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The Game Episode Guide

1 :01x01 - Away Game

First aired: Oct/01/2006
Writer: Chuck Ranberg, Anne Flett-Giordano
Director: Ted Wass

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.



2 :01x02 - The Rules of The Game

First aired: Oct/09/2006
Writer: Mara Brock Akil
Director: Ted Wass
Guest star: Nikki Magnusson (Sunbeam Wife)

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.



3 :01x03 - Gifted

First aired: Oct/16/2006
Writer: Julie Bean
Director: Arlene Sanford
Guest star: Dan Thiel (Special Team Captain), Stephanie Reibel (Jenny), Erica Gluck (Brittany Pitts)

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.



4 :01x04 - How Tasha Got Her Groove Back

First aired: Oct/23/2006
Writer: Sara V. Finney
Director: Salim Akil

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.



5 :01x05 - Brittany's Super Sweet Sixth

First aired: Oct/30/2006
Writer: Erica Montolfo
Director: Arlene Sanford
Guest star: Barry Floyd (Tee Tee)

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



6 :01x06 - Rift and Separate

First aired: Nov/06/2006
Writer: Tim Edwards
Director: Salim Akil

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.



7 :01x07 - Mi Casa Es Su Casa

First aired: Nov/13/2006
Writer: Kenya Barris
Director: Salim Akil
Guest star: Barry Floyd (Tee Tee), Too Short (Himself)

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.



8 :01x08 - The Trey Wiggs Episode

First aired: Nov/20/2006
Writer: Kenny Smith
Director: Ken Whittingham
Guest star: Chaz Lamar Shepherd (Trey Wiggs), Shanti Lowry (Dionne)

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.



9 :01x09 - The Trey Wiggs Fallout Episode

First aired: Nov/27/2006
Writer: Kenny Smith
Director: Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
Guest star: Shanti Lowry (Dionne), Claudette Roche (Mrs. Barnett)

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.



10 :01x10 - There's No Place Like Home

First aired: Dec/11/2006
Writer: Kenya Barris
Director: Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
Guest star: Tahj Mowry (Cameron), Barry Floyd (Tee Tee)

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.



11 :01x11 - It's Hard Being Kelly Pitts

First aired: Jan/22/2007
Writer: Erica Montolfo
Director: Sheldon Epps

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.



12 :01x12 - To Baby...Or Not to Baby

First aired: Jan/29/2007
Writer: Jennifer Rice-Genzuk
Director: Sheldon Epps

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.



13 :01x13 - The Iceman Cometh

First aired: Feb/05/2007
Writer: Tim Edwards
Director: Arlene Sanford
Guest star: Barry Floyd (Tee Tee)

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.



14 :01x14 - Pro Bowl Blues

First aired: Feb/12/2007
Writer: Chuck Ranberg, Anne Flett-Giordano
Director: Salim Akil
Guest star: Barry Floyd (Tee Tee)

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.



15 :01x15 - Out of Bounds

First aired: Feb/19/2007
Writer: Hale Rothstein
Director: Salim Akil
Guest star: Drew Sidora (Herself), Barry Floyd (Tee Tee)

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.



16 :01x16 - Baby B.S.

First aired: Feb/26/2007
Writer: Julie Bean
Director: Salim Akil
Guest star: Drew Sidora (Herself), Barry Floyd (Tee Tee)

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.



17 :01x17 - God Bless The Girl That's Got Her Own

First aired: Mar/19/2007
Writer: Chuck Ranberg, Anne Flett-Giordano
Director: Leonard R. Garner, Jr.

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.



18 :01x18 - You Say You Want a Revolution

First aired: Mar/26/2007
Writer: Tim Edwards
Director: Vito Giambalvo
Guest star: Nick Von Esmarch (Ty), Jolie Jenkins (Camille)

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.



19 :01x19 - The Big Chill

First aired: Apr/23/2007
Writer: Sara V. Finney
Director: Salim Akil
Guest star: Jaleel White (Chris), Rocky Carroll (Kenny)

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.



20 :01x20 - The Many Lies of Derwin Davis

First aired: Apr/30/2007
Writer: Kenny Smith
Director: Salim Akil
Guest star: Drew Sidora (Herself)

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.



21 :01x21 - When the Chickens Come Home to Roost, Part 1

First aired: May/14/2007

During ESPY week in Los Angeles, Derwin gets an unexpected endorsement deal and is left to celebrate with Drew Sidora (guest starring as herself), while Melanie is busy studying in San Diego. Malik runs into Renee (guest star Kendra C. Johnson) 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.



22 :01x22 - When the Chickens Come Home to Roost, Part 2

First aired: May/14/2007

n the conclusion of the first-season finale, Melanie and Derwin have a heated argument about their impending engagement status. Derwin sleeps with Drew, then confesses to Jason & says he must inform Melanie, which he goes back to San Diego & does. Melanie is outraged at first, but forgives Derwin after he says they just kissed. 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 sleeping with Drew. Melanie takes off the ring before getting in the elevator while telling him it's over.



23 :02x01 - Diary Of A Mad Black Women, Redux

First aired: Oct/01/2007
Writer: Mara Brock Akil
Director: Salim Akil
Guest star: Chaz Lamar Shepherd (Trey Wiggs), Mo'Nique (Herself), Barry Floyd (Tee Tee)

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.



24 :02x02 - The Trey Wiggs Taps Back Episode

First aired: Oct/08/2007
Writer: Kenny Smith
Director: Salim Akil
Guest star: Lee Majors (Coach Ross), Chaz Lamar Shepherd (Trey Wiggs)

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.



25 :02x03 - Tasha, Renee, and Malik the Cliche

First aired: Oct/15/2007
Writer: Julie Bean
Director: Salim Akil
Guest star: Lee Majors (Coach Ross), Kendra C. Johnson (Renee), Barry Floyd (Tee Tee)

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.



26 :02x04 - Hit Me With Your Best Shot

First aired: Oct/22/2007
Writer: Elaine Aronson
Director: Salim Akil
Guest star: Scott M. Foster (Brandon)

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.



27 :02x05 - Fool Me Twice...I'm the Damn Fool

First aired: Oct/29/2007
Writer: Kenya Barris
Director: Salim Akil
Guest star: Barry Floyd (Tee Tee), Musiq Soulchild (Himself), Drew Sidora (Herself)

Derwin wants to propose to Melanie, but when Drew Sidora kisses him on an awards show, it makes Melanie jealous all over again.



28 :02x06 - Parental Guidance Suggested

First aired: Nov/05/2007
Writer: Tim Edwards
Director: Salim Akil
Guest star: Shanti Lowry (Dionne), Barry Floyd (Tee Tee)

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.



29 :02x07 - Media Blitz

First aired: Nov/12/2007
Writer: Hale Rothstein
Director: Salim Akil
Guest star: Barry Floyd (Tee Tee)

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.



30 :02x08 - The Truth Hurts

First aired: Nov/19/2007
Writer: Sara V. Finney
Director: Salim Akil
Guest star: P. J. Byrne (Irv), Daryl "Chill" Mitchell (Chris Clemons), Barry Floyd (Tee Tee)

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.



31 :02x09 - Turkey Basting Bitches

First aired: Nov/26/2007
Writer: Erica Montolfo
Director: Salim Akil
Guest star: Enya Flack (Mathis), Nicole Pulliam (Raquel)

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.



32 :02x10 - The Ghost of Derwin Past

First aired: Dec/10/2007
Writer: Erica Montolfo
Director: Salim Akil
Guest star: Shanti Lowry (Dionne), Barry Floyd (Tee Tee)

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.



33 :02x11 - Je-Rome Wasn't Built in a Day

First aired: Feb/04/2008
Writer: Jennifer Rice-Genzuk
Director: Salim Akil
Guest star: Mehcad Brooks (Jerome)

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.



34 :02x12 - Take These Vows and Shove 'Em

First aired: Mar/23/2008
Writer: Jennifer Rice-Genzuk
Director: Salim Akil
Guest star: Barry Floyd (Tee Tee)

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.



35 :02x13 - The List Episode

First aired: Mar/30/2008
Writer: Kenny Smith
Director: Salim Akil
Guest star: Serena Williams (Herself), Barry Floyd (Tee Tee)

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.



36 :02x14 - White Men Can't Jump, But They're Definitely Packing

First aired: Apr/06/2008
Writer: Sara V. Finney
Director: Salim Akil
Guest star: Rick Fox (Himself)

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.



37 :02x15 - The Commitments

First aired: Apr/13/2008
Writer: Kenny Smith
Director: Salim Akil

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.



38 :02x16 - Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee

First aired: Apr/20/2008
Writer: Tim Edwards
Director: Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
Guest star: Mehcad Brooks (Jerome), Lee Majors (Coach Ross)

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.



39 :02x17 - Before the Parade Passes By

First aired: Apr/27/2008
Writer: Elaine Aronson
Director: Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
Guest star: Rick Fox (Himself), Gabrielle Dennis (Janay)

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.



40 :02x18 - The Lord Givens and the Lord Taketh Away

First aired: May/04/2008
Writer: Kenya Barris
Director: Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
Guest star: Barry Floyd (Tee Tee), Kellen Winslow 2 (Himself), Bradie James (Himself), Jared Allen (Himself), Robin Givens (Herself)

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.



41 :02x19 - I Got 99 Problems and My Chick is One

First aired: May/11/2008
Writer: Hale Rothstein
Director: Salim Akil
Guest star: Robin Givens (Herself), Rick Fox (Himself), Barry Floyd (Tee Tee)

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.



42 :02x20 - Baby Come Back

First aired: May/18/2008
Writer: Mara Brock Akil
Director: Salim Akil
Guest star: Barry Floyd (Tee Tee), Gabrielle Dennis (Janay), Mehcad Brooks (Jerome), Robin Givens (Herself), Brian McGovern (Mickey)

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.



43 :03x01 - Baby on Board

First aired: Oct/03/2008
Writer: Mara Brock Akil
Director: Salim Akil
Guest star: Gabrielle Dennis (Janay), Barry Floyd (Tee Tee)

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.



44 :03x02 - Mel-odrama

First aired: Oct/10/2008
Writer: Mara Brock Akil
Director: Salim Akil

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.



45 :03x03 - Just When I Thought I Was Out...She Pulls Me Back In

First aired: Oct/17/2008
Writer: Hale Rothstein
Director: Salim Akil
Guest star: Barry Floyd (Tee Tee)

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.



46 :03x04 - Just the Three of Us

First aired: Oct/24/2008
Writer: Elaine Aronson
Director: Salim Akil

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.



47 :03x05 - A Delectable Basket of Treats

First aired: Oct/31/2008
Guest star: Barry Floyd (Tee Tee), Duane Martin (Himself), Tisha Campbell-Martin (Herself), Robin Givens (Herself), Chris Paul (Himself)

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.



48 :03x06 - The Platski Thickens

First aired: Nov/07/2008
Writer: Kenya Barris
Director: Salim Akil
Guest star: Rick Fox (Himself), Duane Martin (Himself), Tisha Campbell-Martin (Herself), Chris Paul (Himself), Robin Givens (Herself)

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.



49 :03x07 - White Coats and White Lies

First aired: Nov/14/2008
Writer: Erica Montolfo
Director: Salim Akil
Guest star: P. J. Byrne (Himself), Rick Fox (Himself), Robin Givens (Herself), Barry Floyd (Tee Tee)

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.



50 :03x08 - The Side Part, Under Episode

First aired: Nov/21/2008
Writer: Kenny Smith
Director: Salim Akil
Guest star: Jason Olive (McHottie)

Melanie concentrates at her work in the hospital after having a heated argument with Derwin, as she becomes attracted to a handsome guy.



51 :03x09 - Oh, What a Night

First aired: Nov/28/2008
Writer: Sara V. Finney
Director: Debbie Allen
Guest star: Rick Fox (Himself), Jason Olive (McHottie)

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.



52 :03x10 - The Negotiation Episode

First aired: Jan/09/2009
Writer: Kenny Smith
Director: Eric Lauvenille
Guest star: Robin Givens (Herself)

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.



53 :03x11 - Insert Car Here

First aired: Jan/16/2009
Writer: Erica Montolfo
Director: Mary Lou Belli
Guest star: Eyal Podell (Joe), Barry Floyd (Tee Tee)

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.



54 :03x12 - Stay Fierce, Malik

First aired: Jan/23/2009
Writer: Eric Lev
Director: Salim Akil
Guest star: Marcello Thedford (Clay), Robin Givens (Herself)

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.



55 :03x13 - Do the Wright Thing

First aired: Jan/30/2009
Writer: Jeremy Howe
Director: Salim Akil
Guest star: Brian Patrick Wade (Derek), Joy Bisco (Corazon), Bumper Robinson (Juvon), Marcello Thedford (Clay), Kevin Clash (Mookie)

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.



56 :03x14 - Punk Ass Chauncey

First aired: Mar/13/2009
Writer: Kenya Barris
Director: Salim Akil
Guest star: P. J. Byrne (Irv), Susanna Velasquez (Marta), Gabrielle Dennis (Janay), Michael Boatman (Chauncey)

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.



57 :03x15 - Take a Bow

First aired: Mar/20/2009
Writer: Hale Rothstein
Director: Salim Akil

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.



58 :03x16 - Truth and Consequences

First aired: Mar/27/2009
Writer: Sara V. Finney
Director: Salim Akil
Guest star: Rick Fox (Himself), Stacey Dash (Camille), Rebecca Field (Tina), P. J. Byrne (Irv), Kathleen Rose Perkins (Fay), Susanna Velasquez (Marta), Anna Schonberg (Anna)

Tasha is betrayed by Kelly at work, but gets her revenge by introducing Jason to a pretty TV personality.



59 :03x17 - Hill Street Blues

First aired: Apr/03/2009
Writer: Jennifer Rice-Genzuk
Director: Salim Akil
Guest star: Hill Harper (Himself), Keesha Sharp (Actress/Angela), Jason Momoa (Roman), Bumper Robinson (Juvon), Gabrielle Dennis (Janay), Cory Hardrict (The Cable Guy)

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.



60 :03x18 - The Third Legacy

First aired: Apr/24/2009
Writer: Eric Lev
Director: Salim Akil
Guest star: Michael Boatman (Chauncey), Lisa Tucker (Pucci), Tasha Smith (Sheila), Barry Floyd (Tee Tee)

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.



61 :03x19 - Put a Ring on It

First aired: May/01/2009
Writer: Mara Brock Akil
Director: Salim Akil
Guest star: Jason Momoa (Roman), Stacey Dash (Camille), Barry Floyd (Tee Tee)

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.



62 :03x20 - The Fall of the Roman

First aired: May/08/2009
Writer: Elaine Aronson
Director: Salim Akil
Guest star: Drew Wicks (Ref), Lindsey Stoddart (Sales girl), Gloria LeRoy (Old Woman), Erica Gluck (Brittany Pitts), Jason Momoa (Roman), Stacey Dash (Camille)

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.



63 :03x21 - I Want It All and I Want It Now

First aired: May/15/2009
Writer: Erica Montolfo
Director: Salim Akil
Guest star: Barry Floyd (Tee Tee)

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.



64 :03x22 - The Wedding Episode

First aired: May/15/2009
Writer: Kenny Smith
Director: Salim Akil
Guest star: Barry Floyd (Tee Tee), Stacey Dash (Camille), Jason Momoa (Roman)

After Janay has a false alarm, Melanie decides she wants to marry Derwin before the baby arrives, even if it meant sacrificing her dream wedding. Malik introduces his sister Pucci to a music producer and she goes to a party and gets drunk. Kelly rushes to Jason's side after he is arrested for assault and put in jail. On the day of Melanie and Derwin's wedding, Kelly announces she and Jason may get back together, so Tasha comes clean about her introducing Jason and Camille. Kelly doesn't take the news well and she attacks Tasha. During the ceremony, Derwin gets a call from Janay that the baby is coming and Melanie tells him to go to the hospital. After Jason's court hearing, Jason leaves with Camille and Kelly is seen crying after realizing she and Jason will not be getting back together. During the last scene, we see Rick come back to Tasha, Melanie and Derwin looking at the baby through the window and Melanie and Derwin finally get married in private.



66 :04x01 - Parachutes...Beach Chairs

First aired: Jan/11/2011
Guest star: Brittany Daniel (Kelly Pitts), Barry Floyd (Tee Tee), Coby Bell (Jason Pitts), Sheree Whitfield (Herself), Chris Webber (Himself)

i would like to see where it is going to start now i am really into this sitcom i can relate as well as the foot ball player actors are dead right derwin and malik 2 sexy



67 :04x02 - The Confession Episode

First aired: Jan/18/2011
Guest star: Brittany Daniel (Kelly Pitts), Charles Michael Davis (Kwan Kirkland), Gabrielle Dennis (Janay), Coby Bell (Jason Pitts), Chris Webber (Himself)

Melanie risks her marriage when she tells Derwin the truth about his son, and sends Janay on a warpath in the process. Jason lashes out against the Sabers after being released. Kelly and Tasha decide to settle their differences and become friends again.



68 :04x03 - The Wing King

First aired: Jan/25/2011
Guest star: Bumper Robinson (Juvon), Barry Floyd (Tee Tee)

Malik's trouble continues and he gets himself arrested while driving drunk in the middle of the night and it jeopardizes his career. Melanie becomes overwhelmed while hosting a charity event, and Jazz, a former groupie, gives Melanie a little dose of reality.



69 :04x04 - It Was All Just a Week Ago

First aired: Feb/01/2011
Guest star: Brittany Daniel (Kelly Pitts), Coby Bell (Jason Pitts), Bumper Robinson (Juvon), Barry Floyd (Tee Tee), Chris Webber (Himself)

Backed into a corner, Malik turns to the Sabers' new owner for help; Derwin worries about his own reputation and Malik's social & legal troubles. Malik decides to go to rehab after much adviseme



70 :04x05 - Men in Crisis

First aired: Feb/08/2011
Guest star: Gabrielle Dennis (Janay), Bumper Robinson (Juvon), Barry Floyd (Tee Tee)

Derwin tries to make amends with Janay by spending time with his son at her house, and it almost jeopardizes his relationship with Melanie. Elsewhere, Tasha learns a life lesson from Dante.



71 :04x06 - Didn't You Know Who I Was?

First aired: Feb/15/2011
Guest star: Brittany Daniel (Kelly Pitts), Ravi Kapoor (Rehab Counselor), Rick Fox (Himself), Coby Bell (Jason Pitts)

Malik reaches his breaking point in rehab, meanwhile Kelly desperately attempts to hang on to the Sunbeams. And Tasha comtemplates revisiting her old relationship when Rick asks her out.



72 :04x07 - You Say Goodbye, I Say Hello

First aired: Feb/22/2011
Guest star: Brittany Daniel (Kelly Pitts), Coby Bell (Jason Pitts), Barry Floyd (Tee Tee)

When Kelly learns that her reality show is in jeopardy she goes to extremes to stay relevant, meanwhile Malik struggles to find the root of his issues.



73 :04x08 - A very Special episode

First aired: Mar/01/2011
Guest star: Mo'Nique (Herself), Annie Ilonzeh (Andrea)

Melanie tries to spice things up with Derwin; Malik wants to put his life back in order but faces problems that are difficult to resolve.



74 :04x09 - Whip It, Whip It Good

First aired: Mar/08/2011
Guest star: Brittany Daniel (Kelly Pitts), Coby Bell (Jason Pitts)

Tasha keeps an eye on Brittany at Jason's request; Melanie's relationship with her parents changes as a result of her marriage.



75 :04x10 - Never Surender

First aired: Mar/15/2011
Guest star: Barry Floyd (Tee Tee)

Malik plans to end his affair with Parker; however, Parker later reveals the affair to her husband, who vows to make Malik's life miserable. Tasha's lie about her relationship with Dante is exposed.



76 :04x11 - Death Becomes Her

First aired: Mar/22/2011
Guest star: Mario Van Peebles (Bo"Ronnie")

Tasha copes with her new boyfriends illness by making a bucket list for the two of them; Malik learns his job is in jeopardy; and Melanie and Derwin discuss having kids.



77 :04x12 - The Right to Choose

First aired: Mar/29/2011
Guest star: Coby Bell (Jason Pitts), Mario Van Peebles (Bo/ Ronnie), Stacey Dash (Camille), Tika Sumpter (Jenna Rice), Charles Michael Davis (Kwan Kirkland)

In the Season 4 finale, Melanie and Derwin see a fertility specialist; Jenna chooses not to reconcile with Malik; and Tasha has an upsetting run-in with Bo.



79 :05x01 - Skeletons

First aired: Jan/10/2012
Guest star: Coby Bell (Jason Pitts), Barry Floyd (Tee Tee), Gabrielle Dennis (Janay), Tika Sumpter (Jenna Rice), Jason Olive (McHottie), Jennifer Coolidge (Drug Dealer), Brandy (Chardonnay)

Season 5 opens with Melanie grappling with Derwin's accusations 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. Brandy Norwood and Jennifer Coolidge guest star.



80 :05x02 - No Money, Mo Problems

First aired: Jan/17/2012
Guest star: Coby Bell (Jason Pitts), P. J. Byrne (Irv), Barry Floyd (Tee Tee)

Melanie seeks a purpose in life while Tasha looks to collect a debt. Elsewhere, Malik reconsiders his flashy lifestyle.



81 :05x03 - The Black People Episode

First aired: Jan/24/2012
Guest star: Coby Bell (Jason Pitts), Kel Mitchell (Guy playing Poker), Nene Leakes (Herself), Brandy (Chardonnay), Charles Michael Davis (Kwan Kirkland)

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.



82 :05x04 - Grand Opening, Grand Closing

First aired: Jan/31/2012
Guest star: Brandy (Chardonnay), Coby Bell (Jason Pitts)

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



83 :05x05 - Drink, Pray, Love

First aired: Feb/07/2012
Guest star: Coby Bell (Jason Pitts), Brandy (Chardonnay)

Malik is enjoying the last few moments in home when he is approached by a lucky fan.



84 :05x06 - The Tricks Episode

First aired: Feb/14/2012
Guest star: Charles Michael Davis (Kwan Kirkland), Star Jones (Herself), Barry Floyd (Tee Tee), Coby Bell (Jason Pitts)

The guys defend a woman falsely accused of insider trading. Elsewhere, Mike helps Rachel study for the LSAT and realizes she's close to discovering his secret.



85 :05x07 - Matchmaker, Matchmaker...Mind Your Business!

First aired: Feb/28/2012
Guest star: Gabrielle Dennis (Janay), Carl Anthony Payne (Rolando), P. J. Byrne (Irv), Barry Floyd (Tee Tee)

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.



86 :05x08 - Keep Your Friends Close and Your Prostitute Closer

First aired: Mar/06/2012
Guest star: Carl Anthony Payne (Rolando)

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.



87 :05x09 - Catfight on the Catwalk

First aired: Mar/13/2012
Guest star: Coby Bell (Jason Pitts), Carl Anthony Payne (Rolando), Gabrielle Dennis (Janay)



88 :05x10 - A Punch in the Gut... Full of Human

First aired: Mar/20/2012
Guest star: Coby Bell (Jason Pitts), Brandy (Chardonnay)

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.



89 :05x11 - Higher Ground

First aired: Mar/27/2012
Guest star: Coby Bell (Jason Pitts)

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



90 :05x12 - There's No Place Like Home

First aired: Apr/03/2012
Guest star: Loretta Devine (Grandma Mack), Rockmond Dunbar (Pookie), Barry Floyd (Tee Tee)

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



91 :05x13 - Derwin's About to Go H.A.M.

First aired: Apr/10/2012
Guest star: Coby Bell (Jason Pitts), Charles Michael Davis (Kwan Kirkland)

Derwin misses a basic block during a game, causing a season-ending injury to the starting quarterback. Conversely, it's Malik who then shines on the field. Elsewhere, infertility and surrogate issues plague Melanie.



92 :05x14 - Party in a Box

First aired: Apr/17/2012
Guest star: Brandy (Chardonnay), Coby Bell (Jason Pitts), Rockmond Dunbar (Pookie), Charles Michael Davis (Kwan Kirkland (Voice))

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.



93 :05x15 - fits and starts

First aired: Apr/24/2012
Guest star: Rockmond Dunbar (Pookie), Gabrielle Dennis (Janay)

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



94 :05x16 - A womans right to choose herself

First aired: May/01/2012
Guest star: Brandy (Chardonnay), Coby Bell (Jason Pitts), Rockmond Dunbar (Pookie), Barry Floyd (Tee Tee)

Tasha's blossoming romance with Pookie complicates her choice to carry Melanie and Derwin's baby. Elsewhere, Chardonnay gets financial help from Jason; Melanie discloses her dissatisfaction with a life with Derwin.



95 :05x17 - Breakthrough. Breakdown? Break-through

First aired: May/08/2012
Guest star: Coby Bell (Jason Pitts), Brandy (Chardonnay), Barry Floyd (Tee Tee)

A disenchanted Melanie mulls over her future; Malik falls into old habits.



96 :05x18 - Let Them Eat (Cup)Cake!

First aired: May/15/2012

Melanie leaves town for a job interview, leaving Derwin in a lonely state. Meanwhile, Tasha tries to avoid destroying her new romance with Pookie by becoming devoted to celibacy.



97 :05x19 - Cold Swine Sucks...And So Does Falling in Love!

First aired: May/22/2012
Guest star: Rockmond Dunbar (Pookie), Dustin Diamond (Himself), P. J. Byrne (Irv)

Tasha makes a disheartening discovery about Pookie courtesy of a text message. Elsewhere, Derwin urges Irv to seek a new contract offer.



98 :05x20 - Move Trick, Get Out The Way

First aired: May/29/2012
Guest star: Brandy (Chardonnay), Coby Bell (Jason Pitts)

Melanie and Derwin clash during the week of the championship game; Malik gets mixed up in a fiery dispute when picking Jenna up from rehab; Jason makes a decision about his relationship; and Pookie offers a helping hand to Tasha.