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The Best Episodes of The Game

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...

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  1. 8.9/10(36 votes)

    #1 - Skeletons

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    S5:E1

    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.

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  2. 8.8/10(19 votes)

    #2 - The Preseason Game Episode

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    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.

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  3. 8.7/10(26 votes)

    #3 - The Championship Game Episode

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    S5:E22

    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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  4. 8.7/10(19 votes)

    #4 - Welcome To The Jungle

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    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.

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  5. 8.6/10(37 votes)

    #5 - The Big Chill

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    S1:E19

    Tasha's boyfriend Kenny (guest star Rocky Carroll) confronts her about her aggressive attitude, and asks her to tone it down when he introduces her to his group of friends. Later, during a gathering with Kenny's friends, a comment made about Tasha sends her off the deep end. Meanwhile, one of Melanie's late-night study sessions causes problems with Derwin.

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  6. 8.6/10(13 votes)

    #6 - Miss Me A Little When I'm Gone

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    S6:E17

    Malik finds himself caught between Tori and Reece; Keira is shocked when the intervention she staged for Blue doesn't quite go as planned.

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  8. 8.6/10(18 votes)

    #7 - The Crying Game

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  9. 8.6/10(19 votes)

    #8 - What More Can I Say?

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  10. 8.5/10(26 votes)

    #9 - Out Of Bounds

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    S1:E15

    When Malik finds out that the love of his life, model/actress Eva Marcelle (guest starring as herself) is getting married, he decides to use up-and-coming singer Drew Sidora (guest starring as herself) to make Eva jealous. Learning that she has been used, Drew turns to Derwin as a shoulder to cry on. Later, Drew asks Derwin to be in her new music video and their on-screen kiss leads to more than he anticipated. Tia Mowry, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Coby Bell and Brittany Daniel also star.

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  11. 8.5/10(63 votes)

    #10 - Parachutes...Beach Chairs Pt. 1 & 2

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    S4:E1

    Derwin and Melanie are now two years married with Melanie being a housewife and a step-mom to Derwin’s son. If you remember, she spent the previous few seasons studying to become a doctor. Of course, she has some suspicion that Derwin’s son isn’t really his so she decides to get a DNA test behind his back. Tasha Mack dating a much younger guy named Donte. She tries to keep her true feelings for him low but ends up breaking out emotionally when she discovers his ex-girlfriend was Sheree from the show “Real Housewives of Atlanta.” Meanwhile, we see Malik’s success getting to his head. He is currently sleeping with the majority owner of his team’s girlfriend (played by the hot Meagan Good) and he is pushing his best friend to the limits. He eventually gets caught by his friend Terrence who walks in on Malik in a Jacuzzi with the owner’s girlfriend and Terrence’s girlfriend. Lastly, the ongoing battle between Jason and Kelly continue. They just got out of their divorce and they spend the entire episode trying to get each other even more upset.

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  12. 8.5/10(20 votes)

    #11 - Death Becomes Her

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    S4:E11

    Melanie is eager to have sex with Derwin so that she could finally conceive a child of her own.

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  13. 8.5/10(17 votes)

    #12 - In Treatment

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    S6:E18

    Tasha spends an entire day in therapy, in an effort to get to the root of her relationship issues. During therapy, Malik is forced to tell Tasha why he thinks her relationships fail.

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  14. 8.5/10(12 votes)

    #13 - Get Up, Stand Up

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    S9:E6

    The walkout crisis comes to a head; Kelly and Jason hold a meeting to rally supporters; and Keira and Malik encounter their past while out on a date.

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  15. 8.4/10(22 votes)

    #14 - It Was All Just a Week Ago

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    S4:E4

    Backed into a corner, Malik turns to the Sabers' new owner for help; Derwin worries about his image following Malik's troubles.

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  16. 8.4/10(16 votes)

    #15 - The Hospital Episode

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    S6:E20

    Malik is severely beaten by Franko and his crew, and everyone awaits word of his fate. As they hold a vigil at the hospital, Blue and Keira contemplate the next steps in their relationship. After realizing he is a difficult husband, Jason attempts to make amends with Chardonnay by writing an apology letter to Kelly. Finally, Tasha and Walter arrive at the hospital in time to hear the news of Malik’s prognosis.

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  17. 8.4/10(19 votes)

    #16 - The Kiss Fallout Episode

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    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.

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  18. 8.3/10(19 votes)

    #17 - The Truth Pact

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    S5:E2

    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.

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  19. 8.3/10(13 votes)

    #18 - The Busted Episode

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    S6:E11

    Tasha attempts to salvage her friendship with Pookie after it is revealed she has been cheating on him with Rick. Meanwhile, Jason and Chardonnay have it out over her involvement in Tasha’s love triangle. Finally, Keira and Blue each share their side of the break-up with Malik (at different times), while patronizing Drop Bar.

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  20. 8.2/10(25 votes)

    #19 - The Commitments

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    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.

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  21. 8.2/10(19 votes)

    #20 - A very Special episode

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    S4:E8

    Melanie gets jealous with all the groupies and fanmail Derwin is been getting, so she tries to spice things up in the bedroom for him. Meanwhile, Malik's happiness may be shattered a little too soon.

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  22. 8.2/10(32 votes)

    #21 - No Money, Mo Problems

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    S5:E3

    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

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  23. 8.2/10(20 votes)

    #22 - Derwin's About to go H.A.M

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    S5:E14

    Derwin suffers consequences; Melanie's surrogate; Derwin's drama as a professional athlete.

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  24. 8.2/10(14 votes)

    #23 - How To Lose All Your Phat In One Day

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    S6:E8

    Malik throws a party hoping to land investors for his latest business venture, only to meet an heiress/business woman, who forces him to re-evaluate his entire business approach and plan. Meanwhile, Tasha’s love triangle becomes further complicated when both Pookie and Rick show up to Malik’s investment party, forcing Chardonnay to become involved on Tasha’s behalf. Finally, Keira and Blue indulge in a fun drinking game to make light of the fact that partygoers assume that they are a couple.

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  25. 8.2/10(12 votes)

    #24 - Photo-Shoot Fresh

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    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.

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  26. 8.2/10(15 votes)

    #25 - Extra Butter…Extra Salt…

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    S6:E19

    Blue becomes suspicious of Keira’s brief relationship with Luke, and their relationship is tested when he finds out she wasn’t honest about sleeping with her co-star. Meanwhile, Tasha goes on an apology tour and takes the final steps in getting closure. Jason and Chardonnay remain at odds over him not wanting to give up football. Finally, Malik reunites with Tee Tee, both personally and professionally, but suffers a devastating blow when Franko shows up and causes problems.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Skeletons" is the best rated episode of "The Game". It scored 8.9/10 based on 36 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/10/2012. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Preseason Game Episode".