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The Best Episodes of The Game Season 5

Every episode of The Game Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Game Season 5!

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 about the plays on the field, Melanie adjusts to her new lifestyle. She gets a play-by-play account of the lives and relationships among NFL wives, girlfriends and mom/managers who use their best game to help their men stay on the field and on their arm.

Genres:DramaComedy
Networks:BETThe CW

Season 5 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "The Game" season 5 is "Skeletons", rated 8.7/10 from 36 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Skeletons" aired on 1/10/2012 and is rated 0.8 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Truth Pact".

  • Skeletons
    8.7/10 36 votes

    #1 - Skeletons

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 1/10/2012

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Truth Pact
    7.9/10 19 votes

    #2 - The Truth Pact

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 1/10/2012

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • No Money, Mo Problems
    8.0/10 33 votes

    #3 - No Money, Mo Problems

    Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 1/17/2012

    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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Black People Episode
    6.2/10 27 votes

    #4 - The Black People Episode

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 1/24/2012

    Jason meets Chardonnay’s friends who open his eyes to the racism in the world that fame has blinded him to. Derwin tries to get Kwan to follow his lead socially in hopes that it will translate to the field. Melanie and Tasha’s feud finds a public forum while preparing for the annual Sunbeams fashion show.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Grand Opening, Grand Closing
    7.2/10 19 votes

    #5 - Grand Opening, Grand Closing

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 1/31/2012

    Chardonnay rejects Jason's proposal; Derwin is stunned when Melanie gets the diva treatment at church.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Drink, Pray, Love
    6.0/10 22 votes

    #6 - Drink, Pray, Love

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 2/7/2012

    Malik has a hard time letting go of his dream home when he's forced to short sell his mansion. Melanie has a showdown with Tasha at Drop Bar.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Tricks Episode
    6.7/10 21 votes

    #7 - The Tricks Episode

    Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 2/14/2012

    When a YouTube video of Malik and Derwin doing football tricks goes viral, the guys ride the wave hoping it takes Malik off the bench and back onto the field.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Matchmaker, Matchmaker... Mind Your Business!
    6.4/10 17 votes

    #8 - Matchmaker, Matchmaker... Mind Your Business!

    Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 2/28/2012

    Tasha develops romantic feelings for a new man—but he turns out to be a male escort. Elsewhere, Melanie plays matchmaker at her dinner party, only to stir up tension with Derwin.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Keep Your Friends Close and Your Prostitute Closer
    7.5/10 19 votes

    #9 - Keep Your Friends Close and Your Prostitute Closer

    Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 3/6/2012

    Melanie tries to connect with Janay by pushing Derwin closer to her fiancé. Elsewhere, Tasha forges ahead in her newfound relationship with a male escort.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Catfight on the Catwalk
    7.8/10 25 votes

    #10 - Catfight on the Catwalk

    Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 3/13/2012

    Melanie hosts the Sunbeam's fashion show, but ends up being locked in the bathroom with Tasha. While having sex with three supermodels, Malik has trouble getting aroused, and goes to rehab to visit Jenna.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Punch in the Gut... Full of Human
    5.5/10 17 votes

    #11 - A Punch in the Gut... Full of Human

    Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 3/20/2012

    Jason's relationship with Chardonnay is tested by a third party; Melanie and Derwin receive troubling fertility news; Chardonnay reaches out to Tasha for relationship help.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Higher ground
    7.1/10 17 votes

    #12 - Higher ground

    Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 3/27/2012

    Tasha agrees to be the surrogate for Melanie and Derwin; Derwin's poker night turns into a raging bash.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • There's No Place Like Home
    6.2/10 15 votes

    #13 - There's No Place Like Home

    Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 4/3/2012

    An unexpected arrival tests Melanie and Derwin ; Malik mulls over an endorsement offer.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Derwin's About to go H.A.M
    7.9/10 21 votes

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

    Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 4/10/2012

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Party in a Box
    6.3/10 18 votes

    #15 - Party in a Box

    Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 4/17/2012

    Chardonnay grumbles that her relationship with Jason is purely physical, so Jason tries to make amends by introducing her to his friends. Meanwhile, Derwin faces the reality of Kwan's season-ending injury.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Fits and Starts
    7.3/10 18 votes

    #16 - Fits and Starts

    Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 4/24/2012

    Tasha and Pookie explore their friendship; Janay goes out of town; Melanie and Derwin stay busy.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Woman's Right to Choose Herself
    5.7/10 15 votes

    #17 - A Woman's Right to Choose Herself

    Season 5 Episode 17 - Aired 5/1/2012

    Tasha's struggle with being a surrogate; Jason helps Chardonnay with her finances; Melanie's discontent with Derwin.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Breakthrough, Breakdown? Break- Through
    6.6/10 17 votes

    #18 - Breakthrough, Breakdown? Break- Through

    Season 5 Episode 18 - Aired 5/8/2012

    Melanie does some soul searching; Malik's relapse.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Let Them Eat (Cup) cake!
    7.6/10 22 votes

    #19 - Let Them Eat (Cup) cake!

    Season 5 Episode 19 - Aired 5/15/2012

    Tasha joins the cupcake club to renew her celibacy. Derwin struggles with Melanie away.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Cold Swine Sucks...And So Does Falling in Love
    6.7/10 16 votes

    #20 - Cold Swine Sucks...And So Does Falling in Love

    Season 5 Episode 20 - Aired 5/22/2012

    Tasha's discovers a text message; Derwin pushes Irv.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Move Trick, Get out of the Way
    7.5/10 18 votes

    #21 - Move Trick, Get out of the Way

    Season 5 Episode 21 - Aired 5/29/2012

    Derwin and Melanie's long distance relationship; Malik's success; Tasha becomes a surrogate; Jason and Chardonnay's conflict

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Championship Game Episode
    8.4/10 27 votes

    #22 - The Championship Game Episode

    Season 5 Episode 22 - Aired 6/5/2012

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A