The Game Cast Reunites for 20th Anniversary Dinner

The original cast of The Game reunited in Los Angeles for a 20th anniversary dinner, marking two decades since the sitcom premiered in October 2006. Hosea Chanchez, Tia Mowry, Pooch Hall, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Brittany Daniel, and Coby Bell attended the gathering.

The reunion brought together the six original stars for the first time in nearly a decade, according to Blex Media. The cast reportedly discussed favorite episodes and the long-running fan debate over Team Melanie and Team Derwin.

The Game was created by Mara Brock Akil as a spinoff of Girlfriends, according to Blex Media. The series followed the personal and professional lives of people connected to a professional football team.

The sitcom aired its first three seasons on The CW before moving to BET in 2011, according to Blex Media. The show ran for nine seasons across The CW and BET from 2006 to 2023.

According to That Grape Juice, The Game became BET's number one show among African American adults during its peak popularity. The series later returned with a revival on Paramount+ from 2021 to 2023.

Blex Media reported that the show's Season 4 premiere on BET drew 7.7 million viewers. The outlet said the episode was the highest-rated ad-supported sitcom telecast in cable television history at the time.

The series experienced a major shift after its initial cancellation by The CW despite strong audience numbers, according to Blex Media. BET's revival helped establish a new phase for the franchise.

Wendy Raquel Robinson and Hosea Chanchez remained the only cast members to appear across every version of The Game, according to Blex Media. They continued through the show's CW debut, BET run, and later revival.

Later additions to the cast included Brandy Norwood, Lauren London, and Jay Ellis during the BET seasons, according to Blex Media. Tia Mowry and Pooch Hall departed after Season 5.

The anniversary gathering has renewed attention on the franchise's future, although That Grape Juice reported that no new project had been confirmed at the time of its report.