The Game (2006)
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.
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Episode 1 - Skeletons
Release Date: 2012-01-10Season 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
Release Date: 2012-01-10When 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
Release Date: 2012-01-17Hostility 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
Release Date: 2012-01-24Jason 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
Release Date: 2012-01-31Chardonnay rejects Jason's proposal; Derwin is stunned when Melanie gets the diva treatment at church.
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Episode 6 - Drink, Pray, Love
Release Date: 2012-02-07Malik 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
Release Date: 2012-02-14When 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!
Release Date: 2012-02-28Tasha 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
Release Date: 2012-03-06Melanie 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
Release Date: 2012-03-13Melanie 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
Release Date: 2012-03-20Jason'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
Release Date: 2012-03-27Tasha 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
Release Date: 2012-04-03An 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
Release Date: 2012-04-10Derwin suffers consequences; Melanie's surrogate; Derwin's drama as a professional athlete.
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Episode 15 - Party in a Box
Release Date: 2012-04-17Chardonnay 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
Release Date: 2012-04-24Tasha 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
Release Date: 2012-05-01Tasha'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
Release Date: 2012-05-08Melanie does some soul searching; Malik's relapse.
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Episode 19 - Let Them Eat (Cup) cake!
Release Date: 2012-05-15Tasha 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
Release Date: 2012-05-22Tasha's discovers a text message; Derwin pushes Irv.
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Episode 21 - Move Trick, Get out of the Way
Release Date: 2012-05-29Derwin 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
Release Date: 2012-06-05It'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.