Tyler Perry's House of Payne — Season 12
About this season
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.
Episodes (22)
1. Piece by Piece
Aired 13 August 2024 • 22 min
Calvin teams up with his ex-wife Miranda to get to the bottom of why Laura broke off their engagement, while also working with Ella to repair his relationship with Calvin Jr. Meanwhile, Curtis and Floyd attempt to get publicity for their BBQ sauce brand.
2. Adjust Your Crown, Sis
Aired 20 August 2024 • 22 min
When Ella sponsors the membership of the new wife of a longtime dea-con into her social club, Incomparable Crowns, she begins to suspect something may be going on behind closed doors in the new marriage.
3. No Bueno
Aired 27 August 2024 • 22 min
Jazmine reminds a forgetful C.J. about his first wedding anniversary. Curtis and Ella bring over a cake called “No Bueno” to celebrate, only to learn there is no celebration to be had. Elsewhere, Calvin prepares to attend Pookie’s wedding solo.
4. Failure to Succeed
Aired 3 September 2024 • 22 min
Malik is thrilled when he lands an interview with a councilman he idolizes, but he finds out that getting the job is only half the battle. Curtis fails a health inspection forcing him to modify his barbecue recipe to disastrous results.
5. Love Yourz
Aired 10 September 2024 • 22 min
A concerned Calvin enlists his quirky friends Pookie and Peanut to help his struggling son, Calvin Jr., with math.
6. The Chicken or the Egg
Aired 17 September 2024 • 22 min
In the middle of a city-wide egg shortage, Curtis searches for reasonably priced eggs. Meanwhile, Lisa attempts to gain professional work experience by going to work with the Paynes.
7. I Wanna Dance with Somebody
Aired 24 September 2024 • 22 min
When Calvin Jr.’s mom can’t take him to the Mother-Son dance, Miranda and Laura compete to be her replacement.
8. A Payneful Father's Day
Aired 1 October 2024 • 22 min
Ella organizes the women to plan a special Father’s Day for the men in their lives. Meanwhile, Floyd and Glo have their first argument as a couple.
9. Hut-Hut Psyche
Aired 8 October 2024 • 22 min
Calvin wants Calvin Jr. to play football, but Ella thinks football is too dangerous and pushes him to play tennis instead.
10. Final Answer
Aired 15 October 2024 • 22 min
Jazmine gets caught up in a cheating scandal at school and Curtis enlists the help of a vlogger to promote his food truck.
11. All Hands on Deck
Aired 19 November 2024 • 22 min
Curtis calls on his family to help work the food truck, and Malik faces a tough decision when Councilman Dustman tasks him with creating a smear campaign against his opponent.
12. Break Up to Make Up
Aired 26 November 2024 • 22 min
C.J. and Janine try to mediate Curtis and Floyd's messy disagreement, and when Miranda helps Calvin take care of a sick Christian, Calvin has a big realization.
13. If It Ain't Broke
Aired 3 December 2024 • 22 min
Miranda steps in as Calvin and Junior deal with fallout from their big fight, and C.J. and Janine employ techniques they learned in couples counseling to tackle a home improvement project.
14. House of Funk
Aired 10 December 2024 • 22 min
Calvin and Laura try to teach the boys to clean up after themselves, and Ella meets with the head deacon to discuss serious concerns but does not get the response she expected.
15. Barracuda Pool
Aired 17 December 2024 • 22 min
Curtis and Floyd pitch their BBQ sauce to potential investors on a popular TV show, and Calvin gets jealous when Miranda goes to the club with Jazmine for a fun ladies' night out.
16. Paynefully Moving On
Aired 17 December 2024 • 22 min
Ella has become conflicted with the politics of her church and has to make a big decision, and Floyd worries that evidence of his past behavior might get him canceled and hurt his business.
17. Tricks No Treats
Aired 25 March 2025 • 22 min
Curtis surprises Ella with a gift that brings unexpected results, and Calvin struggles with whether he and Laura are ready to walk down the aisle.
18. Love at First Swipe
Aired 1 April 2025 • 22 min
C.J. and Janine receive marital advice from an unlikely source, and Peanut seeks help with his newfound online lover.
19. House of Cards
Aired 8 April 2025 • 22 min
Calvin finds himself in the middle of a feud he wants no part of, and Jazmine, discouraged about her career path, learns she has more time than she thinks to plan her life.
20. The Incomparable Ella
Aired 15 April 2025 • 22 min
Ella and her social club band together to help a friend in a dangerous situation, and Jazmine takes her future into her own hands when her reputation becomes wrongfully tarnished.
21. Houston, We've Got a Problem
Aired 22 April 2025 • 22 min
Calvin struggles with Tracie's decision to relocate Calvin Jr. to Houston, and Malik hosts an impromptu election night watch party with a nervous Councilman Dustman.
22. House of Love
Aired 29 April 2025 • 22 min
Laura finds herself at odds with her future in-laws, and Jasmine works on a journalism project that brings the generations together.