The Paynes
| Tyler Perry's The Paynes | |
|---|---|
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| Created by | Tyler Perry |
| Written by | Tyler Perry |
| Directed by | Tyler Perry |
| Starring |
LaVan Davis Cassi Davis Stephanie Charles Markice Moore JD McCrary Sanai Victoria Anthony O. Dalton Matthew Law Jackée Harry |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 31 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Tyler Perry |
| Camera setup | Multiple |
| Running time | 25 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Tyler Perry Studios |
| Release | |
| Original network | Oprah Winfrey Network |
| Picture format |
480i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
| Original release | January 16, 2018 – present |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | Tyler Perry's House of Payne |
| External links | |
| Website | |
| Production website | |
The Paynes is an American television sitcom that premiered on January 16, 2018, on the Oprah Winfrey Network. The show was created, written, and directed by Tyler Perry and serves as a sequel to his previous series, Tyler Perry's House of Payne.
Plot
The Paynes picks up where Curtis and Ella Payne have decided to take the next step in their lives—retirement. A death in the family has the whole family traveling to Sun Coast, Florida, to attend the funeral of Curtis' Uncle Robert. Their trip takes an unexpected turn when Ella and Curtis get roped into a real estate deal, landing them in a new community with a new church and unfamiliar family members. The family is thrown straight back into the issues that viewers find in their everyday lives. As life lessons abound, Ella finds a new business, new home and new purpose.
LaVan Davis and Cassi Davis are the only cast members who appear in every episode.
On June 22, 2018, OWN announced the show's return for the second half for the first season to premiere on July 20, 2018.
Cast and characters
Main
- Curtis Payne (LaVan Davis) - Ella's husband. Without consulting his wife, Curtis sells his old home and buys the house of his late uncle as well as the laundromat at the suggestion of his cousin, only to find both in ruins. Furious at first, he comes to see the effect the move has on his wife and lets it go.
- Ella Payne (Cassi Davis) - Curtis' wife. While Ella is furious at her husband for not consulting her, she soon comes to see enjoy the effect of the move and lets her anger go to make a new start.
- JoAnn Payne (Jackée Harry) - Curtis' cousin who tricked him into buying his late uncle's dilapidated home as well as a broke-down laundromat in order to make profits for her church.
- Nyla Payne (Stephanie Charles) - a young woman who works with JoAnn at the church. She begins to live with Curtis and Ella after encountering her in an abusive relationship with her boyfriend Kendrick. She has two young kids, Kenny and Lynn.
- Ryan Payne (Markice Moore) - JoAnn's son. He works at the laundromat and was amused when his relatives bought the dump. He often butts heads with Curtis, but comes to see him as family and reaches common ground with him.
- Kenny Payne (JD McCrary) - Nyla's son and Lynn's brother. He is somewhat disrespectful to adults and butts heads with Curtis at times but begins to warm up to him.
- Lynn Payne (Sanai Victoria) - Nyla's daughter and Kenny's sister. Like Kenny, she also butts heads with Curtis but also warms up to him as well.
- Terrance (Anthony O. Dalton) - The head contractor who Ella hires to repair the laundromat. In the episode "Keep the Payne Away", he has an instant attraction to Nyla.
- Kendrick (Matthew Law) - Nyla's boyfriend, who is abusive to her.
Recurring
- Calvin Payne (Lance Gross) - Curtis and Ella's only son.
- Clarence James (C.J.) Payne, Jr. (Allen Payne) - Curtis and Ella's nephew; the adopted son of Curtis' late brother.
- Janine Payne (Demetria McKinney) - C.J.'s wife.
- Malik Payne (Larramie "Doc" Shaw) - C.J. and Janine's oldest child.
- Jazmine Payne (China Anne McClain) - C.J. and Janine's second-oldest child.
Special Guest
- Agent Simms (Anthony Reynolds) appears in "A Payneful Bounce" and "A Payne Family Secret".
Career
LaVan Davis and Cassi Davis will be returning as a series regular.
Jackée Harry, Markice Moore, Stephanie Charles, JD McCrary, Sanai Victoria, Anthony O. Dalton and Matthew Law joining the cast as a series regular.
Lance Gross, Allen Payne, Demetria McKinney, Doc Shaw and China Anne McClain will not be returning as a series regular.
Lance Gross, Allen Payne, Demetria McKinney, Doc Shaw and China Anne McClain makes a guest appearance in few episode as a recurring character.
Series overview
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | |||
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| First aired | Last aired | ||||
| 1 | 38 | January 16, 2018 | November 30, 2018 | ||
| 2 | TBA | 2019 | TBA | ||
Episodes
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code |
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| 1 | 1 | "A Surprise for the Paynes" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | January 16, 2018 | 101 |
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In the series premiere, Curtis and the rest of the Payne family take a road trip to Florida where Ella receives a stunning surprise. Special guest stars: Lance Gross as Calvin, Allen Payne as CJ, Demetria McKinney as Janine, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine. Absent: Markice Moore as Ryan, Stephanie Charles as Nyla, JD McCrary as Kenny, Sanai Victoria as Lynn, Anthony O. Dalton as Terrance and Matthew Law as Kendrick. Note: This episode marks the return of Curtis Payne (LaVan Davis) and Ella Payne (Cassi Davis). Note: This episode marks the first appearance of JoAnn Payne (Jackée Harry). Note: This episode marks the first appearances of Calvin Payne (Lance Gross), CJ Payne (Allen Payne), Janine Payne (Demetria McKinney), Malik Payne (Larramie "Doc" Shaw), Jazmine Payne (China Anne McClain). | ||||||
| 2 | 2 | "Revelations of Payne" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | January 16, 2018 | 102 |
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Ella is fuming after Curtis makes a life-changing decision without her input. Meanwhile, Curtis discovers that he has been duped into a bad investment. Special guest stars: Lance Gross as Calvin, Allen Payne as CJ, Demetria McKinney as Janine, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine. Absent: JD McCrary as Kenny, Sanai Victoria as Lynn and Anthony O. Dalton as Terrance. Note: This episode marks the first appearances of Nyla (Stephanie Charles), Ryan (Markice Moore) and Kendrick (Matthew Law). Note: This episode marks the second appearances of Calvin Payne (Lance Gross), CJ Payne (Allen Payne), Janine Payne (Demetria McKinney), Malik Payne (Larramie "Doc" Shaw), Jazmine Payne (China Anne McClain). | ||||||
| 3 | 3 | "A Confrontation of Payne" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | January 19, 2018 | 103 |
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Curtis seeks retribution after he realizes that he was swindled; Ella has a change of heart after visiting the local church and meets a beautiful young woman in need. Special guest stars: Lance Gross as Calvin, Allen Payne as CJ, Demetria McKinney as Janine, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine. Absent: JD McCrary as Kenny, Sanai Victoria as Lynn and Anthony O. Dalton as Terrance. Note: This episode marks the third appearances of Calvin Payne (Lance Gross), CJ Payne (Allen Payne), Janine Payne (Demetria McKinney), Malik Payne (Larramie "Doc" Shaw), Jazmine Payne (China Anne McClain). | ||||||
| 4 | 4 | "Cleaning Up the Payne" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | January 26, 2018 | 104 |
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The Paynes begin to settle into their new life with the help of their cousins; Ella is concerned about Nyla's disappearance. Absent: Anthony O. Dalton as Terrance and Matthew Law as Kendrick. Note: This episode marks the first appearances of Kenny (JD McCrary) and Lynn (Sanai Victoria). | ||||||
| 5 | 5 | "A Fugitive in Payne" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | February 2, 2018 | 105 |
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Nyla fears that her actions will leave her with life-altering consequences; Ella attempts to save the day. Absent: Anthony O. Dalton as Terrance and Matthew Law as Kendrick. | ||||||
| 6 | 6 | "The Waiting Game" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | February 9, 2018 | 106 |
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Curtis and Ella continue to wait for the police to arrive at the laundromat after Nyla disappears; later, the children reveal startling news about Nyla's relationship with Kendrick. Absent: Anthony O. Dalton as Terrance and Matthew Law as Kendrick. | ||||||
| 7 | 7 | "Better Than Nothing" | Mark E. Swinton | Tyler Perry | February 16, 2018 | 107 |
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Curtis and Ella debate about taking in Nyla and her kids. Ella talks to Nyla about how her relationship is affecting her children. Absent: Anthony O. Dalton as Terrance. | ||||||
| 8 | 8 | "A Payneful Night" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | February 23, 2018 | 108 |
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Nyla's disrespectful behavior is wearing out her welcome at the Payne's house. Absent: Jackée Harry as JoAnn, Markice Moore as Ryan, Anthony O. Dalton as Terrance and Matthew Law as Kendrick. | ||||||
| 9 | 9 | "The World Wide Payne" | Mark E. Swinton | Tyler Perry | March 2, 2018 | 109 |
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Curtis needs to place an online order for parts to get the laundromat up and running, but he doesn't know how to use the computer; Ella discovers Curtis knows how to do one thing on the computer. Absent: Stephanie Charles as Nyla, Anthony O. Dalton as Terrance and Matthew Law as Kendrick. | ||||||
| 10 | 10 | "Lynn's Punishment" | Mark E. Swinton | Tyler Perry | March 9, 2018 | 110 |
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When Lynn begins to have suspicious nightmares, Ella confronts Nyla; Nyla confronts Kendrick about Lynn's accusations. Absent: Markice Moore as Ryan and Anthony O. Dalton as Terrance. | ||||||
| 11 | 11 | "Making Repairs" | Mark E. Swinton | Tyler Perry | March 16, 2018 | 111 |
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After Ella learns that Curtis is trying to repair the laundromat himself, she makes plans to involve professionals. Later, Kendrick visits Nyla to apologize; and Nyla finally comes clean with Ella and has a heart-to-heart with her kids. Absent: Markice Moore as Ryan. Note: This episode marks the first appearance of Terrance (Anthony O. Dalton). | ||||||
| 12 | 12 | "Payneful Repairs" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | March 23, 2018 | 112 |
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Curtis and Ella learn some troubling news about Nyla. Absent: Stephanie Charles as Nyla, JD McCrary as Kenny, Sanai Victoria as Lynn and Matthew Law as Kendrick. | ||||||
| 13 | 13 | "A Payneful Dispute" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | March 30, 2018 | 113 |
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The family is in an uproar after Ryan tells Joann about some money that one of Ella's contractors found in the laundromat. Absent: Anthony O. Dalton as Terrance and Matthew Law as Kendrick. | ||||||
| 14 | 14 | "A Payneful Cry" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | April 6, 2018 | 114 |
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Nyla attempts to mediate between the Paynes and Joann after Ella and Curtis are served with court papers. Absent: Markice Moore as Ryan, Anthony O. Dalton as Terrance and Matthew Law as Kendrick. | ||||||
| 15 | 15 | "Keep the Payne Away" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | April 13, 2018 | 115 |
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Ella wants to surprise Curtis with the new renovations, but Curtis has other plans. Absent: Jackée Harry as JoAnn, Markice Moore as Ryan, JD McCrary as Kenny, Sanai Victoria as Lynn and Matthew Law as Kendrick. | ||||||
| 16 | 16 | "Date Night" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | April 20, 2018 | 116 |
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Curtis tries playing matchmaker for Terrence and Nyla, but Nyla isn’t very interested. Curtis tries to set Terrence and Nyla up on a blind date. Absent: Jackée Harry as JoAnn, Markice Moore as Ryan, JD McCrary as Kenny and Sanai Victoria as Lynn. | ||||||
| 17 | 17 | "Secret Lovers" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | April 27, 2018 | 117 |
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The Paynes discover that Nyla hasn’t been completely truthful about her and Kendrick. Absent: JD McCrary, Sanai Victoria as Lynn and Anthony O. Dalton as Terrance. | ||||||
| 18 | 18 | "Making Her Honest" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | May 4, 2018 | 118 |
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Nyla and Kendrick reveal some very interesting news to the Paynes. Absent: Jackée Harry as JoAnn, Markice Moore as Ryan, JD McCrary as Kenny, Sanai Victoria as Lynn and Anthony O. Dalton as Terrance. | ||||||
| 19 | 19 | "A Payneful Bounce" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | July 20, 2018 | 119 |
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After much needed work, renovations on the Laundromat are finally complete. Curtis and Ella are excited until federal agents intervene. Guest starring: Anthony Reynolds as Agent Simms and Lolly W. PePorte as Margaret Davis. Absent: Jackée Harry as JoAnn, Markice Moore as Ryan, JD McCrary as Kenny, Sanai Victoria as Lynn and Matthew Law as Kendrick. | ||||||
| 20 | 20 | "A Payne Family Secret" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | July 27, 2018 | 120 |
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The FBI threatens to take the Laundromat due to Uncle Robert's past indiscretions. When Curtis and Ella turn to JoAnn for answers, they discover that she knows more than she has previously told them. Guest starring: Anthony Reynolds as Agent Simms and Lolly W. PePorte as Margaret Davis. Absent: Markice Moore as Ryan, Anthony O. Dalton as Terrance and Matthew Law as Kendrick. | ||||||
| 21 | 21 | "Payneful Situations" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | August 3, 2018 | 121 |
| Ella and Curtis need more money to operate the laundromat. | ||||||
| 22 | 22 | "Home Alone" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | August 10, 2018 | 122 |
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Nyla may not be able to pay for her latest mistake. Absent: Anthony O. Dalton as Terrance and Matthew Law as Kendrick. | ||||||
| 23 | 23 | "Girl Talk" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | August 17, 2018 | 123 |
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Curtis learns a secret that Ella was keeping. Absent: Anthony O. Dalton as Terrance. | ||||||
| 24 | 24 | "The Outsiders" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | August 24, 2018 | 124 |
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Nyla wears out her welcome with Curtis. Absent: Anthony O. Dalton as Terrance. | ||||||
| 25 | 25 | "Am Impasse" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | August 31, 2018 | 125 |
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Ella stands firm on her decision with Nyla. Absent: Markice Moore as Ryan, JD McCrary as Kenny, Sanai Victoria as Lynn, Anthony O. Dalton as Terrance and Matthew Law as Kendrick. | ||||||
| 26 | 26 | "No Room for Payne" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | September 7, 2018 | 126 |
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Curtis realizes he was right about Nyla all along. Absent: Jackée Harry as JoAnn, JD McCrary as Kenny, Sanai Victoria as Lynn and Anthony O. Dalton as Terrance. | ||||||
| 27 | 27 | "No Sticks or Bricks" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | September 14, 2018 | 127 |
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Curtis reconciles within his household. Absent: Jackée Harry as JoAnn, Markice Moore as Ryan and Anthony O. Dalton as Terrance. | ||||||
| 28 | 28 | "A Payneful Hunch" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | September 21, 2018 | 128 |
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Curtis and Nyla call a truce. Absent: Markice Moore as Ryan, JD McCrary as Kenny, Sanai Victoria as Lynn, Anthony O. Dalton as Terrance and Matthew Law as Kendrick. | ||||||
| 29 | 29 | "Syncopal" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | September 28, 2018 | 129 |
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When Nyla falls ill, Terrance tends to her needs. Absent: Matthew Law as Kendrick. | ||||||
| 30 | 30 | "A Payneful Confrontation" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | October 5, 2018 | 130 |
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Confusion leads to a confrontation in the Payne household. Absent: Jackée Harry as JoAnn. | ||||||
| 31 | 31 | "Hostile" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | October 12, 2018 | 131 |
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Terrance comes to Nyla's defense. Absent: JD McCrary as Kenny and Sanai Victoria as Lynn. | ||||||
| 32 | 32 | "Payneful Business" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | October 19, 2018 | 132 |
| Terrance is angered to find out that Nyla has been the victim of an abusive relationship. | ||||||
| 33 | 33 | "A Conundrum" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | October 26, 2018 | 133 |
| Kendrick confronts Terrance about Nyla. | ||||||
| 34 | 34 | "A Payneful Proposition" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | November 2, 2018 | 134 |
| The Payne's are running out of ideas to save the laundromat but Terrance comes up with a solution that could help everyone. | ||||||
| 35 | 35 | "Payneful Partnership" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | November 9, 2018 | 135 |
| Curtis realizes he has exhausted all of his options and decides to go into business with Terrance. | ||||||
| 36 | 36 | "Social Media'd" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | November 16, 2018 | 136 |
| Nyla and Kendrick reconnect. | ||||||
External links
- The Paynes on IMDb