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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Games People Play Season 1 Episode 2 - Lover’s Moon
    8.8/10(17 votes)

    #1 - Lover’s Moon

    S1:E2

    Nia reluctantly interviews Laila for an exclusive exposé. Vanessa and Marcus look for ways to kill the story. Laila gambles and loses, and the NBA Wives make Vanessa an offer she can't refuse.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Games People Play Season 1 Episode 9 - The Bitch Is Back
    8.6/10(12 votes)

    #2 - The Bitch Is Back

    S1:E9

    Vanessa makes an unlikely alliance in hopes of clearing herself and Marques of the murder; Nia reaches out to Eric; Kareem realizes his mentor has become a threat; Detectives Loomis and Trillin close in on their number-one suspect.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Games People Play Season 1 Episode 3 - The Drink of Kings
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    #3 - The Drink of Kings

    S1:E3

    Marcus lies to alibi Vanessa, but wants something in return. Nia has to go full tabloid to make up for losing the Laila exclusive. Laila takes a dangerous assignment.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Games People Play Season 1 Episode 4 - The Wrath of Grapes
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #4 - The Wrath of Grapes

    S1:E4

    Vanessa and some of the wives invest in a winery; Laila gets advice from Amber Rose, and Nia spends time with her ex-boyfriend Terrence.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Games People Play Season 1 Episode 8 - A Wing and A Prayer
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #5 - A Wing and A Prayer

    S1:E8

    Laila finds herself trapped in a dangerous situation; MJ hears a rumor that someone is leaking intel on the Kings, and Marques and Vanessa receive menacing texts from an anonymous source.

    Director:Rob Morrow
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Games People Play Season 1 Episode 5 - To Live and Lie in LA
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    #6 - To Live and Lie in LA

    S1:E5

    Vanessa feels guilty after being with Bryce; Nia struggles to remember a drunken night on the town with Laila; Eric makes a surprise visit; Marcus wants to start over with Vanessa.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Games People Play Season 1 Episode 6 - Reversal of Fortune
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #7 - Reversal of Fortune

    S1:E6

    The story of how Kareem fell from grace and how Marcus ascended to stardom; Laila tries to reconcile her past; Vanessa tries to free Marcus of his debt; Nia's worlds collide.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Games People Play Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.5/10(22 votes)

    #8 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Nia's job takes her across the country, Vanessa's basketball player husband Marques gets traded to L.A. after a shocking revelation, and Laila makes a drastic decision.

    Director:Janice Cooke
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Games People Play Season 1 Episode 7 - Persons of Interest
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    #9 - Persons of Interest

    S1:E7

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    Director:Rob Morrow
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Games People Play Season 1 Episode 10 - It Happened One Night
    6.0/10(10 votes)

    #10 - It Happened One Night

    S1:E10

    Marques lays it all on the line to protect the people he loves; Vanessa, Nia, and Laila join forces to track down Kalinda?s killer; Nia?s big story gets the attention of someone from her past; Vanessa has a big announcement.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Games People Play Season 2 Episode 1 - I Saw What You Did
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - I Saw What You Did

    S2:E1

    Kareem's mom reveals a family secret, Laila has a change of fortune, Nia gets a mysterious package, new evidence surfaces in Kalinda's murder case, and Vanessa gives Marques troubling news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Games People Play Season 2 Episode 2 - Gone Girl
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Gone Girl

    S2:E2

    Marques's dad comes to take care of him with Vanessa gone, Quanisha pressures Kareem to use his connections for their wedding, and Eric's conspiracy theory gets him in trouble with Nia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Theodore Witcher

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  13. Games People Play Season 2 Episode 3 - Love and Basketball
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Love and Basketball

    S2:E3

    Marques has trouble focusing on the court while his daughter is still missing, a mysterious package sends Eric down a conspiracy rabbit hole, and Nia hits it off with Laila's new costar.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Games People Play Season 2 Episode 4 - Lost and Found
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Lost and Found

    S2:E4

    Nia learns that Eric's conspiracy theories may have had some validity, Kareem gets an opportunity from the Vipers, and Marcus adjusts to playing with the team's new superstar.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Games People Play Season 2 Episode 5 - All In
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - All In

    S2:E5

    Laila is unnerved by an unwelcome visitor from her past, Marques and Eden's relationship heats up, Kareem gets a taste of his own medicine, and Nia's investigation takes a strange turn.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Games People Play Season 2 Episode 6 - The Game Catches Everyone
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - The Game Catches Everyone

    S2:E6

    Marques turns to Eden after lashing out at the paparazzi, Laila faces pressure from Jason's lawyer, Quanisha struggles to win over Kareem's mom, and Nia's research puts her and MJ in danger.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Games People Play Season 2 Episode 7 - There's No Place Like Home
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - There's No Place Like Home

    S2:E7

    Marques brings the crew back to his hometown when his high school jersey number gets retired, MJ gets drawn deeper into a world of conspiracies, and Laila feels judged by Nia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Theodore Witcher

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  18. Games People Play Season 2 Episode 8 - Undercover Brother
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Undercover Brother

    S2:E8

    After a major gaffe on live TV, Kareem faces backlash and must make amends. As MJ gets a larger peek behind the mysterious curtain, Nia spots flags that are deeper than red. During all this, the Vipers must band together for the game of their lives.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Games People Play Season 2 Episode 9 - Truth and Consequences
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - Truth and Consequences

    S2:E9

    Laila worries her come-up is an exchange for her silence, Nia helps the LAPD catch Eric's killer, Kareem learns of his father's deception, and Marques gets a surprise at Eden's family home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Games People Play Season 2 Episode 10 - The Greater Good
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - The Greater Good

    S2:E10

    It becomes clear that the spiders have woven a larger web and the crew finds themselves wrapped up further in that web than ever before; Marques must face the challenge of pursuing his own interests or the safety of those around him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Lover’s Moon" is the best rated episode of "Games People Play". It scored 8.8/10 based on 17 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/30/2019. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Bitch Is Back".