A pregnancy scare upends Calvin and Miranda's world. Elsewhere, Curtis' sales scheme lands him in trouble with the law. Air Date : 7th-Apr-2010

A forced retirement for Curtis creates obstacles, but the drama spikes when Miranda goes missing. Elsewhere, Claretha returns without her said husband and moves in with Curtis and Ella. Air Date : 4th-Nov-2009  Read More

Miranda remains missing, and her mother storms on over to the house. She blames Calvin for her disappearance and even called the police on him! She believes Calvin is a suspect in her vanishing. Meanwhile, CJ, Janine and Jazmine return, hoping to stay with Curtis and Ella. And a secret is unearthed regarding Curtis's forced retirement. Also, Jazmine has become very intelligent due to her being at a school for gifted children but it concerns the family because she is acting so weird. Air Date : 4th-Nov-2009  Read More

Miranda finally returns and tells Calvin there is no baby. Despite his pleads, begs, and understanding Miranda refuses to let Calvin stay in the condo therefore, shocked and confused, Calvin must move back in with Curtis and Ella.Claretha decides to start a home business. Air Date : 11th-Nov-2009  Read More

Curtis protests his retirement at City Hall and C.J. reveals to Curtis that he's taking Curtis's job at the firehouse. Meanwhile, Ella battles with an innovative new pastor who plans to shut down the help center to make way for a new multi-media outreach program. Air Date : 11th-Nov-2009  Read More

Calvin confronts Miranda, thinking she had an abortion. Meanwhile, the school casts Malik in its production of Othello but the supposedly bigot father of the white girl cast opposite Malik won't allow Malik to kiss her in the play. Air Date : 18th-Nov-2009  Read More

It's a revolving door at the Payne house when CJ, Janine and the children move out, and Floyd in turn moves in because of his divorce. Then there's Jazmine. The youngster, feeling ignored and jealous, makes the choice to run away. Air Date : 18th-Nov-2009  Read More

All three of the Payne couples (Curtis and Ella, C.J.and Janine, and Calvin and Miranda) go on an eye-opening marriage retreat. At the end of the retreat, Miranda asks Calvin for a divorce. Meanwhile, Claretha and Floyd babysit for the twins while everyone is out of the house. Air Date : 25th-Nov-2009  Read More

It's an awkward up-and-down meeting for Calvin and Miranda when they get trapped in an elevator together, their first encounter after she asked for a divorce. Meanwhile, Curtis unwittingly takes Ella's estrogen pills. At the end Miranda and Calvin finally overcome their marriage problems before they reach the dreaded "33rd Floor". Air Date : 2nd-Dec-2009  Read More

Family and friends share their different versions of the Nativity story when Jazmine fails to appreciate her gift from Ella (a wooden version of the Nativity scene). Air Date : 9th-Dec-2009  Read More

Curtis and Ella are shocked to learn that their not legally married, so Claretha and Floyd convince them to enjoy single life. Air Date : 23rd-Dec-2009  Read More

When Ella tries to arrange a family reunion, a chagrined Jazmine opposes the idea of connecting with her extended family. As such, Curtis and Ella set out to teach her a valuable lesson about honoring her family heritage. Air Date : 3rd-Mar-2010  Read More

The issue of birth control creates divisions between CJ and Janine. Meanwhile, surprise developments transpire when Calvin and Miranda spend a day with Jazmine. Air Date : 3rd-Mar-2010  Read More

A blackout ironically sheds light on all three Payne couples when Curtis, CJ and Calvin are taken away from their televised football game and keep company with their wives. Air Date : 10th-Mar-2010  Read More

The Paynes worry that the newly happy Janine might be returning to drugs after her erstwhile dealer arrives. And Curtis is turning Japanese---that is, he becomes captivated by Japanese culture Air Date : 10th-Mar-2010  Read More

Janine cares for her dying former dealer, jeopardizing her relationship with C.J.; Floyd and Curtis launch a beer-brewing business. While at the help center C.J. and Janine pray that Blue will be led to Heaven while dying. Air Date : 17th-Mar-2010  Read More

Malik decides to join the ROTC, upsetting Janine. And Curtis is fired up when he's hired by the fire department---but it's not in the capacity he expected. Air Date : 17th-Mar-2010  Read More

Ella breaks some news, which only creates a downturn in Curtis' financial plans. Elsewhere, Calvin squares off against Miranda's critical mother. Air Date : 25th-Mar-2010  Read More

Curtis is the man of honor at a surprise retirement party. In other developments, a case of puppy love blooms for Jazmine. Air Date : 25th-Mar-2010  Read More

Curtis spirals into a depressive funk following successive life-altering events, but he gets support from a very unlikely source. In other developments, Calvin and Miranda compete against CJ and Janine in a bid for a weekend getaway. Air Date : 31st-Mar-2010  Read More

During a fire routine a fireman dies under CJ's authority and he blames himself. Meanwhile, Ella studies a book at school and recommends the literary work to Miranda and Claretha. Air Date : 31st-Mar-2010  Read More

A pregnancy scare upends Calvin and Miranda's world. Elsewhere, Curtis' sales scheme lands him in trouble with the law. Air Date : 7th-Apr-2010  Read More

Janine's mother (Anne-Marie Johnson) arrives, to a downcast CJ's immense annoyance. Elsewhere, Curtis is a flop during his guest-star role on a morning TV show. Air Date : 7th-Apr-2010  Read More

Ella futilely tries to fit in with college-age peers in her study group; Curtis offers his own unique spin on religion when he teaches at Jazmine's Bible school. Air Date : 14th-Apr-2010  Read More

A different side of Calvin opens up when he cares for Calvin Jr. Elsewhere, new neighbors arrive---and they have unique notions about relationships. Air Date : 14th-Apr-2010  Read More

Daddy issues plague CJ, who at long last meets his birth father. Elsewhere, Curtis tries not to miss a beat when he helps Jazmine choose a musical instrument. Air Date : 21st-Apr-2010  Read More

Curtis' old pal resurfaces, only to emerge as a much different person than before. Additionally, Calvin works to awe a nursery-school recruiter in the hopes of getting his child enrolled. Air Date : 21st-Apr-2010  Read More

The Payne men are pressured to take their wives out on the town, resulting in some poor date fate. Air Date : 28th-Apr-2010  Read More

Calvin and Ella work on a school project. Meanwhile, Curtis anticipates his first post-retirement interview and gets pointers from Malik. Air Date : 28th-Apr-2010  Read More

Malik and a pal are home alone, and they exploit that freedom. Meanwhile, Curtis and Ella have dinner at a top-notch restaurant, but the evening lacks flavor when Curtis tangles with a snobby waiter. Air Date : 5th-May-2010  Read More

CJ meets his new boss. Meanwhile, Floyd's ex-wife reappears, pulling Ella and Curtis into the dramas of a messy love triangle. Air Date : 5th-May-2010  Read More

When the help center must close due to a flood, Ella is forced to work at home, resulting in a chagrined Curtis and a flow of dramas. Elsewhere, a serious accident affects the Paynes. Air Date : 12th-May-2010  Read More