: The irritable yet well-meaning patriarch whose impulsive decisions drive the plot.
The season begins with the Payne family traveling to Florida for the funeral of Curtis’s Uncle Robert. However, their retirement plans are derailed when Curtis is tricked by his cousin, , into a disastrous real estate deal involving a dilapidated house and a broken-down laundromat. The 38-episode season follows the couple as they navigate: The Paynes - Season 01
: Attempting to fix the laundromat, which Curtis initially tries to repair himself before Ella hires a professional contractor, Terrance. : The irritable yet well-meaning patriarch whose impulsive
: A woman the Paynes mentor as she struggles with her abusive boyfriend, Kendrick. The 38-episode season follows the couple as they
: Curtis's manipulative cousin who serves as a primary antagonist early in the season.
: Battling JoAnn, who later sues them when money is found during the renovations.
: JoAnn’s son who works at the laundromat and eventually bonds with Curtis.