This evening, FOX is airing the final episode of Lie to Me’s third season. Will the series be back for a fourth season or will it be cancelled? The answer may have a lot to do with how well the show performs tonight.
Last season, Lie to Me averaged a 2.9 rating in the all-important 18-49 demographic and 8.03 million total viewers. This season has been a different story. The series hasn’t been performing nearly as well and FOX declined to give the series an order for the back nine, leaving the season at 13 installments. That’s often a sign that the network has given up on a series and will just use up what they have left.
So far this season, Lie to Me ranks near the bottom on the list of FOX’s scripted shows, averaged a 1.9 rating in the demo and 5.75 million viewers. On January 10th, a pair of episodes averaged a 1.6 in the demo and 5.46 million viewers. Based on those numbers you could be pretty sure that the show’s fate was sealed.
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But then, the next week, Lie to Me registered a 20% gain in the demo. Last week, it saw an astounding 39% gain — moving up to a 2.5 rating and 7.67 million viewers. That represents a season high for the drama. If the series can sustain that rating tonight, it could be encouraging enough for FOX execs to greenlight a fourth season.
Despite the low ratings, the producers certainly don’t feel like the network has given up on Lie to Me. In a recent interview, 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.”
Cary also indicated that tonight’s finale goes to the heart of Lightman and Foster and their strong emotional bond. He noted, “We’re very happy with it. We think it will make the fans only more hungry for a season four.”
What do you think? Will Lie to Me be back for season four or will it be cancelled? Will you be satisfied if this is the end?
please don’t cancel this incredible show. it is well written and well acted. are you kidding me? the season finale finally had lightman admitting he loves foster. get serious! the story lines are riveting, and i usually am on the edge of my seat until the end. maybe it needs to be moved to a different night or time to bring in more viewers. please don’t cancel.
It would be a huge mistake for them to end this show. I LOVE IT!! They should give it a fourth season with a full set of 23 episodes instead of only 13. Brilliant writing and even better acting! KEEP IT.
“Lie to Me” should be allowed to come back for a fourth season. It is a well written, well acted show. There is so much garbage out there that pretends to be entertainment, that to think of cancelling “Lie to Me” is ridiculous! The characters are spot-on, and the tensions they create add to this shows staying power. Leave it alone, or loose me as a viewer.
I would be so disappointed if they cancel Lie to me! I LOVE this show. It is one of the two shows I look forward to! Several people I know hadn’t heard of it and when I talked them into watching it, they got hooked as well. Even my teenage son loved it and we normally have no common ground when it comes to television programs. I sure hope it comes back for another season.
Please bring back Lie To Me!It’s such a wonderful show and very unique.It’s actually something we have never seen.The stories are interesting the cast is wonderful and the chemistry between Tim Roth and Kelli Williams is so powerful.The very last episode left us all wanting more of Foster and Lightman!!!
You’ve got to be kidding! With all the ‘crap’ shows on TV, Lie to Me certainly wasn’t one of them! Keep it going… I miss it!!!
i enjoy the programe an would be disappointed if it were cancelled i even got my my hooked on it i hope it wel be back
Why do they have to cancel the good shows to make room for more reality & game shows… Just what we don’t need. Just like NBC did to “Chase”. Lie To Me had a different prespective to crime fighting and we were all anticipating the bond between Cal & Gillian and just when he admits his affection…BLAM…they want to cancel the show. Come on people.. don’t we have enough of reality shows when the real reality is in good television drama. That’s what some of us want .. Don’t we count to??
Love Lie to Me. Please don’t cancel.
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I love Lie to Me and hopes it is back for a 4th season. It’s the ONLY show I look forward to every week. Monday evening it’s 8:00 pm House and 9:00 pm Lie to Me–best night of TV.
There are so many mediocre shows on TV now. Lie to Me is the one bright spot that I enjoy watching; and there are only two! Who cares who dances with who or who wins a million dollars or which American Idol gets the gold………..these shows are not stories, just fluff. Don’t cancel the good shows!!
Please don’t cancel! This show is always intriguing, even the occasional episodes that lack the good writing of the rest. It’s one of only two shows I watch!
This is my favorite show! Please do not cancel! I was a huge House Fan, but have started showing more anticipation to “Lie to me” Great story line… good scripts.. Love the supporting roles too. Filmed/produced very well too! Please please please do NOT cancel this show!!!
This is my favorite show on TV I look forward to watching it every week. I’m alsways telling friends and coworkers about the show. I really hope that they bring it back for many more seasons.