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The Best Episodes of House of Lies

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The Best Episodes of House of Lies

Charming, fast talking Marty Kaan and his crack team of management consultants know how to play the corporate game better than anyone, by using every...

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  1. Background image for The Mayan Apocalypse
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #1 - The Mayan Apocalypse

    S1:E12

    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.

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  2. Background image for Veritas
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #2 - Veritas

    S1:E8

    Marty and the Pod participate in Galweather-Stearn's annual recruiting event, where the best and brightest from Harvard Business School are wined and dined. Marty takes the sole black recruit in the predominantly white affair under his wing; Doug tries to prove to Clyde that he can coach any of the potential candidates onto "the list;" Jeannie grills a sexy, flirtatious recruit to see if she's all style and no substance, but a secret of Jeannie's is revealed that makes her stance somewhat hypocritical.

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  3. Background image for 'Til Death Do Us Part
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #3 - 'Til Death Do Us Part

    S2:E12

    Doug pops the question to his girlfriend, Sarah (Jenny Slate), who plans a shotgun wedding in Las Vegas on the eve of the Pod closing a major business deal. Marty's backhanded dealings lead to increased tension and unintended consequences for everyone.

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  4. Background image for The Urge to Save Humanity is Almost Always a False Front for the Urge to Rule
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - The Urge to Save Humanity is Almost Always a False Front for the Urge to Rule

    S4:E5

    Jeannie opposes Marty's plan. Clyde develops feelings for Kelsey.

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    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for The Next Olive Branch Goes Straight Up Your Ass
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #5 - The Next Olive Branch Goes Straight Up Your Ass

    S4:E7

    Marty learns of Roscoe's entrepreneurial endeavors. Jeannie pushes to stay.

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  6. Background image for Above Board Metrics
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #6 - Above Board Metrics

    S5:E5

    Marty begrudgingly reunites with a pair of his most obnoxious past clients.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Tragedy of the Commons
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #7 - Tragedy of the Commons

    S5:E8

    Marty and the Pod attempt to get a boy band to re-sign with their record label. Jeannie gets fed up being a politician's girlfriend. Doug deals with his post-Ted Talk "fame" - and the repercussions it has on his relationship.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Ouroboros
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #8 - Ouroboros

    S1:E9

    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; Monica and Roscoe bond but Marty learns about Jeremiah's secret and receives shocking news from Monica.

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  10. Background image for Trust Me, I'm Getting Plenty of Erections
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Trust Me, I'm Getting Plenty of Erections

    S4:E6

    Marty and the pod hatch a new plan. Jeannie soberly considers a job offer. Roscoe cuts school to party with his new friends.

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  11. Background image for You're Safely Sucking at the Triple-Venti Tits of the New Kaan & Associates
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #10 - You're Safely Sucking at the Triple-Venti Tits of the New Kaan & Associates

    S4:E12

    Marty is on the verge of something big. Jeannie gives birth. Season finale.

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  12. Background image for No Es Fácil
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #11 - No Es Fácil

    S5:E10

    The Pod heads down to Havana, Cuba where they are challenged to reevaluate their personal and professional futures. Season finale.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Prologue and Aftermath
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #12 - Prologue and Aftermath

    S1:E10

    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 April.

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  14. Background image for Microphallus
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #13 - Microphallus

    S1:E3

    Marty arrives at the offices to find Greg Norbert there to announce the possible acquisition of Galweather by MetroCapital; the Pod flies to Indiana to consult for a beverage company, where Marty applies his management skills to turn a loss into a win; Clyde questions whether Doug really hooked up with a transvestite; Roscoe struggles with the confusing feelings of liking both a boy and a girl.

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  15. Background image for Joshua
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #14 - Joshua

    S3:E12

    Kaan & Associates receive a legal blow; Jeannie tries to fix things; Roscoe finds a constructive outlet.

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  16. Background image for One-Eighty
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #15 - One-Eighty

    S5:E7

    Marty strives to convince a couple of big-time, idealist marijuana growers to embrace a new idea. Doug finally delivers his much-anticipated Ted Talk.

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  17. Background image for Amsterdam
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #16 - Amsterdam

    S1:E2

    Marty and The Pod are sent to Phoenix to clean up a mess at a very powerful sports franchise caused by the impending divorce of its high-powered owners. Jeannie 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.

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  18. Background image for Stochasticity
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #17 - Stochasticity

    S2:E1

    In the Season 2 premiere, the aftermath of the sexual-harassment scandal leaves Marty and his Pod adjusting to a new corporate culture at Galweather Stearn, where the interim CEO entrusts consummate closer Marty with sealing a big deal. Later, a boozy night on the town leaves Jeannie reeling, while Marty's relationship with Roscoe is in need of some repair.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Background image for When Dinosaurs Ruled the Planet
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #18 - When Dinosaurs Ruled the Planet

    S2:E2

    In Las Vegas to help reinvigorate an aging casino, Marty meets the firm's newest consultant, a woman who was his biggest rival in business school. Meanwhile, Clyde is seduced by the Vegas nightlife; and Jeannie discovers a passive-aggressive adversary in Galweather Stearn's interim CEO.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Hostile Takeover
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #19 - Hostile Takeover

    S2:E11

    A mercurial Las Vegas casino czar ups the ante on a business deal with a frustrated Marty; and Clyde's club-owner friends look to him to expand their brand beyond Vegas. Meanwhile, Marty picks up some inside dirt on Tamara.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Wonders of the World
    7.3/10(6 votes)

    #20 - Wonders of the World

    S2:E8

    During a consultation with an adult-toy company, Jeannie meets an interesting suitor, while Doug comes up with a racy gift idea for his new girlfriend. Later, Marty's brother Malcolm drives a wedge between their father and Marty.

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    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for He Didn't Mean That, Natalie Portman
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #21 - He Didn't Mean That, Natalie Portman

    S4:E8

    Marty and Jeannie entice Denna with a retaliatory move against Ellis.

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  23. Background image for Business
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #22 - Business

    S1:E11

    Marty and "The Rainmaker" work together to put the kibosh on their firm's acquisition by MetroCapital but a back-stabbing turn of events leaves Marty and "The Rainmaker" mortal enemies instead of valued allies; in the aftermath of the news about April, Marty must deal with attitude from Roscoe.

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  24. Background image for Sincerity is an Easy Disguise in This Business
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #23 - Sincerity is an Easy Disguise in This Business

    S2:E5

    Marty's militant younger brother pays a surprise visit, while Doug and Jeannie work an assignment for an online-dating company. Later, Marty hits it off with a fellow consultant.

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  25. Background image for The Runner Stumbles
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #24 - The Runner Stumbles

    S2:E7

    Marty faces a moral dilemma when he discovers evidence of a banking client's role in a cover-up scheme. Jeannie attempts damage control with the Pod when an ex-boyfriend posts something shocking on the web.

    Director:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Exit Strategy
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #25 - Exit Strategy

    S2:E10

    Marty looks to solidify a future career opportunity, while Jeannie has misgivings about hers; and Doug needs to step up his social-networking skills when a promising business opportunity drops in his lap. Later, tensions erupt between Marty and his brother, Malcolm.

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Mayan Apocalypse" is the best rated episode of "House of Lies". It scored 8.5/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Matthew Carnahan and written by Matthew Carnahan, it aired on 4/1/2012. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Veritas".