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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Foolish if fox to have canceled this series. The story has to be told. I dare you to continue….
Hell yea they should make a season four and more. Lie to me is viewing the world in a different way. It’s honestly a great TV series that should be brought back. If FOX doesn’t realize how stupid they are being then that’s there problem. Lie to me can really become more of a hit if they just continued making it. It’s intriguing, full of action and passion. The way it ended is another reason why they should make more episodes.
There should definitely be a season 4,5,6,etc…. it’s one of a kind and great bring it back!!
outstanding show…unique, well written and touching ! Please do a season four !!
I’ve watched all three series on Netflix this is a great series and I hope they bring it back. This is the best acting I’ve seen in a long time an excellent plots. I am a new Tim Roth fan
I just watch all 3 Seasons on Netflix. This is a great show. I hope Fox brings it back.
I have been watching the show on Netflix. Didn’t catch is while it was on Fox. It is an excellent that should have runned for years. What was the marketing for the show, I wonder. Was it advertised enough? Did it come on the same night as other popular like Scandal or Empire? Was it aired during the when most people are not watching tv. I don’t know. It just seems like a A-list show that didn’t get a fair chance. Again, I don’t know. Wish was more seasons to watch. I’m already on season 2 and season 3 only… Read more »
who rated it this low, it is a really good show and i love all the actors all of them
please bring it back
I sincerely wish they would not only bring “Lie to me ” back for season four but also many more seasons after that. The show is by far one of my all time favorite series. It is an incredible mix of witty, humorous and thrilling. Come in fox ! Get in the game and bring back a show that encourages intellect and a not so conformed way of thinking !
Best serie i have EVER seen!
good actors and extremly good plot
So what was frustrating was how they ended the series. They could have at least made a wrap up season to make it all come together. I wish they would start it up again. I love this show!
Should have kept going I would say! The science behind the should could have been argued to be bs but was great to watch because of Cal Lightman’s behavior making the show great to me
This was my favourite series… Now it’s gone. Rip
bring it back now it was a great show we loved, have seen all episodes at least two time each, miss it, Also need to know if Cal and Foster get together, please bring it back
Please bring kt back…