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'Lie to Me' Synopsis and Other Essential Information

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© Fox Broadcasting Co. Cr: Joe Viles

Series Premiere:

January 21, 2009

When is it on?:

Wednesdays at 9pm EST on Fox (days/times subject to change)

Starring:

Tim Roth as Dr. Cal Lightman
Kelli Williams as Dr. Gillian Foster
Brendan Hines as Eli Loker
Monica Raymund as Ria Torres

Executive Producers:

Brian Grazer (24)
David Nevins
Samuel Baum (Series Creator)
Steven Maeda

Trivia:

Lie to Me is based on real-life specialist, Dr. Paul Ekman, who has the capability to find the truth just by reading clues within a face, body and voice.

'Lie to Me' Tagline:

"The average person tells three lies in ten minutes of conversation."

Synopsis:

Imagine having the ability to tell whether or not someone is lying just by observing their facial or body movements -- would it be a blessing or a curse?

The Lightman Group, headed by Dr. Cal Lightman, work with law enforcement agencies all over the country to expose the truth in criminal investigations.

Specialists who each have their own unique ability in "deception detection" surround Dr. Lightman to uncover some the most heinous crimes ever committed.

While Lie to Me focuses on solving crimes, the series also delves into the deceptions these characters must deal with within their personal lives. Handling the truth isn't always an easy task to manage from the ones you love.

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