Away Game

S1: E1 Airdate: 10.1.06

After Melanie hears that away games are a playground for cheating, she goes on the road to spy on Derwin.

The Rules of the Game

S1: E2 Airdate: 10.8.06

Melanie learns that the Sunbeams have a hierarchy…and that she’s low on the totem pole.

Gifted

S1: E3 Airdate: 10.16.06

Melanie sparks a gift-giving competition among the women. Tasha and Kelly offer loyalty after Melanie is abandoned.

How Tasha Got Her Groove Back

S1: E4 Airdate: 10.23.06

When Malik disagrees with his offensive coordinator, he goes to mom for advice. Football stars, they’re just like us.

Brittany's Super Sweet Sixth

S1: E5 Airdate: 10.30.06

Jason refuses to give Kelly money for her daughter’s birthday, which is a, uh, big mistake.

Rift and Separate

S1: E6 Airdate: 11.6.06

Jason and Malik's rift in the locker room ripples out on to the field, then on to Kelly and Tasha.

Mi Casa Es Su Casa

S1: E7 Airdate: 11.13.06

Malik and Tasha perfect the elusive “double party foul.”

The Trey Wiggs Episode

S1: E8 Airdate: 11.20.06

Melanie has lunch with Derwin’s old college rival, Trey, and insists it’s platonic, but…we mean, look at him.

The Trey Wiggs Fallout Episode

S1: E9 Airdate: 11.27.06

Kelly and Tasha want Malik and Jason to talk sense into Derwin, who is still FURIOUS about Trey.

There's No Place Like Home

S1: E10 Airdate: 12.11.06

Derwin asks Melanie to stay in town for the holidays, but she wants to be with her family.

It's Hard Being Kelly Pitts

S1: E11 Airdate: 1.22.07

Kelly is overworked to the point of a breakdown. Worried about the playoffs, Malik enlists Derwin for extra practice.

To Baby…or Not to Baby

S1: E12 Airdate: 1.29.07

Derwin gets excited when he thinks Melanie is pregnant. In our best announcer voice: “But is she?”

The Iceman Cometh

S1: E13 Airdate: 2.5.07

Derwin considers going to another team. Malik considers a rap career.

Pro Bowl Blues

S1: E14 Airdate: 2.12.07

Jason questions his future and makes plans for retirement. Kids, please don’t wait like Jason; start saving now.

Out of Bounds

S1: E15 Airdate: 2.19.07

Malik uses singer Drew Sidora to make another woman jealous, but Drew has her eyes on another player.

Baby B.S.

S1: E16 Airdate: 2.26.07

Kelly must choose between career and family. Derwin's flirtation with Drew goes too far.

God Bless the Girl That's Got Her Own

S1: E17 Airdate: 3.19.07

After taking in an abandoned Sunbeam, Melanie feels uncomfortable about being financially dependent on Derwin.

You Say You Want a Revolution

S1: E18 Airdate: 3.26.07

Kelly assumes Tasha will vote for her for Sunbeams president. And when you assume…sorry, we’re too classy.

The Big Chill

S1: E19 Airdate: 4.23.07

Kenny confronts Tasha about her attitude. Melanie's late-night study session causes problems for Derwin.

The Many Lives of Derwin Davis

S1: E20 Airdate: 4.30.07

Derwin panics about Melanie and Drew meeting. To be fair, it gives us anxiety, too.

When the Chickens Come Home to Roost (Part 1)

S1: E21 Airdate: 5.14.07

Derwin gets an unexpected endorsement deal and celebrates with Drew. Hmmm.

When the Chickens Come Home to Roost (Part 2)

S1: E22 Airdate: 5.14.07

Melanie and Derwin argue over their engagement, while Derwin crosses the line with Drew.

Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Redux

S2: E1 Airdate: 10.1.07

Derwin tries to repair his relationship with Melanie, but (surprise!) she isn’t responsive.

The Trey Wiggs Taps Back Episode

S2: E2 Airdate: 10.8.07

Jason butts heads with a new coach (Lee Majors) after a bad practice. We can think of six million reasons not to do that.

Tasha, Renee, and Malik the Cliche

S2: E3 Airdate: 10.15.07

Malik needs to change living arrangements. That’s all we’re saying.

Hit Me with Your Best Shot

S2: E4 Airdate: 10.22.07

Kelly finds Jason’s steroid syringe, and assumes her addict brother is taking drugs again.

Fool Me Twice… I'm the Damn Fool

S2: E5 Airdate: 10.29.07

Derwin enlists Musiq Soulchild to win back Melanie. Unfortunately for him, Melanie is out to seduce Malik.

Parental Guidance Suggested

S2: E6 Airdate: 11.5.07

Jason learns steroids are great for the field, but really bad for the bedroom.

Media Blitz

S2: E7 Airdate: 11.12.07

Kelly threatens to leave Jason, and that’s bad, but Lil' Kim guest stars!

The Truth Hurts

S2: E8 Airdate: 11.19.07

Malik fires Tasha as his manager, but she’s got big plans of her own.

Turkey Basting Bitches

S2: E9 Airdate: 11.26.07

Melanie learns a secret about Derwin's sneaky girlfriend and tries to warn him, but you know guys…

The Ghost of Derwin Past

S2: E10 Airdate: 12.10.07

Melanie agrees to spend the holidays with a lonely Dionne until Derwin blows everything up.

Je-Rome Wasn't Built in a Day

S2: E11 Airdate: 2.4.08

Tasha's efforts to land an endorsement deal for Malik backfires spectacularly.

Take These Vows and Shove 'Em!

S2: E12 Airdate: 3.23.08

Kelly threatens to leave Jason when he refuses to stop taking steroids.

The List Episode

S2: E13 Airdate: 3.30.08

Malik dates a mean tennis pro (Serena Williams!) while Tasha tries to sign her.

White Men Can't Jump, But They're Definitely Packing

S2: E14 Airdate: 4.6.08

Want to see a good prank? Derwin's teammates trick him into getting a tattoo.

The Commitments

S2: E15 Airdate: 4.13.08

Melanie finds out that Janay has moved in with Derwin. Jason is benched for poor performance.

Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee

S2: E16 Airdate: 4.20.08

An injured Derwin might miss the Super Bowl, but at least he has a shot at reconnecting with Melanie.

Before the Parade Passes By

S2: E17 Airdate: 4.27.08

Melanie persuades Derwin to attend the victory parade, but running into Janay puts his feelings for Melanie to the test.

The Lord Givens and the Lord Taketh Away

S2: E18 Airdate: 5.4.08

Malik tries to date Robin Givens and realizes his moves and methods are faulty.

I Got 99 Problems and My Chick Is One

S2: E19 Airdate: 5.11.08

Jerome questions Melanie’s commitment. Tasha gets passed over for a promotion.

Baby Come Back

S2: E20 Airdate: 5.18.08

Kelly realizes that her marriage to Jason is over. As Derwin battles Jerome for Melanie, Janay comes in and changes everything.

Baby On Board

S3: E1 Airdate: 10.3.08

Melanie can’t believe Derwin might be a father. Malik marries Robin. We love weddings.

Mel-Odrama

S3: E2 Airdate: 10.10.08

Melanie suspects Janay isn't really pregnant. Malik confesses to his mother about Robin.

Just When I Thought I Was Out, She Pulls Me Back In

S3: E3 Airdate: 10.17.08

Tasha keeps her relationship with Rick secret. Derwin's fatherhood stress takes a toll on his relationship with Melanie.

Just the Three of Us

S3: E4 Airdate: 10.24.08

Jason doesn’t want to talk about his separation to anyone. Especially Brittany.

A Delectable Basket Of Treats

S3: E5 Airdate: 10.31.08

Rick introduces Tasha to his mom, the mother of overprotective mothers (Penny Marshall).

The Platski Thickens

S3: E6 Airdate: 11.7.08

That feeling when you’re Jason waking up after a wild party with lots to regret.

White Coats and White Lies

S3: E7 Airdate: 11.14.08

Malik and Tasha are shocked to learn their significant others used to date each other.

The Side-Part, Under Episode

S3: E8 Airdate: 11.21.08

Melanie is attracted to a doctor at work, but receives sage advice about Derwin from a patient she treats.

Oh, What a Night

S3: E9 Airdate: 11.28.08

Tasha plays the field while Jason tries to repair relations with his daughter. Both seem really tough.

The Negotiation Episode

S3: E10 Airdate: 1.9.09

Malik grows tired of his fake marriage when Robin tells him to stop seeing other women, which is…fair?

Insert Car Here

S3: E11 Airdate: 1.16.09

Tasha feels insecure with Rick, which we feel is completely understandable.

Stay Fierce, Malik

S3: E12 Airdate: 1.23.09

Robin implies on TV that Malik is gay. Malik then finds out that his teammate is closeted.

Do the Wright Thing

S3: E13 Airdate: 1.30.09

Malik loses a spot on a children's TV show after some shady behavior.

Punk Ass Chauncey

S3: E14 Airdate: 3.13.09

Derwin and Janay rethink their relationship and you can guess how Melanie feels.

Take a Bow

S3: E15 Airdate: 3.20.09

Tasha tries to prevent Rick from losing his job. Malik wants to know everything about Chauncey.

Truth and Consequences

S3: E16 Airdate: 3.27.09

Angry at Kelly, Tasha introduces Jason to a gorgeous woman. Rick tells a disappointed Tasha he's moving to Miami.

Hill Street Blues

S3: E17 Airdate: 4.3.09

Melanie seeks comfort with a cable guy and gets closure with Derwin.

The Third Legacy

S3: E18 Airdate: 4.24.09

Malik meets his half-sister and worries that they might have had sex before knowing they’re related. #FootballStarProblems

Put a Ring on It

S3: E19 Airdate: 5.1.09

Derwin proposes to Melanie (oh nice!) while Jason and Kelly try to make each other jealous (oh no!).

The Fall of the Roman

S3: E20 Airdate: 5.8.09

Melanie’s mother refuses to bless the marriage between her daughter and Derwin.

I Want It All and I Want It Now

S3: E21 Airdate: 5.15.09

Melanie races to marry Derwin before his baby arrives and Kelly rushes to Jason's side after he is arrested for assault.

The Wedding Episode

S3: E22 Airdate: 5.15.09

It’s Melanie and Derwin’s big day! Unfortunately, Derwin’s baby might be crashing the wedding.

Parachutes...

S4: E1 Airdate: 1.11.11

It's two years later and things are nuts. Melanie DNA-tests Derwin's son, Kelly stars in a reality show, and Malik cheats with his boss's wife.

...Beach Chairs

S4: E2 Airdate: 1.11.11

Malik betrays his best friend, Tee-Tee. Melanie gets DJ’s DNA results back from the lab.

The Confession Episode

S4: E3 Airdate: 1.18.11

Melanie tells Derwin the truth about his son. Jason gets released from the team.

The Wing King

S4: E4 Airdate: 1.25.11

Melanie gets a dose of reality from a former groupie. Oh, and Malik gets a DUI.

It Was All Good Just a Week Ago

S4: E5 Airdate: 2.1.11

Malik asks the new team owner for help and follows it up by going to rehab. Respect.

Men in Crisis

S4: E6 Airdate: 2.8.11

Derwin tries to make amends with Janay, jeopardizing his relationship with Melanie. C’mon, man.

Don’t You Know Who I Was?

S4: E7 Airdate: 2.15.11

Kelly tries to stay with the Sunbeams, forcing Melanie to confront her with copious amounts of drama.

You Say Goodbye, I Say Hello

S4: E8 Airdate: 2.22.11

Kelly tries to stay relevant as her reality show struggles. Malik searches for the root of his troubles. This one sounds dark.

A Very Special Episode

S4: E9 Airdate: 3.1.11

Malik wants to fix his life but faces a difficult path. Maybe guest star Mo'Nique can help.

Whip It… Whip It Good

S4: E10 Airdate: 3.8.11

Melanie's relationship with her parents changes. And yes, this is the one with Magic Johnson!

Never Surrender!

S4: E11 Airdate: 3.15.11

Parker comes clean about her affair with her husband, who vows to get revenge on the other man: Malik.

Death Becomes Her

S4: E12 Airdate: 3.22.11

Tasha makes a bucket list for her sick boyfriend. Wonder if watching Girlfriends is one of them?

The Right to Choose Episode

S4: E13 Airdate: 3.29.11

When lovin’ isn’t enough, Melanie and Derwin go see a fertility specialist.

Skeletons

S5: E1 Airdate: 1.10.12

Derwin accuses Melanie of having an abortion. Wow.

The Truth Pact

S5: E2 Airdate: 1.10.12

Tasha corners Malik about his relationship with Jenna as a wild night comes back to haunt Jason.

No Money, Mo Problems

S5: E3 Airdate: 1.17.12

When Derwin re-hires Irv, Tasha sues them both. Malik evaluates his extravagant lifestyle.

The Black People Episode

S5: E4 Airdate: 1.24.12

Chardonnay's friends open Jason's eyes to racism.

Grand Opening, Grand Closing

S5: E5 Airdate: 1.31.12

Derwin is shocked (SHOCKED) to find out Melanie is living the VIP life at church.

Drink, Pray, Love.

S5: E6 Airdate: 2.7.12

Malik has a hard time letting go when he's forced to sell his mansion. Yeah, we get it.

The Tricks Episodes

S5: E7 Airdate: 2.14.12

When a video of Malik and Derwin doing football tricks goes viral, the guys hope it will get Malik back onto the field.

Matchmaker, Matchmaker… Mind Your Business!

S5: E8 Airdate: 2.28.12

Tasha falls for an escort. Repeat: Tasha falls for an escort.

Keep Your Friends Close and Your Prostitute Closer

S5: E9 Airdate: 3.6.12

Derwin gets surprisingly jealous when he finds out about Janay's engagement.

Catfight on the Catwalk

S5: E10 Airdate: 3.13.12

Melanie gets locked in the bathroom with Tasha. Malik has trouble having sex with three models. It’s tough out there.

A Punch in the Gut… Full of Human

S5: E11 Airdate: 3.20.12

Derwin and Melanie receive troubling fertility news. Send tissues.

Higher Ground

S5: E12 Airdate: 3.27.12

Melanie and Derwin ask Tasha to be a surrogate for their baby. Didn’t see that one coming.

There’s No Place Like Home

S5: E13 Airdate: 4.3.12

Melanie and Derwin have an unexpected houseguest. No, this is not a horror episode.

Derwin’s About to Go H.A.M.

S5: E14 Airdate: 4.10.12

Derwin has an altercation with Kwan. Malik finally makes it off the Sabers bench!

Party in a Box

S5: E15 Airdate: 4.17.12

When Chardonnay invites Jason's friends over, she gets some dirt on her co-anchor.

Fits and Starts

S5: E16 Airdate: 4.24.12

Tasha and Pookie explore their friendship. Yes, we’re trying to be vague.

A Woman’s Right to Choose Herself

S5: E17 Airdate: 5.1.12

Tasha struggles as Melanie's surrogate. Melanie struggles as Derwin’s wife.

Breakthrough. Breakdown? Break-Through.

S5: E18 Airdate: 5.8.12

Ghosts from Malik's wild past come back to haunt him with a vengeance. Be careful out there, kids.

Let Them Eat (Cup)cake!

S5: E19 Airdate: 5.15.12

Melanie finally has her important interview. Tasha joins the cupcake club to renew her celibacy.

Gold Swine Sucks… And So Does Falling in Love

S5: E20 Airdate: 5.22.12

Tasha finds a disturbing text message. Push comes to shove when Derwin body slams his agent, Irv.

Move Trick, Get Out The Way

S5: E21 Airdate: 5.29.12

Jason makes a big decision about Chardonnay. Everybody else fights.

The Championship Game Episode

S5: E22 Airdate: 6.5.12

Derwin debates joining Melanie in D.C. Jason and Chardonnay decide their future.

The Blueprint: Part 1

S6: E1 Airdate: 3.26.13

Derwin's life is in disarray after he's traded. Bryce "Blue" Westbrook is drafted to the Sabers.

The Blueprint: Part 2

S6: E2 Airdate: 3.26.13

Blue celebrates the draft by going to Malik's party and getting frisky with his childhood crush, Keira.

We've Got to Stop Meeting like This

S6: E3 Airdate: 4.2.13

Tasha tries to be loyal to Pookie but is attracted to Rick. Understandable.

Getting to Know All a Butt You

S6: E4 Airdate: 4.9.13

Malik searches for an investor for his new business venture. Jason and Chardonnay already question their relationship.

Trashbox

S6: E5 Airdate: 4.16.13

Keira bids wildly at a charity auction while on a date with Blue and is forced to come clean about her real income.

Guess Who's Bizzack?

S6: E6 Airdate: 4.23.13

Blue struggles at training camp, but gets some help from Jason Pitts.

Welcome to the Jungle

S6: E7 Airdate: 4.30.13

Keira and Chardonnay want to be in the Sunbeams' circle. At the same time, a prank war goes too far.

How to Lose All Your Phat in One Day

S6: E8 Airdate: 5.7.13

Malik meets an heiress and Tasha's love life gets complicated. Like even more than before. Somehow.

Blank Canvases

S6: E9 Airdate: 5.14.13

Keira prepares for an audition with Blue's help, leading to an intimate moment. That’s one way to put it.

The Preseason Game Episode

S6: E10 Airdate: 5.21.13

Suspicions about cheating lead to a battle royale. We had you at cheating, right?

The Busted Episode

S6: E11 Airdate: 7.2.13

Tasha's affair with Rick endangers her relationship with Pookie. Whose side are you on?

I'm Not Kelly Pitts

S6: E12 Airdate: 7.9.13

Chardonnay hides her friendship with Tasha from Jason. No doubt it will all work out.

I Love Luke… Ahh!

S6: E13 Airdate: 7.16.13

Blue tries to sabotage Keira's new relationship. Chardonnay deals with Jason's football injury.

Photo-Shoot Fresh

S6: E14 Airdate: 7.23.13

Malik's friends agree to a photoshoot, but an accusation derails everything. Blue wants to beat Keira in the dating game.

Psh!! I'm Good!!

S6: E15 Airdate: 7.30.13

Chardonnay worries about Jason as he works to heal before an important game.

A Swan Song for Rick and Tasha

S6: E16 Airdate: 8.6.13

Blue gets freaked out when the other Sabers dub Keira a bad luck charm. Tasha breaks up with Rick as his career flounders.

Miss Me a Little When I'm Gone

S6: E17 Airdate: 8.13.13

Blue and Keira get real about their relationship, while Tasha and Chardonnay…drink.

In Treatment

S6: E18 Airdate: 8.20.13

Tasha spends a day in therapy to deal with her relationship issues. Maybe she should cancel her plans for tomorrow, too?

Extra Butter… Extra Salt…

S6: E19 Airdate: 8.27.13

Tasha apologizes to everyone. Taking a different tact, Malik gets in a potentially fatal confrontation.

The Hospital Episode

S6: E20 Airdate: 9.3.13

Malik is hospitalized. Blue and Keira’s relationship is tested after the truth comes out.

The Jersey Episode: Part 1

S7: E1 Airdate: 3.4.14

Jason is ready for his next journey, but his past steroid use haunts him. Keira desperately tries to win back Blue.

The Jersey Episode: Part 2

S7: E2 Airdate: 3.14.14

Malik is bitter after being released from the Sabers. Tasha believes she is going through a midlife crisis, but it may be more serious.

Rules of the Street

S7: E3 Airdate: 3.11.14

Malik does physical therapy, but his trainer is distracting him from making progress.

Missed You, Kelly Pitts

S7: E4 Airdate: 3.18.14

Just as Jason and Chardonnay throw Brittany a pre-prom party…Kelly returns!

Intervention, My Ass

S7: E5 Airdate: 3.25.14

Chardonnay hosts an intervention for the very-pregnant Tasha Mack.

He's a No-Good, Lyin', Cheatin', Honky-Tonk Man!

S7: E6 Airdate: 4.1.14

Jason tries to earn Chardonnay's forgiveness. Tall order, Jason.

Chardonnay Goes Kissing

S7: E7 Airdate: 4.8.14

Chardonnay wants a revenge kiss. And what Chardonnay wants…

Mommy Dearest

S7: E8 Airdate: 4.15.14

Kelly helps Tasha with birth coaching. Can’t wait to hear her game plan.

This Is Happening

S7: E9 Airdate: 4.22.14

Kelly throws Tasha a surprise baby shower. We didn’t see it coming, either!

The Birth & Vows Episode

S7: E10 Airdate: 4.29.14

Tasha gives birth and Pookie demands a DNA test. Blue and Keira get to the next level as Malik and Yana come to an end.

The Kiss Fallout Episode

S9: E1 Airdate: 6.3.15

The one with the big elevator brawl that you’ll keep starting over so you can see what happens.

The Spin Control Episode

S9: E2 Airdate: 6.10.15

Blue, Keira, and Malik face the consequences of their fight. Chardonnay has an intriguing meeting.

The Dead Episode

S9: E3 Airdate: 6.17.15

Jason tries to broker peace between Blue and Malik. Malik tracks down Keira to apologize. That’s sweet.

Dust in the Wind

S9: E4 Airdate: 6.24.15

When Malik's reading abilities are challenged, he bonds with Kelly.

Hashtag My Bad

S9: E5 Airdate: 6.30.15

Keira discovers her true feelings for Malik. And chaos erupts after a “controversial statement.”

Get Up, Stand Up

S9: E6 Airdate: 7.8.15

Keira and Malik meet someone from their past during a date that will change everything! Okay it at least messes up the date.

Clip It… Clip It Good

S9: E7 Airdate: 7.15.15

A late-night work session turns into a trip down memory lane for Jason as he reminisces about the past nine years.

The Crying Game

S9: E8 Airdate: 7.22.15

Tasha's attempt to get Malik and Yana back together falls short. In happier news, Chardonnay goes out with Roger.

What More Can I Say?

S9: E9 Airdate: 7.29.15

The team is sold. Keira questions her relationship with Malik, as does Chardonnay with Roger. But it’s always darkest before the light!

Pow Pow Pow!!

S9: E10 Airdate: 8.5.15

Melanie and Derwin return to San Diego! The Sabers make the playoffs! Also, Pookie shoots Rick Fox.