The Game: Season 1

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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 14 Critic Reviews

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Universal acclaim based on 105 Ratings

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Season Details & Credits

The CW | BET | BET - Black Entertainment Television | CW | Season Premiere Date: October 1, 2006

Starring: Coby Bell, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Brittany Daniel

Summary: Don't call this "Girlfriends" spinoff "Footballers Wives," since there is already an Americanized version of that British soap heading to our shores. But if you prefer watching women date pro football players in a comedic, half-hour format, "The Game" is your show.

Creator: Mara Brock Akil

Genre(s): Sports, Comedy, Drama, Sports

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E22. When The Chickens Come Home To Roost, Part 2
Air Date: May 14, 2007
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S1:E21. When The Chickens Come Home To Roost, Part 1
Air Date: May 14, 2007
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S1:E20. The Many Lies of Derwin Davis
Air Date: April 30, 2007

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Maureen Ryan

Mowry herself is charming and capable, and Wendy Raquel Robinson has some fine moments as the mother-manager, but it’s clear that “The Game” is to be played on the surface of these potentially interesting lives. Read full review

David Hinckley

Where "The Game" botches its "Game" plan, though, is in writing punch lines that are much too broad, and in casting men who are more convincing in their roles and relationships than the women. Read full review

Robert Bianco

It just isn't funny. At all. Ever. Read full review

Melanie McFarland

Unfortunately, it doesn't come close to matching [Girlfriends'] appeal. Read full review

Jonathan Storm

The network may have a new name, but it's presenting the same old desperate, low-budget foolishness. Read full review

Tim Goodman

"The Game" commits all the sins you can imagine in a poorly conceived sitcom. It goes for laughs and sap, the world's most dangerous and noxious combination. It's also not funny, believable, interesting or... inspired. Read full review

Glenn Garvin

A hollow imitation of a sitcom. Read full review

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KitaJ

Mar 2, 2007

The Game is really developing into a funny, interesting and real show. I am proud of Tia Mowry for making a comeback post sister sister minus her sister. I wonder how long it's going to take before her sister makes a guest appearance.

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DilkuiM

Oct 23, 2006

I really like this show.

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Marialy

Jan 23, 2012

amazing show! so happy they brought it back. it has romance drama and comedy , you eventually get attached to the characters.. i can watch it over and over again all day long!

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TrishaM.

Aug 15, 2007

This is one of the best shows on right now, especially with it's mostly AA cast. The first few eppie's were a little drag...it's like they had to get their grove going, but by mid season, the show was on point. And the season finale was absolutely GREAT!

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MonteB.

May 23, 2008

I Love the game it has great potential and its story lines have greatly improved. What more can I say but I can hardly wait to see what happens next season. Oh by the way the season finale was excellent.

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MochaC

Feb 9, 2009

LOVE this show...One of my favorites ...Televisions sucks these days with all the same BS reality shows all the time. Its nice to finally have a good show to watch and laugh and see some drama.

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GregH

Oct 3, 2006

One of the worst I've ever seen.

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Seasons & Episodes

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  Air Date: June 3, 2015
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  Air Date: January 14, 2015
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  Air Date: March 4, 2014
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  Air Date: March 26, 2013
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  Air Date: January 10, 2012
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  Air Date: January 11, 2011
Season 3

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  Air Date: October 3, 2008
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: October 1, 2007
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: October 1, 2006
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  S1:E22. When The Chickens Come Home To Roost, Part 2
  Air Date: May 14, 2007
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  S1:E21. When The Chickens Come Home To Roost, Part 1
  Air Date: May 14, 2007
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  S1:E20. The Many Lies of Derwin Davis
  Air Date: April 30, 2007
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  S1:E19. The Big Chill
  Air Date: April 23, 2007
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  S1:E18. You Say You Want a Revolution
  Air Date: March 26, 2007
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  S1:E17. God Bless The Girl That's Got Her Own
  Air Date: March 19, 2007
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  S1:E16. Baby B.S.
  Air Date: February 26, 2007
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  S1:E15. Out Of Bounds
  Air Date: February 19, 2007
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  S1:E14. Pro Bowl Blues
  Air Date: February 12, 2007
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  S1:E13. The Iceman Cometh
  Air Date: February 5, 2007
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  S1:E12. To Baby...Or Not To Baby
  Air Date: January 29, 2007
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  S1:E11. It's Hard Being Kelly Pitts
  Air Date: January 22, 2007
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  S1:E10. There's No Place Like Home
  Air Date: December 11, 2006
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  S1:E9. The Trey Wiggs Fallout Episode
  Air Date: November 27, 2006
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  S1:E8. The Trey Wiggs Episode
  Air Date: November 20, 2006
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  S1:E7. Mi Casa Es Su Casa
  Air Date: November 13, 2006
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  S1:E6. Rift and Separate
  Air Date: November 6, 2006
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  S1:E5. Brittany's Super Sweet Sixth
  Air Date: October 30, 2006
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  S1:E4. How Tasha Got Her Groove Back
  Air Date: October 23, 2006
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  S1:E3. Gifted
  Air Date: October 16, 2006
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  S1:E2. Away Game
  Air Date: October 1, 2006
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  S1:E1. The Rules of the Game
  Air Date: October 8, 2006
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  S1:E0. The Game
  Air Date: April 17, 2006