Lie to Me (2009)
A brilliant deception expert reads faces and body language to expose lies — but his gift for detecting truth makes him equally skilled at bending it.
Lie to Me - Series Information
- Original Title: Lie to Me
- First Air Year: 2009
- Last Air Year: 2011
- Created by: Sam Baum
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (44 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 3
- Number of Episodes: 48
- Status: Canceled
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: January 21, 2009 (United States - TV-14), January 21, 2009 (United Kingdom - 15), January 21, 2009 (Germany - 12), January 21, 2009 (Australia - M), January 21, 2009 (Brazil - 14), January 21, 2009 (Italy - T), January 21, 2009 (Spain - 13), January 21, 2009 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: FOX
- Alternative Titles: 别对我撒谎 (CN), Теория лжи (RU), Mienteme, si puedes (CL), Lie to Me (US)
- Production Companies: Imagine Television Studios, Samuel Baum Productions, 20th Century Fox Television
- Production Countries: United States of America
Lie to Me - Plot
The world's leading deception researcher, Dr. Cal Lightman, studies facial expression, body language and tone of voice to determine when a person is lying and why, which helps law enforcement and government agencies uncover the truth. But his skills also make it easier for him to deceive others.
Lie to Me - Trailer
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They're undeceivable.
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Lie to Me - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Sam Baum
Main Cast
- Tim Roth
- Kelli Williams
- Monica Raymund
- Brendan Hines
- Hayley McFarland
- Mekhi Phifer
- Kristen Ariza
- Jennifer Beals
- Tim Guinee
- Sean Patrick Thomas
Writers
- Josh Singer
- Steven Maeda
- Tom Szentgyorgyi
- Dustin Thomason
- Matt Olmstead
Executive Producers
- Brian Grazer
- David Nevins
- Samuel Baum
- Steven Maeda
Lie to Me - FAQs
Where can you stream Lie to Me online?
Lie to Me is available to stream free with ads on Tubi TV and with a subscription on Hulu. It can also be purchased digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Availability may vary by region.
Is Lie to Me based on a real scientist?
Yes. The character of Dr. Cal Lightman is inspired by real-life psychologist Dr. Paul Ekman, a pioneering researcher in facial action coding and microexpression analysis. Ekman served as a consultant on the series, lending scientific credibility to the show's deception-detection premise.
Why was Lie to Me cancelled after Season 3?
FOX cancelled Lie to Me in 2011 after three seasons, primarily due to declining ratings. Despite a dedicated fan base, viewership had dropped significantly from its debut season, and the network chose not to renew it for a fourth season.
Who are the main actors in Lie to Me?
Lie to Me stars Tim Roth as Dr. Cal Lightman, with Kelli Williams as Gillian Foster, Monica Raymund as Ria Torres, Brendan Hines as Eli Loker, Hayley McFarland as Emily Lightman, and Mekhi Phifer as Ben Reynolds among the principal cast.
How many seasons and episodes does Lie to Me have?
Lie to Me ran for three seasons on FOX, comprising 48 episodes in total. Season 1 had 13 episodes, Season 2 expanded to 22 episodes, and Season 3 concluded with 13 episodes. The series also includes 6 special episodes.
What is Lie to Me about?
Lie to Me follows Dr. Cal Lightman, the world's foremost deception expert, who reads microexpressions, body language, and vocal tone to uncover the truth for law enforcement and government clients. Critics praised its sharp procedural format and Tim Roth's compelling lead performance.
What content rating does Lie to Me carry?
Lie to Me is rated TV-14 in the United States, indicating content that may be unsuitable for children under 14. The series contains mature themes related to criminal investigations, psychological manipulation, and morally complex situations.
What shows are similar to Lie to Me?
Fans of Lie to Me often enjoy The Mentalist, Elementary, Numb3rs, White Collar, and Medium — all procedural dramas featuring brilliant, unconventional consultants assisting law enforcement. Damages and In Treatment offer similarly character-driven, psychologically rich storytelling for viewers seeking depth.
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