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New Episodes for Dec. 19, 2007

Tyler Perry's HOUSE OF PAYNE

Curtis' firehouse becomes the subject of a reality program, and the Payne family decide to go to a family therapist in all new episodes of Tyler Perry's HOUSE OF PAYNE

"The Wench Who Saved Christmas" (encore presentation) � Wednesday, Dec. 19, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) � TV-PG

Tyler Perry's famed character Madea makes a return visit to the Payne household to teach Curtis a lesson in the holiday spirit. This special holiday-themed episode opens as Curtis has problems containing his excitement over a vacation he and Ella have planned to take to Hawaii. But with C.J.'s kids celebrating Christmas for the first time since their mom left, Ella decides to cancel the vacation, sending Curtis into a Scrooge-like tantrum that only Madea can snap.

Created and Directed by Tyler Perry

Written by Jen�e V. Giles

Series Regulars

Curtis "Pops" Payne � LaVan Davis

Ella Payne � Cassi Davis

C.J. Payne � Allen Payne

Malik Payne � Larramie "Doc" Shaw

Jazmine Payne � China Anne McClain

Calvin Payne � Lance Gross

Recurring Cast

Claretha Jenkins � Denise Burse

Bart � Bart Hansard

Keenan � Cedric Pendleton

Angel � Joyce Girard

Janine � Demetria McKinney

Guest Stars

Madea � Tyler Perry

Nicole � Robinne Lee

Michelle � Kelly O'Neal