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The Game

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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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Season 5

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Episode 1

Skeletons

2012-01-10 · 30m

Season 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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Episode 2

The Truth Pact

2012-01-10 · 30m

When 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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Episode 3

No Money, Mo Problems

2012-01-17 · 30m

Hostility 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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Episode 4

The Black People Episode

2012-01-24 · 30m

Jason 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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Episode 5

Grand Opening, Grand Closing

2012-01-31 · 30m

Chardonnay rejects Jason's proposal; Derwin is stunned when Melanie gets the diva treatment at church.

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Episode 6

Drink, Pray, Love

2012-02-07 · 30m

Malik 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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Episode 7

The Tricks Episode

2012-02-14 · 30m

When 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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Episode 8

Matchmaker, Matchmaker... Mind Your Business!

2012-02-28 · 30m

Tasha 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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Episode 9

Keep Your Friends Close and Your Prostitute Closer

2012-03-06 · 30m

Melanie 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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Episode 10

Catfight on the Catwalk

2012-03-13 · 30m

Melanie 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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Episode 11

A Punch in the Gut... Full of Human

2012-03-20 · 30m

Jason'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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Episode 12

Higher ground

2012-03-27 · 30m

Tasha agrees to be the surrogate for Melanie and Derwin; Derwin's poker night turns into a raging bash.

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Episode 13

There's No Place Like Home

2012-04-03 · 30m

An unexpected arrival tests Melanie and Derwin ; Malik mulls over an endorsement offer.

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Episode 14

Derwin's About to go H.A.M

2012-04-10 · 30m

Derwin suffers consequences; Melanie's surrogate; Derwin's drama as a professional athlete.

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Episode 15

Party in a Box

2012-04-17 · 30m

Chardonnay 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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Episode 16

Fits and Starts

2012-04-24 · 30m

Tasha and Pookie explore their friendship; Janay goes out of town; Melanie and Derwin stay busy.

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Episode 17

A Woman's Right to Choose Herself

2012-05-01 · 30m

Tasha's struggle with being a surrogate; Jason helps Chardonnay with her finances; Melanie's discontent with Derwin.

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Episode 18

Breakthrough, Breakdown? Break- Through

2012-05-08 · 30m

Melanie does some soul searching; Malik's relapse.

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Episode 19

Let Them Eat (Cup) cake!

2012-05-15 · 30m

Tasha joins the cupcake club to renew her celibacy. Derwin struggles with Melanie away.

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Episode 20

Cold Swine Sucks...And So Does Falling in Love

2012-05-22 · 30m

Tasha's discovers a text message; Derwin pushes Irv.

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Episode 21

Move Trick, Get out of the Way

2012-05-29 · 30m

Derwin and Melanie's long distance relationship; Malik's success; Tasha becomes a surrogate; Jason and Chardonnay's conflict

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Episode 22

The Championship Game Episode

2012-06-05 · 30m

It'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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Cast

Coby Bell

Coby Bell

Jason Pitts

Brittany Daniel

Brittany Daniel

Kelly Pitts

Wendy Raquel Robinson

Wendy Raquel Robinson

Tasha Mack

Hosea Chanchez

Hosea Chanchez

Malik Wright

Lauren London

Lauren London

Keira Whitaker

Brandy Norwood

Brandy Norwood

Chardonnay

Jay Ellis

Jay Ellis

Bryce Westbrook

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