The Game Take One for the Team (Season 1, Episode 5)
TV Episode | Comedy, Drama, Romance

The Game

Take One for the Team (Season 1, Episode 5)

TV Episode | Comedy, Drama, Romance

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.

Showrunner

Devon Greggory

Director

Angela C. Tortu (as Angela Tortu)

Writers

Maiya Williams (written by) | Mara Brock Akil (created by) | Sharde Miller (staff writer) | Darryl Wesley (staff writer) | Alesia Etinoff (staff writer)

Producers

Hosea Chanchez | Devon Greggory

Composer

Kurt Farquhar

Cinematographer

Paul M. Sommers

Casting Directors

Erica Arvold | Kimberly Hardin

Production Designer

Daniel A. Davila

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Edit Released

Updated Dec 2, 2021

Release date

Dec 2, 2021 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

1 win

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Cast	+ Add Cast
21 cast members

Name	Known for
Wendy Raquel Robinson Tasha Mack Tasha Mack See fewer	The Game (2006)
Adriyan Rae Brittany Pitts Brittany Pitts See fewer	Atlanta (2016)
Vaughn W. Hebron Jamison Fields (as Vaughn Hebron) Jamison Fields (as Vaughn Hebron) See fewer	The Game (2021)
Analisa Velez Raquel Navarro Raquel Navarro See fewer	The Game (2021)
Toby Sandeman Garrett Evans Garrett Evans See fewer	The Royals (2015)
Hosea Chanchez Malik Wright Malik Wright See fewer	The Game (2006)
Cecil Blutcher Caleb Antwan Jones Caleb Antwan Jones See fewer	The Game (2021)
Sylvia Jefferies Montana Montana See fewer	Shaft (2019)
Cayden Boyd Keith Kincaid Keith Kincaid See fewer	The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D (2005)
Stevie Baggs Jr. Dante Simms Dante Simms See fewer	Ruthless (I) (2020)
Karina Willis Natalie Natalie See fewer	The Other Black Girl (2023)
Tim Daly Ulysses S. Thatcher Ulysses S. Thatcher See fewer	Basic (2003)
Rockmond Dunbar Pookie Pookie See fewer	Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)
Tyriq Withers Connor Tibbs Connor Tibbs See fewer	Atlanta (2016)
Robert Pralgo Coach Long Coach Long See fewer	Furious 7 (2015)
Shivani Persaud Bistro Waiter Bistro Waiter See fewer	Ms. Marvel (2022)
Justin David Ramon Ramon See fewer	Christmas in Tune (2021)
Melissa Haas Avery J Avery J See fewer	Dynasty (2017)
Asiyih N'Dobe Kai Mack Kai Mack See fewer	The Game (2021)
Chauncey Miller Black Elvis Black Elvis See fewer	Wrap It Before You Slap It!! PSA: Herpes the Stalker (2011)
Kate Riddle Landscape Architect (uncredited) Landscape Architect (uncredited) See fewer	Sistas (2019)