The Paynes
After years of raising their family in Atlanta, Ella and Curtis enter their retirement years. At a time when most couples are slowing down, Curtis decides it's time to mix things up with a change of scenery. Thus, in Curtis Payne fashion, Curtis puts the wheels in motion for an epic move, but he forgets one important detail consulting his wife. Nevertheless, Curtis and Ella take a trip to the fictitious town of Sun Coast, Florida to attend the funeral of Curtis' Uncle Robert. Unknown to Ella, this trip will plant them in Sun Coast longer than most people would delight. It is with this modest backdrop that Ella and Curtis begin a new life, in a new community, in a new church, and with new unfamiliar family members. As Ella's nightmare seems to never end she finds she has a new home, a new business, and a new set of people who need her motherly love. In this lower middle class community, Curtis and Ella become community and church members whose integrity begin to influence everyone around them for the better. With Curtis it is always tough love, and with Ella it is the love that only a nurturer can muster. Once again, Curtis and Ella fight to spread nothing but joy through every life altering challenge thrown their way.
Main Cast
LaVan Davisas Curtis Payne
Cassi Davisas Ella Payne
Jackée Harryas JoAnn Payne
Anthony O. Dalton IIas Terrance
Markice Mooreas Ryan
Sanai Victoriaas Lynn
J.D. McCraryas Kenny
Stephanie Charlesas Nyla
Episode Guide
Season 1
- Episode 1: A Surprise for the Paynes
Aired: Jan 16, 2018Curtis and the rest of the Payne family take a road trip to Florida where Ella receives a stunning surprise.
- Episode 2: Revelations of Payne
Aired: Jan 16, 2018Ella fumes after Curtis makes a life-changing decision without her input; Curtis discovers that he was duped into a bad investment.
- Episode 3: A Confrontation of Payne
Aired: Jan 19, 2018Curtis seeks retribution after he realizes that he was swindled; Ella has a change of heart after visiting the local church and meets a beautiful young woman in need.
- Episode 4: Cleaning Up the Payne
Aired: Jan 26, 2018The Paynes begin to settle into their new life with the help of their cousins; Ella is concerned about Nyla's disappearance.
- Episode 5: A Fugitive in Payne
Aired: Feb 2, 2018Nyla fears that her actions will leave her with life-altering consequences; Ella attempts to save the day.
- Episode 6: The Waiting Game
Aired: Feb 9, 2018Curtis and Ella continue to wait for the police to arrive at the laundromat after Nyla disappears; later, the children reveal startling news about Nyla's relationship with Kendrick.
- Episode 7: Better Than Nothing
Aired: Feb 16, 2018Curtis and Ella debate about taking in Nyla and her kids. Ella talks to Nyla about how her relationship is affecting her children.
- Episode 8: A Payneful Night
Aired: Feb 23, 2018Nyla's disrespectful behavior is wearing out her welcome at the Payne's house.
- Episode 9: The World Wide Payne
Aired: Mar 2, 2018Curtis needs to place an online order for parts to get the laundromat up and running, but he doesn't know how to use the computer; Ella discovers Curtis knows how to do one thing on the computer.
- Episode 10: Lynn's Punishment
Aired: Mar 9, 2018Ella confronts Nyla after Lynn has suspicious nightmares; later, Nyla confronts Kendrick about Lynn's accusations.
- Episode 11: Making Repairs
Aired: Mar 16, 2018After Ella learns that Curtis is trying to make his own repairs at the laundromat, she makes plans to involve professionals; Kendrick visits Nyla to apologize; Nyla finally comes clean with Ella and has a heart-to-heart with her children.
- Episode 12: Payneful Repairs
Aired: Mar 23, 2018Curtis and Ella learn some troubling news about Nyla.
- Episode 13: A Payneful Dispute
Aired: Mar 30, 2018The family is in an uproar after Ryan tells Joann about some money that one of Ella's contractors found in the laundromat.
- Episode 14: A Payneful Cry
Aired: Apr 6, 2018Nyla attempts to mediate between the Paynes and Joann after Ella and Curtis are served with court papers.
- Episode 15: Keep the Payne Away
Aired: Apr 13, 2018Ella wants to surprise Curtis with the new renovations, but Curtis has other plans.
- Episode 16: Date Night
Aired: Apr 20, 2018Curtis tries playing matchmaker for Terrence and Nyla, but Nyla isn't very interested. Curtis tries to set Terrence and Nyla up on a blind date.
- Episode 17: Secret Lovers
Aired: Apr 27, 2018The Paynes discover that Nyla hasn't been completely truthful about her and Kendrick.
- Episode 18: Making Her Honest
Aired: May 4, 2018Curtis and Ella learn that Nyla has started seeing Kendrick again. Ella is afraid Nyla is returning to a situation where she will be abused again, starting the cycle over for her and the children.
- Episode 19: A Payneful Bounce
Aired: Jul 20, 2018After much needed work, renovations on the Laundromat are finally complete. Curtis and Ella are excited until federal agents intervene.
- Episode 20: A Payne Family Secret
Aired: Jul 27, 2018The FBI threatens to take the Laundromat due to Uncle Robert's past indiscretions. When Curtis and Ella turn to Joann for answers, they discover that she knows more than she has previously told them.
- Episode 21: Payneful Situations
Aired: Aug 3, 2018Curtis and Ella struggle to hold onto the laundromat and find a way to pay their creditors.
- Episode 22: Home Alone
Aired: Aug 10, 2018Nyla isn't sure she can makeup for her latest mistake of leaving the kids alone for hours. Ella prepares to take out a mortgage to pay her creditors.
- Episode 23: Girl Talk
Aired: Aug 17, 2018Curtis learns that Nyla left the kids alone while he and Ella were out.
- Episode 24: The Outsiders
Aired: Aug 24, 2018Kendrick is not ready for Nyla and her kids move back with him. Meanwhile, Ella and JoAnn wants Nyla to go to counseling.
- Episode 25: An Impasse
Aired: Aug 31, 2018Ella stands by her decision where Nyla is concerned.
- Episode 26: No Room for Payne
Aired: Sep 7, 2018Curtis realizes he was right about Nyla all along.
- Episode 27: No Sticks or Bricks
Aired: Sep 14, 2018Curtis reconciles within his household.
- Episode 28: A Payneful Hunch
Aired: Sep 21, 2018Curtis and Nyla make a truce.
- Episode 29: Syncopal
Aired: Sep 28, 2018Nyla falls sick and Terrance is the one to take care of her while she's ill. The two unexpectedly grow closer.
- Episode 30: A Payneful Confrontation
Aired: Oct 5, 2018Kenny and Lynn find their mother Nyla on the couch kissing Terrance. They demand answers to what is going on despite Nyla's attempt to put them off.
- Episode 31: Hostile
Aired: Oct 12, 2018Terrance has a run in with Kendrick that leads to bad feelings all around.
- Episode 32: Payneful Business
Aired: Oct 19, 2018Terrance becomes upset when he finds out Nyla's previous relationship was an abusive one.
- Episode 33: A Conundrum
Aired: Oct 26, 2018Curtis tries out all sorts of ways, underhanded and otherwise, of getting Terrance his money. Ryan offers unhelpful advice.
- Episode 34: A Payneful Proposition
Aired: Nov 2, 2018Curtis and Ella are out of ideas to save the laundromat. They are surprised by an offer from Terrance who has a plan to keep the business open.
- Episode 35: Payneful Partnership
Aired: Nov 9, 2018Curtis realizes he has exhausted all of his options and decides to go into business with Terrance.
- Episode 36: Social Media'd
Aired: Nov 16, 2018Nyla makes the decision to get back together with Kendrick. Terrance brings in customers to the laundromat through his social media postings. Curtis thinks the children broke model train set.
- Episode 37: A Giraffe and a Bull
Aired: Nov 23, 2018Terrance and Curtis have very different ideas on how to operate the laundromat. Their continual arguing threatens the future of the business. Kendrick seeks advice from Ella and JoAnn about Nyla.
- Episode 38: Payneful Choices
Aired: Nov 30, 2018Terrence tries one more time to talk Nyla out of getting back together with Kendrick, but Kendrick rains on their parade. Later, Kendrick hits Nyla and she decides to leave him - But this time for good.