8.7/1036 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.
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7.9/1019 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.
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8.0/1033 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
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6.2/1027 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.
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7.2/1019 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.
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6.0/1022 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.
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6.7/1021 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.
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6.4/1017 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.
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7.5/1019 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.
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7.8/1025 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.
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5.5/1017 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.
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7.1/1017 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.
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6.2/1015 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.
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7.9/1021 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.
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6.3/1018 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.
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7.3/1018 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.
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5.7/1015 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.
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6.6/1017 votes#18 - Breakthrough, Breakdown? Break- Through
Season 5 Episode 18 - Aired 5/8/2012
Melanie does some soul searching; Malik's relapse.
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7.6/1022 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.
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6.7/1016 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.
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7.5/1018 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
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8.4/1027 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.
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Season 5 Ratings Summary
"Skeletons" is the best rated episode of "The Game" season 5. It scored 8.7/10 based on 36 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/10/2012. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "The Truth Pact".