8.1/1033 votes#1 - Diary Of A Mad Black Woman, Redux
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/1/2007
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: N/A
Writer: Mara Brock Akil
7.3/1032 votes#2 - The Trey Wiggs Taps Back Episode
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/8/2007
Homeless, heartbroken, and distraught, Melanie turns to Derwin's rival, Trey Wiggs, for comfort. After sleeping with him, Trey offers Melanie financial assistance, leaving Melanie to make a decision on whether or not to accept it. Meanwhile, Jason butt heads with the new coach ( Jason Lee ) when the Sabers football team is sold to new owners.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/1023 votes#3 - Tasha, Renee, and Malik the Cliche
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/15/2007
When Renee is unable to engage in romantic affairs with Malik after he invites her over and she learns that he lives with his mother; it prompts Malik to ask Melanie for advice, and eventually explain to Tasha that they will need alternate their living arrangements. Meanwhile, Jason makes a far out attempt to make peace with his new coach by hosting bible study for the team at his house, even though he's been idle from church for the last 20 yrs. Pooch Hall and Brittany Daniel also star.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/1030 votes#4 - Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/22/2007
Recently out of rehab, Kelly convinces Jason to let her brother, Brandon, stay with them. Later, Brandon catches Jason using steroids and promises to keep Jason's secret but when Kelly finds a syringe in the trash, she automatically suspects Brandon is back to his old ways and kicks him out of their home. Wendy Raquel Robinson, Hosea Chanchez and Pooch Hall also star.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/1027 votes#5 - Fool Me Twice... I'm The D* Fool
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/29/2007
After Melanie agrees to go out to dinner with Derwin, he decides to plan a surprise proposal with the help of R&B singer Musiq Soulchild. Things take a turn for the worse when Melanie sees Derwin kissing Drew at the Music Video Awards. Assuming that she has been fooled again by Derwin, an intoxicated Melanie decides to get payback and tries to sleep with Malik. Wendy Raquel Robinson, Coby Bell and Brittany Daniel also star.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.6/1029 votes#6 - Parental Guidance Suggested
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/5/2007
Tasha tells Melanie that she has to find a place of her own in a month, Meanwhile, Derwin calls Melanie's parents and informs them about their breakup, causing Melanie to get upset and she reveals that she slept with Trey and that he is paying for her medical school tuition. Later, Jason has trouble performing in the the bedroom, prompting Kelly to suspect that he's having an affair and Dionne offers Melanie a place to stay. Hosea Chanchez also stars.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/1028 votes#7 - Media Blitz
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/12/2007
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/1026 votes#8 - The Truth Hurts
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/19/2007
Malik fires Tasha as his manager after her failed attempts to resolve an embarrassing situation he was involved in. Elsewhere, Jason worries his career may be over when he is selected for a random drug test for steroids; and a rival sports manager offers to buy Tasha's agency.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/1030 votes#9 - Turkey Basting Bit**es
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/26/2007
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.5/1028 votes#10 - The Ghost of Derwin Past
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 12/10/2007
Dionne ditches sympathetic Melanie, who decided to stay in San Diego after learning that Dionne would be spending Christmas alone, after she learns that an endorsement opportunity she pitched for Derwin has been resurrected. She decides to take back Derwin as her client and spend her holidays in St. Barts. Meanwhile, Kelly and Jason argue over his frugal spending during the holidays and Malik begins to question Tasha's allegiance to him.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/1024 votes#11 - Je-Rome Wasn't Built in a Day
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 2/4/2008
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/1028 votes#12 - Take These Vows and Shove 'Em
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 3/23/2008
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.3/1023 votes#13 - The List Episode
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 3/30/2008
Serena Williams guest stars. Tasha tries to take on Serena Williams as a client, Meanwhile, Malik schools Derwin on the type of women he should date. Also, Kelly sets Melanie up on a date with a celebrity.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.2/1026 votes#14 - White Men Can't Jump, But They're Definitely Packing
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 4/6/2008
Rick Fox returns. A night of getting acquainted with her co-workers at Irv Smif Management leads to Tasha getting flashed by Lev, one of her co-workers who happens to be white. After telling Kelly about the event, Kelly tells Tasha she has been disrespected and advises her not to let him get away with it. Meanwhile, Jason and Kelly attend marriage counseling sessions.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.2/1024 votes#15 - The Commitments
Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 4/13/2008
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.2/1024 votes#16 - Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 4/20/2008
Derwin injures himself during a game, and Jason has to fill in for him during the superbowl. But Jason has second thoughts on his position. Meanwhile, Melanie is torn between Derwin and Jerome. Wendy Raquel Robinson, Hosea Sanchez and Brittany Daniel also star.
Director: Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
Writer: N/A
6.9/1024 votes#17 - Before the Parade Passes By
Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 4/27/2008
Melanie tries to convince Derwin to attend a victory parade for the Sabers. He reluctantly agrees but ends up running into Janay (guest star Gabrielle Dennis), who decides to put his feelings for Melanie to the test. Meanwhile, Jason is upset that he hasn't received a contract. Hosea Sanchez, Wendy Raquel Robinson and Brittany Daniel also star
Director: Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
Writer: N/A
7.4/1027 votes#18 - The Lord Givens and the Lord Taketh Away
Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 5/3/2008
Malik begins dating Robin Givens and soon realizes that his methods to dating may have been working against him. Meanwhile, Jason suffers from depression after the championship. Brittany Daniel, Pooch Hall, Tia Mowry and Wendy Raquel Robinson also star.
Director: Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
Writer: N/A
8.1/1023 votes#19 - I Got 99 Problems and My Chick is One
Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 5/11/2008
After Melanie accepts a gift from Derwin, Jerome begins to question her commitment to their relationship. Melanie tries to thraw his questioning by planning a romantic get away trip in Los Angeles but her plans go awry once she realizes that the Sabers are celebrating in the same hotel that they are is staying in. Derwin and Malik commiserate over losing Melanie and Robin Givens respectively. Tasha gets upset when she learns that Rick Fox is being promoted to manager and she ends up sharing an intimate moment with him. Meanwhile, After firing his manager, Kelly tries to convince Jason to sign with Irv.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/1031 votes#20 - Baby Come Back
Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 5/18/2008
The new coach seems more interested in getting to know Kelly than making a new deal with Jason. Meanwhile, After tracking down Melanie to confess his love for her, Derwin ends up in a fight with Jerome. Malik also confesses his love for Robin Givens.
Director: N/A
Writer: Mara Brock Akil
The Best Episodes of The Game Season 2
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Season 2 Ratings Summary
"Diary Of A Mad Black Woman, Redux" is the best rated episode of "The Game" season 2. It scored 8.1/10 based on 33 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Mara Brock Akil, it aired on 10/1/2007. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "The Trey Wiggs Taps Back Episode".