The Lying Game
TV

The Lying Game

A lost twin. A dark secret. A deadly game.

7.1 /10 75 votes
August 15, 2011 2 Seasons 30 Episodes 42 min Canceled TV-14

Overview

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. After their initial meeting, Sutton talks Emma into stepping into her life for a few days while she pursues a lead on their birth mother. Initially excited to do this favor for her sister, Emma soon learns that Sutton has gone missing and could be in trouble. Now, Emma must decide whether to come clean to Sutton's family and risk her own safety in the hope of uncovering her twin sister's true whereabouts, along with the truth about why they were separated in the first place.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

Season 1

2011 20 Episodes

Long-lost twins Emma and Sutton separated under mysterious circumstances. Sutton was adopted by the wealthy Mercer family in Phoenix, while Emma grew up in the foster system. When the twins reunite as teenagers, they keep it a secret. While Sutton goes in search of the truth, Emma takes over her life and discovers more secrets and lies than she could have imagined.

Season 2

Season 2

2013 10 Episodes

As the twins' saga continues, there are more surprises, secrets and lies. The girls' recently revealed birth mother Rebecca lures Sutton into her plans for the Mercer family. Emma grows closer to Thayer, while still being drawn to Ethan, who has started to reconnect with Sutton. Kristin feels betrayed after Ted came clean about his long ago affair with Rebecca, but Ted might be hiding even more shocking revelations. And Mads connects with a mysterious new guy in town who brings a whole new level of secrets with him.

Key Information

Created By Fred Gerber
Network ABC Family
Type Scripted
Rating 7.1/10
Language EN
Country United States of America

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Cast & Crew

Alexandra Chando

Alexandra Chando

Emma Becker / Sutton Mercer

Alice Greczyn

Alice Greczyn

Madeline Rybak

Helen Slater

Helen Slater

Kristin Mercer

Blair Redford

Blair Redford

Ethan Whitehorse

Andy Buckley

Andy Buckley

Dr. Ted Mercer

Allie Gonino

Allie Gonino

Laurel Mercer

Adrian Pasdar

Adrian Pasdar

Alec Rybak

Christian Alexander

Christian Alexander

Thayer Rybak

Tyler Christopher

Tyler Christopher

Dan Whitehorse

Kirsten Zien

Kirsten Zien

Charlotte Chamberlin

Sharon Pierre-Louis

Sharon Pierre-Louis

Nisha Randall

Charisma Carpenter

Charisma Carpenter

Ann Rebecca Sewell

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Frequently Asked Questions

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...

The Lying Game has 2 seasons with 30 episodes.

The Lying Game premiered on August 15, 2011.

No, The Lying Game has ended. The final episode aired on March 12, 2013.

The Lying Game originally aired on ABC Family. Check your local streaming services for availability.

The Lying Game was created by Fred Gerber.

The Lying Game has a rating of 7.1/10 based on user reviews.

The Lying Game is classified as Drama, Mystery.