The Lying Game

63
Metascore
2011-2013
2 seasons
ABC Family
Drama, Suspense
TV-14

The Lying Game follows long-lost twins Emma and Sutton. Separated under mysterious circumstances, Sutton was adopted by the wealthy Mercer family in Phoenix, while Emma grew up in the foster system. When the twins reunite as teenagers, they keep it secret. While Sutton goes in search of the truth, Emma takes over her life and discovers more secrets and lies than she imagined. It's a season of secrets, seduction, and life-and-death stakes as the twins continue to expose the skeletons in their family closet. Emma and Ethan's love is stronger than ever, but their relationship is tested by questionable motives and accusations; when Sutton disappears, they don't know if she's missing or dead. Meanwhile, Char's aunt Annie has returned to town after many years, bringing memories and secrets that Alec and Ted would like to keep in the past.

63
Metascore
2011-2013
2 seasons
ABC Family
Drama, Suspense
TV-14

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Mon, Jul 15, 2013

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The Tuesday Playlist: Justified's Manhunt, Preacher's Daughters, Hell's Kitchen

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Holiday Eats Video: Lying Game Stars (Try to) Make Eggnog Pudding

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Mon, Oct 22, 2012

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Tue, Jul 17, 2012

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Fri, Mar 9, 2012

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VIDEO: The Lying Game's Alexandra Chando: Ethan and Emma Have a Huge Fight in the Finale

The Lying Game's Ethan and Emma are going to have a major blow-out on Monday's Season 1 finale. "There's a fantastic scene with Emma and Ethan out at the trailer where they get into a very big fight," star Alexandra Chando tells TVGuide.com. "It's nice to see these two people who really love each other fighting finally and letting it all out."

Fri, Mar 2, 2012

VIDEO: The Lying Game's Alexandra Chando: Ethan and Emma Have a Huge Fight in the Finale

Ask Matt: Dance, Downton Abbey, CSI, Guilty Pleasures and More!

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Mon, Jan 9, 2012

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The Lying Game Star: Mads and Thayer Become Allies Against Their Shady Dad

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Mon, Jan 2, 2012

The Lying Game Star: Mads and Thayer Become Allies Against Their Shady Dad

The Lying Game Exclusive First Look: Sutton's Car Is Discovered --- Without Her

Has The Lying Game's Sutton Mercer disappeared? ABC Family sets return dates for Pretty Little Liars, Lying Game and more When the ABC Family series left off, Sutton (Alexandra Chando) returned to town to reclaim her life, but before she could out her imposter twin Emma, she and her car went plunging into a lake. In our exclusive first look at the season premiere, Ethan (Blair Redford), Emma and Thayer (Christian Alexander) wait as the submerged car is discovered -- but not Sutton. Will Ethan and Emma tell the truth? Can they trust Thayer to be on their side? And will Sutton turn up?

Wed, Nov 23, 2011

The Lying Game Exclusive First Look: Sutton's Car Is Discovered --- Without Her

ABC Family Renews Make It Or Break It; Orders More Lying Game; Cancels Georgia

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Fri, Sep 16, 2011

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Fall TV Preview: Ringer

Having come of age in the pre-VCR/DVD/DVR era, I have a soft spot for the sort of glossy B-movie melodramas that used to be a staple of local channels. Movies like Dead Ringer, a '60s potboiler starring Bette Davis as a woman who takes over her identical twin's identity. Any resemblance to the CW's Ringer may not be intentional, but it predisposes me to come along for the convoluted ride. (Comparisons to the twin-swapping shenanigans over at ABC Family's The Lying Game are also inevitable, but this is a much more clearly defined mystery thriller, and is aimed at a slightly more mature and sophisticated audience. It was developed for CBS, believe it or not.)

Tue, Sep 13, 2011

5 Things to Expect from Ringer --- Besides Sarah Michelle Gellar

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Tue, Sep 13, 2011

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Mon, Sep 12, 2011

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Thu, Aug 11, 2011

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Exclusive First-Look: The Lying Game's Mysterious Promo Revealed

"A lost twin. A dark secret. A deadly game:" That's the slogan for ABC Family's upcoming summer show The Lying Game. Exclusive: Heroes' Adrian Pasdar to play papa in ABC Family's The Lying Game In our exclusive first look at the promotional poster, Alexandra Chando cautiously sneaks down the stairs as Emma, one of two identical twin sisters she plays in the series. She holds the secret that she knows about Sutton, who was separated from her at birth: the two have switched places! But the fun and games are over when

Tue, Jul 12, 2011

Exclusive First-Look: The Lying Game's Mysterious Promo Revealed

Exclusive: Heroes' Adrian Pasdar to Play Papa in ABC Family’s The Lying Game

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Tue, Jul 5, 2011

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