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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Its to bad that they stop this 🙁 I WANT MORE!!!
It is the first show in my life I got addicted to. Absolutely fabulous. Please continue with season 4. I miss the whole team!!!!
I want more!!!’
Please bring it back
I am addicted to it. Guess I have to start over with the first show. Wish there were another season or 6 to watch. What a great lead, nice writing, interesting situations, I learn about communications and the rest of the cast, is fine!!! Love the architecture and the room and the cool relationship between Cal and his beloved daughter, she’s great too.
More please!!!!! Joy
Love this show!!! Please make more omg I dunno what I will do without Cal and the rest of the cast! 🙁
This show was awesome! It should totally have a season 4! All my friends and family watched it. I loved it.
More “Lie To Me” Seasons please.
LIE TO ME SHOULD DEFINITELY BE REVIEWED FOR A SEADON FOUR! lie to me is a incredibly knowledgeable and inspirational show im addicted!
Yes YES YES PLZ I NEED SEASON 4 it’s probably one of the best series I’ve ever known!!
Yes , this show must continue , for me this series Lie to me its special , because it sparked me the ideea to learn more about applied psychology and study Paul Ekman`s scientific books!
Please renew the four season and the other comes up. “Let it be Lightman” 😉
It should not have been cancelled,the best show i have seen in a long long time. The actors and actresses made the show. And if it was to be cancelled then why did it not end with lightman and Jill getting together.
Bring back this show, by far the most interesting and intelligent of them all!
Didn’t know about this show until Netflix and was so sad to binge watch it to a too soon end
wish there were more
Unfortunately, I did not find out about this show until I saw in on Netflix. I would love to see a season 4 and would definitely commit to watching! Pleas make more episodes!!