Tyler Perry's House of Payne (season 4)

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Tyler Perry's House of Payne
Season 4
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Country of originUnited States
No. of episodes25
Release
Original networkTBS
Original releaseJune 4 (2008-06-04) –
August 6, 2008 (2008-08-06)
Season chronology
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List of episodes

The fourth season of the Tyler Perry's House of Payne began airing on June 4, 2008, and concluded on August 6, 2008. It stars Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda, Cassi Davis as Ella Payne, LaVan Davis as Curtis Payne, Allen Payne as CJ Payne, Lance Gross as Calvin Payne, Demetria McKinney as Janine Payne, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik Payne, China Anne McClain as Jazmine Payne, and Denise Burse as Claretha Jenkins. The season contained 25 episodes.

Episodes[]

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761"Driving Me Crazy"Tyler PerryLamont FerrellJune 4, 2008 (2008-06-04)401

Calvin babysits Miranda's nephew who is a major handful. Meanwhile, Claretha's car is stolen, and Ella must help her find it.

Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
772"Reunited and... It Don't Feel Good"Tyler PerryKellie R GriffinJune 4, 2008 (2008-06-04)402

Curtis, Ella and Claretha host a mixer for their college reunion. C.J. tries to babysit Malik and Jazmine.

Guest star: Dorien Wilson as Andrew and Sandy Brown as Cynthia Green

Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
783"What the-?"Tyler PerryJenee V. GilesJune 4, 2008 (2008-06-04)403

Dana finally decides to settle down and date one guy. Everyone is happy for her except for Kiki--Dana is dating her younger brother. Meanwhile, Jazmine learns a curse word from Curtis.

Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Denise Burse as Claretha, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
794"Guys' Night Out, Girls' Night In"Tyler PerryJenee V. GilesJune 4, 2008 (2008-06-04)404

Malik reluctantly goes on his first camping trip. Jazmine is upset she's not allowed to go, but lightens up when she finds out she'll get to have a girls' night in.

Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
805"How Do You Spell....It's All About Me?"Tyler PerryChristopher J. MooreJune 11, 2008 (2008-06-11)405

Malik assists Jazmine in her attempt to win a spelling bee and dethrone the reigning champion. Elsewhere, Curtis believes that Ella is having an affair.

Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
816"And...Cut!"Tyler PerryJoseph HamptonJune 11, 2008 (2008-06-11)406

Ella tries to increase quality family time by fasting in which she forbids the family from using electronics for one week in the process a shocking secret is revealed about C.J. Elsewhere, a popular film actor begins frequenting the barbershop.

Guest star: Jason Olive as Chad

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
827"Old School vs. New School"Tyler PerryT. Smith, III, Joseph HamptonJune 18, 2008 (2008-06-18)407

It's Malik's birthday and he's being a brat about the kind of party and gifts he wants. Meanwhile, with Miranda's help, Calvin invests in the barbershop and becomes a partner.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
838"Fired and Desire"Tyler PerryMichelle L. JohnsonJune 18, 2008 (2008-06-18)408

The entire household suffers along with Ella as she goes through menopause.

Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
849"Unsung Heroes"Tyler PerrySteve Coulter, Dee WagnerJune 25, 2008 (2008-06-25)409

Calvin prepares to throw a party for a buddy who has returned home from Iraq. Elsewhere, Malik is assigned a school paper on a role model.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
8510"Pissed, Poor and Paranoid"Tyler PerryChristopher J. Moore, Teri JacksonJune 25, 2008 (2008-06-25)410

Curtis puts Malik and Jazmine to work at the firehouse charity food drive so they can learn the art of money management. Elsewhere, C.J. tries to lose his female stalker; and the barbers find out that Delante has been living in the barbershop.

Note: This was the final episode to feature the firehouse.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
8611"True Lies"Tyler PerryMyra J.July 2, 2008 (2008-07-02)411

Malik and Kevin decide to skip school to be with two girls. Meanwhile, Calvin's pal Peanut tries to impress the ladies by telling them he's a Payne family member and owns a barbershop.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Demetria McKinney as Janine
8712"That Sounds Sweet"Tyler PerryLamont FerrellJuly 2, 2008 (2008-07-02)412

Ella gets an idea for a new business after she sells a bunch of cakes and cookies; Malik takes up the saxophone to impress a girl.

Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
8813"Meet the Lucases"Tyler PerryJoseph HamptonJuly 9, 2008 (2008-07-09)413

The Paynes meet Miranda's family; in the middle of a heated discussion with Calvin, Curtis has a heart attack and collapses.

Guest stars: Wendell Pierce as Jeffrey Lucas and Valarie Pettiford as Sandra Lucas

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Demetria McKinney as Janine
8914"Out on a Limb"Tyler PerryChristopher J. MooreJuly 9, 2008 (2008-07-09)414

Ella, Claretha, Jazmine, and her friend set off on a camping trip and quickly become lost. Meanwhile, Calvin decides to propose to Miranda and sets out to find the perfect engagement ring.

Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
9015"Can't Buy Me Love"Tyler PerryTeri Jackson, Anita M. CalJuly 16, 2008 (2008-07-16)415

Calvin plans to propose to Miranda at a fancy restaurant but starts to question if he's rich enough to support her.

Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Denise Burse as Claretha, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Demetria McKinney as Janine
9116"To Have and To Hold"Tyler PerrySteve Coulter, Dee Wagner, Teri JacksonJuly 16, 2008 (2008-07-16)416

Calvin's newest attempt to propose to Miranda hits a snag when he misplaces the engagement ring; a secret romance blooms at the barbershop; Janine returns to tell C.J. that he is her baby's father.

Note: This episode marks the return of Janine (Demetria McKinney).

Note: The next 9 episodes are season-ending episodes as Janine goes through her pregnancy and Calvin and Miranda plan their wedding. They all happen in the Season 5 opener.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha
9217"Unexpected Results"Tyler PerryJenee V. GilesJuly 23, 2008 (2008-07-23)417

Jazmine gets a perfect score on an aptitude test; C.J. and Tanya break up when he tells her he's the father of Janine's child.

Guest star: Robin Givens as Tanya

Absent: LaVan Davis as Curtis, Cassi Davis as Ella, Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
9318"Let's Get Ready to Rumble"Tyler PerryAnita M. Cal, Lamont FerrellJuly 23, 2008 (2008-07-23)418

Curtis and Malik are left to chaperone Jazmine's slumber party when C.J. and Janine get held up at the barber shop.

Absent: Cassi Davis as Ella, Denise Burse as Claretha and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda
9419"Father's Day"Tyler PerrySteve Coulter, Dee WagnerJuly 30, 2008 (2008-07-30)419

Grandpa Kelly comes to town; when he meets Miranda, he realizes he knew her in a past life. Meanwhile, the barbers befriend a homeless man who is searching for his son.

Note: LaVan Davis has a dual role as Curtis and Grandpa Kelly.

Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Denise Burse as Claretha and Demetria McKinney as Janine
9520"Whose Wedding Is It Anyway?"Tyler PerryTeri JacksonJuly 30, 2008 (2008-07-30)420

Ella accompanies Miranda to the mall to complete her wedding registry and ends up taking over; when C.J. and Janine decide to go out together, the kids hope their parents are reconciling.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha
9621"All is Not Lost"Tyler PerryKellie R. GriffinJuly 30, 2008 (2008-07-30)421

Curtis has gained weight since his last tuxedo fitting; Calvin gets cold feet when his and Miranda's wedding plans start to go awry.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine
9722"Party Over Here!"Tyler PerryChristopher J. MooreAugust 6, 2008 (2008-08-06)422

Although Calvin promised Miranda that his bachelor party would be canceled, his family and friends go on with the celebration.

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Demetria McKinney as Janine
9823"The Last Supper"Tyler PerryMyra J.August 6, 2008 (2008-08-06)423

Calvin and Miranda find themselves inundated with marital advice during their wedding rehearsal and dinner; the event may be ruined anyway by an unforeseen guest, drunken foolishness, and a fainting spell.

Guest stars: Valarie Pettiford as Sandra Lucas, Wendell Pierce as Jeffrey Lucas and Marvin Winans as Pastor Richards

Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha
9924"We've Come This Far by Faith: Part 1"Tyler PerryJenee V. Giles, Kellie R. GriffinAugust 6, 2008 (2008-08-06)424

Various issues threaten to ruin Calvin and Miranda's special day. One mighty complication: Miranda's father helps to deliver triplets. To be continued...

Guest star: Valarie Pettiford as Sandra Lucas
10025"We've Come This Far by Faith: Part 2"Tyler PerryKellie R. GriffinAugust 6, 2008 (2008-08-06)425

Numerous predicaments continue to plague Calvin and Miranda's big wedding day. One of those predicaments resulting in C.J. realizing he is still in love with Janine and repairing his family by proposing to her. At the end of the episode while giving the marriage vows, Janine goes into labor.

Note: This is the 100th episode.

Note: This episode marks the last appearance of Jazmine (China Anne McClain) until her return in the Season 6 episode "Recurring Paynes".

Guest stars: Valarie Pettiford as Sandra Lucas, Wendell Pierce as Jeffrey Lucas and Marvin Winans as Pastor Richards

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