Ep 2. Revelations of Payne

The Paynes is an American television sitcom, created and produced by Tyler Perry. The show premiered on OWN network on January 16, 2018. This series follows the life of Curtis "Uncle Curtis" Payne and his wife Ella Payne, played by LaVan Davis and Cassi Davis, respectively. The Paynes centers on the extended Payne family as they navigate life's ups and downs.

The second episode of season 1, "Revelations of Payne," follows Curtis and Ella as they continue to adapt to their new lifestyle in Florida. Curtis and Ella own a dilapidated building which they hope to renovate and turn into a community center. However, before they can begin renovations, they have to evict the current tenants who refuse to leave. The Paynes borrow money from their friend Ms. Prudence to pay for court costs, but the money comes with a catch - they have to take care of her grandson for the weekend.

Meanwhile, Ella's sister Janine comes to visit with some devastating news. Janine's husband has been cheating on her with her sister and she just found out. The revelation sends shockwaves through the family. Ella tries to console her sister and encourage her to leave her cheating husband. However, Janine is hesitant as she has been with her husband for a long time and doesn't know how to start over.

As Curtis and Ella struggle to get their building renovation plans off the ground, they discover a surprise tenant hiding in the building. This revelation could throw a wrench into their entire renovation plan and they have to figure out the best way to handle the situation.

The episode ends with Janine making a big decision about her marriage, and Curtis and Ella may have to rethink their community center plans. The Paynes face new challenges, but they must learn to work together to overcome them.

In "Revelations of Payne," the show continues to showcase the strong family bonds and morals that the Paynes value. The episode also delves into the themes of forgiveness, starting over, and adapting to change. The audience sees how the Payne family comes together to support each other through difficult times and learns that sometimes, family is all you need.