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The Game Season 5 Episodes
Season 5 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 2012 - 2012
Episode 1
Skeletons
Tue, Jan 10, 201222 mins
In the fifth season premiere, after Derwin's accusations of abortion, Melanie reveals a dark secret from her past. Malik and Tasha take care of a relapsed Jenna and Jason meets a feisty new bartender.
Episode 2
The Truth Pact
Tue, Jan 10, 201222 mins
In the second half of the fifth season opener, Tasha corners Malik about his relationship with Jenna while a wild night with a bartender comes back to haunt Jason.
Episode 3
No Money, Mo Problems
Tue, Jan 17, 201222 mins
In the second half of the fifth season opener, Tasha corners Malik about his relationship with Jenna while a wild night with a bartender comes back to haunt Jason.
Episode 4
The Black People Episode
Tue, Jan 24, 201222 mins
Melanie and Tasha fight at a fashion show. Jason starts to acknowledge everyday racism after a dinner with Chardonnay and her friends and Derwin tries to befriend Kwan.
Episode 5
Grand Opening, Grand Closing
Tue, Jan 31, 201222 mins
Chardonnay isn't interested when Jason suggests they start dating after their annulment. Melanie and Derwin continue trying for a baby.
Episode 6
Drink, Pray, Love
Tue, Feb 7, 201222 mins
Melanie and Tasha face each other at Drop Bar. Financial troubles take a toll on Malik when he has to sell his mansion.
Episode 7
The Tricks Episode
Tue, Feb 14, 201222 mins
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. Meanwhile, Melanie realizes that she misses Tasha in her life but Tasha wants nothing to do with her.
Episode 8
Matchmaker, Matchmaker... Mind Your Business!
Tue, Feb 28, 201222 mins
Melanie attempts to create a friendship with Janay. Tasha starts a new relationship, unaware of her new man's occupation.
Episode 9
Keep Your Friends Close and Your Prostitute Closer
Tue, Mar 6, 201222 mins
Jealousy rises to the surface when Derwin finds out about Janay's engagement. Melanie and Janay have a misunderstanding.
Episode 10
Catfight on the Catwalk
Tue, Mar 13, 201222 mins
Melanie's fashion show takes a turn for the worst when she gets locked inside a bathroom... with Tasha. Malik has trouble getting aroused during a threesome which leads to the realization that he needs closure.
Episode 11
A Punch in the Gut... Full of Human
Tue, Mar 20, 201222 mins
Derwin and Melanie try to keep themselves preoccupied when they receive troubling news at the fertility clinic. Chardonnay looks to Tasha for relationship advice.
Episode 12
Higher Ground
Tue, Mar 27, 201222 mins
While Derwin's poker night turns into a raging bash, Melanie asks Tasha to be her surrogate.
Episode 13
There's No Place Like Home
Tue, Apr 3, 201222 mins
Melanie and Derwin have an unexpected, unwelcome house guest.
Episode 14
Derwin's About to Go H.A.M.
Tue, Apr 10, 201222 mins
Derwin suffers from guilt when he admits to Melanie that he intentionally missed a block which in return, injured Kwan.
Episode 15
Party in a Box
Tue, Apr 17, 201222 mins
Chardonnay takes it upon herself to invite Jason's friends over for a party which leads to Jason's co-anchor finding out some startling news. Derwin and Kwan fight on the air over Kwan's injury.
Episode 16
Fits and Starts
Tue, Apr 24, 201222 mins
Tasha and Pookie consider a relationship in which Malik disapproves of. Melanie and Derwin prepare to take D.J. camping when Janay shares some surprising news.
Episode 17
A Woman's Right to Choose Herself
Tue, May 1, 201222 mins
Tasha deals with being Melanie's surrogate while Jason helps Chardonnay financially when she's spotted waiting at a bus stop.
Episode 18
Breakthrough. Breakdown? Break-through
Tue, May 8, 201222 mins
Malik struggles with ghosts from his past. Melanie does some thought provoking soul searching.
Episode 19
Let Them Eat (Cup)cake!
Tue, May 15, 201222 mins
While Melanie is away interviewing for a residency position at Johns Hopkins in D.C., Derwin does everything he can to avoid returning to an empty home. Meanwhile, Tasha renews her commitment to celibacy by joining the "cupcake club" in an attempt to break her pattern and avoid ruining her new relationship with Pookie.
Episode 20
Cold Swine Sucks... And So Does Falling in Love!
Tue, May 22, 201222 mins
Tasha reads a text message on Pookie's phone and finds out he's been living with another woman. Meanwhile, due to the urging of Melanie, Derwin pushes Irv to explore a new contract offer in D.C., which results in Derwin receiving an even bigger counter offer from the Sabers.
Episode 21
Move Trick, Get Out the Way
Tue, May 29, 201221 mins
Melanie and Derwin butt heads during the Sabres championship game week while Malik gets in a heated dispute when picking Jenna up from rehab. Also, Jason makes a decision about Chardonnay and his relationship with her and Pookie offers Tasha help.
Episode 22
The Championship Game Episode
Tue, Jun 5, 201222 mins
In the season finale, Derwin and Melanie finally come to a resolution of the problems in their relationship. Malik faces the harsh reality of his relationship with Jenna. Chardonnay fights for Jason.