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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Amazing show and an amazing cast. It’s a shame decent shows are cancelled and ‘crap’ continues to stay on the air (I.e., reality (???) shows).
Yes! Please It is so really wonderful! Really seriously love it!! Im from philippines and I can not explain in a lot of words how I enjoy dr. Lightman and the group! Hoping that there will be a next season please!!!!
This is one show that is quality entertaining television. It should definitely continue without question. With more exposure this show could’ve reached more people, and been an even bigger success if others were able to see the great content that lies within it. Such a disappointment that they ended such a fantastic tv show because those are hard to come by these days.
Yes love love love it, need more pleeeease x Tim Roth is AMAZING x
Please continue the show! I think it’s a very good one!!! Me and my girlfriend watched all seasons almost in a row and weere disappointed to read this news!!
Shall we never figured out if Lightman will stay with Foster?
Yes bring it back
Definately want to see more please
I love this show. Please let there be a season 4 🙂 Hope- and wishfull regards from Denmark.
This was a fantastic show! From the morals portrayed through Cal’s home life to the action he deals with at work it allowed for an almost realistic perspective on a not-so-realistic topic. The sexual tension between Cal and Jillian is absolutely killing me and I’d love to see what angle to producers choose to take on it in a fourth season.
Love this show. I am very disappointed that there will be no season 4.
This is one of the best shows of all time. I hope they make a season 4 and more. What intrigue and great stories and a wonderful premise.
Yes
please guys: execs, FOX, SOME-ONE, make Season 4. There is no real reason to not. Ridiculous decisions to cancel outstanding shows.
What no season 4 ?? Y what’s up this show is great it’s like a new age law and order with a twist all this about no season 4 is bullocks