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They're undeceivable.
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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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.
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Episode 1
Lightman tries to stop a man intent on revenge from robbing a bank.
Directed by Daniel SackheimGuest stars Shawn Doyle, Monique Gabriela Curnen, Shoshannah Stern, Fahim Anwar, Jamie Hector, Linda Purl, Adam Godley, Hedy Burress
Episode 2
While defending a wrongly accused man, Lightman uncovers a dark secret that helps a damaged woman and her daughter.
Directed by Adam DavidsonGuest stars Katherine LaNasa, Monique Gabriela Curnen, Jennifer Marsala, Shoshannah Stern, Fahim Anwar, Brent Sexton, Adelaide Clemens, Sherri Saum
Episode 3
The Lightman Group gets hired by Internal Affairs to investigate an incident that involves Det. Wallowski and her partner Det. Farr.
Directed by Michelle MacLarenGuest stars Bobby Soto, Sonny Mario Ayon, J. J. Soria, Monique Gabriela Curnen, Anna Gunn, Michael Dempsey, Carole Gutierrez, Shahine Ezell
Episode 4
Lightman becomes involved in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse when he meets a beautiful woman at an art gallery. Meanwhile, Torres is still reeling after her fatal mistake.
Directed by David PlattWritten by Dailyn RodriguezGuest stars Tricia Helfer, Jefferson Mays, Jason Spisak, Seth Peterson, Darren Keefe, Kathleen Gati, Ciro Suarez, Steve Seagren
Episode 5
When Lightman investigates an explosion that killed six coal miners, he suspects foul play may be involved and goes below the surface to find the truth; the FBI seeks the Lightman Group's help with another case.
Directed by Seith MannWritten by Samantha Corbin-MillerGuest stars Jennifer Marsala, Michael McGrady, Noel Fisher, Chad L. Coleman, Jack McGee, Maury Sterling, Conor O'Farrell, Lindsey Kraft
Episode 6
Lightman goes head-to-head with the leader of a self-help empire to free a wealthy woman who may be under the control of the cult-like leader. When Lightman begins to investigate, things get personal as he suspects the group of threatening him and his daughter, Emily.
Guest stars Brandon W. Jones, David Sutcliffe, Julia Campbell, Michelle Clunie, Kayla Mae Maloney, Mark Totty, Angela Pierce, Hayley Chase
Episode 7
Lightman tries to help a woman with early-onset Alzheimer's piece together her fragmented memories, but it uncovers a deadly secret.
Directed by Michael NankinGuest stars Jennifer Marsala, Annette O'Toole, Jim Beaver, Barry Shabaka Henley, Arye Gross, John Diehl, Micah A. Hauptman, John Hartmann
Episode 8
Lightman is hired by a terminally ill restaurant owner to find his daughter's killer as his dying wish.
Directed by Kate WoodsWritten by David SlackGuest stars Michael B. Jordan, John Amos, Monique Gabriela Curnen, Lawrence Gilliard Jr., Keith D. Robinson, Joe Egender, Rachae Amber Thomas, Frankie Faison
Episode 9
Cal Lightman questions his own sanity while he tries to get a patient released from a mental hospital.
Directed by Daniel SackheimGuest stars Kelvin Brown, Paula Malcomson, David Costabile, Fay Masterson, Enzo Cilenti, Erik Jensen, Alexa Nikolas, Dave Shalansky
Episode 10
A wealthy woman asks Lightman to look into her new boyfriend's background.
Written by David EhrmanGuest stars Monique Gabriela Curnen, Sam Page, Victoria Pratt, Gina Ravera, Dylan Minnette, Colleen Porch, Bruce Nozick, Shoshannah Stern
Episode 11
Lightman investigates three high school students responsible for a deadly traffic accident.
Written by Dailyn RodriguezGuest stars Annabeth Gish, Kevin Rankin, Merle Dandridge, Kristolyn Lloyd, Katie Mitchell, J. Michael Trautmann, Lenny Citrano, Luke Youngblood
Episode 12
A baby goes missing, and her mother accuses an unknown person of the kidnapping. When Lightman sees she’s hiding something, he digs deeper and discovers a family in need of repair.
Directed by Adam ArkinGuest stars Doug Hutchison, Brandon W. Jones, Monique Gabriela Curnen, David Andrews, Kathleen Rose Perkins, Soren Fulton, Jeffrey Johnson, Jennifer Marsala
Episode 13
Foster’s former patient, one of the founders of a social-networking app, comes to the Lightman Group when she thinks she’s being squeezed out by her partner. When she turns up dead a short time later, Lightman fights against the prevailing evidence to expose the truth behind the murder.
Written by David SlackGuest stars Michael B. Jordan, Brandon W. Jones, Monique Gabriela Curnen, Ashton Holmes, Paul James, Alexandra Lydon, John Knox, Kate Bond
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Tim RothCal Lightman
Kelli WilliamsGillian Foster
Monica RaymundRia Torres
Brendan HinesEli Loker
Hayley McFarlandEmily Lightman
Mekhi PhiferBen Reynolds
Jennifer BealsZoe Landau
Scott PaulinGerald Cooke
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