🎬 𝐓𝐲𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲’𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐧𝐞

🎉 Happy Anniversary to a TV Landmark!
Tyler Perry’s House of Payne has officially made television history — becoming the longest-running sitcom with a predominantly African-American cast, surpassing The Jeffersons by just one episode.

📅 Premiering on June 21, 2006, the show has had an incredible run, ending with 254 episodes — a number that is not only a testament to its longevity, but also a reflection of the deep emotional attachment that audiences have had over nearly two decades. Throughout its run, House of Payne has deftly blended humor, family drama, and serious social issues, creating a unique and unprecedented legacy.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The show not only tells the story of the Payne family, but also expands on larger themes: responsibility, faith, family, and the challenges facing the black community in modern society. Curtis Payne (played by LaVan Davis) and his loving but tough wife, Ella (played by Cassi Davis), have become television’s model for a strong, deep, and inspiring black family.

From heated dinner table debates to tear-jerking moments, House of Payne is more than just a sitcom — it’s a powerful message about resilience, love, and faith in family.

🎭 With Tyler Perry’s signature bold and humane storytelling, the show broke the mold, opening the door for a whole host of Black-led and -produced television projects. House of Payne is more than a hit, it’s a platform, a milestone, and a reminder that cultural representation matters.

👑 This is more than a sitcom. It’s a legacy.
A legacy of laughter.
A legacy of hope.
A legacy that bears the Payne name—and the millions who have walked it.

We celebrate not just the episodes, but the doors that House of Payne has opened—for artists, for creators, and for everyone who has ever seen themselves in this family’s story.