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?
Would love to see Lie to me back again. I loved it when it was on and even got my hubby hooked on it. Please bring it back
I LOVE this show…got addicted right from the beginning…went into withdrawal when last one was over. We talk and laugh at parties over each episode. Big Mistake if Fox cancels this one intelligent show they have.
please don’t cancel this show…i love that it’s a different take on solving crimes and it’s one of the few shows that make use of reading people as a way to solve cases. I’m hoping that the other casts stints on Castle and Criminal Minds don’t bode ill for the show.
I love Tim Roth! Save Lie to Me.
This is such a great show, it would be such a shame to cancel it.
Every time a new series comes on that Im interrested in watching,its usually cut.Fox doesnt make alot of wise decisions.This cast is great and being able to read someones guilt on there face is pretty cool.Keep it around
PLEASE DON’T PULL THE SHOW IT IS SO AMAZING AND INSPIRATIONAL!!!
A show like this one often has a very loyal audience, but often it doesn’t get enough people in that loyal audience to carry it further. This happened with Numb3rs also. If being placed after House on a Monday night can’t save it, nothing can. I have seen two of the stars (Kelli and Brendan) appear on other shows. That usually tells you they are not working on their own show. Last year it came back in the summer and continued into the fall, but was replaced by Chicago Code with Jennifer Beals (who played Lightman’s ex-wife).
Not sure it’s a good sign that Foster was recently on Criminal Minds, and Loker is doing a stint on Castle… I’ll be really bummed if Lie to Me is pulled.
Lie To Me is indeed one of the best dramas on TV in a long time. I have nothing to watch after “Chuck”. 🙁
The best show on Global . It would be sad if it were cancelled. Roth and the cast are great.
This is one of the best TV series we have seen. Several friends recommended this show to and they were right. It is interesting, the plots and the acting is very good. Please do not cancel this show.
This is the BEST show on TV currently. Most shows do not offer something good for intelligent people. Frankly, if this show is canceled, I will be canceling my TV service – Seriously. This is one of the only 3 shows I watch, and truly enjoy. I schedule my entire week around watching this show. Please don’t cancel it.
ONE OF THE BEST SHOW ON TELEVISION. IT HAS NOT BEEN PROMOTED AND BACKED ENOUGH. FOX IS AN IDIOT NETWORK IF THEY CANCEL THE SERIES.
The show is one of the best on TV, I would love to see it back. I don’t hold out much hope because I have already seen 2 of it’s stars on other shows. Please bring it back…
“Lie to me” is the best show FOX has on TV. If cancelled, I will never watch anything on FOX again! please think twice