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Tyler Perry's House of Payne

Seen it?

2007 | 14 seasons | 25 min | Comedy

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

A mixed bag with no real highs. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Arrested Development, start here.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
14 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 25 minutes each).
What might put you off
Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

A multigenerational, working-class family experience life's struggles with faith, love and, most importantly, humor. Curtis, aka 'Pops', the uncle and head of the household, has house and home turned upside down when an unexpected event forces his nephew, CJ, and CJ’s kids to move in, putting three generations under one roof. This chaotic living situation takes its toll on cranky Pops, who is reluctant to have his routine disturbed. In addition to CJ’s family, Pops and Ella’s son, Calvin, a wise-cracking, broke college student, hangs out at home, making it impossible for any peace and quiet. It soon becomes evident just how wide the gap is, as the family tries to find a way to coexist through all of life’s hilarious ups and downs.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    5 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Ran for 14 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 210K people sought it out in the past year

Season by season

The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.

  1. Friday Night Flick
    Season 12007 · 55 episodes · 10.0 out of 10
    Friday
  2. Friday Night Flick
    Season 22008 · 25 episodes · 10.0 out of 10
    Friday
  3. Season 32008 · 25 episodes
    Not rated yet
  4. Season 42008 · 25 episodes
    Not rated yet
  5. Season 52008 · 26 episodes
    Not rated yet
  6. Season 62009 · 46 episodes
    Not rated yet
  7. Season 72011 · 82 episodes
    Not rated yet
  8. Sunday Safe Bet
    Season 82020 · 25 episodes · 7.0 out of 10
    Sunday
  9. Season 92021 · 22 episodes
    Not rated yet
  10. Season 102022 · 22 episodes
    Not rated yet
  11. Season 112023 · 22 episodes
    Not rated yet
  12. Season 122024 · 22 episodes
    Not rated yet
  13. Season 132025 · 19 episodes
    Not rated yet
  14. Season 1520 episodes
    Not rated yet

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Cast & crew

Created by Tyler Perry

  • LaVan DavisCurtis Booker T. Payne
  • Cassi DavisElla Williams-Payne
  • Allen PayneClarence 'C.J.' Payne Jr.
  • Doc ShawMalik Payne
  • Lance GrossCalvin Payne
  • Keshia Knight PulliamMiranda Lucas-Payne