Lie to Me: Season 1

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Generally favorable reviews based on 24 Critic Reviews

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Season Details & Credits

FOX | Season Premiere Date: January 21, 2009

Starring: Mekhi Phifer, Kelli Williams, Kelli Williams

Summary: Dr. Cal Lightman (Tim Roth) and his fellow specialists help discover if suspects are lying.

Creator: Samuel Baum

Genre(s): Drama

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E13. Sacrifice
Air Date: May 13, 2009
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S1:E12. Blinded
Air Date: May 6, 2009
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S1:E11. Undercover
Air Date: April 29, 2009

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Critic Reviews

Tom Shales

Lie to Me seems an unusually meaty, thoughtful and thought-provoking crime drama--another police procedural, yes, but one with a dramatic and mesmerizing difference. The strength of the premise combined with first-class production make this easily one of the season's best new shows. Read full review

Glenn Garvin

Roth makes for a tartly witty hero, the mysteries are intricately plotted, and the show makes the most of the weird dynamics of an office where the boss can ferret out everybody's secrets. Read full review

James Poniewozik

Lie to Me's pilot is brisk anthropological fun. Read full review

Ray Richmond

The Fox drama from the Imagine TV stable is fortunate to have a guy with the talents of Tim Roth as a trump card. But even apart from him, the writing and the concept are sufficiently developed from the get-go to prove an instantly intriguing entry that has the major benefit of following "American Idol" and should hold on to a good portion of that audience. Read full review

Misha Davenport

I’d be lying if I said I thought Lie to Me won’t get old fast. Read full review

Cynthia Fuchs

Lie to Me offers well-designed (and repeatedly, very white) interiors, utterly formulaic scripting, and familiar characters. Read full review

Len Sousa

Unless creators can shift Mr. Orange's deception detective into an area viewers won't see coming every week, Lie to Me's science gimmick is sure to wane thin soon into its short first season, a truth that doesn't bode well for a series renewal. Read full review

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BettyV

Jun 20, 2009

I've seen this show only once; hope the other episodes are as good. That one show made me a believer--that it'll be one of my favorites. It's quite original. I especially enjoyed all the flashbacks to various notables under pressure.

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MaxRiley

Jul 14, 2014

The show gets a slightly boring towards the end as the same story is re done with a different plot.
The only thing that is keeping the show alive is the science behind it. The case of using human lie detectors as polygraphs are quite easy to fool is quite outstanding. Its just brilliant,The show gets a slightly boring towards the end as the same story is re done with a different plot.
The only thing that is keeping the show alive is the science behind it. The case of using human lie detectors as polygraphs are quite easy to fool is quite outstanding. Its just brilliant, You learn so much new and its fascinating.

When Dr. Lightman figures out a person is lying and then he shows his reasoning behind it your mind is is blown away. Its quite astonishing and keeps the show alive.

The best thing is that this show is different. All we see now is lots of Crime TV shows.
Amazing show and love it. -Must Watch-… Expand

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LindaM

Aug 1, 2009

Tim Roth is an amazing actor, one of the best in the business! I love this show, it's far superior to most. I have watched every episode and the reruns. Now I find myself trying to read everyone's body language and facial expressions!

4 of 4 users found this helpful

SharonH

Jun 16, 2009

Love it and love the Cal Lightman character!

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CTOT

Nov 26, 2010

Probably ONE of the best procedurals on t.v. Its not just another predictable cop show like csi or ncis, Lie to me has a unique premise, outstanding acting, and a small cast of realistic, likable characters. Now in its third season it continues to bring something new to the table every week.

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KerryF

Feb 25, 2009

Interesting show. Needs to have a few episodes to work out the kinks but overall it is enjoyable to watch.

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Loler13gr

Jul 28, 2012

I found the show boring , the plot was not at all interesting and I did not like some of the actors.... Also the plot repeats it self after a few episodes...

1 of 5 users found this helpful14

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: October 4, 2010
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 28, 2009
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: January 21, 2009
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  S1:E13. Sacrifice
  Air Date: May 13, 2009
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  S1:E12. Blinded
  Air Date: May 6, 2009
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  S1:E11. Undercover
  Air Date: April 29, 2009
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  S1:E10. Better Half
  Air Date: April 22, 2009
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  S1:E9. Life Is Priceless
  Air Date: April 8, 2009
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  S1:E8. Depraved Heart
  Air Date: April 1, 2009
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  S1:E7. The Best Policy
  Air Date: March 18, 2009
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  S1:E6. Do No Harm
  Air Date: March 11, 2009
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  S1:E5. Unchained
  Air Date: March 4, 2009
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  S1:E4. Love Always
  Air Date: February 18, 2009
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  S1:E3. A Perfect Score
  Air Date: February 4, 2009
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  S1:E2. Moral Waiver
  Air Date: January 28, 2009
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: January 21, 2009