in the Negro Baseball League. Note: Beginning with this episode, the show aired one episode a week. Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine |||||||
| 200 | 18 | "Mother's Day Out" | Roger M. Bobb | Myra J. & Robin M. Henry | June 1, 2011 (2011-06-01) | 518 |
| Deshawn's mother shows up at the Paynes'; C.J. upgrades Janine's wedding ring. Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda Note: This is the 200th episode. |||||||
| 201 | 19 | "So Hard To Say Goodbye" | Tyler Perry | David A. Arnold | June 8, 2011 (2011-06-08) | 519 |
| Malik goes off to college; Miranda is overwhelmed when Calvin Jr. visits. |||||||
| 202 | 20 | "Payneful Rescue" | Tyler Perry | Brian Egeston | June 15, 2011 (2011-06-15) | 520 |
| The 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. Guest Star: Eva Marcille as Tracie Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine |||||||
| 203 | 21 | "A Mother's Payne" | Kim Fields | Brian Egeston | October 21, 2011 (2011-10-21) | 521 |
| 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 |||||||
| 204 | 22 | "Up From the Ashes" | Kim Fields | Aeysha Carr | October 21, 2011 (2011-10-21) | 522 |
| 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 |||||||
| 205 | 23 | "The Payne Gang" | Roger M. Bobb | Kevin A. Garnett | October 28, 2011 (2011-10-28) | 523 |
| 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 |||||||
| 206 | 24 | "The Gifted and the Grout" | Kim Fields | Kevin A. Garnett | October 28, 2011 (2011-10-28) | 524 |
| 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 |||||||
| 207 | 25 | "Do the Fight Thing" | Kim Fields | Tanya Hoffler-Moore | November 4, 2011 (2011-11-04) | 525 |
| 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 |||||||
| 208 | 26 | "1096" | Kim Fields | Aeysha Carr | November 4, 2011 (2011-11-04) | 526 |
| 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 |||||||
| 209 | 27 | "Number Five's Fight" | Chip Hurd | Brian Egeston | November 11, 2011 (2011-11-11) | 527 |
| 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 |||||||
| 210 | 28 | "The Best Surprise" | Chip Hurd | Joseph Hampton | November 11, 2011 (2011-11-11) | 528 |
| Calvin and Miranda plan Calvin Jr.'s birthday party; Curtis and Ella have trouble with the Homeowners Association. Guest Star: Corey Holcomb as Damon Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine |||||||
| 211 | 29 | "Working Paynes" | Chip Hurd | Adrianne Carter | November 18, 2011 (2011-11-18) | 529 |
| C.J. hires Calvin, whose performance is disappointing. Meanwhile, Curtis tries painting Absent: Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine |||||||
| 212 | 30 | "Curtis Jefferson" | Tyler Perry | Joseph Hampton & Brian Egeston | November 18, 2011 (2011-11-18) | 530 |
| 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 |||||||
| 213 | 31 | "Dead Wrong" | Kim Fields | Myra J. | November 25, 2011 (2011-11-25) | 531 |
| 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 |||||||
| 214 | 32 | "The Rich and Payneless" | Kim Fields | Tanya Hoffler-Moore | November 25, 2011 (2011-11-25) | 532 |
| 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 |||||||
| 215 | 33 | "Mentoring Paynes" | Kim Fields | Joseph Hampton | December 2, 2011 (2011-12-02) | 533 |
| 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 |||||||
| 216 | 34 | "Roommate Paynes" | Chip Hurd | David A. Arnold | December 2, 2011 (2011-12-02) | 534 |
| 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 |||||||
| 217 | 35 | "Pledging Paynes" | Chip Hurd | Brian Egeston | December 30, 2011 (2011-12-30) | 535 |
| 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 |||||||
| 218 | 36 | "Help Me, Ella" | Chip Hurd | Anthony C. Hill | December 30, 2011 (2011-12-30) | 536 |
| 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 |||||||
| 229 | 37 | "Paynefully Fit" | Tyler Perry | Tanya Hoffler-Moore | January 6, 2012 (2012-01-06) | 537 |
| 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 |||||||
| 220 | 38 | "Do the Hustle" | Tyler Perry | Beverly D. Hunter | January 6, 2012 (2012-01-06) | 538 |
| 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 |||||||
| 221 | 39 | "No More Payne" | Tyler Perry | Joseph Hampton | January 13, 2012 (2012-01-13) | 539 |
| 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 |||||||
| 222 | 40 | "God Bless the Paynes" | Tyler Perry | Joseph Hampton & Brian Egeston | January 13, 2012 (2012-01-13) | 540 |
| 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. |||||||
