<P> The Game is an American comedy - drama television series created by Mara Brock Akil . Premiering on October 1 , 2006 , the series debuted as the only new comedy series chosen for The CW 's primetime schedule . Along with Runaway , it was one of only two series on the new network not to be inherited from either of its predecessor networks , The WB and UPN , during the network 's first season . The series is a spin - off of the long - running UPN / CW sitcom Girlfriends . </P>
<P> The Game is an American comedy - drama television series created by Mara Brock Akil . Premiering on October 1 , 2006 , the series debuted as the only new comedy series chosen for The CW 's primetime schedule . Along with Runaway , it was one of only two series on the new network not to be inherited from either of its predecessor networks , The WB and UPN , during the network 's first season . The series is a spin - off of the long - running UPN / CW sitcom Girlfriends . </P>
when did the tv show the game come out
when did the tv show the game come out
October 1 , 2006
October 1 , 2006