Games People Play

Synopsis

Three ambitious women navigate the highly competitive world of professional sports.

First Air Date: 2019-04-23

Last Air Date: 2021-12-21

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 20

Created By: Angela Burt-Murray

Networks: BET

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Top Cast

Kendall Kyndall as MJ Jackson
Sarunas J. Jackson as Marques King
Jackie Long as Kareem Johnson
Karen Obilom as Nia Bullock
Parker McKenna Posey as Laila James
Barry Brewer as Eric Bishop
Monti Washington as Terrence Wilkins
Lauren London as Vanessa King
Karrueche Tran as Eden Lazlo
Zuri James as Tyreck Wooldridge

Seasons

Season 1 (2019)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Pilot (2019-04-23)

Nia's job takes her across the country, Vanessa's basketball player husband Marques gets traded to L.A. after a shocking revelation, and Laila makes a drastic decision.
Ep. 2: Lover’s Moon (2019-04-30)

Nia reluctantly interviews Laila for an exclusive exposé. Vanessa and Marcus look for ways to kill the story. Laila gambles and loses, and the NBA Wives make Vanessa an offer she can't refuse.
Ep. 3: The Drink of Kings (2019-05-07)

Marcus lies to alibi Vanessa, but wants something in return. Nia has to go full tabloid to make up for losing the Laila exclusive. Laila takes a dangerous assignment.
Ep. 4: The Wrath of Grapes (2019-05-14)

Vanessa and some of the wives invest in a winery; Laila gets advice from Amber Rose, and Nia spends time with her ex-boyfriend Terrence.
Ep. 5: To Live and Lie in LA (2019-05-21)

Vanessa feels guilty after being with Bryce; Nia struggles to remember a drunken night on the town with Laila; Eric makes a surprise visit; Marcus wants to start over with Vanessa.
Ep. 6: Reversal of Fortune (2019-05-28)

The story of how Kareem fell from grace and how Marcus ascended to stardom; Laila tries to reconcile her past; Vanessa tries to free Marcus of his debt; Nia's worlds collide.
Ep. 7: Persons of Interest (2019-06-04)

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 8: A Wing and A Prayer (2019-06-11)

Laila finds herself trapped in a dangerous situation; MJ hears a rumor that someone is leaking intel on the Kings, and Marques and Vanessa receive menacing texts from an anonymous source.
Ep. 9: The Bitch Is Back (2019-06-18)

Vanessa makes an unlikely alliance in hopes of clearing herself and Marques of the murder; Nia reaches out to Eric; Kareem realizes his mentor has become a threat; Detectives Loomis and Trillin close in on their number-one suspect.
Ep. 10: It Happened One Night (2019-06-25)

Marques lays it all on the line to protect the people he loves; Vanessa, Nia, and Laila join forces to track down Kalinda?s killer; Nia?s big story gets the attention of someone from her past; Vanessa has a big announcement.