[1] The series revolves around a multi-generational family living under one roof in Atlanta led by patriarch Curtis Payne and his wife Ella.

While primarily a comedy, with elements of slapstick, House of Payne was known for featuring dark themes and subject matter, such as substance abuse and addiction.

[2] The show is also heavily serialized, with many references to past episodes, creating a continuing story arc.

A cable record for sitcom airings was broken with 5.2 and 5.8 million for the two premiere episodes on TBS on June 6, 2007.

[5] The principal cast remained the same (with the exception of Lance Gross being added), led by LaVan Davis.

Robinne Lee had a recurring guest stint in Season 1–2 as Malik and Jazmine's principal Nicole Jamieson, whom C.J.

Rochelle Aytes originally portrayed Nicole Jamieson in the test pilot episodes as Malik's math teacher.

Despite his top billing, Allen Payne is not considered the main actor of the series, especially since his long absence in the fifth season.

At the beginning of the fifth season, China Anne McClain (Jazmine) and Denise Burse (Claretha) were removed from the series.

The characters were written out, with Jazmine going away to a school for gifted children in North Carolina and Claretha marrying a prince and moving away.

Beginning with the seventh season, China Anne McClain appeared infrequently due to her work schedule for A.N.T.

Denise Burse was no longer credited as a regular cast member; she appeared in a recurring role.

It follows Ella and Curtis Payne as they enjoy retirement in Florida only to get caught in a real-estate deal that turns their lives upside down.

[7][8] After a possible revival was teased on Twitter,[9] it was officially announced on February 4, 2020, that House of Payne would return with a seventh season to premiere on BET in the fall.

In the series, Janine's drug problem and going to rehab are possible references to Diary of a Mad Black Woman.

The episodes serve as a backdoor pilot to Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns, a spin-off of the film and play as well as House of Payne.

There have been crossovers on House of Payne from Meet the Browns: Lionsgate Home Entertainment has released the first 10 volumes on DVD in Region 1.