A Surprise for the Paynes

A Surprise for the Paynes is the first episode in Season 1 of The Paynes''. ''It aired on January 16, 2018.

Plot
Curtis and the rest of the Payne family take a road trip to Florida where Ella receives a stunning surprise.

Main

 * LaVan Davis as Curtis Payne
 * Cassi Davis as Ella Payne
 * Jackee Harry as JoAnn Payne

Recurring

 * Lance Gross as Calvin Payne
 * Allen Payne as CJ Payne
 * Demetria McKinney as Janine Payne
 * Doc Shaw as Malik Payne
 * China Anne McClain as Jazmine Payne

Absent

 * Stephanie Charles as Nyla
 * Markice Moore as Ryan
 * J|JD McCrary as Kenny
 * Sanai Victoria as Lynn
 * Anthony O. Dalton as Terrance
 * Matthew Law as Kendrick

Trivia

 * This episode marks the return of LaVan Davis and Cassi Davis as Curtis Payne and Ella Payne since their final in the season 6 series finale episode "All's Well".
 * This is Calvin, CJ, Janine, Malik and Jazmine's first appearance as a recurring role for 1st time in the series.
 * This series spin-off to House of Payne
 * The series are back since after five long years.