Tyler Perry's House of Payne: Season 8
Season 8 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 7.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
Episode Guide
Season 8 Progress Shield
A Wise Man's Opinion
Sep 2, 2020 · 22 min
Malik is hesitant to give the news to his family about Lisa’s pregnancy.
Delicious
Sep 2, 2020 · 22 min
Malik confesses to Curtis that he thinks Lisa is pregnant.
By Your Side
Sep 9, 2020 · 22 min
Malik's parents try to keep calm after finding out about Lisa's pregnancy, but Curtis and Ella are eager to gloat about the situation.
The Old People Game
Sep 9, 2020 · 22 min
After Janine lets slip about a baby on the way, Jazmine tries to coax the whole story out of Ella.
Women of Today
Sep 16, 2020 · 22 min
Jazmine confides in Ella that she's feeling pressured to have sex, and Ella gives her a lesson in love, relationships and self-respect.
Mixed Emotions
Sep 16, 2020 · 22 min
Calvin and Miranda's long, dragged-out divorce leads Malik to declare that he'll never get married, and Miranda confides in Janine about her own frustrations with the court proceed
Love and Hate
Sep 23, 2020 · 22 min
Curtis gets upset at Ella for counselling Miranda about her divorce, and Miranda tries to engineer an accidental run-in with Calvin.
From Heart to Heart
Sep 23, 2020 · 22 min
Calvin confronts his mom about taking to Miranda, and C.J. reveals that he's upset about how Lisa has taken over the house.
Someone
Sep 30, 2020 · 22 min
Miranda turns to Ella for advice, and Calvin introduces his new girlfriend Laura to his parents.
Something's Rotten
Sep 30, 2020 · 22 min
Miranda has an uncomfortable encounter with Laura, and C.J. urges Calvin to have a much-needed conversation with Ella.
Hard Lessons
Oct 7, 2020 · 22 min
A fight over breakfast leaves Ella feeling unappreciated, the house becomes a mess when Curtis is left to fend for himself, and Miranda confesses her feelings for Calvin.
Lucky Cards
Oct 14, 2020 · 22 min
Curtis looks for his lucky playing cards in anticipation of a game with the guys, and Ella's relationship advice creates an awkward confrontation.
Moving On
Oct 21, 2020 · 22 min
Ella accuses Miranda of trying to make Calvin jealous by going on a date with a professional football player, and Curtis hopes to use the athlete to get free tickets to games.
Been a Long Time
Oct 28, 2020 · 22 min
Curtis enlists C.J. and Calvin to help plan a surprise birthday party for Ella, and Janine discovers a vape pen and weed mints in Jazmine's pockets.
J. Boogie
Nov 4, 2020 · 22 min
Jazmine's insolent new boyfriend causes C.J. to lose his cool, and when Curtis is left alone with a vape pen, he decides to see what all the fuss is about.
The Dinosaur and the Rabbit
Nov 11, 2020 · 22 min
After trying Jazmine's vape pen, Curtis gets extremely high, and Ella is confused by his odd behavior.
Dark Thirty
Nov 18, 2020 · 22 min
Curtis and Ella continue to deal with their accidental highs, and C.J. confronts the dealer who gave the vape pen and weed mints to Jazmine in the first place.
Out of Character
Nov 25, 2020 · 22 min
As Curtis and Ella's high lingers, Floyd, C.J. and Kaleb look for the vape pen and weed mints they used, and the next morning, Curtis and Ella make a promise to one another.
The Package
Dec 2, 2020 · 22 min
Despite her dad's warnings, Kaleb keeps trying to see Jazmine, and Curtis asks Calvin to wait at his house for a mysterious package to arrive.
If You Loved Me
Dec 9, 2020 · 22 min
Calvin grills Kaleb and Jazmine after catching them together at his parents' house, leading Jazmine to realize what kind of guy her boyfriend really is.
The Big Game
Dec 16, 2020 · 22 min
C.J. tries to give Malik a lesson in compromise after Lisa takes over the only TV in the house, and Miranda makes it known to the family that she's going on a date.
Give and Take
Dec 23, 2020 · 22 min
When Lisa invites herself to stay with Ella and Curtis after a fight with Malik, the family forces the feuding couple to sit down and work things out.
Parenting 101
Dec 30, 2020 · 22 min
Miranda implores Curtis to babysit her son, C.J. pressures Malik to join the workforce, and Lisa and Malik get an unexpected crash course in parenting.
Ya' Hearrrrd Me
Jan 6, 2021 · 22 min
Ella suspects there are deeper issues behind Lisa and Malik's fight over a toilet seat, and Curtis's relationship advice to his nephew backfires.
Woman of the Night
Jan 13, 2021 · 22 min
Ella is disturbed by what she finds when she drops in on Malik and Lisa, Miranda makes assumptions about her dinner date with Calvin, and C.J. responds to a red alert.