The Game

1Skeletons

30 minJan 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.

2The Truth Pact

30 minJan 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.

3No Money, Mo Problems

30 minJan 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

4The Black People Episode

30 minJan 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.

5Grand Opening, Grand Closing

30 minJan 31, 2012

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

6Drink, Pray, Love

30 minFeb 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.

7The Tricks Episode

30 minFeb 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.

8Matchmaker, Matchmaker... Mind Your Business!

30 minFeb 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.

9Keep Your Friends Close and Your Prostitute Closer

30 minMar 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.

10Catfight on the Catwalk

30 minMar 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.

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

30 minMar 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.

12Higher ground

30 minMar 27, 2012

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

13There's No Place Like Home

30 minApr 3, 2012

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

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

30 minApr 10, 2012

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

15Party in a Box

30 minApr 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.

16Fits and Starts

30 minApr 24, 2012

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

17A Woman's Right to Choose Herself

30 minMay 1, 2012

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

18Breakthrough, Breakdown? Break- Through

30 minMay 8, 2012

Melanie does some soul searching; Malik's relapse.

19Let Them Eat (Cup) cake!

30 minMay 15, 2012

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

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

30 minMay 22, 2012

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

21Move Trick, Get out of the Way

30 minMay 29, 2012

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

22The Championship Game Episode

30 minJun 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.