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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. 8.5/10(6 votes)

    #1 - The Mayan Apocalypse

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    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. 8.3/10(6 votes)

    #2 - Veritas

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    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. 8.0/10(6 votes)

    #3 - 'Til Death Do Us Part

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    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. 7.8/10(165 votes)

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

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    S4:E12

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

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  5. 7.8/10(4 votes)

    #5 - Above Board Metrics

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    S5:E5

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

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  6. 7.8/10(4 votes)

    #6 - Tragedy of the Commons

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    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.

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  8. 7.7/10(6 votes)

    #7 - Ouroboros

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    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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  9. 7.7/10(147 votes)

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

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    S4:E7

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

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  10. 7.7/10(3 votes)

    #9 - No Es Fácil

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    S5:E10

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

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  11. 7.6/10(5 votes)

    #10 - Prologue and Aftermath

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    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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  12. 7.5/10(6 votes)

    #11 - Microphallus

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    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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  13. 7.5/10(6 votes)

    #12 - Joshua

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    S3:E12

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

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  14. 7.5/10(157 votes)

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

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    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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  15. 7.5/10(4 votes)

    #14 - One-Eighty

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    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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  16. 7.4/10(7 votes)

    #15 - Amsterdam

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    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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  17. 7.4/10(8 votes)

    #16 - Stochasticity

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    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.

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  18. 7.4/10(7 votes)

    #17 - When Dinosaurs Ruled the Planet

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    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.

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  19. 7.4/10(7 votes)

    #18 - Hostile Takeover

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    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.

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  20. 7.4/10(168 votes)

    #19 - Entropy is Contagious

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    S4:E3

    Marty and Jeannie pitch opposing strategies to a prospective client.

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  21. 7.4/10(160 votes)

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

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    S4:E5

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

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  22. 7.4/10(147 votes)

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

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    S4:E8

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

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  23. 7.3/10(6 votes)

    #22 - Wonders of the World

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    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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  24. 7.3/10(169 votes)

    #23 - I'm a Motherf**king Scorpion, That's Why

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    S4:E2

    Marty proves his business savvy. Jeannie reveals a difficult truth.

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  25. 7.3/10(145 votes)

    #24 - We're Going to Build a Mothership and Rule the Universe

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    S4:E9

    Jeannie gets an invite to the Kaan home. Clyde reaches a breaking point.

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  26. 7.3/10(144 votes)

    #25 - Praise Money! Hallowed be Thy Name

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    S4:E10

    Marty comes into conflict with Denna. Roscoe's business is exposed.

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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".