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The Game : Season 5
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Air date: 10 Jan '12 - 22 episodesThe 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...
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List of Episodes (22)
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1. Skeletons
10 Jan '12Season 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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2. The Truth Pact
10 Jan '12When 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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3. No Money, Mo Problems
17 Jan '12Hostility 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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4. The Black People Episode
24 Jan '12Jason 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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5. Grand Opening, Grand Closing
31 Jan '12Chardonnay rejects Jason's proposal; Derwin is stunned when Melanie gets the diva treatment at church.
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6. Drink, Pray, Love
07 Feb '12Malik 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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7. The Tricks Episode
14 Feb '12When 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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8. Matchmaker, Matchmaker... Mind Your Business!
28 Feb '12Tasha 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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9. Keep Your Friends Close and Your Prostitute Closer
06 Mar '12Melanie 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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10. Catfight on the Catwalk
13 Mar '12Melanie 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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11. A Punch in the Gut... Full of Human
20 Mar '12Jason'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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12. Higher ground
27 Mar '12Tasha agrees to be the surrogate for Melanie and Derwin; Derwin's poker night turns into a raging bash.
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13. There's No Place Like Home
03 Apr '12An unexpected arrival tests Melanie and Derwin ; Malik mulls over an endorsement offer.
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14. Derwin's About to go H.A.M
10 Apr '12Derwin suffers consequences; Melanie's surrogate; Derwin's drama as a professional athlete.
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15. Party in a Box
17 Apr '12Chardonnay 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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16. Fits and Starts
24 Apr '12Tasha and Pookie explore their friendship; Janay goes out of town; Melanie and Derwin stay busy.
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17. A Woman's Right to Choose Herself
01 May '12Tasha's struggle with being a surrogate; Jason helps Chardonnay with her finances; Melanie's discontent with Derwin.
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18. Breakthrough, Breakdown? Break- Through
08 May '12Melanie does some soul searching; Malik's relapse.
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19. Let Them Eat (Cup) cake!
15 May '12Tasha joins the cupcake club to renew her celibacy. Derwin struggles with Melanie away.
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20. Cold Swine Sucks...And So Does Falling in Love
22 May '12Tasha's discovers a text message; Derwin pushes Irv.
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21. Move Trick, Get out of the Way
29 May '12Derwin and Melanie's long distance relationship; Malik's success; Tasha becomes a surrogate; Jason and Chardonnay's conflict
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22. The Championship Game Episode
05 Jun '12It'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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