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The Best Episodes of The Lying Game

Every episode of The Lying Game ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Lying Game!

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Emma, a kind-hearted foster kid who can't catch a break, finds out she has an identical twin sister, Sutton, who - unlike Emma - was adopted by wealthy parents and is seemingly living an ideal life.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Lying Game Season 1 Episode 10 - East of Emma
    8.8/10(136 votes)

    #1 - East of Emma

    S1:E10

    On their seventeenth birthday, Emma's ideal life is about to come to an end when a vengeful Sutton makes her way back to Phoenix to get her life back.

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  2. The Lying Game Season 2 Episode 9 - The Grave Truth
    8.8/10(89 votes)

    #2 - The Grave Truth

    S2:E9

    Ethan's confession to Dan threatens to shatter the brothers' relationship forever. Sutton receives a mysterious phone call that may provide some valuable information. Emma's feelings for Thayer are tested when she finds herself in close quarters with Ethan. And someone else comes face to face with Emma and Sutton.

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  3. The Lying Game Season 1 Episode 13 - Pleased to Meet Me
    8.7/10(104 votes)

    #3 - Pleased to Meet Me

    S1:E13

    As Emma, Ethan and Thayer continue to search for the truth of what happened to Sutton at the lake, they follow a lead that raises more questions than it answers. But when a poorly-timed encounter threatens to expose her identity, Emma is left in a precarious position that turns her life upside down. Will she be able to recover? Meanwhile, Laurel impresses the crowd at her mom’s charity benefit with her musical talents, and Rebecca and Alec get to know each other better.

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  4. The Lying Game Season 1 Episode 15 - Dead Man Talking
    8.7/10(103 votes)

    #4 - Dead Man Talking

    S1:E15

    Ethan insists on helping Emma get the answers she's looking for about her twin sister. So when a tattoo sparks a memory about Sutton, Ethan pursues an explanation. But the information proves costly when Ethan heads into a situation that quickly gets out of control. Meanwhile, Mads sneaks off to see Ryan, and Laurel continues to see Justin against her parents' wishes.

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  5. The Lying Game Season 1 Episode 19 - Weekend of Living Dangerously
    8.7/10(93 votes)

    #5 - Weekend of Living Dangerously

    S1:E19

    Emma wants to find out what really happened on the reservation but Ethan is avoiding her and Sutton is looking to send her packing for good. Curious about his father’s possible link to Derek’s murder, Thayer starts to doubt Alec’s alibi and begins investigating Rebecca’s past. And, Kristin grows increasingly suspicious that Ted is not telling her the entire story when it comes to Justin’s mom.

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  6. The Lying Game Season 2 Episode 8 - Bride and Go Seek
    8.7/10(89 votes)

    #6 - Bride and Go Seek

    S2:E8

    Everyone gathers to celebrate Dan and Theresa's wedding but the celebrations do not go off as planned. Ethan figures out who Emma is protecting and confronts her about shutting him out. Sutton's sudden change of heart confuses Emma, who isn't sure she trusts her sister. Ted's behavior grows more erratic as his family continues to fall apart. Meanwhile, in the game between Alec and Rebecca, Jordan decides whose side he's on.

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  7. The Lying Game Season 1 Episode 18 - Not Guilty as Charged
    8.6/10(93 votes)

    #7 - Not Guilty as Charged

    S1:E18

    Caught by the FBI, Ethan is brought back to Phoenix to face charges for murder. As Emma continues to search for evidence that can help Ethan’s case, she clashes with Ted and Kristin over her unwavering support of a murder suspect. Alec’s relationship with the victim prevents him from taking the case himself so he assigns a star prosecutor from his firm, prompting Dan to reach out to an ex-girlfriend who is now a successful defense attorney. Meanwhile, encouraged by their time together in hiding, Sutton has her own plans for Ethan.

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  8. The Lying Game Season 2 Episode 6 - Catch Her in the Lie
    8.6/10(96 votes)

    #8 - Catch Her in the Lie

    S2:E6

    The Flipside Formal offers Emma the chance to try and trap Rebecca and Sutton in a lie, but she needs Ethan's help to pull it off. Laurel struggles with where her loyalties lie, while Kristin makes a troubling discovery that has more significance than she realizes. Jordan continues to waffle between Laurel and Mads, and Theresa's defense of Alec threatens to drive a wedge between her and Dan. Meanwhile, Rebecca and Ted, and Alec and Kristin, each reminisce about old times.

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  9. The Lying Game Season 1 Episode 5 - Over Exposed
    8.5/10(122 votes)

    #9 - Over Exposed

    S1:E5

    Emma is forced to go up against Neesha for Homecoming queen which causes problems with her and Sutton. Sutton and Emma both try to find more info on their mom while Alec and Ted try to hide it.

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  10. The Lying Game Season 1 Episode 11 - O Twin, Where Art Thou
    8.5/10(115 votes)

    #10 - O Twin, Where Art Thou

    S1:E11

    It's been a tough night for Emma and Ethan, and things are about to get tougher when they find Sutton has disappeared after their argument and the Mercer family car is missing from the garage. When the police find the car at the bottom of the lake, Emma and Ethan look to each other for support, but Thayer threatens to tear them apart with his accusations against Ethan. Meanwhile, Char's aunt, Rebecca (guest star Charisma Carpenter, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"), has returned to town and Char is the only one happy about it.

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  11. The Lying Game Season 1 Episode 16 - Reservation for Two
    8.5/10(93 votes)

    #11 - Reservation for Two

    S1:E16

    When Ethan is implicated in a serious crime, he and Sutton leave town and hide out with his father, Ben, on the reservation where he grew up. A burgeoning tension between father and son has Sutton playing mediator, but, despite the awkwardness, she appreciates seeing a side of Ethan that she did not know when they were together. Meanwhile, Emma is left to deal with the aftermath of Ethan’s situation when she must pretend to be witness to a scene where she was not present.

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  12. The Lying Game Season 1 Episode 17 - No Country for Young Love
    8.5/10(92 votes)

    #12 - No Country for Young Love

    S1:E17

    Ethan is still a wanted man in hiding with Sutton, leaving Emma to worry if justice - and love - will prevail. Discouraged by Dan's inability to crack the case, Emma takes it upon herself to find a way to vindicate Ethan. With the help of Mads and Thayer, they search for any lead that may help prove Ethan's innocence. Meanwhile, Ethan and Sutton's time alone in hiding together has lowered Ethan's guard. Sutton uses the opportunity to encourage Ethan to bond with his estranged father, looking to heal her relationship with him at the same time. And Alec questions Rebecca's motives after she agitates Ted and Kristin by offering Laurel the opportunity to produce a music demo.

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  13. The Lying Game Season 2 Episode 5 - Much Ado About Everything
    8.5/10(91 votes)

    #13 - Much Ado About Everything

    S2:E5

    Emma and Thayer further their investigation into the twins' birth mother and what Sutton may know about her. Laurel begins to suspect that something is not right with her sister and makes everyone nervous when she starts asking questions. Using ammunition provided by Rebecca, Sutton lashes out at Kristin during what is supposed to be a peaceful Mercer family dinner.

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  14. The Lying Game Season 1 Episode 4 - Twinsense and Sensibility
    8.4/10(115 votes)

    #14 - Twinsense and Sensibility

    S1:E4

    After waking up from a terrifying nightmare, Emma learns that Sutton has been suffering from the exact same dream for years. Sutton locates the house which Emma shared with their long-lost mother. Meanwhile, as Emma tries to convince Ted that Ethan is innocent, she hits a nerve. She believes Ted is feeling guilty and knows more than he is willing to share.

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  15. The Lying Game Season 1 Episode 7 - Escape from Sutton Island
    8.4/10(109 votes)

    #15 - Escape from Sutton Island

    S1:E7

    Questions surrounding Emma arise when Thayer returns to Phoenix and everyone deals with Eduardo's accident. What does Emma know about the accident, and why does Thayer seem to know more about the situation even though he has been in L.A.? Sutton's friends are tired of the lies and demand answers from Emma. Not exactly knowing the whole story surrounding Eduardo's accident, will Emma finally tell Mads and Char about the switch to save their friendship, or will she risk it to save Sutton's secret? Meanwhile, Sutton finds more trouble than she expected at Dowinger Clinic as she finally comes face to face with her mother.

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  16. The Lying Game Season 1 Episode 12 - When We Dead Awaken
    8.4/10(93 votes)

    #16 - When We Dead Awaken

    S1:E12

    With Sutton’s whereabouts still unknown and a threatening note delivered via Sutton’s signature packaging, Emma is feeling uncertain and on edge. So when she is invited to scout out the University of Texas’s tennis program, Emma surprises her dad and accepts the invite. Nonetheless, Emma can’t escape the fact that her twin may be gone for good. Meanwhile, Rebecca tries to help Char when her mom, Phyllis, has another drinking “episode.”

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  17. The Lying Game Season 1 Episode 14 - Black and White and Green All Over
    8.4/10(103 votes)
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