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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Game Season 1 Episode 1 - Away Game
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Away Game

    S1:E1

    Derwin invites Melanie to his first away game in Miami, but due to her heavy school load, she decides to pass. When Tasha and Kelly find out she is not going, they persuade her to change her mind by telling her away games are a play ground for cheating. Meanwhile, Derwin's teammates are upset that he invited Melanie and tell him he needs to un-invite her, fearing the other wives will use her as a spy.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Game Season 8 Episode 3 - The Pittsy Shuffle: Why Pitts Really Dipped
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - The Pittsy Shuffle: Why Pitts Really Dipped

    S8:E3

    Chardonnay goes on Perez Hilton to redeem herself after Perez lambasts her wedding fiasco on national television. Jason gives Chardonnay real answers about the demise of their marriage. Tasha avoids her mommy duties. Jason berates Blue for his lack of focus on football.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Game Season 8 Episode 8 - Switch
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Switch

    S8:E8

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Game Season 9 Episode 1 - The Kiss Fallout Episode
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #4 - The Kiss Fallout Episode

    S9:E1

    In the Season 9 premiere, Blue starts a brawl when he finds Keira and Malik together—and the ruckus us caught by a surveillance camera. In other events, Chardonnay tries to expose Jason's steroid use.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Game Season 8 Episode 6 - Acting Class and Rebound Ass
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Acting Class and Rebound Ass

    S8:E6

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Game Season 8 Episode 7 - Sexual Healing
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #6 - Sexual Healing

    S8:E7

    Jason sets out to woo Kelly, but things go awry when their date takes a weird sexual turn. Keira and Malik have a friendly movie night which also takes a weird sexual turn.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Game Season 8 Episode 1 - The Wedding Night Episode
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #7 - The Wedding Night Episode

    S8:E1

    Jason must deal with the fallout after his admission that he still loves Kelly. Chardonnay turns to Tasha for help. Blue and Keira run into some speed bumps at the airport.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Game Season 8 Episode 2 - The After the Wedding Night Episode
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #8 - The After the Wedding Night Episode

    S8:E2

    Keira and Blue both have a moment of clarity when they return home. Chardonnay plots her next move as she must move on from Jason. Malik shows up for practice and plots a return.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Game Season 8 Episode 4 - Nothing Was the Game
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #9 - Nothing Was the Game

    S8:E4

    Malik attempts to get back onto the Sabers roster by manipulating Jason now that he's a coach. Tasha fully commits to motherhood and connects with her baby. Keira has a humiliating experience during a commercial shoot with Blue and re-evaluates her profession entirely.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Game Season 8 Episode 5 - A Sabers Story
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #10 - A Sabers Story

    S8:E5

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Game Season 1 Episode 7 - Mi Casa Es Su Casa
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Mi Casa Es Su Casa

    S1:E7

    When Tasha (Wendy Raquel Robinson) returns early from a trip she finds Malik (Hosea Chanchez) throwing a wild party at their house and shuts it down. Fed up with his mom running his personal life, Malik asks her to move out and find her own place. Tia Mowry, Pooch Hall, Coby Bell, Brittany Daniel, Rocky Carroll also star and rapper Too Short guest stars as himself.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Game Season 1 Episode 18 - You Say You Want a Revolution
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - You Say You Want a Revolution

    S1:E18

    When Camille (guest star Jolie Jenkins), the wife of the newest star Saber, joins the Sunbeams, she decides to run against Kelly for president. Kelly expects Tasha to vote for her, however Tasha would rather have Kelly devote her full time to being her assistant. Meanwhile, Malik, Jason and Derwin have trouble getting along with the new Saber defensive star Ty (guest star Nick Von Esmarch).

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Game Season 1 Episode 21 - When the Chickens Come Home to Roost, Part 1
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - When the Chickens Come Home to Roost, Part 1

    S1:E21

    During ESPY week in Los Angeles, Derwin gets an unexpected endorsement deal and is left to celebrate with Drew Sidora (guest starring as herself), while Melanie is busy studying in San Diego. Malik runs into Renee (guest star Kendra C. Johnson) an old flame, but when things heat up and she wants to spend time with him in public, he gets cold feet because she is overweight. Feeling conflicted, Malik asks Tasha for advice to sort out his feelings about Renee.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Game Season 2 Episode 1 - Diary Of A Mad Black Woman, Redux
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Diary Of A Mad Black Woman, Redux

    S2:E1

    This season, 'The Game' returns with a follow up to the enticing season finale. Derwin learns that it may be too late to reunite with Melanie after his infidelity when Melanie shows up with an old friend, Trey Wiggs (guest star Chaz Lamar Shepherd) to help collect her stuff and move out for good. Meanwhile, Malik becomes a chick-magnet for plus-size women after his on-air smooch with Renee. Wendy Raquel Robinson, Coby Bell and Brittany Daniel also star.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Mara Brock Akil

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  15. The Game Season 2 Episode 9 - Turkey Basting Bit**es
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Turkey Basting Bit**es

    S2:E9

    Melanie gets a job waitressing at a coffee shop, Meanwhile, Derwin, enjoying his new single superstar status, decides to start dating a new girl, named Raquel (Guest star: Nicole Pulliam). Later, when Derwin shows up with Raquel at Melanie's job, Melanie has to suffer mortification while she serves them. Afterwards, Melanie learns that Derwin's new girlfriend is planning to impregnate herself by Derwin via a turkey baster; but when she tells Derwin, he assumes that Melanie is just jealous. Coby Bell, Brittany Daniel, Wendy Raquel Robinson and Hosea Chanchez also star.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Game Season 2 Episode 11 - Je-Rome Wasn't Built in a Day
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Je-Rome Wasn't Built in a Day

    S2:E11

    Melanie cautiously agrees to go on a date with a new guy name Jermone at the sky box for the Sabers game. Derwin, furious, decides to take Malik's advice and use his energy on the game. Meanwhile, Kelly and Tasha compete to get an endorsement deal for Jason and Malik.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Game Season 2 Episode 12 - Take These Vows and Shove 'Em
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Take These Vows and Shove 'Em

    S2:E12

    Kelly takes Brittany and leaves Jason when he refuses to stop taking steroids, Meanwhile, Derwin tries to impress a pretty woman but she sees through his facade and decides to school him on how to treat a lady.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Game Season 2 Episode 15 - The Commitments
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - The Commitments

    S2:E15

    As things heat up with Jerome, Melanie decides to pull back afraid of commitment but after running into Derwin and his new interest, (Guest star: Gabrielle Dennis), Melanie decides it's time to commit but later finds Jerome with another woman. Meanwhile, Jason is distraught to learn that he might be benched at the next game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Game Season 3 Episode 14 - Punk A* Chauncey
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Punk A* Chauncey

    S3:E14

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Game Season 3 Episode 19 - Put a Ring on It
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Put a Ring on It

    S3:E19

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Game Season 6 Episode 6 - Guess Who's Bizzack
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Guess Who's Bizzack

    S6:E6

    When Blue struggles at training camp, Jason takes to the field to show him how it’s done, winning praise from Malik, who tries to convince his former teammate to re-sign with the Sabers. Meanwhile, after a persuasive visit from Tasha, Keira goes to Blue and offers to represent him in the Sunbeams.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Game Season 6 Episode 7 - Welcome To The Jungle
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Welcome To The Jungle

    S6:E7

    Keira and Chardonnay receive a less than warm welcome when they are initiated into the Sunbeams. Meanwhile, Blue struggles with fitting in while at Sabers training camp when a prank war between him and Malik goes too far.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Game Season 6 Episode 9 - Blank Canvases
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Blank Canvases

    S6:E9

    Blue helps Keira prepare for an audition, resulting in an intimate “first” moment for the couple. Meanwhile, after Tasha tells Rick her intentions to break things off with Pookie, she is caught off guard by an impromptu proposal instead.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Game Season 6 Episode 10 - The Preseason Game Episode
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - The Preseason Game Episode

    S6:E10

    Blue struggles with his feelings after learning that Keira was a virgin before she slept with him. Meanwhile, Jason’s suspicions of Chardonnay cheating with Rick comes to a head, resulting in a huge confrontation between Tasha, Jason, Chardonnay and Pookie.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Game Season 6 Episode 14 - Photo-Shoot Fresh
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Photo-Shoot Fresh

    S6:E14

    Malik enlists his friends to appear in a promotional campaign, but an accusation derails his plans. Elsewhere, events run smoothly for Rick, to Tasha's chagrin; Blue sets out to beat Keira in the dating game; and an injury impacts Jason's life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Away Game" is the best rated episode of "The Game". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Ted Wass and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/1/2006. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Pittsy Shuffle: Why Pitts Really Dipped".