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The Game
When her boyfriend Derwin Davis is chosen as the new third-string wide receiver for the San Diego Sabers, Melanie Barnett decides to attend a local college so she can be with him. While Derwin worries about the plays on the field, Melanie adjusts to her new lifestyle. She gets a play-by-play account of the lives and relationships among NFL wives, girlfriends and mom/managers who use their best game to help their men stay on the field and on their arm.
- Created by:
- Mara Brock Akil
- Cast:
- Coby Bell, Brittany Daniel, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Hosea Chanchez
- Language:
- English
- Network:
- BET, The CW
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Seasons
Season 5
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
Skeletons
2012-01-10 · 30mSeason 5 opens with Melanie grappling with Derwin's accusation that she had an abortion. Meanwhile, Malik and Tasha deal with a drunken Jenna. Later, Tasha corners Malik about his relationship with Jenna; and a wild night comes back to haunt Jason.
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E02
Episode 2
The Truth Pact
2012-01-10 · 30mWhen Derwin rehires Irv it sets off Melanie searching for her role in life while Tasha sues Derwin and Irv for money she believes she is owed. Meanwhile, Malik is forced to evaluate his extravagant lifestyle.
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E03
Episode 3
No Money, Mo Problems
2012-01-17 · 30mHostility between Melanie and Tasha goes public at a fashion show. Elsewhere, Chardonnay's friends open Jason's eyes to racism; and Derwin takes Kwan under his wings. Note: Featuring Elimu Nelson and Kel Mitchell
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E04
Episode 4
The Black People Episode
2012-01-24 · 30mJason meets Chardonnay’s friends who open his eyes to the racism in the world that fame has blinded him to. Derwin tries to get Kwan to follow his lead socially in hopes that it will translate to the field. Melanie and Tasha’s feud finds a public forum while preparing for the annual Sunbeams fashion show.
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E05
Episode 5
Grand Opening, Grand Closing
2012-01-31 · 30mChardonnay rejects Jason's proposal; Derwin is stunned when Melanie gets the diva treatment at church.
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E06
Episode 6
Drink, Pray, Love
2012-02-07 · 30mMalik has a hard time letting go of his dream home when he's forced to short sell his mansion. Melanie has a showdown with Tasha at Drop Bar.
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E07
Episode 7
The Tricks Episode
2012-02-14 · 30mWhen a YouTube video of Malik and Derwin doing football tricks goes viral, the guys ride the wave hoping it takes Malik off the bench and back onto the field.
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E08
Episode 8
Matchmaker, Matchmaker... Mind Your Business!
2012-02-28 · 30mTasha develops romantic feelings for a new man—but he turns out to be a male escort. Elsewhere, Melanie plays matchmaker at her dinner party, only to stir up tension with Derwin.
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E09
Episode 9
Keep Your Friends Close and Your Prostitute Closer
2012-03-06 · 30mMelanie tries to connect with Janay by pushing Derwin closer to her fiancé. Elsewhere, Tasha forges ahead in her newfound relationship with a male escort.
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E10
Episode 10
Catfight on the Catwalk
2012-03-13 · 30mMelanie hosts the Sunbeam's fashion show, but ends up being locked in the bathroom with Tasha. While having sex with three supermodels, Malik has trouble getting aroused, and goes to rehab to visit Jenna.
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E11
Episode 11
A Punch in the Gut... Full of Human
2012-03-20 · 30mJason's relationship with Chardonnay is tested by a third party; Melanie and Derwin receive troubling fertility news; Chardonnay reaches out to Tasha for relationship help.
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E12
Episode 12
Higher ground
2012-03-27 · 30mTasha agrees to be the surrogate for Melanie and Derwin; Derwin's poker night turns into a raging bash.
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E13
Episode 13
There's No Place Like Home
2012-04-03 · 30mAn unexpected arrival tests Melanie and Derwin ; Malik mulls over an endorsement offer.
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E14
Episode 14
Derwin's About to go H.A.M
2012-04-10 · 30mDerwin suffers consequences; Melanie's surrogate; Derwin's drama as a professional athlete.
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E15
Episode 15
Party in a Box
2012-04-17 · 30mChardonnay grumbles that her relationship with Jason is purely physical, so Jason tries to make amends by introducing her to his friends. Meanwhile, Derwin faces the reality of Kwan's season-ending injury.
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E16
Episode 16
Fits and Starts
2012-04-24 · 30mTasha and Pookie explore their friendship; Janay goes out of town; Melanie and Derwin stay busy.
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E17
Episode 17
A Woman's Right to Choose Herself
2012-05-01 · 30mTasha's struggle with being a surrogate; Jason helps Chardonnay with her finances; Melanie's discontent with Derwin.
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E18
Episode 18
Breakthrough, Breakdown? Break- Through
2012-05-08 · 30mMelanie does some soul searching; Malik's relapse.
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E19
Episode 19
Let Them Eat (Cup) cake!
2012-05-15 · 30mTasha joins the cupcake club to renew her celibacy. Derwin struggles with Melanie away.
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E20
Episode 20
Cold Swine Sucks...And So Does Falling in Love
2012-05-22 · 30mTasha's discovers a text message; Derwin pushes Irv.
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E21
Episode 21
Move Trick, Get out of the Way
2012-05-29 · 30mDerwin and Melanie's long distance relationship; Malik's success; Tasha becomes a surrogate; Jason and Chardonnay's conflict
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E22
Episode 22
The Championship Game Episode
2012-06-05 · 30mIt's down to the wire Game fans! Can the Sabers pull off a championship win? Will Derwin and Melanie settle on a resolution to their potential long distance relationship? Will Malik cut ties with Jenna in order to maintain his professional success? Jason sends Chardonnay on a rollercoaster ride.
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Coby Bell
Jason Pitts
Brittany Daniel
Kelly Pitts
Wendy Raquel Robinson
Tasha Mack
Hosea Chanchez
Malik Wright
Lauren London
Keira Whitaker
Brandy Norwood
Chardonnay
Jay Ellis
Bryce Westbrook