The Game

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2021-11-11

Last Air Date: 2023-02-09

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 20

Created By: Mara Brock Akil

Networks: Paramount+

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Top Cast

Wendy Raquel Robinson as Tasha Mack
Hosea Chanchez as Malik Wright
Adriyan Rae as Brittany Pitts
Vaughn W. Hebron as Jamison Fields
Analisa Velez as Raquel Navarro
Tim Daly as Colonel Ulysses S. Thatcher
Toby Sandeman as Garret Evans
Mike Dolphy as Officer Stevens
Asiyih N'Dobe as Kai Mack
Christina Bach as Shoe Executive

Seasons

Season 1 (2021)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: A Taste of Vegas (1) (2021-11-11)

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.
Ep. 2: A Taste of Vegas (2) (2021-11-11)

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.
Ep. 3: The Diva Went Down to Georgia (2021-11-18)

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.
Ep. 4: White Party, White People, White Lies (2021-11-25)

Brittany pulls a baller move at Tasha’s annual White Party, where Malik struggles on his first day of No-Nut November.
Ep. 5: Take One for the Team (2021-12-02)

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.
Ep. 6: New Whips Same Chains (2021-12-09)

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.
Ep. 7: It's a Hard Knock Life (2021-12-16)

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.
Ep. 8: Snips, Clips, Chair Sits (2021-12-23)

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.
Ep. 9: Health, Wealth, and the Cards Dealt (2021-12-30)

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.
Ep. 10: Reshuffling the Deck (2022-01-06)

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.