Lie to Me (2009)
Kernel Score: 90% · 1,641 ratings
Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery
First aired: 2009-01-21
Seasons: 3 · 48 episodes
Where to watch Lie to Me
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The world's leading deception researcher, Dr. Cal Lightman, studies facial expression, body language and tone of voice to determine when a person is lying and why, which helps law enforcement and government agencies uncover the truth. But his skills also make it easier for him to deceive others.
Lie to Me parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Lie to Me is a TV-14 crime procedural about a deception expert who helps solve criminal investigations.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Standard crime procedural content involving criminal investigations, non-graphic.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Shows like Lie to Me
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Cast
- Tim Roth as Cal Lightman
- Kelli Williams as Gillian Foster
- Monica Raymund as Ria Torres
- Brendan Hines as Eli Loker
- Hayley McFarland as Emily Lightman
Lie to Me FAQ
Is Lie to Me good?
Lie to Me has a 90% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,641 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Lie to Me?
In the US you can stream Lie to Me on Hulu, watch it free with ads on Tubi and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Lie to Me OK for kids?
Lie to Me is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Lie to Me is a TV-14 crime procedural about a deception expert who helps solve criminal investigations.
What shows are like Lie to Me?
If you liked Lie to Me, try Criminal Minds, The Mentalist, True Detective and The Blacklist.