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Episode Guide

Season 1

Episode Guide

The Game (2006) : Away Game'

Away Game

S1 E1

Oct 2, 2006

As a favor to Derwin, Melanie attends the first Saber Sunbeam meeting of the season, only to learn that unlike the wives, football players "girlfriends" are not considered legitimate and are treated as such by the other wives. On the same day, Derwin attends his first rookie seminar where he is given a lecture about gold diggers, STDs and is hazed by the other players.

The Game (2006) : The Rules Of The Game'

The Rules Of The Game

S1 E2

Oct 9, 2006

Derwin invites Melanie to his first away game in Miami, but due to her heavy school load, she decides to pass. When Tasha and Kelly find out she is not going, they persuade her to change her mind by telling her away games are a play ground for cheating.

The Game (2006) : Gifted'

Gifted

S1 E3

Oct 17, 2006

When Melanie sends gifts to the football team on behalf of Derwin in honor of the first game, Derwin gets teased and his teammates Jason and Malik feel pressured to reciprocate. A gift giving competition ensues.

The Game (2006) : How Tasha Got Her Groove Back'

How Tasha Got Her Groove Back

S1 E4

Oct 24, 2006

When Malik tells Tasha that he is having trouble with the offensive coordinator, Kenny, he asks her to speak with him. Later that evening, even though Tasha and Kenny disagree about Malik's career, they end up enjoying each other's company.

The Game (2006) : Brittany's Super Sweet Sixth'

Brittany's Super Sweet Sixth

S1 E5

Oct 31, 2006

When Kelly's daughter tells her she wants an extravagant birthday party like the rest of her friends, Kelly approaches Jason for money and he refuses.

The Game (2006) : Rift And Separate'

Rift And Separate

S1 E6

Nov 7, 2006

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.

The Game (2006) : Mi Casa Es Su Casa'

Mi Casa Es Su Casa

S1 E7

Nov 14, 2006

When Tasha returns early from a trip she finds Malik throwing a wild party at their house and shuts it down. Fed up with his mom running his personal life, Malik asks her to move out and find her own place.

The Game (2006) : The Trey Wiggs Episode'

The Trey Wiggs Episode

S1 E8

Nov 21, 2006

When Derwin's image consultant, tells Derwin her idea to pair him with football player Trey Wiggs, his former college teammate, he objects, saying he and Trey were more like rivals than teammates. Meanwhile, Derwin learns that Melanie had lunch with Trey, though she insists that it is strictly platonic.

The Game (2006) : The Trey Wiggs Fallout Episode'

The Trey Wiggs Fallout Episode

S1 E9

Nov 28, 2006

When Melanie learns that Derwin is still upset about the bad publicity caused by her continuing friendship with an old football rival, she tries to find various ways to make it up to him. However, when Derwin refuses to acknowledge that there is a problem, Melanie calls her mother and starts packing.

The Game (2006) : There's No Place Like Home'

There's No Place Like Home

S1 E10

Dec 12, 2006

With Christmas approaching, the Sabers lose their final game and Melanie looks forward to going home to see her family and spending some quality time with Derwin. However, the Sabers soon discover they still have a chance at the playoffs, and Derwin asks Melanie to stay in town.

The Game (2006) : It's Hard Being Kelly Pitts'

It's Hard Being Kelly Pitts

S1 E11

Jan 23, 2007

When Kelly attempts to please Jason, take care of her daughter and impress Jason's parents who visit from out of town, she overworks herself and has a breakdown. Meanwhile, Malik starts to worry about winning the playoff game and enlists Derwin as his new practice partner.

The Game (2006) : To Baby...Or Not to Baby'

To Baby...Or Not to Baby

S1 E12

Jan 30, 2007

Melanie and Derwin discover that Melanie might be pregnant. Melanie realizes she is not ready for parenthood and puts off taking the pregnancy test. Excited about the possibility of a baby, Derwin plans to surprise Melanie with a half-time proposal during the game, but Melanie tries to stop him when she discovers she is not pregnant.

The Game (2006) : The Iceman Cometh'

The Iceman Cometh

S1 E13

Feb 6, 2007

Although The Sabers lose their game and are eliminated from the playoffs, Derwin's performance earns him the attention of a high-profile manager. Melanie is shocked when Derwin considers a proposal that he be traded to a Chicago team.

The Game (2006) : All-Star Blues'

All-Star Blues

S1 E14

Feb 13, 2007

When Jason doesn't get selected for the Pro Bowl game he begins to question his future and starts planning for retirement. Meanwhile, Malik is selected for the Pro Bowl once again, but decides not to take Tasha with him to Hawaii, fearing she will embarrass him by trying to scout new clients.

The Game (2006) : Out of Bounds'

Out of Bounds

S1 E15

Feb 20, 2007

When Malik finds out that the love of his life, model/actress Eva Marcelle is getting married, he decides to use up-and-coming singer Drew Sidora to make Eva jealous. Learning that she has been used, Drew turns to Derwin as a shoulder to cry on.

The Game (2006) : Baby B.S.'

Baby B.S.

S1 E16

Feb 27, 2007

Kelly is happy when she finds out Jason wants to have another baby. But when Tasha offers her a job at her management firm, Kelly has a quick change of heart.

The Game (2006) : God Bless the Girl That's Got Her Own'

God Bless the Girl That's Got Her Own

S1 E17

Mar 20, 2007

When Melanie gives temporary shelter to a Sunbeam whose boyfriend has left her high and dry, Melanie begins to feel uncomfortable about being completely dependent on Derwin for financial security.

The Game (2006) : You Say You Want a Revolution'

You Say You Want a Revolution

S1 E18

Mar 27, 2007

When Camille, the wife of the newest star Saber, joins the Sunbeams, she decides to run against Kelly for president. Kelly expects Tasha to vote for her, however Tasha would rather have Kelly devote her full time to being her assistant.

The Game (2006) : The Big Chill'

The Big Chill

S1 E19

Apr 24, 2007

Tasha's boyfriend Kenny 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.

The Game (2006) : The Many Lies Of Derwin Davis'

The Many Lies Of Derwin Davis

S1 E20

May 1, 2007

When Derwin is unexpectedly forced to take Melanie to singer Drew Sidora's video release party, he panics over how the meeting between them is going to turn out. Kelly and Tasha continue to grow in their work relationship, while Tasha has trouble finding new clients.

The Game (2006) : When The Chickens Come Home To Roost, Pt. 1'

When The Chickens Come Home To Roost, Pt. 1

S1 E21

May 21, 2007

During ESPY week in Los Angeles, Derwin gets an unexpected endorsement deal and is left to celebrate with Drew Sidora, while Melanie is busy studying in San Diego. Malik runs into Renee an old flame, but when things heat up and she wants to spend time with him in public, he gets cold feet because she is overweight. (Part 1 or 2)

The Game (2006) : When The Chickens Come Home To Roost, Pt. 2'

When The Chickens Come Home To Roost, Pt. 2

S1 E22

May 21, 2007

During ESPY week in Los Angeles, Derwin gets an unexpected endorsement deal and is left to celebrate with Drew Sidora, while Melanie is busy studying in San Diego. Malik runs into Renee an old flame, but when things heat up and she wants to spend time with him in public, he gets cold feet because she is overweight. (Part 2 of 2)