The show revolved around a multi-generational family living under one roof in Atlanta led by patriarch Curtis Payne and his wife Ella.
[1] While primarily a comedy sitcom, House of Payne was known for featuring dark themes and subject matter, such as substance abuse and addiction.
[2] The storyline of the show is serialized, with many references to past episodes, creating a continuing story arc.
These episodes are vastly different from the definitive series considering that Ella and Curtis were C.J.
's parents, instead of aunt and uncle as they are currently portrayed, and Calvin Payne (Lance Gross) doesn't exist in this continuity.