The Game
Series Overview
When her boyfriend Derwin Davis is chosen as the new third-string wide receiver for the San Diego Sabers, Melanie Barnett decides to attend a local college so she can be with him. While Derwin worries about the plays on the field, Melanie adjusts to her new lifestyle. She gets a play-by-play account of the lives and relationships among NFL wives, girlfriends and mom/managers who use their best game to help their men stay on the field and on their arm.
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9 Seasons • 146 Episodes
30 min per episode
2006 – 2015
Premiered: Sun, Oct 1, 2006
Mara Brock AkilLatest Aired Episode
Season 9, Episode 10: “Pow Pow Pow!”
In the series finale, Pookie accidentally shoots Rick Fox, who bonds with Chardonnay when she drives him to the hospital. In other events, Malik leads the Sabers to a comeback win, which sends them to the playoffs; Kelly and Jason go to the mat with Herbie Lesser in an effort to save Jason's job; Malik proposes to Keira; Chardonnay wakes up in Las Vegas; and Tasha has a happy ending.
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Mara Brock Akil
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
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What is The Game about?
When her boyfriend Derwin Davis is chosen as the new third-string wide receiver for the San Diego Sabers, Melanie Barnett decides to attend a local college so she can be with him. While Derwin worries about the plays on the field, Melanie adjusts to her new lifestyle. She gets a play-by-play account of the lives and relationships among NFL wives, girlfriends and mom/managers who use their best game to help their men stay on the field and on their arm.
How many seasons does The Game have?
The Game comprises 9 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Game?
Key cast members in The Game include Coby Bell, Brittany Daniel, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Hosea Chanchez, Lauren London.
Who created or directed The Game?
The Game was developed and directed by Mara Brock Akil.