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The Best Episodes of House of Lies

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    House of Lies Season 1 Episode 12 - The Mayan Apocalypse
    8.5/10(327 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.

    Director:Matthew Carnahan
    Writer:Matthew Carnahan

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  2. House of Lies Season 1 Episode 8 - Veritas
    8.3/10(315 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.

    Director:Stephen Hopkins
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. House of Lies Season 2 Episode 12 - 'Til Death Do Us Part
    8.0/10(256 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. House of Lies Season 4 Episode 5 - The Urge to Save Humanity is Almost Always a False Front for the Urge to Rule
    8.0/10(173 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. House of Lies Season 4 Episode 7 - The Next Olive Branch Goes Straight Up Your Ass
    8.0/10(159 votes)

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

    S4:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. House of Lies Season 5 Episode 5 - Above Board Metrics
    7.8/10(138 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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  7. House of Lies Season 5 Episode 8 - Tragedy of the Commons
    7.8/10(138 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. House of Lies Season 1 Episode 9 - Ouroboros
    7.7/10(308 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.

    Director:Stephen Hopkins
    Writer:Matthew Carnahan

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  9. House of Lies Season 4 Episode 6 - Trust Me, I'm Getting Plenty of Erections
    7.7/10(169 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.

    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:Jessika Borsiczky

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  10. House of Lies Season 4 Episode 12 - You're Safely Sucking at the Triple-Venti Tits of the New Kaan & Associates
    7.7/10(178 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. House of Lies Season 5 Episode 10 - No Es Fácil
    7.7/10(217 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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  12. House of Lies Season 1 Episode 10 - Prologue and Aftermath
    7.6/10(309 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. House of Lies Season 1 Episode 3 - Microphallus
    7.5/10(384 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.

    Director:Seith Mann
    Writer:Matthew Carnahan

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  14. House of Lies Season 3 Episode 12 - Joshua
    7.5/10(193 votes)

    #14 - Joshua

    S3:E12

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. House of Lies Season 5 Episode 7 - One-Eighty
    7.5/10(143 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. House of Lies Season 1 Episode 2 - Amsterdam
    7.4/10(425 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.

    Director:Stephen Hopkins
    Writer:Matthew Carnahan

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  17. House of Lies Season 2 Episode 1 - Stochasticity
    7.4/10(311 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. House of Lies Season 2 Episode 2 - When Dinosaurs Ruled the Planet
    7.4/10(277 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. House of Lies Season 2 Episode 11 - Hostile Takeover
    7.4/10(239 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. House of Lies Season 2 Episode 8 - Wonders of the World
    7.3/10(248 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. House of Lies Season 4 Episode 8 - He Didn't Mean That, Natalie Portman
    7.3/10(159 votes)

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

    S4:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
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  22. House of Lies Season 2 Episode 5 - Sincerity is an Easy Disguise in This Business
    7.2/10(259 votes)

    #22 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. House of Lies Season 2 Episode 7 - The Runner Stumbles
    7.2/10(259 votes)

    #23 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. House of Lies Season 2 Episode 10 - Exit Strategy
    7.2/10(231 votes)

    #24 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. House of Lies Season 5 Episode 3 - Holacracy
    7.2/10(150 votes)

    #25 - Holacracy

    S5:E3

    Marty and the Pod consult for a company that is trying an unconventional management style. Doug considers romance with a new client. Clyde faces a breakup.

    Director:Unknown
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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 327 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".