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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Jobi, my experience was the same. I was trying to figure out how I missed three seasons. Program scheduling ?
Absolutely one of my favorite series ever. I have watched all seasons probably three times now! You need a season 4. It is definitely needed. Please
After coming across the show on Netflix, I finished all three seasons within a two week period. The show is absolutely phenomenal and addicting. I really wish and hope that someone will be able to bring it back.
Loved the show but I understand why ratings went down. The writers did a bad job with season 3: not nearly enough suspense and no progression whatsoever between Cal and Gillian.
Moar! I need more! Netflix gods grant us pls.
pls bring back pls. ty.
PLEASE BRING THE SHOW BACK! I absolutely loved it! You can´t end season 3 like that without a follow up season! Lie to me is ten million times better than CSI, Bones, Castle etc. I could have seen 8 seasons of this show! I LOVED IT!!!
I absolutely love this show. ..bring it back!
I never heard of the show until recently. Watched every episode, and fell in love. Some things about the show irritate me but what show doesn’t. Kinda surprised that it only lasted 3 seasons. It has good stories, plots,and twists. Makes you think while watching it. I don’t use the show for background noise like I do almost every other show. PLEASE BRING IT BACK.
Really dont understand how this show ever went down in ratings. I’d love to see it return.
NETFLIX! Pick this show up!
Love love love it. Bring it back. I watched all 3 seasons in 3 days. So sad it’s done.
Please return the show. Its awsome.
I just watched all 3 seasons in a week. Loved the show. Tim Roth was great as the lead, the rest of the cast were good as well. Great chemistry. Please bring the show back.
I just binge watched all 3 seasons and I wish I could go back and watch it slower so it lasts longer. Great concept for a show. I though Tim Roth was great as the lead character. I would love to see the show come back. The cast worked well together and had a good chemistry. There are so many horrible shows on TV and this is the one they cancel??? I can list 10 shows that are not worth watching. I hope another network picks this up.