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Season 1
1 :01x01 - Away Game (Oct/02/2006)
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.
Director: Ted Wass
Writer: Chuck Ranberg, Anne Flett-Giordano
 
2 :01x02 - The Rules of The Game (Oct/09/2006)
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 used to.
Director: Ted Wass
Writer: Mara Brock Akil
 
3 :01x03 - Gifted (Oct/16/2006)
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.
Guest Stars: Dan Thiel as Special Team Captain, Stephanie Reibel as Jenny, Erica Gluck as Brittany Pitts
Director: Arlene Sanford
Writer: Julie Bean (1)
 
4 :01x04 - How Tasha Got Her Groove Back (Oct/23/2006)
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.
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Sara V. Finney
 
5 :01x05 - Brittany's Super Sweet Sixth (Oct/30/2006)
When Kelly's daughter 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
Director: Arlene Sanford
Writer: Erica Montolfo
 
6 :01x06 - Rift and Separate (Nov/06/2006)
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.
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Tim Edwards
 
7 :01x07 - Mi Casa Es Su Casa (Nov/13/2006)
Milak asks Tasha to move out after she embarrasses him at home in front of some friends. Meanwhile, Jason tries to give financial advice to Derwin.
Guest Stars: Too Short as Himself
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Kenya Barris
 
8 :01x08 - The Trey Wiggs Episode (Nov/20/2006)
Dionne tries to pair Derwin with a former college teammate, but Derwin doesn't want to work with his old rival. He becomes even more upset when he learns that Melanie is meeting Trey for lunch dates.
Guest Stars: Chaz Lamar Shepherd as Trey Wiggs, Shanti Lowry as Dionne
Director: Ken Whittingham
Writer: Kenny Smith (1)
 
9 :01x09 - The Trey Wiggs Fallout Episode (Nov/27/2006)
Melanie learns that Derwin is still upset about his bad publicity, so she tries to make it up to him. However, when Derwin continues to refuse to admit there is a problem, Melanie packs up and leaves. Meanwhile, Kelly and Tasha try to convince Malik to talk to Derwin.
Guest Stars: Shanti Lowry as Dionne, Claudette Roche as Mrs. Barnett
Director: Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
Writer: Kenny Smith (1)
 
10 :01x10 - There's No Place Like Home (Dec/11/2006)
Melanie goes home to Connecticut to spend Christmas with her parents, while Derwin stays in San Diego, where he anxiously waits to see if the Sabers will make the playoffs. Meanwhile, Malik worries the team will discover he has an obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Guest Stars: Tahj Mowry as Cameron
Director: Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
Writer: Kenya Barris
 
11 :01x11 - It's Hard Being Kelly Pitts (Jan/22/2007)
Kelly gets stressed out when Jason's parents stay with them for the weekend during the playoffs because Jason is too cheap to put them up in a hotel; Malik keeps Derwin up late each night to practice for an upcoming playoff game.
Director: Sheldon Epps
Writer: Erica Montolfo
 
12 :01x12 - To Baby...Or Not to Baby (Jan/29/2007)
In this episode, Derwin is rushing allot to have a family and to make a different love point of view for Melanie, when he comes to think that Melanie is pregnant. Melanie denies the situation and says it's just stress and hard-working, but Derwin still has the plan to marry Melanie until she rejects the marriage and the proposal in the car that Derwin brought her.
Director: Sheldon Epps
Writer: Jennifer Rice-genzuk
 
13 :01x13 - The Iceman Cometh (Feb/05/2007)
The Sabers may have lost the game and they also may be eliminated, but Derwins performance earns him the attention of a high-profile manager. But when, Melanie is shocked when Derwin considers a proposal that he be traded to a Chicago team. Plus, Malik, is trying to taking the game loss really hard by deciding to write a rap to vent his feelings, and Kelly and Jason try to hide their feelings about losing the game.
Director: Arlene Sanford
Writer: Tim Edwards
 
14 :01x14 - Pro Bowl Blues (Feb/12/2007)
When Jason learns he is not going to the Pro Bowl, he beings to worry about his future and about retirement. Malik makes the Pro Bowl team, but opts to not take Tasha with him to Hawaii.
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Anne Flett-Giordano, Chuck Ranberg
 
15 :01x15 - Out of Bounds (Feb/19/2007)
Melanie gets jealous when Derwin agrees to appear in a video with singer Drew Sidora. Meanwhile, Malik is crushed when he learns that his former flame, Eva Marcelle, is getting married.
Guest Stars: Drew Sidora as Herself
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Hale Rothstein
 
16 :01x16 - Baby B.S. (Feb/26/2007)
Kelly finds out that Jason wants to have another baby and is elated until she gets a job offer that makes her reconsider her future. Meanwhile, the flirtation between Derwin and an R&B singer goes too far.
Guest Stars: Drew Sidora as Herself
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Julie Bean (1)
 
17 :01x17 - God Bless The Girl That's Got Her Own (Mar/19/2007)
When Melanie helps a Sunbeam whose boyfriend had taken off, she realizes she doesn't want to rely on Derwin for her own financial security.
Director: Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
Writer: Anne Flett-Giordano, Chuck Ranberg
 
18 :01x18 - You Say You Want a Revolution (Mar/26/2007)
A new wife, Camille, runs against Kelly for president of the Sunbeams. Kelly is counting on Tasha's vote, but Tasha wants Kelly to lose so that Kelly can spend all her time being Tasha's assistant. Meanwhile, Malik, Jason, and Derwin aren't getting along with the new player.
Guest Stars: Nick Von Esmarch as Ty, Jolie Jenkins as Camille
Director: Vito Giambalvo
Writer: Tim Edwards
 
19 :01x19 - The Big Chill (Apr/23/2007)
When Tasha's boyfriend, Kenny, thinks she's too aggressive, he asks her to hold back around his friends and she feels provoked. Derwin has a problem with Melanie and her late night study session.
Guest Stars: Rocky Carroll as Kenny
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Sara V. Finney
 
20 :01x20 - The Many Lies of Derwin Davis (Apr/30/2007)
Jason is having a different time meeting his responsibilities as a parent. Meanwhile, Derwin worries when Melanie meets Drew Sidora, and Kelly and Tasha cement their working relationship.
Guest Stars: Drew Sidora as Herself
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Kenny Smith (1)
 
21 :01x21 - When the Chickens Come Home to Roost, Part 1 (May/14/2007)
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22 :01x22 - When the Chickens Come Home to Roost, Part 2 (May/14/2007)
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Season 2
23 :02x01 - Diary Of A Mad Black Women, Redux (Oct/01/2007)
Derwin tries to mend his relationship with Melanie after his affair with Drew. But when Melanie shows up with Trey Wiggs to move out, Derwin begins to doubt he can fix things. Meanwhile, Malik is stormed by plus-sized women after kissing Renee on-air.
Guest Stars: Chaz Lamar Shepherd as Trey Wiggs
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Mara Brock Akil
 
24 :02x02 - The Trey Wiggs Taps Back Episode (Oct/08/2007)
Trey offers Melanie financial help and a place to live. Meanwhile, Jason is worried he will get cut after the team is sold and a new coach, who helmed Derwin's college team, is brought in.
Guest Stars: Chaz Lamar Shepherd as Trey Wiggs, Lee Majors as Coach Ross
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Kenny Smith (1)
 
25 :02x03 - Tasha, Renee, and Malik the Cliche (Oct/15/2007)
Malik's girlfriend, Renee, is shocked to learn that Malik still lives with his mother, and Renee refuses to be intimate with him until he gets a place of his own. Meanwhile, Jason hosts a Bible study in an attempt to gain favor with his new coach.
Guest Stars: Kendra C. Johnson (1) as Renee, Lee Majors as Coach Ross
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Julie Bean (1)
 
26 :02x04 - Hit Me With Your Best Shot (Oct/22/2007)
Kelly persuades Jason to let her slacker brother stay with them after he's released from rehab; and Melanie tries to make Derwin jealous by making brownies for Malik.
Guest Stars: Scott M. Foster as Brandon
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Elaine Aronson
 
27 :02x05 - Fool Me Twice...I'm the Damn Fool (Oct/29/2007)
Derwin wants to propose to Melanie, but when Drew Sidora kisses him on an awards show, it makes Melanie jealous all over again.
Guest Stars: Drew Sidora as Herself, Musiq Soulchild as Himself
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Kenya Barris
 
28 :02x06 - Parental Guidance Suggested (Nov/05/2007)
Tasha informs Melanie she has one month to find a new place to live; and Melanie makes Derwin think she slept with Malik. Elsewhere, Jason's steroid use causes trouble in the bedroom.
Guest Stars: Shanti Lowry as Dionne
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Tim Edwards
 
29 :02x07 - Media Blitz (Nov/12/2007)
Malik wants to see the cartoonist who made a fool of him in a comic strip. Meanwhile, Kelly says she will leave Jason for someone who shows her appreciation, and Tasha woos a top prospect in order to become his agent.
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Hale Rothstein
 
30 :02x08 - The Truth Hurts (Nov/19/2007)
Tasha is fired by Malik after she fails to resolve an embarrassing situation he had gotten into. Jason is distraught about his future when he is chosen for a random drug test. Knowing of Tasha's problems with Malik, a rival sports manager offers to buy her out.
Guest Stars: P. J. Byrne as Irv, Daryl "Chill" Mitchell (1) as Chris Clemons
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Sara V. Finney
 
31 :02x09 - Turkey Basting Bitches (Nov/26/2007)
Derwin shocks Melanie by bringing his new girlfriend to the diner where she works. Also, Derwin refuses to believe the surprising information that Melanie has about his new woman.
Guest Stars: Nicole Pulliam as Raquel, Enya Flack as Mathis
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Erica Montolfo
 
32 :02x10 - The Ghost of Derwin Past (Dec/10/2007)
Melanie stays in San Diego to spend the holidays with Dionne after learning that she's all alone, but when Dionne resurrects an ad deal with Derwin, she abandons Melanie to go to St. Barts with him and some ad execs.
Guest Stars: Shanti Lowry as Dionne
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Erica Montolfo
 
33 :02x11 - Je-Rome Wasn't Built in a Day (Feb/04/2008)
A new man in Melanie's life takes her to a Sabers game for a date, unaware that she used to date Derwin. Meanwhile, Tasha tries to get Malik back as a client by arranging an endorsement deal for him.
Guest Stars: Mehcad Brooks as Jerome
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Jennifer Rice-genzuk
 
34 :02x12 - Take These Vows and Shove 'Em (Mar/23/2008)
After Jason refuses to stop taking steroids, Kelly leaves with the kids. A pretty woman sees right through Derwin's facade as he tries to impress her.
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Jennifer Rice-genzuk
 
35 :02x13 - The List Episode (Mar/30/2008)
Malik goes on a date with Serena Williams, and Tasha takes Serena to a Sunbeams meeting, but the these two things cause a conflict for Malik and Tasha. Malik explains to Derwin what type of woman football stars should date. Kelly sets up Melanie on a date with someone famous.
Guest Stars: Serena Williams as Herself
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Kenny Smith (1)
 
36 :02x14 - White Men Can't Jump, But They're Definitely Packing (Apr/06/2008)
Tasha is insulted when she is flashed by one of the managers while she goes out for drinks with her coworkers. Meanwhile, Kelly and Jason seek a marriage counselor, but not all goes as hoped when the therapist ends up being a fan of Jason and is charmed into seeing things his way.
Guest Stars: Rick Fox (1) as Himself
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Sara V. Finney
 
37 :02x15 - The Commitments (Apr/13/2008)
As Jerome and Melanie's relationship heats up she pulls back, that is until she finds out that Derwin's new girlfriend moves in with him. Meanwhile, Jason's recent poor play finds him being benched for the next game.
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Kenny Smith (1)
 
38 :02x16 - Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee (Apr/20/2008)
Jason is called on as a replacement for Derwin in the Super Bowl after he injures a knee during a playoff game. Meanwhile, Melanie is torn between her relationship with Derwin and Jerome.
Guest Stars: Mehcad Brooks as Jerome, Lee Majors as Coach Ross
Director: Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
Writer: Tim Edwards
 
39 :02x17 - Before the Parade Passes By (Apr/27/2008)
Melanie tries to convince Derwin to attend the team's victory parade. Meanwhile, Jason is upset when his contract renewal for next season isn't offered.
Guest Stars: Rick Fox (1) as Himself, Gabrielle Dennis as Janay
Director: Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
Writer: Elaine Aronson
 
40 :02x18 - The Lord Givens and the Lord Taketh Away (May/04/2008)
Malik has a date with Robin Givens and makes an adaption to her way of life. Meanwhile, post championship blues has Jason seeking the help from a therapist.
Guest Stars: Kellen Winslow 2 as Himself, Bradie James as Himself, Jared Allen (2) as Himself, Robin Givens as Herself
Director: Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
Writer: Kenya Barris
 
41 :02x19 - I Got 99 Problems and My Chick is One (May/11/2008)
Derwin and the Sabres victory party at the same hotel interrupts a romantic weekend with Melanie and Jerome. Meanwhile, Malik is upset over his breakup with Robin Givens, Jason dumps his manager, and Tasha and Rick's relationship turns personal.
Guest Stars: Robin Givens as Herself, Rick Fox (1) as Himself
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Hale Rothstein
 
42 :02x20 - Baby Come Back (May/18/2008)
Derwin and Jerome fight over Melanie. Meanwhile, Malik reveals that he is in love with Robin Givens and wants to begin a serious relationship. The new team owner, Mickey, appears to be more interested in Kelly than resigning Jason.
Guest Stars: Brian McGovern as Mickey, Robin Givens as Herself, Mehcad Brooks as Jerome
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Mara Brock Akil
 

Season 3
43 :03x01 - Baby on Board (Oct/03/2008)
Derwin explains to Melanie that Janine is carrying his child. Meanwhile, Kelly's parents help keep Jason from entering her life, and Malik attempts to hide from his mother the fact that he is married to Robin Givens.
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Mara Brock Akil
 
44 :03x02 - Mel-odrama (Oct/10/2008)
Melanie confronts Janay to find out is she is really pregnant with Derwin's child. Kelly plans a night out with the girls to help deal with her separation with Jason. Meanwhile, Malik tells his mom about his marriage.
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Mara Brock Akil
 
45 :03x03 - Just When I Thought I Was Out...She Pulls Me Back In (Oct/17/2008)
Rick Fox makes to announce his romance with Tasha to everyone, but she wants it to remain a secret. Malik becomes frustrated that his new bride, Robin Givens, gets more press than he is. Stress is playing havoc with Derwin's intimate time with Melanie due to his upcoming fatherhood.
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Hale Rothstein
 
46 :03x04 - Just the Three of Us (Oct/24/2008)
Derwin accompanies Janay as she goes to the doctor for a pregnancy exam, making Melanie become jealous. Kelly and Jason cannot agree whether to tell Brittany that they have separated.
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Elaine Aronson
 
47 :03x05 - A Delectable Basket of Treats (Oct/31/2008)
In order to gain more publicity for her marriage to Malik, Robin plans a belated wedding reception, but Tasha refuses to attend. Rick's overprotective mother and Tasha clash when they meet for the first time.
Guest Stars: Duane Martin as Himself, Tisha Campbell-Martin as Herself, Robin Givens as Herself, Chris Paul as Himself
 
48 :03x06 - The Platski Thickens (Nov/07/2008)
Kelly goes out with some of her old high school friends as a way to forget her recent marital problems. Jason regrets having attended a wild party thrown by Malik.
Guest Stars: Robin Givens as Herself, Chris Paul as Himself, Tisha Campbell-Martin as Herself, Duane Martin as Himself, Rick Fox (1) as Himself
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Kenya Barris
 
49 :03x07 - White Coats and White Lies (Nov/14/2008)
Melanie's grant money is revoked after she is placed on academic probation. Tasha and Malik are shocked after discovering that her boyfriend and Robin Givens, Malik's wife, were once in a relationship. Kelly goes on her first date since she and Jason separated.
Guest Stars: Robin Givens as Herself, Rick Fox (1) as Himself, P. J. Byrne as Himself
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Erica Montolfo
 
50 :03x08 - The Side Part, Under Episode (Nov/21/2008)
Melanie concentrates at her work in the hospital after having a heated argument with Derwin, as she becomes attracted to a handsome guy.
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Kenny Smith (1)
 
51 :03x09 - Oh, What a Night (Nov/28/2008)
Believing her future with Rick Fox is over, Tasha begins dating other men. Jason hopes to mend the relationship between himself and his daughter, who she blames for the separation of herself and her mom.
Guest Stars: Rick Fox (1) as Himself
Director: Debbie Allen
Writer: Sara V. Finney
 
52 :03x10 - The Negotiation Episode (Jan/09/2009)
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 (Robin Givens playing herself) 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.
Guest Stars: Robin Givens as Herself
Director: Eric Lauvenille
Writer: Kenny Smith (1)
 
54 :03x11 - Insert Car Here (Jan/16/2009)
Seeing Kelly with a date causes Jason to feel jealous. Tasha faces the insecurities between her relationship with Rick Fox. Melanie would like to find a connection with Derwin which isn't physical.
Guest Stars: Eyal Podell as Joe
Director: Mary Lou Belli
Writer: Erica Montolfo
 
55 :03x12 - Stay Fierce, Malik (Jan/23/2009)
Everyone believes that Malik is gay after Robin Given's implies this while on national TV as the reason for their breakup. While Malik is teased by his teammates, its revealed that another player on the team is gay, but can't face being outed. Meanwhile, Derwin accuses Melanie of dating a doctor while at work.
Guest Stars: Marcello Thedford as Clay
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Eric Lev (1)
 
56 :03x13 - Do the Wright Thing (Jan/30/2009)
Malik is denied by the Sabers, a chance of appearing on the children's television show of his childhood hero, Mookie, due to his part in "outing" a fellow teammate, Clay, because of bad publicity for the team. Meanwhile, Jason welcomes the help of Kelly and the Sunbeams to welcome Derek, Clay's boyfriend, into their football family.
Guest Stars: Marcello Thedford as Clay, Kevin Clash as Mookie
Director: Salim Akil
 
57 :03x14 - Punk Ass Chauncey (Mar/13/2009)
Malik meets with his father for the first time. Meanwhile, Janay and Derwin rethink their relationship now that they are about to become parents, which upsets Melanie.
 
58 :03x15 - Take a Bow (Mar/20/2009)
Tasha tries to keep Rick from losing his job. Malik becomes obsessed with learning all he can about his father and why he was gone for years. Melanie questions why Derwin and Janay are back together.
 
59 :03x16 - Truth and Consequences (Mar/27/2009)
Tasha is betrayed by Kelly at work, but gets her revenge by introducing Jason to a pretty TV personality.
Special Guest Stars: Rick Fox (1) as Himself, | Guest Stars: Stacey Dash as Camille, Rebecca Field as Tina, P. J. Byrne as Irv, | Co-Guest Stars: Kathleen Rose Perkins as Fay, Susanna Velasquez as Marta, Anna Schonberg as Anna
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Sara V. Finney
 
60 :03x17 - Hill Street Blues (Apr/03/2009)
Derwin becomes jealous when Janay's ex-boyfriend Hill Harper pays a visit while on a book tour. Melanie feels down and takes comfort in the arms of her cable man.
Guest Stars: Hill Harper as Himself, Cory Hardrict as The Cable Guy
 
61 :03x18 - The Third Legacy (Apr/24/2009)
Malik is introduced to his step-sister and worries that he may have slept with her unaware they were related. Tasha meets her former husband's new wife and is surprised to see that she is similar to herself.
 
62 :03x19 - Put a Ring on It (May/01/2009)
Melanie and Derwin's engagement party doesn't go as planned, which is especially hard on host Kelly when she spots Jason, who brought his new girlfriend Camille along.
 
63 :03x20 - The Fall of the Roman (May/08/2009)
Jason wants his daughter to meet his new girlfriend, but Kelly believes it's a bad idea. Meanwhile, Melanie has found the perfect wedding dress, but is afraid to buy it.
 
64 :03x21 - I Want It All and I Want It Now (May/15/2009)
Melanie is willing to sacrifice her own dream wedding as long as she can be married to Derwin before Janay gives birth to his child. Meanwhile, Jason gets arrested after he hits Kelly's boyfriend, and Kelly discovers that it was Tasha who introduced Jason to Camille, which she isn't too happy about.
Songs: john legend -- this time
 
65 :03x22 - The Wedding Episode (May/15/2009)
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