Curtis Payne, culinary captain of the SS Food Truck, finds himself adrift in a sea of orders in the next episode of Tyler Perry’s House of Payne, aptly titled “All Hands on Deck.” Apparently, manning a mobile kitchen single-handedly is tougher than it looks, prompting Curtis to call in the reserves – aka, the Payne family. Now, anyone familiar with this crew knows that their “help” is often more hindrance than hand, which is precisely why this episode holds such comedic potential.
Let’s face it, the Paynes are a force of nature. They’re a swirling vortex of well-meaning chaos, likely to cause more grease fires (both literal and metaphorical) than they extinguish. Will Ella’s famously stern demeanor scare away customers faster than Curtis can flip a burger? Will Calvin’s attempts at assistance result in a runaway food truck or some other uniquely Calvin-esque catastrophe? The possibilities are as endless as they are potentially disastrous.
This isn’t just about a food truck, though; it’s about family. It’s about that special kind of love that simultaneously drives you crazy and makes you grateful for the chaos. It’s the kind of bond that leads to burnt entrees, mismatched orders, and a whole lot of yelling, but also, perhaps, to some genuinely touching moments amidst the mayhem.
Tyler Perry’s House of Payne airs Tuesdays at 9:00 PM on BET.
