• Air date: 03 Oct '08 22 episodes
      The Game is an American comedy-drama television series created by Mara Brock Akil. Premiering on October 1, 2006, the series debuted as the only new comedy series chosen for The CW's primetime schedule. Along with Runaway, it was one of only two series on the new network not to be inherited from either of its predecessor networks, The WB and UPN, during the network's first season. The series is a spinoff of the long-running UPN/CW sitcom, Girlfriends. After three seasons, the series was canceled by The CW in May 2009. BET struck a deal with The Game's parent company CBS to develop new episodes of the series, relocating taping of the show from Los Angeles to Atlanta, and announcing its renewal at the April 2010 upfronts. The Game returned to the air for a fourth season on January 11, 2011, with a record breaking 7.7 million viewers. The series was renewed for a fifth season, and premiered on January 10, 2012. Tia Mowry-Hardrict announced on her Twitter that she will not be returning to the...
  • List of Episodes (22)
    • 1. Baby on Board

      03 Oct '08
      Melanie finally confesses to Derwin that she is in love with him, but soon after Derwin tells her about Janay's pregancy. Meanwhile, Malik has to face Tasha once she finds out about his engagement to guest star Robin Givens. Kelly enlist the help of her parents (Guest stars Lee Garlington as Bren and Don McManus as Nick), to help her keep Jason out of her life.
    • 2. Mel-odrama

      10 Oct '08
      Melanie has a confrontation with Janay when she thinks that Janay may be lying about her pregnancy with Derwin's baby. Meanwhile, Kelly invites Melanie and Tasha for a girls night out, and Malik is finally forced to confront Tasha and deliver his big news to her.
    • 3. Just When I Thought I Was Out... She Pulls Me Back In

      17 Oct '08
      While Rick is ready to make their relationship public, Tasha refuses to do so and goes out of her way to keep it a secret from their co-workers. Meanwhile, Malik begins to realize that his marriage may not work out since Robin seems to be in it just for publicity. Finally, Melanie and Derwin's sex life begins to become practically non-existent because Derwin is too worried about becoming a father.
    • 4. Just the Three of Us

      24 Oct '08
      Melanie feels jealous after Derwin goes with Janay to her first pregnancy appointment. Meanwhile, Kelly decides that it's time for her and Jason to talk to Brittany about their separation. Jason, however, refuses to do so, leaving Kelly confused about what to do next regarding the issue.
    • 5. A Delectable Basket of Treats

      31 Oct '08
      Tasha boycotts Malik's marriage to Robin Givens, fearing that their marriage is a scam. At the reception, everyone assumes Melanie is the girl who is expecting Derwin's child and Rick Fox decides to introduce Tasha to his mom, (Guest star Penny Marshall). Additional guest stars include New Orleans Hornets' Chris Paul and actors Tisha Campbell-Martin ("My Wife and Kids") and Duane Martin ("All of Us") who all play themselves in the episode. Brittany Daniel and Coby Bell also star.
    • 6. The Platski Thickens

      07 Nov '08
      Kelly catches Jason with another woman after they each agree to move on from one another. Wendy Raquel Robinson, Tia Mowry and Pooch Hall also star.
    • 7. White Coats and White Lies

      14 Nov '08
      Melanie reluctantly turns to her parents for financial help when she learns that her grant money to cover for her tuition has been revoked and she has been placed on academic probation, Meanwhile, Derwin learns bad news from Irv (Guest star: PJ Byrne) about his contract negotiations. Malik and Tasha are freaked out to learn that Robin Givens (Guest star as Herself) and Rick Fox (Guest star as Himself) shared a past together. Kelly goes on her first date since her split with Jason.
    • 8. The Side Part, Under Episode

      21 Nov '08
      Melanie meets her very own Dr. McHottie (Guest star Jason Olive) at the hospital where she is a first year resident.
    • 9. Oh, What a Night

      28 Nov '08
      Believing her future with Rick Fox is over, Tasha begins dating other men. Melanie is trying to deal with dating two guys at once. Jason hopes to mend the relationship between himself and his daughter, who she blames for the separation of herself and her mom.
    • 10. The Negotiation Episode

      09 Jan '09
      Derwin advises Jason to stop at nothing to win Kelly back and put an end to all the divorce talk, but Jason's grand gesture may be too little too late for Kelly. When Robin (Robin Givens playing herself) tells Malik to stop fooling around with other women in order to keep up the charade of their fake marriage, Malik decides it's time to play by his rules.
    • 11. Insert Car Here

      16 Jan '09
      Seeing Kelly with a date causes Jason to feel jealous. Tasha faces the insecurities between her relationship with Rick Fox. Melanie would like to find a connection with Derwin which isn't physical.
    • 12. Stay Fierce, Malik

      23 Jan '09
      Everyone believes that Malik is gay after Robin Given's implies this while on national TV as the reason for their breakup. While Malik is teased by his teammates, its revealed that another player on the team is gay, but can't face being outed. Meanwhile, Derwin accuses Melanie of dating a doctor while at work.
    • 13. Do the Wright Thing

      30 Jan '09
    • 14. Punk Ass Chauncey

      13 Mar '09
    • 15. Take a Bow

      20 Mar '09
    • 16. Truth and Consequences

      27 Mar '09
      Tasha is betrayed by Kelly at work, but gets her revenge by introducing Jason to a pretty TV personality.
    • 17. Hill Street Blues

      03 Apr '09
    • 18. The Third Legacy

      24 Apr '09
      Malik is introduced to his step-sister and worries that he may have slept with her unaware they were related. Tasha meets her former husband's new wife and is surprised to see that she is similar to herself.
    • 19. Put a Ring on It

      01 May '09
    • 20. The Fall of the Roman

      08 May '09
      Jason wants his daughter to meet his new girlfriend, but Kelly believes it's a bad idea. Meanwhile, Melanie has found the perfect wedding dress, but is afraid to buy it.
    • 21. I Want It All and I Want It Now

      15 May '09
    • 22. The Wedding Episode

      15 May '09