Sometimes the truth hurts — especially when it comes to television ratings. After three seasons, FOX has cancelled Lie to Me.
Starring Tim Roth, Lie to Me revolves around Cal Lightman and members of The Lightman Group. They’re a team of specialists who help law enforcement agencies uncover the truth by using applied psychology. Others in the cast include Kelli Williams, Brendan Hines, Monica Raymund, Hayley McFarland, and Mekhi Phifer.
Last season, Lie to Me averaged a 2.9 rating in the all-important 18-49 demographic and 8.03 million total viewers. That was down from season one and the series found itself on the bubble for renewal. FOX ended up giving the TV series another chance and renewed it for 13 episodes.
Unfortunately, season three didn’t perform nearly as well as season two. It premiered last October to a 2.1 rating in the demo and 5.86 million. Viewership eroded in subsequent weeks and FOX declined to give the show a full season order. Lie to Me then hit a new series low in January, registering a meager 1.5 rating and 5.43 million viewers.
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In its final weeks on the air, viewers seemed to rally behind it and Lie to Me had its best ratings of the season — a 2.5 in the demo and 7.67 million.
Though the ratings had come way down, FOX execs claimed that they still valued the TV series and saw it as a solid utility player. Showrunner Alex Cary said, “Fox has been very clear with us — they know what the show is, they know what it can do. [The ratings bump] shows that people will come watch the show.”
Now, after three seasons on the air, the series is over. FOX has officially cancelled Lie to Me after 48 episodes. All of the installments have aired. Though there are too few episodes for a traditional syndication package, the first two seasons have already been released on DVD.
What do you think? Should Lie to Me have been renewed for season four?
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1699 Comments on "Lie to Me: FOX TV Show Cancelled, No Season Four"
I’m begging you to bring back this series. Lie to me is a marvelous, creative, fascinating, clever, (idk, i find it factual instead of fictional, it really happens, in real life)…idk if people who commented here including me would make fox change their minds but this series is great. And i am willing to wait until this show comes back again..
I’ve been watching it millions time, I really like this show, it’s unique, and Mr. Lightman have a strong character.
Back in the day, so many theory that saying why it cancelled even have great rating.
Please somebody bring it back to the show.
I’ve never been more discouraged that “Lie To Me” will not continue… People don’t understand the brilliance in this show. It is actually factual and possible that this can all happen. The ability to read micro expressions fascinates me to no end. I say that this is one of the best shows I have ever seen and wished that there were more viewers that had the chance to watch this incredible show.
We watched it as a family with my two high school daughters. After three seasons one daughter is so fascinated by the science behind micro expressions she wants to change her college major to forensic psychology. I just wish she’d stop “reading” me. We all miss it. Please bring back Lie to Me.
Wish they would have continued the show. Enjoy character development and psychology of how people behave. Have really enjoyed watching on Netflix. Like the characters and plots
Fake executives.
no need to renew it, the 4 th season should stick with the 3 rd. It is not their fault that american viewers are having other definitions as interesting and also have a need of entertainment every 8 th minute,otherwise they would loose their concentration. This is one of the most intellectual shows ever written. Very original also in presenting its plot.
I’ve seen this series 20 times. I live for Lie To Me. BRING IT BACK.
Dude I ABSOLUTELY WANT Lie To Me TO HAVE 40 MORE SEASONS. I LOOK UP TO THIS SHOW AND LEARN FROM IT. IT’S SO AMAZING!
I love Lie to me and I WANT Season 4! 🙂 I`m from Bulgaria and Lie to me is my favorite show. I hope that Season 4 will be absolutely fact! Please! 🙂 Thaks! 🙂
I TOTALLY AGREE!!!!!! BRING IT BACK
BRING IT BACK
OMG please bring it back, pick up where you left off!!!!
Please realese lie to me again,
I love the show. Seen it twice. Please bring it back.
It was a great show, and I was very disappointed in hiw the show ended.
I believe that it should have been given abother season.