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The Best Episodes of Desperate Lies

Every episode of Desperate Lies ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Desperate Lies!

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Due to a rare phenomenon, a woman finds herself pregnant with twins by two men. Over time, she strives to keep her family united — and her secrets hidden.

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    Desperate Lies Season 1 Episode 9 - Never Again
    8.8/10(28 votes)

    #1 - Never Again

    S1:E9

    Tensions peak as Oscar, with Cláudia's help, seeks the truth through a DNA test. The results culminate in a dramatic showdown at Liana's home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Desperate Lies Season 1 Episode 8 - Uncomfortable Truths
    8.5/10(27 votes)

    #2 - Uncomfortable Truths

    S1:E8

    Tomás confronts Oscar, who sets conditions to leave the family alone. The twins' birthday spirals into chaos when an unexpected visitor crashes the party.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Desperate Lies Season 1 Episode 14 - The Truth Hurts
    8.5/10(26 votes)

    #3 - The Truth Hurts

    S1:E14

    Family tensions escalate as Tomás publicly reveals long-held secrets. Meanwhile, Marcos grapples with his identity, leading to a risky decision.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Desperate Lies Season 1 Episode 16 - Cause and Effect
    8.5/10(26 votes)

    #4 - Cause and Effect

    S1:E16

    As Marcos fully recovers his past, tensions rise, prompting Liana to have a difficult conversation. Meanwhile, Inácio and Bia share happy news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Desperate Lies Season 1 Episode 10 - Picking Up the Pieces
    8.3/10(26 votes)

    #5 - Picking Up the Pieces

    S1:E10

    Tomás faces the consequences of his confrontation with Oscar. As life moves on, Liana and the boys navigate new beginnings and old pains.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Desperate Lies Season 1 Episode 2 - Eyes Wide Open
    8.2/10(38 votes)

    #6 - Eyes Wide Open

    S1:E2

    While Tomás celebrates Liana's pregnancy, her crisis deepens amid tangled family secrets. Sílvia receives life-altering news about Inácio's health.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Desperate Lies Season 1 Episode 5 - Tough Choices
    8.2/10(29 votes)

    #7 - Tough Choices

    S1:E5

    After a tumultuous period, Oscar decides to leave Brazil. Norma moves in with Liana and Tomás, and the boys develop a passion for futsal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Desperate Lies Season 1 Episode 12 - Love and Fear
    8.2/10(26 votes)

    #8 - Love and Fear

    S1:E12

    Tomás exits prison, showing startling indifference to his family. Meanwhile, a visit to Júlia's house by the boys takes an unforeseen turn.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Desperate Lies Season 1 Episode 13 - Settling Scores
    8.2/10(28 votes)

    #9 - Settling Scores

    S1:E13

    Family secrets unravel as Marcos questions his paternity, leading to an escape. A meeting at Débora's bar ends in confusion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Desperate Lies Season 1 Episode 15 - Can Lies Heal?
    8.2/10(26 votes)

    #10 - Can Lies Heal?

    S1:E15

    Marcos awakens from a coma with fragmented memories, sparking family dilemmas as he struggles to reconnect with his past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Desperate Lies Season 1 Episode 17 - My Other Half
    8.2/10(37 votes)

    #11 - My Other Half

    S1:E17

    Liana reveals a painful truth to Marcos, sparking emotional healing. As new chapters begin for some, Tomás' unresolved conflicts dangerously resurface.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Desperate Lies Season 1 Episode 7 - Secrets and Shadows
    8.1/10(31 votes)

    #12 - Secrets and Shadows

    S1:E7

    After Oscar hires Inácio to DJ at his bar, Liana feels cornered as he grows dangerously close to her family, prompting Tomás to intervene.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Desperate Lies Season 1 Episode 11 - The Truth Will Set You Free
    8.1/10(27 votes)

    #13 - The Truth Will Set You Free

    S1:E11

    Tomás gains respect preaching in prison, while Marcos and Mateus face bullying over their father's past. The tension escalates into a fight at school.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Desperate Lies Season 1 Episode 3 - A Love Divided
    8.0/10(33 votes)

    #14 - A Love Divided

    S1:E3

    When Tomás learns the truth about the twins, Liana faces a tough decision about their future while keeping the secret from their family.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Desperate Lies Season 1 Episode 4 - In Pieces
    8.0/10(32 votes)

    #15 - In Pieces

    S1:E4

    After the twins' birth, Tomás visits Betina's house. Oscar's bar activities are disrupted by an anonymous complaint that has serious repercussions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Desperate Lies Season 1 Episode 6 - The Writing on the Wall
    8.0/10(31 votes)

    #16 - The Writing on the Wall

    S1:E6

    Tomás apologizes for his harshness to Marcos and Mateus. Vicente proposes to Sílvia, and Liana faces her past as Oscar makes a shocking decision.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Desperate Lies Season 1 Episode 1 - More Than I Ever Wanted
    7.5/10(51 votes)

    #17 - More Than I Ever Wanted

    S1:E1

    After uncovering Tomás' betrayal, Liana attends a party with her best friend Débora, but the night ends with a sinister — and life-changing — twist.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Never Again" is the best rated episode of "Desperate Lies". It scored 8.8/10 based on 28 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/5/2024. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Uncomfortable Truths".