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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5x01 Skeletons
11 January, 2012 6:00 am
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.
5x02 The Truth Pact
11 January, 2012 6:00 am
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.
5x03 No Money, Mo Problems
18 January, 2012 6:00 am
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
5x04 The Black People Episode
25 January, 2012 6:00 am
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.
5x05 Grand Opening, Grand Closing
01 February, 2012 6:00 am
Chardonnay rejects Jason's proposal; Derwin is stunned when Melanie gets the diva treatment at church.
5x06 Drink, Pray, Love
08 February, 2012 6:00 am
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.
5x07 The Tricks Episode
15 February, 2012 6:00 am
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.
5x08 Matchmaker, Matchmaker... Mind Your Business!
29 February, 2012 6:00 am
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.
5x09 Keep Your Friends Close and Your Prostitute Closer
07 March, 2012 6:00 am
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.
5x10 Catfight on the Catwalk
14 March, 2012 5:00 am
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.
5x11 A Punch in the Gut... Full of Human
21 March, 2012 5:00 am
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.
5x12 Higher Ground
28 March, 2012 6:00 am
Tasha agrees to be the surrogate for Melanie and Derwin; Derwin's poker night turns into a raging bash.
5x13 There's No Place Like Home
04 April, 2012 6:00 am
An unexpected arrival tests Melanie and Derwin ; Malik mulls over an endorsement offer.
5x14 Derwin's About to Go H.A.M
11 April, 2012 6:00 am
Derwin suffers consequences; Melanie's surrogate; Derwin's drama as a professional athlete.
5x15 Party in a Box
18 April, 2012 6:00 am
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.
5x16 Fits and Starts
25 April, 2012 6:00 am
Tasha and Pookie explore their friendship; Janay goes out of town; Melanie and Derwin stay busy.
5x17 A Woman's Right to Choose Herself
02 May, 2012 6:00 am
Tasha's struggle with being a surrogate; Jason helps Chardonnay with her finances; Melanie's discontent with Derwin.
5x18 Breakthrough, Breakdown? Break-Through
09 May, 2012 6:00 am
Melanie does some soul searching; Malik's relapse.
5x19 Let Them Eat (Cup) cake!
16 May, 2012 6:00 am
Tasha joins the cupcake club to renew her celibacy. Derwin struggles with Melanie away.
5x20 Cold Swine Sucks... And So Does Falling in Love
23 May, 2012 6:00 am
Tasha's discovers a text message; Derwin pushes Irv.
5x21 Move Trick, Get Out of the Way
30 May, 2012 6:00 am
Derwin and Melanie's long distance relationship; Malik's success; Tasha becomes a surrogate; Jason and Chardonnay's conflict
5x22 The Championship Game Episode
06 June, 2012 6:00 am
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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