C.J. Payne and his wife, Janine, are happily married with two children and live in a nice home. When their house catches on fire, they are forced to move in under the roof of C.J.'s aunt and uncle and no one is happy with the present situation. Meanwhile Janine gets acquainted with C.J.'s aunt.

C.J. and Janine's relationship starts to get worse when C.J. finds out that Janine hasn't been paying the bills for their house. Meanwhile, Curtis and Malik start bonding after the television system blows up.

Curtis has problems with Malik's new outfit and C.J.'s current living condition puts him in a bad mood.

C.J. is attracted to Malik's math teacher. Meanwhile, Ella has to tell Claretha some bad news about her involvement with the church.

C.J. is left home in the house with his kids and Claretha while Curtis and Ella go out of town for the weekend.

C.J. tries to get back in the dating scene, but his efforts are thwarted as Pops and Claretha follow him during his date with Claretha's daughter, Hugeretha. Meanwhile, Curtis tries to have his monthly poker game while babysitting the kids at the same time.

While Curtis is away, Ella gets a visit from C.J.'s ex-wife Janine who asks Ella to help her get her life together. Things get serious between C.J. and Malik and Jazmine's vice-principal.

After finishing her stay in rehab, C.J.'s ex-wife asks Ella if she could move back in.

When Ella gets sick, Curtis takes on more responsibilities. C.J. struggles to adapt to living with Janine.

While C.J. is less than inclined to meet Janine's new boyfriend, Curtis studies painting.