Season 9 • Episode 10
LatestIn the series finale, Pookie accidentally shoots Rick Fox, who bonds with Chardonnay when she drives him to the hospital. In other events, Malik leads the Sabers to a comeback win, which sends them to the playoffs; Kelly and Jason go to the mat with Herbie Lesser in an effort to save Jason's job; Malik proposes to Keira; Chardonnay wakes up in Las Vegas; and Tasha has a happy ending.
When her boyfriend Derwin Davis is chosen as the new third-string wide receiver for the San Diego Sabers, Melanie Barnett decides to attend a local college so she can be with him. While Derwin worries about the plays on the field, Melanie adjusts to her new lifestyle. She gets a play-by-play account of the lives and relationships among NFL wives, girlfriends and mom/managers who use their best game to help their men stay on the field and on their arm.
Acting
Wendy Raquel Robinson's Tasha Mack steals every scene.
Writing
Mara Brock Akil crafts sharp, specific Black women's voices.
Costume
Peak mid-2000s fashion that demands to be remembered.
Creator
Mara Brock Akil
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
One of the first scripted series centered on Black women navigating sports celebrity culture, paving way for shows like 'Ballers' and 'Real Housewives' franchises.
Originally a Girlfriends spin-off; Brandy joined in season 6 after a network jump to BET, completely reshuffling the cast dynamics.
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