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The Game

The Game
★ 7.4/10•2021•30m•TV-MA•Drama•Comedy
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Relocating from San Diego to Sin City, a mix of new players and original cast offer a modern-day examination of Black culture through the prism of pro football. The team tackles 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.

Mara Brock Akil · Creator

StatusCanceled
Runtime30m
LanguageEN
First Air DateNov 11, 2021

Episodes

Episode 1 - A Taste of Vegas (1)E130m

A Taste of Vegas (1)

Tasha Mack juggles her flourishing business and the careers of her clients, including that of her son's, Malik Wright, who is intent on taking his future with the Vegas Fighting Fury to the next level. Meanwhile, Brittany Pitts, the resourceful daughter of Jason and Kelly Pitts, and aspiring pro-football player Jamison Fields find themselves in Vegas as well, searching for opportunity and potentially escaping their pasts.

Nov 11, 2021

Episode 2 - A Taste of Vegas (2)E230m

A Taste of Vegas (2)

Tasha Mack juggles her flourishing business and the careers of her clients, including that of her son's, Malik Wright, who is intent on taking his future with the Vegas Fighting Fury to the next level. Meanwhile, Brittany Pitts, the resourceful daughter of Jason and Kelly Pitts, and aspiring pro-football player Jamison Fields find themselves in Vegas as well, searching for opportunity and potentially escaping their pasts.

Nov 11, 2021

Episode 3 - The Diva Went Down to GeorgiaE330m

The Diva Went Down to Georgia

Tasha travels to the Georgia countryside in hopes of signing her “white whale.” Malik, Jamison and Fury teammate Garrett Evans play golf with the Colonel, with unexpected results.

Nov 18, 2021

Episode 4 - White Party, White People, White LiesE430m

White Party, White People, White Lies

Brittany pulls a baller move at Tasha’s annual White Party, where Malik struggles on his first day of No-Nut November.

Nov 25, 2021

Episode 5 - Take One for the TeamE530m

Take One for the Team

Tasha’s husband Pookie visits for the weekend with hopes of rejuvenating their relationship, but a potential client returning complicates their couples’ time. Malik’s leadership is questioned by his team while they freeze out Jamison on and off the field.

Dec 2, 2021

Episode 6 - New Whips Same ChainsE630m

New Whips Same Chains

Our characters are challenged and confronted with racism in different ways. Now a podcaster hoping to make a comeback, Derwin Davis resurfaces an old racist tweet from Tasha’s “white whale” on the day of their press conference.

Dec 9, 2021

Episode 7 - It's a Hard Knock LifeE730m

It's a Hard Knock Life

In the Las Vegas Fighting Fury’s episode of “Hard Blocks,” star quarterback Malik Wright prepares for his signature sneaker launch and the controversy surrounding undrafted rookie Jamison Fields calls for an image rehabilitation.

Dec 16, 2021

Episode 8 - Snips, Clips, Chair SitsE830m

Snips, Clips, Chair Sits

Already troubled by Malik's betrayal, Tasha receives a distressing call about Kai from her tennis tournament at Oakmont. Meanwhile, Gayle King's interview with Malik takes a surprising turn and Jamison has an ulterior motive in helping Brittany perfect her Club EndZone pitch.

Dec 23, 2021

Episode 9 - Health, Wealth, and the Cards DealtE930m

Health, Wealth, and the Cards Dealt

With his coaching job in jeopardy, Brittany has a surprise for her father Jason that might turn things around. Jamison asks Brittany out, but it quickly turns into a double date with Garret and Raquel at the skating rink, and Malik reconnects with a former teammate.

Dec 30, 2021

Episode 10 - Reshuffling the DeckE1030m

Reshuffling the Deck

As the inaugural game for the Las Vegas Fightin’ Fury approaches, Malik negotiates with the Colonel as the players’ representative to avoid a potential strike and Brittany comes clean to Tasha about Club EndZone. Season finale.

Jan 6, 2022

Actors

Wendy Raquel Robinson

Wendy Raquel Robinson

Tasha Mack

Hosea Chanchez

Hosea Chanchez

Malik Wright

Adriyan Rae

Adriyan Rae

Brittany Pitts

Vaughn W. Hebron

Vaughn W. Hebron

Jamison Fields

Analisa Velez

Analisa Velez

Raquel Navarro

Tim Daly

Tim Daly

Colonel Ulysses S. Thatcher

Toby Sandeman

Toby Sandeman

Garret Evans

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