Plot Synopsis

This half-hour dramedy is a behind-the-scenes look at the world of pro football, following the athletes who play for a fictional NFL football team, the San Diego Sabers, and the Sunbeams, a group of players' wives and girlfriends, as they balance fame and football with family and friends.

After the CW canceled THE GAME in 2009, BET picked up reruns and later ordered new episodes because of the ratings success. THE GAME returned to TV with new episodes on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 on BET at 10pm ET for the premiere of Season 4. BET continued airing new episodes on Tuesday nights in Spring 2012 during Season 5, and THE GAME returned for its sixth season on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 10pm ET.

Season 6 opened with two new characters -- Sabers' superstar No. 1 draft pick Bryce 'The Blueprint' Westbrooke and child-actress-turned-pornstar Keira Michelle Whitaker -- and the excitement of the NFL Draft, resulting in a draft-day trade of longtime Saber Derwin Davis. Plus, guest stars for Season 6 include: Rick Fox, Rockmond Dunbar, Ciara, John Singleton, Navid Negahban, Bumper Robinson, Tae Heckard, Greg Jennings and LaMonica Garrett.

THE GAME returned for its seventh season on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 10pm ET/PT on BET, shortly after an all-day (8am-6pm ET/PT) marathon of encore episodes. In the one-hour season premiere, Jason's Sabers jersey was retired at a special ceremony; meanwhile, Keira was disappointed when Blue attended the ceremony with a date. During the rest of Season 7, Jason continues to maneuver the pressures of his marriage to Chardonnay, while figuring out how to deal with the return of his ex-wife, Kelly. Tasha faces a personal life-changing moment that leaves her reeling, while Malik struggles to overcome a potential career-ending injury. And the newbies, Keira and Blue, continue to make rookie mistakes on and off the field. In the seventh season finale, Tasha unexpectedly gives birth early on the day of Jason and Chardonnay's vow renewal service; Meanwhile, Chardonnay does her best to keep her wedding vow renewal ceremony on track. Plus, Blue and Keira and Malik and Yana get into a crazy situation.

On Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at 10pm ET/PT, BET premiered the eighth season of THE GAME. After the Season 7 cliffhanger, the new season kicks off with Jason apologizing for refusing Chardonnay at the altar, as he tries to reconcile with his ex-wife Kelly. Jason also faces new pressures, as he assumes the role of interim-coach of the Sabers. Meanwhile, Tasha Mack re-enters life as a single mother, while Malik struggles for visibility from the bottom tier of the team. The newbies, Keira and Blue, continue to make rookie mistakes on and off the field. In the Season 8 finale, Blue has suspicions that something is happening between Keira and Malik, prompting him to set up a double date with Malik and a female friend. Meanwhile, Coach Sparks has a heart attack.

THE GAME returned for it ninth and final season on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 10pm ET/PT on BET. The final season continues to focus on the San Diego Sabers and the team's experience. Focusing on both the players and previous fans the drama continues develop. When Blue discovers Keira and Malik together he initiates a brawl with Malik that is caught on surveillance tape. While Tasha is trying to cover up the Blue and Malik situation, Chardonnay attempts to expose Jason's steroid use on national television. Guest stars include Bria Murphy and Deborah Norville.
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On Thursday, May 13, 2021 Paramount+ announced that its revival of THE GAME has been ordered to series (10 episodes) with original cast members Wendy Raquel Robinson and Hosea Chanchez reprising their roles as sports agent Tasha Mack and footballer Malik Wright, respectively, with several other legacy cast members making special appearances. The half-hour series will be executive produced by original show creator Mara Brock Akil, showrunner and writer Devon Greggory, Salim Akil and original executive producer Kelsey Grammer and Tom Russo of Grammnet NH Productions. Relocating from San Diego to Sin City, THE GAME returns with a mix of original cast and new players to offer a modern-day examination of Black culture through the prism of pro football. The team will tackle racism, sexism, classism and more as they fight for fame, fortune, respect and love -- all while trying to maintain their souls as they each play THE GAME. "Fifteen years ago I created THE GAME and am so proud of the success we had, and that I was able to create characters and stories that resonated with so many people," stated Mara Brock Akil. "I couldn't be happier about leaving my beloved characters like Tasha Mack and Malik Wright in the hands of Devon, Wendy and Hosea, who I know will build off of the rich foundation the show has."