Lie to Me
Overview
Dr. Cal Lightman, a premier expert in deception, utilizes his profound understanding of facial cues, body language, and vocal inflections to detect lies and uncover motivations. His expertise proves invaluable to law enforcement and governmental bodies in their quest for truth. However, this remarkable talent comes with a downside, as Lightman often finds it just as simple to manipulate those around him. Balancing the pursuit of honesty and the temptations of deceit, he navigates a world where truth is frequently obscured.
Episodes
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1
Pilot
A young man from a strict Jehovah's Witness family finds himself in deep trouble when he is suspected of murdering his teacher, especially after bein...
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2
Moral Waiver
A female soldier accuses her commanding officer of sexual assault, prompting Lightman to travel to Fort Meade for an investigation into the validity ...
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3
A Perfect Score
The murder of a teenage girl, the offspring of a prominent federal judge, propels The Lightman Group into the cutthroat environment of an elite colleg...
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4
Love Always
During a high-profile wedding, Lightman and his team are tasked with thwarting an assassination attempt on a South Korean ambassador. However, chaos e...
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5
Unchained
Lightman and Torres question a jailed gang leader who insists he has turned his life around. Should he be released, he could either aid in combating u...
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6
Do No Harm
Lightman and Foster delve into the case of an 11-year-old girl who has vanished under suspicious circumstances, raising fears of murder. At the same ...
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7
The Best Policy
Lightman is brought on board to uncover a corporate spy within a pharmaceutical firm, only to stumble upon a significant conspiracy linked to a new me...
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8
Depraved Heart
Lightman becomes fixated on the troubling case of two young women who took their own lives. As he delves deeper into their tragic stories, the emotion...
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9
Life Is Priceless
Following a devastating building collapse in a small town near Washington, Dr. Cal Lightman is called in to investigate the incident and uncovers a si...
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10
Better Half
In this episode, Assistant U.S. Attorney Zoe Landau, who happens to be Lightman's ex-wife and Emily's mother, seeks his expertise in unraveling an ar...
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11
Undercover
The Lightman Group finds itself at the center of a heated controversy involving a police officer who shot a teenager who may have been innocent. Simul...
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12
Blinded
FBI agent Ben Reynolds, determined to catch a serial rapist plaguing Washington, teams up with The Lightman Group for their most challenging investig...
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13
Sacrifice
Following a devastating terrorist bombing near Washington, DC, FBI Agent Ben Reynolds reaches out to The Lightman Group for assistance in tracking do...
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The Core of It
At a book signing, a young woman approaches Lightman, convinced she has witnessed a murder. Lightman discovers that she has multiple personalities, a...
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2
Truth or Consequences
In "Truth or Consequences," Zoe seeks Lightman's expertise for her client, a 22-year-old college football star accused of statutory rape involving a 1...
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3
Control Factor
During a getaway in Mexico with Emily, Lightman finds himself drawn into the mystery of a missing American woman, a single mother vacationing with her...
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4
Honey
Eric Matheson (Garret Dillahunt) is fiercely determined to clear his name in the murder of his wife. Assigned to the case, Torres visits the victim's...
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5
Grievous Bodily Harm
Cal's longtime friend, Terry Marsh, arrives in town, bringing chaos in his wake. At the same time, the rest of the team engages with students from a ...
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6
Lack of Candor
Following the assassination of a federal witness, the US attorney arrives at the Lightman Group to place the next witness, Reynolds, into protective ...
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7
Black Friday
The Lightman Group investigates a young man who suspects he was kidnapped as an infant. Meanwhile, Loker and Torres delve into the chaos surrounding a...
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8
Secret Santa
During the holiday season, Cal finds himself stationed in Afghanistan, where he must depend on an American expatriate to assist him in a critical miss...
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9
Fold Equity
Lightman, Foster, and Reynolds head to Las Vegas to investigate the disappearance of a missing finalist from the World Series of Poker. Utilizing hi...
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10
Tractor Man
In "Tractor Man," a farmer takes a stand by parking his bomb-laden tractor near the US Treasury in protest. Simultaneously, Loker finds himself in cha...
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11
Beat The Devil
In "Beat The Devil," Dr. Cal Lightman delves into the unsettling behavior of a graduate student from his mentor's program, suspecting the student may ...
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12
Sweet Sixteen
An Irish terrorist approaches Dr. Lightman seeking answers regarding the murder of his wife and daughter from seven years prior. As Lightman investig...
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13
The Whole Truth
In this gripping episode, Dr. Cal Lightman serves as an expert witness in a high-profile trial involving a woman accused of murdering her wealthy and ...
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14
React to Contact
As Lightman delves into the case of an Iraq war veteran, he is forced to face some uncomfortable realities about his own history. The investigation un...
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15
Teacher and Pupils
Following a harrowing shooting incident at a federal housing complex, Lightman is brought in to analyze the expressions of a paralyzed survivor. As h...
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16
Delinquent
After the murder of a pregnant teenager, Cal and the LMG team join forces with Torres to exonerate her sister, who has a troubled past, from any invol...
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17
Bullet Bump
The Lightman Group delves into a case following the tragic murder of a young woman at a political rally in Virginia. As they sift through the chaos of...
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18
Headlock
In an underground fight club, the lifeless body of a competitor is discovered, raising alarm bells. As Foster investigates the scene, he uncovers a di...
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19
Pied Piper
In the episode "Pied Piper," Lightman and his former spouse, Zoe, confront a haunting moment as they attend the execution of a murderer they helped co...
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20
Exposed
When Foster's boyfriend, Dave Burns (guest star Martini), goes missing, Lightman steps in to help locate him. He teams up with Burns' enigmatic forme...
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21
Darkness and Light
The disappearance of a woman propels the Lightman group into an investigation that uncovers illicit practices within the adult film sector. As they d...
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22
Black and White
The Lightman Group delves into the homicide of a journalist and close friend of Cal Lightman, who was tragically murdered while uncovering the misdeed...
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In the Red
Lightman is on a mission to thwart a vengeful individual's plan to execute a bank robbery. As tensions rise, he employs his keen insights into human b...
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2
The Royal We
In the pursuit of justice for a man wrongfully accused, Lightman stumbles upon a hidden truth that sheds light on a troubled woman's life and her rela...
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3
Dirty Loyal
The Lightman Group is enlisted by Internal Affairs to delve into a troubling incident involving Detective Wallowski and her partner, Detective Farr. A...
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4
Double Blind
In "Double Blind," Lightman finds himself entangled in a perilous chase after encountering a captivating woman at an art gallery. As he navigates this...
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5
The Canary's Song
In "The Canary's Song," Dr. Cal Lightman delves into a tragic explosion that claimed the lives of six coal miners, suspecting that it may be linked t...
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Beyond Belief
Lightman confronts the head of a self-help organization to liberate a rich woman who appears to be under the influence of this cult-like figure. As he...
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7
Veronica
Lightman works with a woman suffering from early-onset Alzheimer's to reconstruct her disjointed memories. As he delves deeper into her past, he stumb...
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8
Smoked
A terminally ill restaurant owner enlists Lightman’s help to uncover the truth behind his daughter's murder as part of his final wish. Determined to...
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9
Funhouse
In the episode "Funhouse," Cal Lightman grapples with his mental stability as he works to secure the release of a patient from a psychiatric facility....
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Rebound
A affluent woman enlists Lightman’s expertise to investigate her new partner’s history. Concerned about potential hidden truths, she seeks to unco...
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11
Saved
In the episode titled "Saved," Dr. Cal Lightman delves into the case of three high school students involved in a tragic car accident that resulted in ...
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12
Gone
A mother reports her baby missing, alleging that an unidentified individual has abducted her child. However, Lightman senses that she is not being en...
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13
Killer App
A former patient of Foster, who is also a co-founder of a social-networking platform, seeks help from the Lightman Group, fearing her partner is tryin...
