The BEST episodes of The Game season 5

Every episode of The Game season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Game season 5!

Three women, all dating professional football players, learn the rules of the game.

Last Updated: 3/30/2024Network: BETStatus: Ended

9.29

38 votes

#1 - Move Trick, Get Out of the Way

Season 5 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/29/2012

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

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Cold Swine Sucks... And So Does Falling in Love

8.88

8 votes

#2 - Cold Swine Sucks... And So Does Falling in Love

Season 5 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/22/2012

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

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7.93

41 votes

#3 - The Championship Game Episode

Season 5 - Episode 22 - Aired 6/5/2012

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.

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7.77

13 votes

#4 - No Money, Mo Problems

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/17/2012

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

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Matchmaker, Matchmaker... Mind Your Business!

7.77

13 votes

#5 - Matchmaker, Matchmaker... Mind Your Business!

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/28/2012

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.

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7.77

13 votes

#6 - Breakthrough, Breakdown? Break-Through

Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/8/2012

Melanie does some soul searching; Malik's relapse.

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Keep Your Friends Close and Your Prostitute Closer

7.75

12 votes

#7 - Keep Your Friends Close and Your Prostitute Closer

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/6/2012

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.

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7.70

10 votes

#8 - A Woman's Right to Choose Herself

Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 5/1/2012

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

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7.68

19 votes

#9 - Skeletons

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/10/2012

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.

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7.67

12 votes

#10 - Fits and Starts

Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/24/2012

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

Writer: Marcos Luevanos

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7.64

11 votes

#11 - Party in a Box

Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/17/2012

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.

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7.50

14 votes

#12 - Catfight on the Catwalk

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/13/2012

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.

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7.50

8 votes

#13 - Derwin's About to Go H.A.M

Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/10/2012

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

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7.44

9 votes

#14 - The Tricks Episode

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/14/2012

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.

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7.27

11 votes

#15 - A Punch in the Gut... Full of Human

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/20/2012

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.

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7.23

39 votes

#16 - The Truth Pact

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/10/2012

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.

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7.14

7 votes

#17 - Higher Ground

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/27/2012

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

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7.11

38 votes

#18 - There's No Place Like Home

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/3/2012

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

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7.06

16 votes

#19 - The Black People Episode

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/24/2012

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.

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