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House of Lies is an American dark comedy created by Matthew Carnahan, which premiered on Showtime on January 8, 2012. The series is based on the book, House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Then Tell You the Time, written by Martin Kihn, a former consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton.

Series overview

Season Episodes Originally aired DVD release date
Season premiere Season finale Region 1 Region 2 Region 4
1 12[1] January 8, 2012 (2012-01-08) April 1, 2012 (2012-04-01) — — —

Episodes

Season 1 (2012)

No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Gods of Dangerous Financial Instruments"Stephen HopkinsMatthew CarnahanJanuary 8, 2012 (2012-01-08)1.03[2]
Marty and the Pod travel to New York to consult for MetroCapital, a mega-bank that is looking for a plan to unscrupulously justify taking their year-end bonuses as the financial world around them burns. Unfortunately, Marty makes an enemy out of MetroCapital's number two guy Greg Norbert in the process. Back at home, Marty gets some unwanted advice on how to raise his son Roscoe from Jeremiah Kaan, Marty's live-in father, when Roscoe decides to try out for the female lead in a school play.
2"Amsterdam"Stephen HopkinsMatthew CarnahanJanuary 15, 2012 (2012-01-15)0.89[3]
Marty and the Pod are sent to Phoenix to clean up a mess at a very powerful sports franchise, caused by the owners' impending divorce. Once there, Jeannie Van Der Hooven takes a dinner meeting with Derek, an old flame, but is deflated when she finds out his real intentions toward her. On the home front, Marty continues his personal war with Principal Gita over Roscoe's cross-dressing.
3"Microphallus"Seith MannMatthew CarnahanJanuary 22, 2012 (2012-01-22)0.72[4]
Marty arrives at the offices to find Greg Norbert there to announce the possible acquisition of Galweather by MetroCapital. This is not good, people. The Pod then flies to Indiana to consult for a beverage company, where Marty applies his management skills to turn a loss into a win. Meanwhile, Clyde Oberholt questions whether Doug Guggenheim actually hooked up with a transvestite, and Roscoe struggles with the confusing feelings of liking both a boy and a girl.
4"Mini-Mogul"Stephen HopkinsStory by: Kate Garwood and Karin Gist
Teleplay by: Karin Gist		January 29, 2012 (2012-01-29)1.02[5]
With Jeremiah out of town, Marty is forced to bring his son Roscoe to his next job in San Francisco. Hoping to get some quality time with his dad, Roscoe ends up spending it all with The Pod - instead when Marty is forced to babysit Alex Katsnelson, the teenage CEO of a security software company. Meanwhile, Jeannie reacts to her recent engagement by having a tryst with Kurt, a tortured musician she randomly meets in a coffee house.
5"Utah"Adam BernsteinDavid WalpertFebruary 5, 2012 (2012-02-05)0.83[6]
On a consulting gig in Utah, Jeannie is put in charge when it becomes clear that the racist CEO of a no-frills motel chain won't take Marty seriously; Clyde tries to make inroads with a virginal Mormon woman; Monica decides to spend some quality time with Roscoe after her married boyfriend rejects her, but their parent-son bonding takes a dark turn, leading Roscoe to better understand his mother ... and better appreciate his father.
6"Our Descent Into Los Angeles"Stephen HopkinsStory by: Matthew Carnahan and Devon Shepard
Teleplay by: Matthew Carnahan and Devon Shepard		February 12, 2012 (2012-02-12)0.99[7]
Marty goes to war with his son's school when Roscoe is accused of sexual harassment for trying to kiss a boy. On the home front, his personal life is further complicated when April, a stripper Marty met in New York, reappears. Elsewhere, Jeannie starts to get cold feet at the prospect of her upcoming wedding.
7"Bareback Town"Miguel ArtetaBarbara NanceFebruary 19, 2012 (2012-02-19)0.85[8]
When the Pod goes to Washington D.C. to consult for a pharmaceutical company, Marty faces a challenge from April to stay monogamous on the road, which puts Jeannie in the position of having to "take one for the team" and fully satisfy a female client; Jeremiah reveals something serious to April, asking for her discretion until he can tell Marty himself; a jealous Monica drops a huge bombshell on Marty.
8"Veritas"Stephen HopkinsWesley S. Nickerson IIIMarch 4, 2012 (2012-03-04)0.82[9]
Marty and The Pod take part in the annual Galweather-Stearn recruiting event, where the best and brightest from Harvard Business School are wined and dined. Once there, Marty teaches James, the lone black recruit in this predominantly white business, the most important thing he knows. Meanwhile, Doug sets out to prove to Clyde that he can coach any one of the possible recruits onto 'the list', while Jeannie grills a sexy, flirty recruit to see if she's all style and no substance - a stance that becomes very hypocritical when we learn a secret Jeannie has been hiding.
9"Ouroboros"Stephen HopkinsMatthew CarnahanMarch 11, 2012 (2012-03-11)0.69[10]
Marty and the Pod are put through the ringer by their arch-rival firm Kinsley-Johnson as part of the due diligence performed by MetroCapital for the pending merger; Jeannie does her best to keep Wes and the marriage at bay but fails to keep it a secret from Marty; April and Roscoe bond but Marty learns about Jeremiah's secret and receives shocking news from Monica.
10"Prologue and Aftermath"Beth McCarthy MillerKaren GistMarch 18, 2012 (2012-03-18)0.62[11]
11"Business"Stephen HopkinsDavid WalpertMarch 25, 2012 (2012-03-25)0.72[12]
12"The Mayan Apocalypse"[13]UnknownUnknownApril 1, 2012 (2012-04-01)TBA
In the Season 1 finale, with the help of Greg Norbert, Marty and the Pod fight to pull off an eleventh-hour reprieve and stop the MetroCapital acquisition from happening; Jeannie makes a decision about marrying Wes; Marty's son Roscoe makes a life-altering choice of his own.

Season 2 (2013)

On February 1, 2012, House of Lies was renewed for a second season.[14]

References

  1. ^ Ng, Philiana (April 7, 2011). "Showtime Greenlights 'Homeland,' 'House of Lies'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 23, 2011.
  2. ^ Seidman, Robert (January 10, 2012). "Sunday Cable Ratings: Kardashians Rule, Oprah Drools? + Atlanta 'Housewives,' 'Cajun Pawn Stars,' 'Mob Wives 2,' 'Rachael vs. Guy,' 'Leverage,' 'Shameless' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved January 11, 2012.
  3. ^ Gorman, Bill (January 18, 2012). "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Kourtney & Kim' Take The Crown + 'Cajun Pawn Stars, Atlanta 'Housewives,' 'Mob Wives 2,' 'Hell On Wheels' 'Leverage,' 'Shameless' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved January 19, 2012.
  4. ^ Seidman, Robert (January 24, 2012). "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Kourtney & Kim' Edge Down, Still Lead + Atlanta 'Housewives,' 'Ax Men, 'Mob Wives 2,' 'Shameless' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved January 25, 2012.
  5. ^ Gorman, Bill (January 31, 2012). "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Kourtney & Kim' Finale Goes Large + Atlanta 'Housewives,' 'Ax Men, 'Mob Wives 2,' 'Shameless' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 1, 2012.
  6. ^ Seidman, Robert (February 7, 2012). "Cable Ratings: ESPN Post Game Coverage Leads Quiet Super Bowl Sunday + 'Shameless,' 'Californication' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 8, 2012.
  7. ^ Gorman, Bill (February 14, 2012). ""Sunday Cable Ratings: 'The Walking Dead' Starts Big + Grammys Red Carpet, 'Ax Men', 'Pawn Stars,' 'Shameless,' 'House Of Lies' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
  8. ^ Seidman, Robert (February 22, 2012). "Sunday Cable Ratings: More Cable Beats Broadcast - 'The Walking Dead' Down, But Still Dominates + 'Ax Men', 'Khloe & Lamar,' 'Shameless,' 'House Of Lies' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
  9. ^ Bibel, Sara (March 6, 2012). "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'The Walking Dead,' 'Storage Wars,' 'Army Wives,' 'Real Housewives' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 6, 2012.
  10. ^ Kondoloy, Amanda (March 11, 2012). "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'The Walking Dead' Dominates, 'Oprah's Next Chapter' Sees Series High". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 13, 2012.
  11. ^ {{Cite Jeannie embarks on a gig to establish her own legend in the consulting world when she leads the Pod to her hometown on a mission to resurrect an ailing church; Marty enters into custody mediation with Monica but her powers of manipulation are in full force, threatening Marty's relationship with Apri web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/20/sunday-cable-ratings-walking-dead-season-finale-laps-the-field-khloe-lamar-frozen-planet-army-wives-more/125028/%7Ctitle=Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Walking Dead' Season Finale Laps the Field + 'Khloe & Lamar,' 'Frozen Planet,' 'Army Wives' & More|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Bibel|first=Sara|date=March 20, 2012|accessdate=March 21, 2012}}
  12. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (March 27, 2012). "Sunday Cable Ratings: NBA Basketball, 'Mad Men' Season Premiere + 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 28, 2012.
  13. ^ http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/house-of-lies/listings/
  14. ^ Gorman, Bill (2012-02-01). "Showtime Renews 'Shameless,' 'House Of Lies,' & 'Californication'". TVByTheNubmers.com. Retrieved 2012-02-01.
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