<Li> Keshia Knight Pulliam was absent for fifteen episodes . </Li> <Li> Denise Burse and Demetria McKinney were both absent for seventeen episodes each . </Li> <Table> <Tr> <Th> No. in series </Th> <Th> No. in season </Th> <Th> Title </Th> <Th> Directed by </Th> <Th> Written by </Th> <Th> Original air date </Th> <Th> Production code </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 76 </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> "Driving Me Crazy" </Td> <Td> Tyler Perry </Td> <Td> Lamont Ferrell </Td> <Td> June 4, 2008 (2008 - 06 - 04) </Td> <Td> 401 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> <P> Calvin babysits Miranda's nephew . Meanwhile, Claretha's car is stolen, and Ella must help her find it . </P> Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 77 </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> "Reunited and...It Don't Feel Good" </Td> <Td> Tyler Perry </Td> <Td> Kellie R Griffin </Td> <Td> June 4, 2008 (2008 - 06 - 04) </Td> <Td> 402 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> <P> Curtis, Ella and Claretha host a mixer for their college reunion . C.J. tries to babysit Malik and Jazmine . </P> <P> Guest star: Dorien Wilson as Andrew and Sandy Brown as Cynthia Green </P> Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 78 </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> "What the -?" </Td> <Td> Tyler Perry </Td> <Td> Jenee V. Giles </Td> <Td> June 4, 2008 (2008 - 06 - 04) </Td> <Td> 403 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> <P> Dana finally decides to settle down and date one guy . Everyone is happy for her except for Kiki--Dana is dating her younger brother . Meanwhile, Jazmine learns a curse word from Curtis . </P> Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Denise Burse as Claretha, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 79 </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> "Guys' Night Out, Girls' Night In" </Td> <Td> Tyler Perry </Td> <Td> Jenee V. Giles </Td> <Td> June 4, 2008 (2008 - 06 - 04) </Td> <Td> 404 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> <P> Malik reluctantly goes on his first camping trip . Jazmine is upset she's not allowed to go, but lightens up when she finds out she'll get to have a girls' night in . </P> Absent: Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 80 </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> "How Do You Spell...It's All About Me?" </Td> <Td> Tyler Perry </Td> <Td> Christopher J. Moore </Td> <Td> June 11, 2008 (2008 - 06 - 11) </Td> <Td> 405 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> <P> Malik assists Jazmine in her attempt to win a spelling bee and dethrone the reigning champion . Elsewhere, Curtis believes that Ella is having an affair . </P> Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 81 </Th> <Td> 6 </Td> <Td> "And...Cut!" </Td> <Td> Tyler Perry </Td> <Td> Joseph Hampton </Td> <Td> June 11, 2008 (2008 - 06 - 11) </Td> <Td> 406 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> <P> Ella tries to increase quality family time by fasting in which she forbids the family from using electronics for one week in the process a shocking secret is revealed about C.J. Elsewhere, a popular film actor begins frequenting the barbershop . </P> <P> Guest star: Jason Olive as Chad </P> Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 82 </Th> <Td> 7 </Td> <Td> "Old School vs. New School" </Td> <Td> Tyler Perry </Td> <Td> T. Smith, III, Joseph Hampton </Td> <Td> June 18, 2008 (2008 - 06 - 18) </Td> <Td> 407 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> <P> It's Malik's birthday and he's being a brat about the kind of party and gifts he wants . Meanwhile, with Miranda's help, Calvin invests in the barbershop and becomes a partner . </P> Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 83 </Th> <Td> 8 </Td> <Td> "Fired and Desire" </Td> <Td> Tyler Perry </Td> <Td> Michelle L. Johnson </Td> <Td> June 18, 2008 (2008 - 06 - 18) </Td> <Td> 408 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> <P> The entire household suffers along with Ella as she goes through menopause . </P> Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 84 </Th> <Td> 9 </Td> <Td> "Unsung Heroes" </Td> <Td> Tyler Perry </Td> <Td> Steve Coulter, Dee Wagner </Td> <Td> June 25, 2008 (2008 - 06 - 25) </Td> <Td> 409 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> <P> Calvin prepares to throw a party for a buddy who has returned home from Iraq . Elsewhere, Malik is assigned a school paper on a role model . </P> Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 85 </Th> <Td> 10 </Td> <Td> "Pissed, Poor and Paranoid" </Td> <Td> Tyler Perry </Td> <Td> Christopher J. Moore, Teri Jackson </Td> <Td> June 25, 2008 (2008 - 06 - 25) </Td> <Td> 410 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> <P> Curtis puts Malik and Jazmine to work at the firehouse charity food drive so they can learn the art of money management . Elsewhere, C.J. tries to lose his female stalker; and the barbers find out that Delante has been living in the barbershop . </P> <P> Note: This was the final episode to feature the firehouse . </P> Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 86 </Th> <Td> 11 </Td> <Td> "True Lies" </Td> <Td> Tyler Perry </Td> <Td> Myra J . </Td> <Td> July 2, 2008 (2008 - 07 - 02) </Td> <Td> 411 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> <P> Malik and Kevin decide to skip school to be with two girls . Meanwhile, Calvin's pal Peanut tries to impress the ladies by telling them he's a Payne family member and owns a barbershop . </P> Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Demetria McKinney as Janine </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 87 </Th> <Td> 12 </Td> <Td> "That Sounds Sweet" </Td> <Td> Tyler Perry </Td> <Td> Lamont Ferrell </Td> <Td> July 2, 2008 (2008 - 07 - 02) </Td> <Td> 412 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> <P> Ella gets an idea for a new business after she sells a bunch of cakes and cookies; Malik takes up the saxophone to impress a girl . </P> Absent: Lance Gross as Calvin, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 88 </Th> <Td> 13 </Td> <Td> "Meet the Lucases" </Td> <Td> Tyler Perry </Td> <Td> Joseph Hampton </Td> <Td> July 9, 2008 (2008 - 07 - 09) </Td> <Td> 413 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> <P> The Paynes meet Miranda's family; in the middle of a heated discussion with Calvin, Curtis has a heart attack and collapses . </P> <P> Guest stars: Wendell Pierce as Jeffrey Lucas and Valarie Pettiford as Sandra Lucas </P> Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Demetria McKinney as Janine </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 89 </Th> <Td> 14 </Td> <Td> "Out on a Limb" </Td> <Td> Tyler Perry </Td> <Td> Christopher J. Moore </Td> <Td> July 9, 2008 (2008 - 07 - 09) </Td> <Td> 414 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> <P> Ella, Claretha, Jazmine, and her friend set off on a camping trip and quickly become lost . Meanwhile, Calvin decides to propose to Miranda and sets out to find the perfect engagement ring . </P> Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, Demetria McKinney as Janine and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 90 </Th> <Td> 15 </Td> <Td> "Can't Buy Me Love" </Td> <Td> Tyler Perry </Td> <Td> Teri Jackson, Anita M. Cal </Td> <Td> July 16, 2008 (2008 - 07 - 16) </Td> <Td> 415 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> <P> Calvin plans to propose to Miranda at a fancy restaurant but starts to question if he's rich enough to support her . </P> Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Denise Burse as Claretha, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Demetria McKinney as Janine </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 91 </Th> <Td> 16 </Td> <Td> "To Have and To Hold" </Td> <Td> Tyler Perry </Td> <Td> Steve Coulter, Dee Wagner, Teri Jackson </Td> <Td> July 16, 2008 (2008 - 07 - 16) </Td> <Td> 416 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> <P> Calvin's newest attempt to propose to Miranda hits a snag when he misplaces the engagement ring; a secret romance blooms at the barbershop; Janine returns to tell C.J. that he is her baby's father . </P> <P> Note: This episode marks the return of Janine (Demetria McKinney). </P> <P> Note: The next 9 episodes are season - ending episodes as Janine goes through her pregnancy and Calvin and Miranda plan their wedding . They all happen in the Season 5 opener . </P> Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 92 </Th> <Td> 17 </Td> <Td> "Unexpected Results" </Td> <Td> Tyler Perry </Td> <Td> Jenee V. Giles </Td> <Td> July 23, 2008 (2008 - 07 - 23) </Td> <Td> 417 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> <P> Jazmine gets a perfect score on an aptitude test; C.J. and Tanya break up when he tells her he's the father of Janine's child . </P> <P> Guest star: Robin Givens as Tanya </P> Absent: LaVan Davis as Curtis, Cassi Davis as Ella, Denise Burse as Claretha, Lance Gross as Calvin and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 93 </Th> <Td> 18 </Td> <Td> "Let's Get Ready to Rumble" </Td> <Td> Tyler Perry </Td> <Td> Anita M. Cal, Lamont Ferrell </Td> <Td> July 23, 2008 (2008 - 07 - 23) </Td> <Td> 418 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> <P> Curtis and Malik are left to chaperone Jazmine's slumber party when C.J. and Janine get held up at the barber shop . </P> Absent: Cassi Davis as Ella, Denise Burse as Claretha and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 94 </Th> <Td> 19 </Td> <Td> "Father's Day" </Td> <Td> Tyler Perry </Td> <Td> Steve Coulter, Dee Wagner </Td> <Td> July 30, 2008 (2008 - 07 - 30) </Td> <Td> 419 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> <P> Grandpa Kelly comes to town; when he meets Miranda, he realizes he knew her in a past life . Meanwhile, the barbers befriend a homeless man who is searching for his son . </P> <P> Note: LaVan Davis has a dual role as Curtis and Grandpa Kelly . </P> Absent: Allen Payne as C.J., Denise Burse as Claretha and Demetria McKinney as Janine </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 95 </Th> <Td> 20 </Td> <Td> "Whose Wedding Is It Anyway?" </Td> <Td> Tyler Perry </Td> <Td> Teri Jackson </Td> <Td> July 30, 2008 (2008 - 07 - 30) </Td> <Td> 420 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> <P> Ella accompanies Miranda to the mall to complete her wedding registry and ends up taking over; when C.J. and Janine decide to go out together, the kids hope their parents are reconciling . </P> Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 96 </Th> <Td> 21 </Td> <Td> "All is Not Lost" </Td> <Td> Tyler Perry </Td> <Td> Kellie R. Griffin </Td> <Td> July 30, 2008 (2008 - 07 - 30) </Td> <Td> 421 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> <P> Curtis has gained weight since his last tuxedo fitting; Calvin gets cold feet when his and Miranda's wedding plans start to go awry . </P> Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 97 </Th> <Td> 22 </Td> <Td> "Party Over Here!" </Td> <Td> Tyler Perry </Td> <Td> Christopher J. Moore </Td> <Td> August 6, 2008 (2008 - 08 - 06) </Td> <Td> 422 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> <P> Although Calvin promised Miranda that his bachelor party would be canceled, his family and friends go on with the celebration . </P> Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha, Larramie "Doc" Shaw as Malik, China Anne McClain as Jazmine and Demetria McKinney as Janine </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 98 </Th> <Td> 23 </Td> <Td> "The Last Supper" </Td> <Td> Tyler Perry </Td> <Td> Myra J . </Td> <Td> August 6, 2008 (2008 - 08 - 06) </Td> <Td> 423 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> <P> Calvin and Miranda find themselves inundated with marital advice during their wedding rehearsal and dinner; the event may be ruined anyway by an unforeseen guest, drunken foolishness, and a fainting spell . </P> <P> Guest stars: Valarie Pettiford as Sandra Lucas, Wendell Pierce as Jeffrey Lucas and Marvin Winans as Pastor Richards </P> Absent: Denise Burse as Claretha </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 99 </Th> <Td> 24 </Td> <Td> "We've Come This Far by Faith: Part 1" </Td> <Td> Tyler Perry </Td> <Td> Jenee V. Giles, Kellie R. Griffin </Td> <Td> August 6, 2008 (2008 - 08 - 06) </Td> <Td> 424 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> <P> Various issues threaten to ruin Calvin and Miranda's special day . One mighty complication: Miranda's father helps to deliver triplets . To be continued...</P> Guest star: Valarie Pettiford as Sandra Lucas </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 100 </Th> <Td> 25 </Td> <Td> "We've Come This Far by Faith: Part 2" </Td> <Td> Tyler Perry </Td> <Td> Kellie R. Griffin </Td> <Td> August 6, 2008 (2008 - 08 - 06) </Td> <Td> 425 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> <P> Numerous predicaments continue to plague Calvin and Miranda's big wedding day . </P> <P> Note: This is the 100th episode . </P> <P> Note: This episode marks the last appearance of Jazmine (China Anne McClain) until her return in the Season 6 episode "Recurring Paynes". </P> Guest stars: Valarie Pettiford as Sandra Lucas, Wendell Pierce as Jeffrey Lucas and Marvin Winans as Pastor Richards </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Th> No. in series </Th> <Th> No. in season </Th> <Th> Title </Th> <Th> Directed by </Th> <Th> Written by </Th> <Th> Original air date </Th> <Th> Production code </Th> </Tr>

When does janine come back in house of payne