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New Episodes for Dec. 5, 2007

Tyler Perry's HOUSE OF PAYNE

Tyler Perry's popular character Madea makes a return appearance in a special holiday episode, one of four all-new episodes of ad-supported cable's #1 sitcom of all time

"The Wench Who Saved Christmas" � Wednesday, Dec. 5, at 10:00 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

Guest Stars

Janine � Demetria McKinney

Tracie � Eva Marcille

Kyle � Dale Neal

Apartment Manager � Steve Coulter