
"Tyler Perry's House of Payne" is a comedy series about a multi-generational, working-class family who experience all of life's struggles with faith, love and humor. Atlanta firefighter Curtis "Pops" Payne thinks his home is his castle, but he needs a bigger moat around it. His nephew CJ and the kids invade his space for an extended stay, and his penniless son Calvin still visits regularly, mostly for mealtimes and laundry days. Luckily, Curtis has a loving wife who never gives up and keeps him from breaking down.

Curtis is involved in an accident that alters his personality; C.J. takes over the twins' school project and strives for excellence.

Calvin hosts a dinner to meet Laura's parents for the first time; C.J. struggles with failing the physical aptitude test.

Malik and C.J. are having trouble adjusting to a pregnant Lisa.

Curtis has selfish motives for wanting the family to take a DNA test; it all backfires when he finds out about his heritage and when they discover Ella's family line.