The Game

Derwin invites Melanie to his first away game in Miami, but due to her heavy school load, she decides to pass. When Tasha and Kelly find out she is not going, they persuade her to change her mind by telling her away games are a play ground for cheating. Meanwhile, Derwin's teammates are upset that he invited Melanie and tell him he needs to un-invite her, fearing the other wives will use her as a spy.

As a favor to Derwin, Melanie attends the first Saber Sunbeam meeting of the season, only to learn that unlike the wives, football players' "girlfriends" are not considered legitimate and are treated as such by the other wives. On the same day, Derwin attends his first rookie seminar where he is given a lecture about gold diggers, STDs and is hazed by the other players. Later that night, Melanie and Derwin attend a party where Melanie, has a conversation with another player and is perceived to be flirting with him. When the player's girlfriend confronts Melanie, she realizes the rules of the game in the pros will take some getting use to.

When Melanie sends gifts to the football team on behalf of Derwin in honor of the first game, Derwin gets teased and his teammates Jason and Malik feel pressured to reciprocate. A gift giving competition ensues.

When Malik tells Tasha that he is having trouble with the offensive coordinator, Kenny, he asks her to speak with him. Later that evening, even though Tasha and Kenny disagree about Malik's career, they end up enjoying each other's company.

When Kelly's daughter (Erica Gluck) tells her she wants an extravagant birthday party like the rest of her friends, Kelly approaches Jason for money and he refuses. Meanwhile, when Derwin beats Malik in a XBOX John Madden game, Malik takes the loss badly and repeatedly comes to Derwin for a re-match to redeem himself.

A minor argument escalates into a major locker room rift between Jason and Malik that affects their playing relationship on the field. The locker room tension spills over to Kelly and Tasha, leaving Melanie in the middle and in an awkward position when she insists that they all come to her house for a dinner party.

When Tasha returns early from a trip she finds Malik throwing a wild party at their house and shuts it down. Fed up with his mom running his personal life, Malik asks her to move out and find her own place.

When Derwin's image consultant ( guest star Shanti Lowry), tells Derwin her idea to pair him with football player Trey Wiggs, his former college teammate, he objects, saying he and Trey were more like rivals than teammates. Meanwhile, Derwin learns that Melanie had lunch with Trey, though she insists that it is strictly platonic. However when a local paper secretly photographs Melanie having a second lunch with Trey, things heat up.

When Melanie learns that Derwin is still upset about the bad publicity caused by her continuing friendship with an old football rival, she tries to find various ways to make it up to him. However, when Derwin refuses to acknowledge that there is a problem, Melanie calls her mother and starts packing. Meanwhile Kelly and Tasha persuade Malik and Jason to talk some sense into Derwin.

With Christmas approaching, the Sabers lose their final game and Melanie looks forward to going home to see her family and spending some quality time with Derwin. However, the Sabers soon discover they still have a chance at the playoffs, and Derwin asks Melanie to stay in town. When Melanie finds out the Sabers family is not interested in the holiday spirit, she decides to go home and spend the holidays with her family.

When Kelly attempts to please Jason, take care of her daughter and impress Jason's parents who visit from out of town, she overworks herself and has a breakdown. Meanwhile, Malik as his new practice partner.

Melanie and Derwin discover that Melanie might be pregnant. Melanie realizes she is not ready for parenthood and puts off taking the pregnancy test. Excited about the possibility of a baby, Derwin plans to surprise Melanie with a half-time proposal during the game, but Melanie tries to stop him when she discovers she is not pregnant. Derwin proposes anyway and Melanie accepts, feeling pressured on national television.

Although The Sabers lose their game and are eliminated from the playoffs, Derwin's (Pooch Hall) performance earns him the attention of a high-profile manager. Melanie is shocked when Derwin considers a proposal that he be traded to a Chicago team. Meanwhile, Malik, taking the game loss really hard, decides to write a rap to vent his feelings, and Kelly and Jason try to hide their feelings about losing the game.

When Jason doesn't get selected for the Pro Bowl game he begins to question his future and starts planning for retirement. Meanwhile, Malik is selected for the Pro Bowl once again, but decides not to take Tasha with him to Hawaii, fearing she will embarrass him by trying to scout new clients.

When Malik finds out that the love of his life, model/actress Eva Marcelle is getting married, he decides to use up-and-coming singer Drew Sidora to make Eva jealous. Learning that she has been used, Drew turns to Derwin as a shoulder to cry on. Later, Drew asks Derwin to be in her new music video and their on-screen kiss leads to more than he anticipated.

Kelly is happy when she finds out Jason wants to have another baby. But when Tasha offers her a job at her management firm, Kelly has a quick change of heart. Meanwhile, when R&B singer Drew Sidora starts calling Derwin on a consistent basis he realizes their recent flirtation has gone a step too far.

When Melanie gives temporary shelter to a Sunbeam whose boyfriend has left her high and dry, Melanie begins to feel uncomfortable about being completely dependent on Derwin for financial security. Leonard R. Garner, Flett-Giordano.

When Camille, the wife of the newest star Saber, joins the Sunbeams, she decides to run against Kelly for president. Kelly expects Tasha to vote for her, however Tasha would rather have Kelly devote her full time to being her assistant. Meanwhile, Malik, Jason and Derwin have trouble getting along with the new Saber defensive star Ty.

Tasha's boyfriend Kenny confronts her about her aggressive attitude, and asks her to tone it down when he introduces her to his group of friends. Later, during a gathering with Kenny's friends, a comment made about Tasha sends her off the deep end. Meanwhile, one of Melanie's late-night study sessions causes problems with Derwin.

When Derwin is unexpectedly forced to take Melanie to singer Drew Sidora's (guest starring as herself) video release party, he panics over how the meeting between them is going to turn out. Kelly and Tasha continue to grow in their work relationship, while Tasha has trouble finding new clients. Meanwhile Jason struggles with his new parenting responsibilities.

During ESPY week in Los Angeles, Derwin gets an unexpected endorsement deal and is left to celebrate with Drew Sidora, while Melanie is busy studying in San Diego. Malik runs into Renee an old flame, but when things heat up and she wants to spend time with him in public, he gets cold feet because she is overweight. Feeling conflicted, Malik asks Tasha for advice to sort out his feelings about Renee. Meanwhile, Jason gets a reality check when he is asked to speak on camera and conduct special interviews for ESPN. Later, Melanie and Derwin have a heated argument about their impending engagement status. Kelly helps Tasha get new clients by using an unusual sales technique.

In the conclusion of the first-season finale, Melanie and Derwin have a heated argument about their impending engagement status. Derwin sleeps with Drew. Meanwhile, Jason gets a reality check when he is asked to speak on camera and conduct special interviews for ESPN. Later, Kelly helps Tasha get new clients by using an unusual sales technique. In the last scene, we see Melanie over-hearing Dionne tell Derwin she knows about him and Drew and Melanie takes off the ring before getting in the elevator while telling him it's over.

Derwin tries to repair his relationship with Melanie after his infidelity with Drew Sidora. But when Melanie shows up with Trey Wiggs to collect her stuff and move out for good, Derwin gets upset. Meanwhile, Malik's on-air kiss with Renee starts a frenzy of plus-sized women throwing themselves at him.

In a moment of weakness, heart-broken Melanie sleeps with Derwin's arch rival Trey Wiggs. Later when Trey offers financial assistance to Melanie, she wrestles with the decision to take his offer knowing she has no where else to turn. Meanwhile, the Sabers football team is sold to new owners and Jason clashes with the new coach (guest star Lee Majors).

When Malik brings Renee to his house for the first time for a romantic rendezvous, Renee is shocked to find out he lives with his mother. Renee tells Malik that she cannot have sex in the same house he shares with his mother. Looking for advice, Malik asks Melanie her thoughts on the situation, which leads to Malik telling Tasha that they need to change their living arrangements. Meanwhile, Jason decides to win his new coach over by hosting the team's bible study at his house, even though he hasn't been inside a church in the last 20 years.

When Kelly convinces Jason to let her brother Brandon, who was recently released from rehab, stay with them, Jason makes it clear is no room for Brandon to slip up. Meanwhile, Brandon catches Jason taking steroids, but promises he will not tell Kelly. Later, when Kelly finds a syringe in the trash, she accuses Brandon of using again and kicks him out.

Derwin gets Melanie to agree to go out to dinner with him. Little does Melanie know he is planning a surprise marriage proposal with R&B singer Musiq Souldchild to serenade her. Later, things go wrong when Melanie sees Derwin kiss Drew Sidora on the Music Video Awards. Believing Derwin has played her for a fool once again, an inebriated Melanie tries to sleep with Malik.

Tasha gives Melanie one month to find a new place and move out of her house. When Derwin calls Melanie's parents to tell them about their break-up, Melanie gets upset and admits that that she slept with Trey Wiggs and borrowed money from him to pay for medical school. Later, Jason has trouble performing in the bedroom, triggering Kelly to suspect that he is cheating, and Dionne offers Melanie a place to live.

When Malik makes a politically incorrect statement during a press interview, it creates a media firestorm and makes him the whipping boy for a national cartoonist. Later, Malik attempts to make amends with the cartoonist but things get out of hand when Malik ends up punching him. Malik tries to find his mom Tasha to help the situation but she is off trying to sign a big client. Meanwhile, overwhelmed with guilt for lying to Kelly for his steroid use, Jason confesses to Derwin.

Tasha loses her cool during a press conference while addressing the allegations surrounding Malik's suspension from the team. In the wake of the fallout, Tasha's business begins to suffer and Irv offers to help Malik and save Tasha's business by buying her out, but she refuses. Later, Tasha brokers a meeting between Malik and Chris Clemons to air their differences on The Tavis Smiley Show. Malik, still upset over the events of the past several days, tells Tasha she is fired. Meanwhile, Kelly's anger over Jason's steroid use reached a boiling point when the Sabers do a random drug test and Kelly must try and bail him out.

Enjoying his single superstar status, Derwin starts dating a new girl Raquel. Meanwhile, Melanie takes a new job as a waitress at a coffee shop and must swallow her pride when Derwin and his date walk into the shop and she must wait on them. Later, Melanie gets a visit from Mathis, a new member of the Sunbeams, who offers Melanie money to get information on the proper way to get pregnant via a turkey-baster. Mathis mentions she needs the instructions for her girlfriend who is trying to nab a football player named Derwin Davis. When Melanie goes to warn Derwin about the "turkey basting hoochie" he is dating, Derwin tells Melanie she is just jealous of his new lifestyle.

When Melanie finds out that Dionne doesn't have plans for Christmas, she decides to stay in San Diego and spend the holiday with Dionne. Later, Dionne learns that an endorsement opportunity she pitched when Derwin was her client has been resurrected. Dionne decides to take Derwin back as a client, and to leave Melanie behind While Dionne spends the holiday in St. Barts with Derwin and the advertising executives. Meanwhile, Kelly and Jason argue over his negative attitude towards spending money on the holidays, and Malik begins to question Tasha's allegiance to him.

When Melanie goes on a first date with a new guy, Jerome he invites her to his work party at the sky box of the Sabers game and she cautiously agrees. Derwin is upset when he first hears the news, but Malik tells him to use the energy on the game. Later, Kelly and Tasha compete over an endorsement opportunity for Malik and Jason.

When Jason confesses that he's not ready to give up steroids, Kelly realizes she has no other choice but to take Brittany and leave Jason. A gorgeous girl (guest-star Megalyn Echikunwoke) catches Derwin's eye, but when he tries to give her game she schools him on being real.

Malik asks his publicist to set him up on a date with Serena Williams. Things go well between them until Serena mistreats one of Malik's friends at a party. He considers breaking up with her, but Tasha asks Malik to hold off since she is trying to sign Serena as a client. At Serena's request, Tasha takes her to a Sunbeams meeting, where Serena is rude to everyone, causing Tasha to decide she no longer wants Serena as a client. However, Malik has decided he wants to continue dating Serena. Malik schools Derwin on the kind of girl he should be dating now that he's a football star. Meanwhile, Kelly sets Melanie up on a date with a celebrity.

Tasha enjoys a night of drinking with her new co-workers at Irv Smif Management and becomes involved in a game of dozens with Lev, one of the managers, who happens to be white. Having had too much to drink, the night ends with Lev flashing Tasha. Tasha shares the events of the evening with Kelly, who tells Tasha she has been completely disrespected and should not let Lev get away with it. Jason and Kelly have a marriage counseling session and things don't go as planned for Kelly. The therapist is a huge fan of Jason and the Sabers. Kelly, who thought she was going to prove that she is right about the problems in their marriage, finds Jason using his charm to win over the therapist. Rick Fox has a cameo role as himself.

Melanie's relationship with Jerome begins to heat up, but she pulls back, believing she is not ready for a commitment. When Derwin's new girlfriend Janay tells him her condo is being remodeled, he invites her to move in with him. Later, when Janay and Derwin run into Melanie and Jerome, Janay tells Melanie that she's moved into Derwin's place. Melanie reacts by getting a drastic new hairstyle and deciding it's time to commit to Jerome, but finds him with another woman. Meanwhile, Jason is distraught when Malik tells him about a rumor that Jason will be benched for the next game. Jason and Kelly work together to find a solution to his performance on the field.

When Derwin injures himself in the big playoff game, Jason has to step in and fill his shoes for the Super Bowl game, but he has conflicted feelings about the situation. Meanwhile, Melanie feels torn between her ex, Derwin, and her new relationship with Jerome. Lee Majors guest stars in his recurring role as Coach Ross.

Derwin resists going to the Sabers' victory parade until Melanie not only convinces him to go, but drives him there. Unfortunately, neither of them notice that Janay is at the parade too, which eventually leads her to challenge Derwin's feelings for Melanie. Tasha has to prove she can be more than a "Mama Wrangler" and Jason is furious that he still doesn't have a contract. Rick Fox guest stars as himself.

Malik, fresh off a championship, feels as if his post season escapades have reached a high point when he meets Robin Givens and finds out her free-spirited attitude is juxtaposed with his. After they begin spending time together, Malik realizes that his approach to relationships may be working against him. Jason suffers from post-championship depression and, with Kelly's advice, seeks out answers from their therapist.

Jerome questions Melanie's commitment to their relationship after she accepts an unexpected gift from Derwin. She decides to take Jerome to Los Angeles for a romantic weekend to prove him wrong, but her plans hit a snag when she finds out the Sabers are partying at the same hotel where she and Jerome are staying. Derwin and Malik commiserate over losing Melanie and Robin Givens, respectively. Tasha shares her concerns with Rick Fox about becoming a manager and they end up having an intimate moment. Jason fires his manager and Kelly urges him to consider signing with Irv.

Jason meets with the new team owner, Mickey, who appears to be more interested in spending time with Kelly than making a new deal with Jason. Malik proclaims his love to Robin and tells her he's ready for a bigger commitment. Derwin tracks down Melanie to tell her the truth about how he really feels, which leads to a fight between Derwin and Jerome.

After Melanie confesses to Derwin that she is still in love with him, Derwin shocks her with the news that Janay may be his baby mama. Kelly enlists help from her obnoxious parents, Bren and Nick, to keep Jason out of her life. Meanwhile, Malik is freaked out about his mom (Wendy Raquel Robinson) finding out that he married Robin Givens.

Suspecting foul play, Melanie decides to confront Janay and figure out whether she's really pregnant with Derwin's baby. Kelly, who is still trying to come to terms with her separation from Jason, plans a girls' night out with Tasha and Melanie. Tasha finally tracks down Malik and he is finally forced to confess his big news to his mother.

Although Rick is crazy about Tasha and more than ready to go public with their new romance, Tasha borderlines on obsessive in her attempt to keep their relationship a secret from their co-workers. Malik begins to realize that his marriage may never have a happy-ever-after when Robin seems more intent on getting publicity for their celebrity marriage than on spending time together as newlyweds. Melanie and Derwin try to resume their sex life, but Derwin's stress about becoming a father may prove to be too big of a hurdle for the couple to overcome.

Melanie is jealous of the attention Derwin is giving Janay after he accompanies Janay to her first pregnancy appointment. Kelly tells Jason she thinks it's time to tell their daughter, Brittany, about their separation, but he refuses to take part in the conversation, leaving Kelly even more confused about how best to handle the situation.

Hoping to get more publicity for their celebrity marriage, Robin and Malik plan a belated wedding reception, but Tasha decides to boycott the party since she believes their marriage is a sham and won't support it. At the reception, Derwin and Melanie must face the reality of their complicated relationship after many people mistakenly congratulate Melanie on her pregnancy. Meanwhile, Rick reluctantly introduces Tasha to his overly protective mother (guest star Penny Marshall), causing fireworks to ensue between the two headstrong women.

Attempting to move forward with her life after splitting with Jason, Kelly decides to plan a fun evening out on the town with her high school girlfriends, but leaving her "Mrs. Jason Pitts" past behind her proves tougher than she ever imagined. Jason is also attempting to forget about his troubles with Kelly by going to one of Malik's infamous wild parties, but the next morning he has a whole lot more to regret than having one too many drinks.

When Melanie learns that she is on academic probation and that the grant money she needed to cover her tuition has been revoked, Derwin assures Melanie that he will help her with her finances. However, when Derwin's agent, Irv, informs him that his contract negotiations aren't going as well as they expected, Melanie feels like she has no other choice but to swallow her pride and ask her parents for the money. Meanwhile, Tasha and Malik are totally freaked out when it is accidentally revealed that Tasha's boyfriend, Rick, and Malik's wife, Robin, have a past together. Kelly goes on her first date since splitting up with Jason.

After her big argument with Derwin, Melanie decides to throw herself into her work at the hospital and meets her very own McHottie.

An insecure Tasha worries that her relationship with Rick has no future, so she decides it's time to start playing the field. Melanie struggles with her complicated romantic entanglements. Jason attempts to repair his relationship with his daughter, Brittany, who blames her father for her parents' pending divorce.

Derwin advises Jason to stop at nothing to win Kelly back and put an end to all the divorce talk, but Jason's grand gesture may be too little too late for Kelly. When Robin tells Malik to stop fooling around with other women in order to keep up the charade of their fake marriage, Malik decides it's time to play by his rules.

Jason loses his mind when he finds Kelly on a date with her new man, Joe, in the car that he gave to Kelly as a gift. Tasha is forced to face her insecurities about her relationship with Rick Fox. Melanie tries to find ways that she and Derwin can connect without physical intimacy.

Robin Givens gives an exclusive television interview to Extra's Tanika Ray, during which she insinuates that the real reason she and Malik are breaking up is because Malik is gay. After much teasing from his teammates about the false rumor, Malik discovers that one of the other players, Clay, is gay and hasn't told anybody on the team. Derwin tells Melanie that he knows she has been seeing a doctor at the hospital where she works.

Malik's invitation to appear on the children's television show of his childhood hero, Mookie, is rescinded after the Sabers decide his involvement in "outing" his teammate, Clay, is bad publicity for the organization. Jason enlists the help of Kelly and the Sunbeams to welcome Clay's boyfriend, Derek, into their football family.

With encouragement from Melanie and Kelly, Tasha realizes she's finally ready to introduce Malik to his father, Chauncey. Also, at the same time that Melanie decides to try and get back together with Derwin, Derwin and Janay rethink the status of their relationship as they are about to become first-time parents.

Tasha finds out that Rick's job is in jeopardy so she does everything in her power to prevent that from happening. Malik is obsessed with learning everything there is to know about his father (Boatman) and why they were apart all of these years. Melanie comes to the conclusion that the only reason Derwin is back together with Janay is to teach Melanie a lesson.

When the recently fired Tasha discovers that Kelly is still working at ISM she accuses her friend of betrayal. To get even with Kelly, Tasha introduces Jason to Camille, a beautiful talkshow host, and the two hit it off.

Janay's ex-boyfriend, Hill Harper, comes to town for a book tour, causing Derwin to become unexpectedly jealous of their relationship. Melanie finds herself mourning the loss of her relationship with Derwin, causing her to seek comfort in the arms of the cable guy (guest star Hardrict).

Malik meets his half-sister, Pucci, and sees an unmistakably familiar tattoo on her lower back, causing him to wonder whether they may have slept together before they knew they were related. Tasha meets her ex-husband Chauncey's wife, Sheila, and realizes that Chauncey married someone who could be Tasha's twin.

Tasha and Kelly throw an engagement party for Melanie and Derwin, but, unfortunately, the festivities doesn't run as smoothly as Melanie would have hoped. Jason brings Camille to the engagement party, forcing Kelly to come to terms with her ex's new relationship. Tasha feels awful knowing that she was the person who set Jason up with Camille and that she is keeping that secret from Kelly.

Jason decides he's ready to introduce his daughter, Brittany, to his new girlfriend, Camille, and Kelly reluctantly agrees. Melanie unintentionally finds the perfect wedding dress while shopping with Tasha, but hesitates about buying it.

After Janay has a false alarm with the baby's delivery, Melanie decides she wants to get married to Derwin right away before the baby arrives, even if it means giving up her dream wedding. When Jason is arrested for assaulting Kelly's boyfriend, Kelly rushes to be by Jason's side and the ex-couple have an emotional moment. Tasha finally admits to Kelly that she was the one who set Jason up with Camille and Kelly doesn't take the news well.

The third season concludes with Melanie trying to marry Derwin before Janay gives birth to Derwin's baby, even if it requires sacrificing her dream wedding.

In the Season 4 premiere, Melanie tries to wedge herself between Derwin and his son; Jason takes a guest-correspondent gig; and Kelly stars in a reality show. Tasha and Dante's relationship suffers

Melanie musters the courage to reveal the mistaken DNA test results of Baby DJ, further driving a wedge in her marriage and sending Janay on the warpath. Janay isn't the only one on a warpath - still bitter from being let go from the San Diego Sabers, Jason talks about his ex-teammates on Benched! The guys confront Jason about his inappropriate roasting of them as acorrespondent on his new sports show. Finally, Tasha and Kelly reconcile.

Melanie decides to tell Derwin the truth about the mistake in the paternity test. Meanwhile, Jason attacks the Sabers.

Melanie hosts a charity event, Maliki gets in trouble and Tee Tee decides he ain't taking any more orders from Malik

Backed into a corner, Malik turns to the Sabers' new owner for help; Derwin worries about his image following Malik's troubles.

Derwin puts his relationship at risk for the sake of spending time with his son and Tasha has money/love problems with Dante.

Tensions soar as Melanie clashes with Kelly by telling her that she needs to move on with her life instead of being a "wannabe".Malik doesn't like being in rehab, so he gets out and Meanwhile Tasha lies to Dante, so she can go and meet Rick Fox.

A hurt Kelly rejects Melanie and Tasha's proposition to ‘hang out' after they kicked her out of a SunBeams gathering. Kelly tries to save her show and ends up saving herself in the process and Malik's finally starting to show some improvement from rehab.

Melanie gets jealous with all the groupies and fanmail Derwin is been getting, so she tries to spice things up in the bedroom for him. Meanwhile, Malik's happiness may be shattered a little too soon.

Jason tries to avoid his responsibilities as a parent by asking Melanie to take care of his daughter Brittany

Tasha is faced with the dilemma of planning toy-boy lover Donte's 25th birthday.

Melanie is eager to have sex with Derwin so that she could finally conceive a child of her own.

Melanie and Tasha clash over the direction of Derwin and Malik's careers, resulting in Melanie firing Tasha from her position as Derwin's manager.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Melanie does some soul searching; Malik's relapse.

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

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

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

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.

Season 6 opens with Derwin's life in disarray after he's traded. Elsewhere, top draft pick Bryce "Blue" Westbrook celebrates his acquisition by going to a Malik-hosted party and getting frisky with his childhood crush. (Special guest appearances by: Ciara, Raymond Edwards, Jr.) Note: Final Appearance of Pooch Hall as Derwin Davis. Note²: First Appearance of Lauren London as Keira Whitaker and Jay Ellis as Bryce "Blue" Westbrook.

Season 6 opens with Derwin's life in disarray after he's traded. Elsewhere, top draft pick Bryce "Blue" Westbrook celebrates his acquisition by going to a Malik-hosted party and getting frisky with his childhood crush. (Special guest appearances by: Ciara, Raymond Edwards, Jr.) Note: Final Appearance of Pooch Hall as Derwin Davis. Note²: First Appearance of Lauren London as Keira Whitaker and Jay Ellis as Bryce "Blue" Westbrook.

Tasha takes steps to prove to Pookie that she's dedicated to him while simultaneously struggling with her attraction to Rick. Meanwhile, Keira and Blue address the aftermath of their New York encounter after constantly running into each other in San Diego.

In an attempt to expand his empire beyond football, Malik seeks out an investor for his new business venture. Meanwhile, after having brunch with Brittany, Jason and Chardonnay begin to question how well they really know one another when information they never knew about each other is revealed. Tasha bribes Chardonnay with designer clothes and accessories in an attempt to prevent her from discussing the Rick Fox kiss with anyone.

Keira bids a lot of money on a date with Blue at a charity auction in order to maintain her high-profile image, resulting in a confession that her income isn't as expendable as it used to be. Meanwhile, per Chardonnay's advice, Tasha decides to continue her affair with Rick after realizing she is in love with both him and Pookie.

When Blue struggles at training camp, Jason takes to the field to show him how it's done, winning praise from Malik, who tries to convince his former teammate to re-sign with the Sabers. Meanwhile, after a persuasive visit from Tasha, Keira goes to Blue and offers to represent him in the Sunbeams.

Keira and Chardonnay receive a less than warm welcome when they are initiated into the Sunbeams. Meanwhile, Blue struggles with fitting in while at Sabers training camp when a prank war between him and Malik goes too far.

Malik throws a party hoping to land investors for his latest business venture, only to meet an heiress/business woman, who forces him to re-evaluate his entire business approach and plan. Meanwhile, Tasha's love triangle becomes further complicated when both Pookie and Rick show up to Malik's investment party, forcing Chardonnay to become involved on Tasha's behalf. Finally, Keira and Blue indulge in a fun drinking game to make light of the fact that partygoers assume that they are a couple.

Blue helps Keira prepare for an audition, resulting in an intimate "first" moment for the couple. Meanwhile, after Tasha tells Rick her intentions to break things off with Pookie, she is caught off guard by an impromptu proposal instead. And Malik must prove himself worthy of doing business

Blue struggles with his feelings after learning that Keira was a virgin before she slept with him. Meanwhile, Jason's suspicions of Chardonnay cheating with Rick comes to a head, resulting in a huge confrontation between Tasha, Jason, Chardonnay and Pookie.

Tasha attempts to salvage her friendship with Pookie after it is revealed she has been cheating on him with Rick. Meanwhile, Jason and Chardonnay have it out over her involvement in Tasha's love triangle. Finally, Keira and Blue each share their side of the break-up with Malik (at different times), while patronizing Drop Bar.

Chardonnay keeps her friendship with Tasha a secret. Meanwhile, Keira tries to talk to Blue.

Blue tries to sabotage Keira's new relationship. Meanwhile, Malik's past comes back to haunt him, and Chardonnay struggles to deal with Jason's gridiron injury.

Malik enlists his friends to appear in a promotional campaign, but an accusation derails his plans. Elsewhere, events run smoothly for Rick, to Tasha's chagrin; Blue sets out to beat Keira in the dating game; and an injury impacts Jason's life.

Malik helps Blue get over Keira the only way Malik knows how; things between Jason and Chardonnay come to a head.

Rick and Tasha's relationship reaches a fork in the road; Blue struggles with game performance.

Malik finds himself caught between Tori and Reece; Keira is shocked when the intervention she staged for Blue doesn't quite go as planned.

Tasha spends an entire day in therapy, in an effort to get to the root of her relationship issues. During therapy, Malik is forced to tell Tasha why he thinks her relationships fail.

Blue becomes suspicious of Keira's brief relationship with Luke, and their relationship is tested when he finds out she wasn't honest about sleeping with her co-star. Meanwhile, Tasha goes on an apology tour and takes the final steps in getting closure. Jason and Chardonnay remain at odds over him not wanting to give up football. Finally, Malik reunites with Tee Tee, both personally and professionally, but suffers a devastating blow when Franko shows up and causes problems.

Malik is severely beaten by Franko and his crew, and everyone awaits word of his fate. As they hold a vigil at the hospital, Blue and Keira contemplate the next steps in their relationship. After realizing he is a difficult husband, Jason attempts to make amends with Chardonnay by writing an apology letter to Kelly. Finally, Tasha and Walter arrive at the hospital in time to hear the news of Malik's prognosis.

It's the Sabers 50th anniversary in honor of the retirement of fellow Sabers wide receiver Jason Pitts' jersey. With his wife, Chardonnay, behind him for support, Jason is ready to embark on his next journey. The ceremony takes a turn for the worst as Jason's past involvement with steroids is brought up from a former colleague. Keira makes an attempt to winning Blue back but at desperate measures.

Recently released from Sabers due to his injuries, Malik becomes bitter and resistant to attend, despite being there for Jason. Meanwhile, Tasha believes she is going through a mid-life crisis but it may be more than what she bargained for.

Malik undergoes physical therapy, but his trainer turns out to be a piece of work; Tasha learns the state of her pregnancy.

Jason and Chardonnay throw Brittany a pre-prom party. Kelly returns. Keira tries to get back with Blue.

Chardonnay gathers friends and family of Tasha for an intervention to help her deal with the pregnancy and finding out who the father is. Blue and Keira took the opportunity to let everyone know they are back together. And Tasha surprises the group with Jason's whereabouts in the last episode.

After Chardonnay learns about Jason's encounter with Kelly, Jason tries to earn Chardonnay's forgiveness. Meanwhile, Malik adjusts to Tasha's pregnancy. Keira's apartment catches on fire and she temporarily moves in with Blue.

In order to get back at Jason for kissing Kelly, Chardonnay enlists the help of Tasha to find her someone to kiss. Meanwhile, Blue and Keira are in love again but the couple can not come to mutual ground as to whose apartment they should live in. Malik's physical therapist, Yana, comes to his defense against Tori.

Keira helps Chardonnay and Jason organize an lavish vow-renewal ceremony. Meanwhile, Malik and Yana decide to have sex; Pookie and Tasha clash during a parenting class.

Kelly throws Tasha a surprise baby shower. Keira and Blue fight when she gets a job in San Diego. Malik realizes he's in love with Yana. Jason smoothes things over between Kelly and Chardonnay as the couple prepares for their vow renewal. Tee Tee tries to settle his legal problems once and for all.

Tasha goes into labor just as Jason and Chardonnay's plan on renewing their vows. Keira and Blue take a big step forward in their relationship. Yana won't give Malik's the clearance to play, causing a problem in their relationship. Jason makes a confession that changes everyone's feelings. Tee Tee is asked to be the godfather of Tasha's baby.

Jason must deal with the fallout after his admission that he still loves Kelly. Chardonnay turns to Tasha for help. Blue and Keira run into some speed bumps at the airport.

Keira and Blue both have a moment of clarity when they return home. Chardonnay plots her next move as she must move on from Jason. Malik shows up for practice and plots a return.

Keira and Blue both have a moment of clarity when they return home. Chardonnay plots her next move as she must move on from Jason. Malik shows up for practice and plots a return.

Malik manipulates Jason; Tasha commits to motherhood; Keira's humiliating experience

After receiving direct orders from the Sunbeams, Tasha attempts to stop Chardonnay from suing Jason in order to protect the team's well-being. Meanwhile, Blue helps Keira organize her life by assigning her a schedule. Malik must come to terms with being third string on the Sabers.

Keira and Malik share a tender moment; Chardonnay's divorce party; Kelly returns to San Diego.

Jason sets out to woo Kelly, but things go awry when their date takes a weird sexual turn. Keira and Malik have a friendly movie night which also takes a weird sexual turn.

In the season finale of The Game, Malik and Keira finally break their tension and Jason ascends to a new coaching position.

When Blue discovers Keira and Malik together he initiates a brawl with Malik that is caught on surveillance tape. Tasha does her best to cover up the Blue/Malik brawl.

Blue, Keira, and Malik face the consequences and fallout from their elevator brawl, putting Blue in the hot seat. Chardonnay has an intriguing meeting with Roger Keith Jr. leading...

Jason attempts to facilitate a peace meeting between Blue and Malik. Malik tries to track down Keira to apologize.

Malik's reading challenges are revealed during Walter's memorial service. He and Kelly forge an alliance after Malik's embarrassing reading.

Keira comes to a conclusion regarding her feelings for Malik and confronts him. Meanwhile, "People Magazine" is writing a feature article on Tasha as a 'Super Mom,' but all hell br...

The Sabers walkout crisis; Kelly and Jason hold a town hall meeting to rally their supporters; Keira and Malik go out on a date.

A late night work session with Blue turns into a trip down memory lane for Jason as he recalls the highlights (and lowlights) from the past 9 years with everybody.

Tasha's attempt to get Malik and Yana back together falls short after Malik defends his and Keira's relationship. After getting advice from a surprising place, Chardonnay decides to...

Jason and Kelly are shocked when they learn that Herbie Lesser has bought the Sabers; and the Sabers are stricken with food poisoning.

Tasha panics when Pookie accidentally shoots Rick Fox. Chardonnay and Rick bond when she drives him to the hospital. At the urging of Blue, Malik leads the Sabers to a comeback win which sends them to the playoffs.