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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I really hope that Netflix picks up this show as a Netflix original series. I think it would be great. It is a tragedy that the show was cancelled. It probably just needed to move to a different showing time…
OMG JUST FINISHED SEASON3 ON NETFLIX AND SAW NO “PLAY NEXT EPISODE” BUTTON. AS USUAL, I DECIDED TO DO SOME RESEARCH. I DO NOT LIKE WHAT I FOUND. I KNOW IM VERY LATE BUT HELLOOO CAN WE PLEASE GET LIE TO ME BACK UP?! OKAY. LTM FANS, WE SHOULD START A PETITION FOR RESTARTING LTM SO WE CAN END THIS FREAKING CLIFF HANGER! WHOS WITH ME?!
I FELT THE EXACT SAME WAY TODAY! IT’S NOT FAIR! IT’S NOT OKAY, CAL AND JIL KEEP ME HAPPY, THEY’RE PART OF THIS WORLD AND NOW THEY’RE JUST *poof* GONE!!!!! I’M SO WITH YOU!!!
I love Cal Lightman, best characther ever.. I LOVE the humor in the series.. BRING IT BACK!
Love it, and it’s canned. Typical.
everyone in our office loved the show…..the story lines…the acting…BRING IT BACK…all of us girls in the office agree
I love this show. I just saw season 2 an d about to watch season 3. I hope Fox bring it back.
Cryssy
PLEASE BRING IT BACK! I’ve just watched all 3 seasons on uk amazon prime/uk Netflix and I LOVE it. I yearn for more twisted tales and the blossoming love of lightman/foster. With the internet you now have a wider audience so give it a go! 🙂
Since this show is now on Netflix and a lot more accessible to people, it is a lot easier for views. On cable or a specific channel is not as common any more. But I would love to have a 4 season.
Fantastic show, original, entertaining and Tim Roth was the cherry on top. Please deliver season 4.
Show should definitely be renewed.
This is as good as 24. Great cast and chemistry. Sad there are no more episodes.
I think there should be a season four of the programme lie to me I have really enjoyed the programme and there is only going to be a progression I just know it !!!
This show fantastic! There is so little that isn’t crap on tv.
I LOOOOOVVVVEEEE this show. It draws me in each and every time I watch it. So sad that it was cancelled, especially since the shows that are still running doesn’t interest me like this show did.
Bring it back!!!!
My friend recommended me this show and I love it so much that my happiness in life depended on it (ok… a bit exaggerated) what I’m trying to say is please continue the show!
pleasepleaseplease! I want Dr. Lightman BACKKKK!!!!