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The Best Episodes of The Game

Every episode of The Game ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Game!

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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 7 Episode 4 - Missed You, Kelly Pitts
    9.0/10(23 votes)

    #1 - Missed You, Kelly Pitts

    S7:E4

    Jason and Chardonnay throw Brittany a pre-prom party; Keira attempts a reconciliation with Blue.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Game Season 5 Episode 1 - Skeletons
    8.9/10(34 votes)

    #2 - Skeletons

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Game Season 7 Episode 1 - The Jersey Episode (1)
    8.9/10(20 votes)

    #3 - The Jersey Episode (1)

    S7:E1

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Game Season 6 Episode 10 - The Preseason Game Episode
    8.8/10(18 votes)

    #4 - 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
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  5. The Game Season 7 Episode 10 - The Birth & Vows Episode
    8.8/10(20 votes)

    #5 - The Birth & Vows Episode

    S7:E10

    Tasha goes into labor on the day of the vow renewal service; Malik and Yana's argue

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Game Season 5 Episode 22 - The Championship Game Episode
    8.7/10(24 votes)

    #6 - The Championship Game Episode

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Game Season 6 Episode 7 - Welcome To The Jungle
    8.7/10(18 votes)

    #7 - 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
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  8. The Game Season 7 Episode 2 - The Jersey Episode (2)
    8.7/10(17 votes)

    #8 - The Jersey Episode (2)

    S7:E2

    Jason's jersey is retired at a special ceremony; Keira hopes to reconnect with Blue.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Game Season 1 Episode 19 - The Big Chill
    8.6/10(34 votes)

    #9 - The Big Chill

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. The Game Season 9 Episode 8 - The Crying Game
    8.6/10(16 votes)

    #10 - The Crying Game

    S9:E8

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Game Season 9 Episode 9 - What More Can I Say?
    8.6/10(18 votes)

    #11 - What More Can I Say?

    S9:E9

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Game Season 4 Episode 1 - Parachutes...Beach Chairs Pt. 1 & 2
    8.5/10(61 votes)

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

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The Game Season 4 Episode 11 - Death Becomes Her
    8.5/10(18 votes)

    #13 - Death Becomes Her

    S4:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Game Season 6 Episode 18 - In Treatment
    8.5/10(16 votes)

    #14 - In Treatment

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Game Season 1 Episode 15 - Out Of Bounds
    8.4/10(23 votes)

    #15 - Out Of Bounds

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The Game Season 4 Episode 4 - It Was All Just a Week Ago
    8.4/10(20 votes)

    #16 - It Was All Just a Week Ago

    S4:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
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  17. The Game Season 6 Episode 17 - Miss Me A Little When I'm Gone
    8.4/10(12 votes)

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

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Game Season 6 Episode 20 - The Hospital Episode
    8.4/10(15 votes)

    #18 - The Hospital Episode

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Game Season 9 Episode 1 - The Kiss Fallout Episode
    8.4/10(18 votes)

    #19 - 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
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  20. The Game Season 1 Episode 4 - How Tasha Got Her Groove Back
    8.3/10(26 votes)

    #20 - How Tasha Got Her Groove Back

    S1:E4

    Malik tells Tasha that he is having problems with the offensive coordinator, Kenny, so she sets out to settle the problem. At the end, Tasha and Kenny disagree about Malik's career but end up liking each other.

    Director:Arlene Sanford
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Game Season 5 Episode 2 - The Truth Pact
    8.3/10(17 votes)

    #21 - The Truth Pact

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. The Game Season 9 Episode 6 - Get Up, Stand Up
    8.3/10(11 votes)

    #22 - Get Up, Stand Up

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. The Game Season 1 Episode 6 - Rift and Separate
    8.2/10(29 votes)

    #23 - Rift and Separate

    S1:E6

    A minor argument escalates into a major locker room rift between Jason and Malik that affects their playing relationship on the field. The locker room tension spills over to Kelly and Tasha, leaving Melanie in the middle and in an awkward position when she insists that they all come to her house for a dinner party. Pooch Hall also stars.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Game Season 2 Episode 7 - Media Blitz
    8.2/10(26 votes)

    #24 - Media Blitz

    S2:E7

    Malik becomes the whopping boy for a cartoonist after making a politically incorrect statement. Things take a change for the worse when Malik tries to make amends and ends up punching the cartoonist. Malik turns to Tasha to help him but she's out signing a new client to Tasha Mack Management. Meanwhile, guilt stricken Jason confesses to Derwin about this lies to Kelly about his use of steroids.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. The Game Season 2 Episode 12 - Take These Vows and Shove 'Em
    8.2/10(26 votes)

    #25 - 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
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Best Episodes Summary

"Missed You, Kelly Pitts" is the best rated episode of "The Game". It scored 9/10 based on 23 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/18/2014. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Skeletons".