EPISODE GUIDE

The Game
Season 5.

22 episodes in the catalogue. Explore the stories and air dates, then choose an episode to open FRAME’s player.

1. Skeletons

Air date: 2012-01-10 · 30 min

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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2. The Truth Pact

Air date: 2012-01-10 · 30 min

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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3. No Money, Mo Problems

Air date: 2012-01-17 · 30 min

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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4. The Black People Episode

Air date: 2012-01-24 · 30 min

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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5. Grand Opening, Grand Closing

Air date: 2012-01-31 · 30 min

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

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6. Drink Fight Pray Love

Air date: 2012-02-07 · 30 min

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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7. The Tricks Episode

Air date: 2012-02-14 · 30 min

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

Air date: 2012-02-28 · 30 min

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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9. Keep Your Friends Close and Your Prostitute Closer

Air date: 2012-03-06 · 30 min

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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10. Catfight on the Catwalk

Air date: 2012-03-13 · 30 min

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

Air date: 2012-03-20 · 30 min

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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12. Higher Ground

Air date: 2012-03-27 · 30 min

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

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13. There's No Place Like Home

Air date: 2012-04-03 · 30 min

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

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14. Derwin's About to Go H.A.M.

Air date: 2012-04-10 · 30 min

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

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15. Party in a Box

Air date: 2012-04-17 · 30 min

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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16. Fits And Starts

Air date: 2012-04-24 · 30 min

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

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17. A Woman's Right to Choose Herself

Air date: 2012-05-01 · 30 min

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

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18. Breakthrough. Breakdown? Break-through

Air date: 2012-05-08 · 30 min

Melanie does some soul searching; Malik's relapse.

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19. Let Them Eat (Cup)cake!

Air date: 2012-05-15 · 30 min

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

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20. Cold Swine Sucks... And So Does Falling in Love!

Air date: 2012-05-22 · 30 min

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

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21. Move Trick, Get Out the Way

Air date: 2012-05-29 · 30 min

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

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22. The Championship Game Episode

Air date: 2012-06-05 · 30 min

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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