7.9/10301 votesLoading...#1 - The Mayan Apocalypse
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 4/1/2012
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
7.9/10120 votesLoading...#2 - One-Eighty
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 5/22/2016
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10196 votesLoading...#3 - No Es Fácil
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 6/12/2016
The Pod heads down to Havana, Cuba where they are challenged to reevaluate their personal and professional futures. Season finale.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10159 votesLoading...#4 - You're Safely Sucking at the Triple-Venti Tits of the New Kaan & Associates
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 3/29/2015
Marty is on the verge of something big. Jeannie gives birth. Season finale.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10277 votesLoading...#5 - Damonschildren.org
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 2/10/2013
Matt Damon (as himself) hires the firm to find a charity to enhance his image, but Marty soon realizes he may have to dig deeper than expected in order to keep the actor as a client. Meanwhile, Jeannie finds time to spend with Roscoe; and Tessa grills Monica about their status.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10231 votesLoading...#6 - 'Til Death Do Us Part
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 4/7/2013
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10216 votesLoading...#7 - Boom
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 1/26/2014
Marty and Jeannie pit rival grocery clients against one another, but things don't go quite as planned. Meanwhile, changes at Galweather cause trouble for Jeannie; and Clyde's already difficult work situation under Monica becomes even more brutal when he is forced to work from her home.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10141 votesLoading...#8 - The Next Olive Branch Goes Straight Up Your Ass
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 3/1/2015
Marty learns of Roscoe's entrepreneurial endeavors. Jeannie pushes to stay.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10119 votesLoading...#9 - Above Board Metrics
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 5/8/2016
Marty begrudgingly reunites with a pair of his most obnoxious past clients.
Director: N/A
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7.6/10173 votesLoading...#10 - Joshua
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 4/6/2014
Kaan & Associates receive a legal blow; Jeannie tries to fix things; Roscoe finds a constructive outlet.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/10121 votesLoading...#11 - End State Vision
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 5/1/2016
While competing for business, Marty learns Monica's been offered a deal.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/10119 votesLoading...#12 - Tragedy of the Commons
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 5/29/2016
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/10291 votesLoading...#13 - Veritas
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/4/2012
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: N/A
7.5/10275 votesLoading...#14 - Business
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 3/25/2012
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.
Director: Stephen Hopkins
Writer: David Walpert
7.5/10168 votesLoading...#15 - Together
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 3/30/2014
Marty and Jeannie deal with the aftermath of a tragedy; Marty questions his friendship with Dre; Monica's new company faces trouble; Doug tries to reconcile with Sarah; Marissa makes a business decision.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/10162 votesLoading...#16 - Entropy is Contagious
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 1/25/2015
Marty and Jeannie pitch opposing strategies to a prospective client.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/10151 votesLoading...#17 - Trust Me, I'm Getting Plenty of Erections
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 2/15/2015
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
7.5/10127 votesLoading...#18 - Game Theory
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 4/17/2016
Jeannie's boyfriend drops a bomb. Marty shows up at Doug's Dungeons & Dragons role-play game chasing potential new business. Clyde uncovers an issue.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/10128 votesLoading...#19 - Holacracy
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 4/24/2016
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/10113 votesLoading...#20 - Violent Agreement
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 6/5/2016
Marty attempts to get K&A back into consideration for a buyout. Jeannie has a difficult time spending a day outside the office. Computer network issues lead to a discovery.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/10297 votesLoading...#21 - Bareback Town
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/19/2012
When the Pod goes to Washington D.C. to consult for a pharmaceutical company, Marty faces a challenge from April to stay monogamous on the road, which puts Jeannie in the position of having to "take one for the team" and fully satisfy a female client; Jeremiah reveals something serious to April, asking for her discretion until he can tell Marty himself; a jealous Monica drops a huge bombshell on Marty.
Director: Miguel Arteta
Writer: Barbara Nance
7.4/10200 votesLoading...#22 - Associates
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 2/2/2014
Marty deals with hip-hop clothing moguls, who have divergent attitudes and plans for their company; Jeannie defines the role she will play in her new position; Clyde goes through some personal hard times and turns to Marty for help.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/10196 votesLoading...#23 - Soldiers
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 2/9/2014
Marty and Jeannie launch a duplicitous plan to remove Lukas from DollaHyde; Dre and Marty bond on a personal level; Clyde woos a big client; Doug deals with his feelings about having a baby with Sarah.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/10177 votesLoading...#24 - Comeuppance
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 3/23/2014
Jeannie asks an old friend for help with a government contract; Clyde creates friction between Monica and her client; Doug makes a play for Caitlin.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/10154 votesLoading...#25 - The Urge to Save Humanity is Almost Always a False Front for the Urge to Rule
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 2/8/2015
Jeannie opposes Marty's plan. Clyde develops feelings for Kelsey.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of House of Lies
Every episode of House of Lies ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into 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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Best Episodes Summary
"The Mayan Apocalypse" is the best rated episode of "House of Lies". It scored 7.9/10 based on 301 votes. Directed by Matthew Carnahan and written by Matthew Carnahan, it aired on 4/1/2012. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "One-Eighty".