Mara Brock Akil
Director
The Game (2006)
Season 5
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.
Released Oct. 1, 2006
Episode 30 min
14+
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Keywords: tmdb.american-football, imdb.the-cw, imdb.american-football-sport, imdb.sitcom-comedy, imdb.girlfriend, imdb.football, imdb.spin-off + 9 more, imdb.female-protagonist, imdb.marriage, imdb.friend, imdb.sitcom, imdb.african-american, imdb.interracial-relationship, imdb.2000s, imdb.2010s, imdb.21st-century
Watch Providers: Netflix, Pluto TV, Netflix Standard with Ads
Network: BET
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S5E1 - Skeletons
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.
Jan. 10, 2012, midnight
S5E2 - The Truth Pact
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.
Jan. 10, 2012, midnight
S5E3 - No Money, Mo Problems
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
Jan. 17, 2012, midnight
S5E4 - The Black People Episode
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.
Jan. 24, 2012, midnight
S5E5 - Grand Opening, Grand Closing
Chardonnay rejects Jason's proposal; Derwin is stunned when Melanie gets the diva treatment at church.
Jan. 31, 2012, midnight
S5E6 - Drink, Pray, Love
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.
Feb. 7, 2012, midnight
S5E7 - The Tricks Episode
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.
Feb. 14, 2012, midnight
S5E8 - Matchmaker, Matchmaker... Mind Your Business!
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.
Feb. 28, 2012, midnight
S5E9 - Keep Your Friends Close and Your Prostitute Closer
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.
March 6, 2012, midnight
S5E10 - Catfight on the Catwalk
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.
March 13, 2012, midnight
S5E11 - A Punch in the Gut... Full of Human
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.
March 20, 2012, midnight
S5E12 - Higher ground
Tasha agrees to be the surrogate for Melanie and Derwin; Derwin's poker night turns into a raging bash.
March 27, 2012, midnight
S5E13 - There's No Place Like Home
An unexpected arrival tests Melanie and Derwin ; Malik mulls over an endorsement offer.
April 3, 2012, midnight
S5E14 - Derwin's About to go H.A.M
Derwin suffers consequences; Melanie's surrogate; Derwin's drama as a professional athlete.
April 10, 2012, midnight
S5E15 - Party in a Box
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.
April 17, 2012, midnight
S5E16 - Fits and Starts
Tasha and Pookie explore their friendship; Janay goes out of town; Melanie and Derwin stay busy.
April 24, 2012, midnight
S5E17 - A Woman's Right to Choose Herself
Tasha's struggle with being a surrogate; Jason helps Chardonnay with her finances; Melanie's discontent with Derwin.
May 1, 2012, midnight
S5E18 - Breakthrough, Breakdown? Break- Through
Melanie does some soul searching; Malik's relapse.
May 8, 2012, midnight
S5E19 - Let Them Eat (Cup) cake!
Tasha joins the cupcake club to renew her celibacy. Derwin struggles with Melanie away.
May 15, 2012, midnight
S5E20 - Cold Swine Sucks...And So Does Falling in Love
Tasha's discovers a text message; Derwin pushes Irv.
May 22, 2012, midnight
S5E21 - Move Trick, Get out of the Way
Derwin and Melanie's long distance relationship; Malik's success; Tasha becomes a surrogate; Jason and Chardonnay's conflict
May 29, 2012, midnight
S5E22 - The Championship Game Episode
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.
June 5, 2012, midnight
Network: BET
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 4410 min.
Released: Oct. 1, 2006
Last Air Date: Aug. 5, 2015, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-14
Common sense age: 14+
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