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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Miss LIE TO ME. Great series….Has to come back!!
Grate program and educational sad to see it end
Very disappointed. Great show. Just bought all eps. ;(
I love Lie To Me! And I really hate that it’s been cancelled! ****!!!!
THIS WAS A GOOD SHOW ITS ALWAYS LIKE THIS !!!
Obviously Crap-descicion of FOX!
Bought all seasons on DVD and am saddend that thy did it only for a small decline.
The fate of all underrated TV-series which run on FOX, while Zombies like “the Simpsons” continue to run, desperatly wanting to die.
Wish they brought it back, along with Firefly!
Great show that actually teaches you something
What an amazing programme it’s ridiculous that this show was cancelled by Fox.In the words of Tim Roth ” What a load of bollocks!!”
Please put back on air!
Why should it be brought back – 2 words TIM ROTH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Obviously you have never experienced great acting before !
How can you just stop at season 3. There are still SOOOOO many questions that need answers before shutting it down like this. Everybody wants to see if Cal and Foster get together and live happily ever after. That suchs to just end it there with season 3. Bring it back PLEASE !!!!
Soooooo sad is over! I feel like i lost some good friends. …who’s making such poor decisions? Why was this canceled?
Lie to Me was better than over half the crap tv puts on air – Fox was motor of to cancel this show. BRING IT BACK. Incredible television
Are you CRAZY!!!!i WANT SEASON 4 AND 5 AND 6.7..8. AND EVEN 100!!!I LOVE THIS SERIAL! IT IS THE BEST ONE I EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE!AND HEAL YEAH THEY HAVE TO AT LEASE FINISH IT NORMAL!IT IS SO RUDE TO LEFT IT LIKE THAT!
Accidentally found this series on Netflix and can’t believe how good it is. Where was the promotion??