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Season 1 – The Game

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While their men try to hone their gridiron talents on the field, the wives and girlfriends of pro football players sharpen their own skills behind the scenes when it comes to the power plays they have to use to get their guys the best agents, the best endorsements, the best merchandising deals -- even the "in" charity. And then there's the groupies around every corner, and the oh-so-helpful "image consultants" ready and eager to perform a makeover for any player in trouble.
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The Game saddles its lively cast with dull, uninspired sitcom routines.

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Paul Brownfield Los Angeles Times 01/13/2020
As a been-there football wife, Kelly boasts she can get through a "Vogue, a People, and two Ebonys by halftime." I wondered about those two Ebonys, since Kelly is the designated hot blond co-lead, but mostly I just heard the strained writing. Go to Full Review Brian Lowry Variety 01/13/2020
Although played on potentially fertile turf... "The Game" feels pretty artificial and stages all its action near midfield. Go to Full Review Melanie McFarland Seattle Post-Intelligencer 03/05/2019
The humor is dull, the characters are going to grate on you, and their men might as well be cut from recycled cardboard. Go to Full Review Tom Jicha South Florida Sun-Sentinel 01/13/2020
The strength of The Game is its young, energetic cast. Go to Full Review Scott D. Pierce Deseret News (Salt Lake City) 01/13/2020
There are more laughs if you switch to NBC's coverage of real football. Go to Full Review Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media 10/23/2018
3/5
The Game highlights strong, intelligent women who refuse to fall victim to the pitfalls of living with football players and who strive to build and maintain their own unique identities outside of the supporting roles they play in the NFL franchise. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Aldis Hodge

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Coby Bell

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Tia Mowry-Hardrict

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Hosea Chanchez

Actor

Wendy Raquel Robinson

Actor

Pooch Hall

Guest Star

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 1, 2006 Away Game Derwin invites Melanie to his first away game in Miami, but she doesn't go; Derwin's teammates are upset he invited her. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 8, 2006 The Rules of the Game Melanie attends the first Saber Sunbeam meeting of the season; Derwin is hazed by the other players during his first rookie seminar. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 16, 2006 Gifted Melanie sends gifts to the football team on Derwin's behalf, which draws teasing. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 23, 2006 How Tasha Got Her Groove Back Malik tells Tasha he is having trouble with the offensive coordinator. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 30, 2006 Brittany's Super Sweet Sixth Kelly approaches Jason for money when her daughter wants an extravagant birthday party like her friends; Derwin beats Malik at a video game. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 6, 2006 Rift and Separate Jason and Malik's playing relationship is affected when a minor argument escalates into a major locker-room rift. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 13, 2006 Mi Casa Es Su Casa When she returns early from a trip, Tasha finds Malik throwing a wild party at their house and shuts it down; Malik asks his mom to move out and find her own place. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 20, 2006 The Trey Wiggs Episode Derwin objects to his image consultant's idea to pair him with his former college teammate, Trey Wiggs; Derwin learns that Melanie had lunch with Trey. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 27, 2006 The Trey Wiggs Fallout Episode Melanie tries to make it up to Derwin when she learns he is still unhappy about the bad publicity from her continuing friendship with his old football rival. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 11, 2006 There's No Place Like Home The Sabers lose their final game; Melanie looks forward to seeing her family. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 22, 2007 It's Hard Being Kelly Pitts Kelly overworks herself and has a breakdown; Malik enlists Derwin as his new practice partner. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 29, 2007 To Baby ... or Not to Baby Melanie and Derwin discover that she may be pregnant; Derwin plans a surprise proposal during halftime of his game. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 5, 2007 The Iceman Cometh Derwin's performance in a playoff game earns him a high-profile manager's attention; Malik writes a rap to vent his feelings following a loss. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 12, 2007 All-Star Blues Jason starts planning for retirement when he learns he will not be in the Pro Bowl; Malik does not take Tasha with him to Hawaii for the game. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 19, 2007 Out of Bounds When Malik discovers that model Eva Marcille is getting married, he uses up-and-coming singer Drew Sidora to make her jealous. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 26, 2007 Baby B.S. Kelly finds out that Jason wants to have another baby; Derwin realizes that recent flirtation has gone too far when a singer calls him on a consistent basis. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 19, 2007 God Bless the Girl That's Got Her Own Melanie feels uncomfortable about being dependent on Derwin for financial security. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 26, 2007 You Say You Want a Revolution When Camille joins the Sunbeams, she decides to run for president against Kelly; Malik, Jason and Derwin have trouble getting along with the new Saber. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 23, 2007 The Big Chill Tasha's boyfriend (Rocky Carroll) confronts her about her aggressive attitude; Melanie's late-night study session causes problems with Derwin. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 30, 2007 The Many Lies of Derwin Davis Derwin must take Melanie to actress Drew Sidora's video-release party; Kelly and Tasha continue to grow in their work relationship; Jason struggles with parenting. Details Episode 21 Aired May 14, 2007 When the Chickens Come Home to Roost Derwin gets an unexpected endorsement deal; an old flame wants to spend time with Malik; Jason conducts interviews for ESPN; Melanie and Derwin have a heated argument. Details Episode 22 Aired May 14, 2007 When the Chickens Come Home to Roost Derwin gets an unexpected endorsement deal; an old flame wants to spend time with Malik; Jason conducts interviews for ESPN; Melanie and Derwin have a heated argument. Details

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Season Info

Director
Salim Akil, Arlene Sanford, Leonard R Garner Jr., Sheldon Epps, Ted Wass, Vito Giambalvo, Ken Whittingham
Executive Producer
Kelsey Grammer, Mara Brock Akil, Steve Stark
Screenwriter
Kenny Smith Jr., Tim Edwards, Chuck Ranberg, Kenya Barris, Sara V. Finney, Julie Bean, Erica Montolfo, Jenifer Rice-Genzuk, Mara Brock Akil, Anne Flett-Giordano
Network
The CW
Rating
TV-PG (L)
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Sports
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 1, 2006