Last May, fans of The CW’s sitcom, The Game, were upset to learn that the sitcom had been cancelled after three seasons on the air. Though there was some resolution in the last episode, it was hardly satisfying enough for devoted viewers. The web has recently been abuzz with news that the show is coming back but can you believe it?
Created by Mara Brock Akil, The Game began as a spin-off of the long-running comedy, Girlfriends. The series centers around a first year medical student (Tia Mowry) who chooses to follow her pro-football boyfriend (Pooch Hall) to San Diego. Others in the cast include Brittany Daniel, Coby Bell, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Hosea Chanchez, and Barry Floyd.
Even before the show was cancelled by the CW, there was talk about the possibility of Black Entertainment Television (BET) picking up the show for a fourth year. The cable-channel has been playing the sitcom repeats and the show fits in with their other programming.
In July, Mowry told TV Guide, “[BET chairman and CEO] Debra Lee is trying everything and anything to make this happen. The Game gets higher ratings than BET’s original programming, and we’ve heard there would be a huge marketing campaign. So I personally believe the show would be taken to another level.”
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Unfortunately, there’s been little word of any real progress since then. Last week, rumors started circulating that a deal had been struck between BET and the show’s studio, CBS Television. Unfortunately, they turned out to be false.
Last night, Mowry put the rumors to rest. Via her Twitter account, she wrote, “I am so sorry to tell you this, this whole THE GAME thing getting picked up is NOT true! After talking to agents lawyers etc it is not true.” A deal may still happen but, for the moment, there isn’t one.
When or if a new deal is made, it remains to be seen how it would work. The contracts for the cast and creatives have lapsed so new ones would have to be negotiated. Because BET has less money to spend, they’d likely have to take pay cuts.
On top of that, some of those involved with the show have also moved on to other projects and may not be available. Hall is working on CBS’ new sitcom Accidentally on Purpose, Mowry has several projects in the works, and Akil is part of ABC’s new Cougar Town comedy with Courteney Cox Arquette.
What do you think? Would a fourth season of The Game be worth watching if the budget had to be cut and not all of the principals were involved?
oh my gosh, bet please please bring us another season of the game i watch the re-runs every chance i get and they never get old to me. i would watch them everyday all day if i could i would love it if all the original cast is back but if they cant do it then as long as the show have the same plot and a good director real talented actors then it will be just as good. and of course Tia if yall don’t bring the show back i don’t know what i’m going to do with my… Read more »
Other then the Monique Show Ther Game is the best thing BET has goin’ for it… Thats just wat I think
The Game is the best show on TV I had never heard of it until it came to BET u have to bring another season back with the same cast!!
i love this show BET please bring it back for more seasons, it is my favorite show on t.v. and please don’t change the characters, it is the best show the way it is. BET this is the only show i ever look forward to seeing, please bring it back!!!
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE , Bring “The Game” , I literally have An OBSESSION with Tia Mowry , My screename is Tru2DaaGam3, & shes always been my icon ! Check it out for proof. Sooo PLEASE Bring it Backk!
Please bring The Game back. I watch it everyday on BET. It would be a shame not to keep going.
I agree with Sue THE GAME is the BEST show every made you HEAR ME!! The storyline and those POSITIVE black figures makes it one of the best sitcoms i every seen. I LOVE IT!!! and BET if you are paying attention to these comments, ” PLEASE FUND THE SHOW!! it will bring in the most ratings for the channel and when you see the results, DAMN just a fourth season, you’ll have to make TEN more!!!!
awwwwww i love thatshow so much it cant be cancelled it just cant be
admin – fair enough, hopefully something official will come out soon
Please! Please bring back The Game, it really is a show that is truly entertaining, every episode leaves you wanting more! BET can’t help make money off of this series!
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PUT THE GAME BACK ON BET AND I HOPE U JUST DONT SPOT ON SEASON 4 DO A 5 AND MAYBE A 6 I LOVE THE SHOW AN I HOPE TO SEE THE NEW SEASON I WANT TO NO ABOUT THE BABY AN WAT HAPPEN TO KELLY AN JASON AN I DID NOT 4GET ABOUT TASHA AN ((RICK FOXX)) LOL PLEASE BRING BACK THE SHOW I AN MILLIONS OF OTHER LOVE THE SHOW.
love the game my 2 bro watch the game and they love it because that’s all i always talk about. So glade that bet should pick it back up please!!!!
The Game has just been officially renewed by BET for a fourth season. http://www.s2smagazine.com/entertainment/news/2009/1008/Exclusive-BET-picks-up-The-Game
They just confirmed it guys..!!!!!!!!
The Game will be airing new episodes next year on BET..!!!!
It’s been confirmed on concreteloop(.com)…
@Kiy & @Dan: Unfortunately, Tia Mowry, still knows nothing about this. I don’t think you can call it official until the show’s star at least knows about it.
PLEEEEEAAAASSSEEEEEE!!!! Bring it back. This show talks about a lot of real life problems. Man. I really wanted to see how things with the new BABY was going to work out. Is Kelly and Jason going to get back to gether. Tasha and Rick need to get married.
Come on BET. This is BLACK LOVE. Lets show it!