Though its performance hasn’t been stellar, FOX has finally ordered a full season of Lie to Me. What does this mean for the sophomore drama’s future?
Lie to Me follows Dr. Cal Lightman (Tim Roth), a human lie detector, and his team of experts who help law officials solve their most difficult cases. The cast also includes Kelli Williams, Brendan Hines, Mekhi Phifer, and Monica Raymund.
The dramatic series is currently in a plum spot on the FOX schedule, sitting behind successful House on Monday nights. Unfortunately, it doesn’t hold onto much of the Hugh Laurie show’s audience. This past week, for example, House was first in the 18-49 demographic (4.6) and second in total viewers (11.95 million), opposite the Dancing with the Stars finals. Lie to Me shed 40% of the lead-in audience in both areas, attracting a 2.7 and 7.16 million.
Despite the so-so ratings performance, FOX has finally given the drama a full season and ordered nine additional installments. The decision comes several weeks after the decision to order more episodes of other shows like Glee and The Cleveland Show.
It will be some time before viewers see these episodes of Lie to Me however. The drama will be leaving the airwaves in mid-January, making way for the return of 24. FOX has indicated that Lie to Me will return at some point in the spring.
Unfortunately, the full season order is more likely of an indication that FOX anticipates they’ll be needing more original programming than their being satisfied with Lie to Me’s performance. What’s more, the show being put on hiatus isn’t likely to help the ratings.
At this point, Lie to Me looks like it will be firmly “on the bubble” come May. A third season isn’t assured and the show’s future will likely be decided by the strengths or weaknesses of FOX’s pilots for the 2010-11 season.
What do you think? Is Lie to Me worth watching or do you think FOX could do better? Would you move it to another night rather than put it on hiatus?
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465 Comments on "Lie to Me: FOX Gives Drama Full Season Order; Good or Great News?"
I just discovered this show and am now hooked! Canceling this show would be a big mistake! I think the show needs to marketed more/better to fully realize its ratings potential! Tim Roth is brilliant!
I love this show and was very sorry to hear it was leaving for a while. YES, PLEASE put it on another night, rather than putting it on hiatus. I love the characters, and enjoy the plots. Tim Roth is terrific!
Lie to Me has overtaken House as my favorite show on TV. With Numb3rs about to be pulled, there will only be 3 shows (NCIS is the third) that make me want to stay in to watch TV
This show is excellent. I don’t understand why anyone who watches House wouldn’t enjoy Lie to Me. It’s got the same blend of science and drama, and Tim Roth is absolutely wonderful as Cal Lightman. DO NOT CANCEL THIS SHOW!!
DO NOT CANCEL THE SHOW!
It is one of the best shows on TV, and although other actors are not so stellar, Tim Roth is worth keeping.
I absolutely love Tim Roth, so he caught my eye at first. Then I learned about the Paul Ekman connection to the show, and that is amazing. Tell FOX it must continue, it is so fascinating. I can’t wait for a third season. If not, you can put Tim Roth in anything and I could watch him all day long, he is a brilliant actor.
The show is amazing. It’s gotten a lot better since season 1. It’s one of those extremely interesting, intelligent shows, very much like House. Unfortunately, those kind of shows generally don’t make it since the vast majority of viewers don’t understand the things that go on in the show, which makes House all the more amazing for making it.
Lie to Me definitely should NOT be cancelled. Fox seems to have a record for canceling for good shows, as does NBC. Hopefully, they won’t make that mistake again.
Absolutely love this show…this is one of my #1 shows that I have to watch weekly!! Don’t cancel it, it is a great show, been watching it since the beginning…I have never missed an episode.
Wow…Lie to Me is the first TV show I’ve been interested enough in years to follow. I think the last one was ER. It is a great premise, and most of all, Tim Roth is just so sexy…..sigh. I can’t take my eyes off of him, or more like it…I can’t stop listening to that wonderful accent! Please, please don’t cancel this show. It’s the only thing I look forward to watching at all on TV anymore
Really love this show! The writing is terrific and Tim Roth is perfect for this roll!
I already bought the first season and I don’t care when it airs or on what station I will always watch!!!
I love this show–please do not cancel “Lie to Me.” It is creative, full of mystery, and I love the characters. I also consider it a learning experience in watching people, their mannerisms, and what this reveals about their personalities, what they’re trying to hide, etc. I think it’s one of the best shows on TV–keep it coming!
OMG! I love this show. I can’t get enough of Cal Lightman’s Genius. The shows stry lines are always top knotch and I think FOX is crazy to keep it at terrible time slot. MOVE IT TO PRIME TIME!!!!!!!!!! (please*) WE NEED MORE LIE TO ME SHOWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE THE PEOPLE DEMAND IT>>>>
I LOVE THIS SHOW IT IS AWSOME AND DESERVES TO BE ON TV AND HAVE ANOTHER SEASON!!!!!! DO NOT CANCEL THE SHOW KEEP IT GOING AND ON AIR, MAYBE YOU SHOULD PUT IT ON ANOTHER NIGHT AND IT WOULD GET BETTER RATINGS BECAUSE MORE PEOPLE WILL WATCH IT IF IT IS ON EARLIER INSTEAD OF LATER.