Where's The Payne? A forced retirement for Curtis creates obstacles, but the drama spikes when Miranda goes missing. Elsewhere, Claretha returns sans husband and moves in with Curtis and Ella.
Recurring Paynes Miranda remains missing, with Calvin emerging as a suspect in her vanishing. Meanwhile, CJ, Janine and Jazmine return, hoping to stay with Curtis and Ella. And a secret is unearthed regarding Curtis's forced retirement.
Wigging Out A missing Miranda at long last reappears - but she arrives with stunning news. Meanwhile, a packed home drives Curtis bonkers, especially when houseguest Claretha launches a home business.
Payne Speaking A sour Curtis strongly objects to his forced retirement, a situation that turns worse when CJ is poised to take the job. Meanwhile, Ella tangles with a new pastor when he discontinues an HIV church program.
Parental Payne Calvin confronts Miranda, thinking she had an abortion. Meanwhile, the school casts Malik in its production of Othello but the supposedly liberal father of the white girl cast opposite Malik won't allow Malik to kiss her in the play.
Payne, Payne Go Away C.J., Janine and the kids move out of the Payne house. Meanwhile, Jazmine, feeling ignored by everyone and jealous of the twins, decides to run away.
