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Lie to Me S1E7 — The Best Policy
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Lie to Me•Season 1•Episode 7

The Best Policy

7.6/10 · 1,133 votesMar 18, 200944 min

Ranked #11 of 13 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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When Lightman is hired to find a corporate spy at a pharmaceutical company, he discovers a high-level conspiracy surrounding a new drug that could put thousands of lives at risk. The team is also hired by the State Department to assist with negotiations for the

Directed byArvin Brown
Written byT.J. Brady, Rasheed Newson
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Tim Roth

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Cal Lightman

Kelli Williams

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Gillian Foster

Monica Raymund

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Brendan Hines

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Episode Summary

"The Best Policy" is episode 7 of Lie to Me season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 1,133 votes, ranking #11 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Arvin Brown and written by T.J. Brady, Rasheed Newson, it aired on March 18, 2009.

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