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House of Lies
2012 - 2016 6.6 (194 votes) 5 Seasons
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Genres
Comedy Drama
Networks
Showtime
Created By
Matthew Carnahan

House of Lies

Liar, liar...

Overview

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 dirty trick in the book to woo powerful CEOs and close huge deals. In the board rooms, barrooms, and bedrooms of the power elite, corruption is business as usual and everyone's out for themselves first. Nothing is sacred in this scathing, irreverent satire of corporate America today.

Key Crew

Top Cast

Seasons

Season 0 (2012)

No overview available.

10 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Fridays at Galweather (1): Sexual Harassment
2012-01-17

Clyde Oberholt (Ben Schwartz) and Doug Guggenheim (Josh Lawson) get pulled into a sexual harassment meeting.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 2: Fridays at Galweather (2): The Applicant
2012-01-23

Clyde Oberholt (Ben Schwartz) and Doug Guggenheim (Josh Lawson) haze a man (Greg Tuculescu) applying for a management consultant position.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 3: Fridays at Galweather (3): Blackout
2012-01-30

Clyde (Ben Schwartz), Doug (Josh Lawson) and Jeannie (Kristen Bell) get stuck in an elevator.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 4: Fridays at Galweather (4): Mystery Drink 1
2012-02-06

Clyde (Ben Schwartz) tries to convince Doug (Josh Lawson) to drink a mysterious beverage.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 5: Fridays at Galweather (5): Stripper
2012-02-13

Clyde (Ben Schwartz) and Doug (Josh Lawson) hire a stripper for Marty's (Don Cheadle) surprise birthday party.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 6: Fridays at Galweather (6): Mystery Drink 2
2012-02-20

In the web series finale, Clyde (Ben Schwartz) gives Doug (Josh Lawson) a chance at redemption in the form of a new mystery drink.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 7: Hanging with Don Cheadle

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 8: Marty Kaan Profile

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 9: Hanging with Kristen Bell

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 10: House of Lies Live!
2013-12-31

The half-hour program puts the Season 3 cast of "House of Lies" in the Upright Citizen's Brigade Theater in Los Angeles to perform improvisational comedy in front of a live audience. The main four cast members (Don Cheadle, Kristen Bell, Ben Schwartz and Josh Lawson) are joined by new series additions Lauren Lapkus, Ryan Gaul and Eugene Cordero to act out situations based on audience suggestion. Cheadle and Bell may be new to improvisation, but they take to it like naturals. Likewise, Schwartz and Lawson, both veterans of improv comedy, shine.

Runtime: 30 min
Season 1 poster
Season 1 (2012)

Marty and his co-workers scheme to halt an unpopular merger between their firm and a former client. Jeannie struggles to balance her demanding job and her personal life. Marty and Monica spar over who will raise Roscoe.

12 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Gods of Dangerous Financial Instruments
2012-01-08

Marty and The Pod consult for a mega-bank that wants to justify their year-end bonuses as the financial world around them burns. Back at home, Marty gets some unwanted advice on how to raise his son.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 2: Amsterdam
2012-01-15

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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 3: Microphallus
2012-01-22

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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 4: Mini-Mogul
2012-01-29

With Jeremiah out of town, Marty is forced to bring his son Roscoe to his next job in San Francisco; hoping for some quality time with his dad, Roscoe ends up spending it all with the Pod when Marty is forced to babysit Alex Katsnelson, the teenage CEO of a security software company. Meanwhile, Jeannie reacts to her recent engagement by having a tryst with Kurt, a tortured musician she randomly meets in a coffee house.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 5: Utah
2012-02-05

Jeannie has to take charge of the Pod when the racist CEO of a motel chain has reservations about dealing with Marty. Meanwhile, Clyde hopes to hit it off with a lovely Mormon virgin; and when Monica finds she has some free time on her hands, she decides to spend it with Roscoe.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 6: Our Descent Into Los Angeles
2012-02-12

Marty goes to war with his son's school when Roscoe is accused of sexual harassment for trying to kiss a boy. On the home front, Marty's personal life is further complicated when April, a stripper he met in New York, suddenly reappears. Meanwhile, Jeannie starts to get cold feet at the prospect of her upcoming wedding.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 7: Bareback Town
2012-02-19

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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 8: Veritas
2012-03-04

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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 9: Ouroboros
2012-03-11

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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 10: Prologue and Aftermath
2012-03-18

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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 11: Business
2012-03-25

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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 12: The Mayan Apocalypse
2012-04-01

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.

Runtime: 30 min
Season 2 poster
Season 2 (2013)

Marty and the pod clash with Galweather & Stearn's new CEO and Marty decides to open his own consulting firm; Jeannie and Marty wrestle with their feelings for each other; Doug falls in love and gets married; Clyde becomes bitter over the lack of recognition he gets from Marty; Monica attempts to clean up her act to be a better mother to Roscoe.

12 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Stochasticity
2013-01-13

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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 2: When Dinosaurs Ruled the Planet
2013-01-20

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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 3: Man-date
2013-01-27

Marty and Clyde attempt to woo the business of new Las Vegas casino king, Michael Carlson, a maverick self-made millionaire who notoriously hates consultants. Meanwhile, Jeannie tries to assess how big a threat Tamara is by suggesting the two of them enjoy a spa day together. Monica makes an unlikely connection with her personal vegan chef, Tessa.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 4: Damonschildren.org
2013-02-10

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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 5: Sincerity is an Easy Disguise in This Business
2013-02-17

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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 6: Family Values
2013-02-24

Marty's plan to spend time with Roscoe conflicts with an executive retreat, while Doug sees his fellow Pod members in a different light after introducing them to his new girlfriend. Later, Tamara offers an intriguing revelation about her personal life, piquing Marty's interest.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 7: The Runner Stumbles
2013-03-03

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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 8: Wonders of the World
2013-03-10

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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 9: Liability
2013-03-17

Doug and Clyde give depositions in a wrongful-death suit filed against a telecommunications conglomerate, while a casino mogul impedes Marty's efforts to close a deal. Later, Monica unravels when Roscoe moves out.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 10: Exit Strategy
2013-03-24

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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 11: Hostile Takeover
2013-03-31

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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 12: 'Til Death Do Us Part
2013-04-07

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.

Runtime: 30 min
Season 3 poster
Season 3 (2014)

Marty slowly manages to get his entire pod back together at his new firm, but can they keep the business afloat?; Jeannie takes down Galweather & Stern and joins Marty in more ways than one; Clyde suffers a breakdown after being traumatized by Monica; Doug waffles between Sarah and a new office romance; Roscoe makes a new friend who is trouble.

12 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Wreckage
2014-01-12

Marty has started his own firm and the pod is disbanded. Jeannie is now in charge of her own pod at Galweather-Stearn and Clyde is working for Monica at the competition. With everything turned upside down, it’s anyone’s game and anyone’s guess as to who will come out on top.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 2: Power(less)
2014-01-19

Marty has a confusing meeting with Roscoe's new crush; Jeannie makes some power moves to win an account with the Department of Defense; Sarah tells Doug that she wants them to have a baby; Clyde witnesses Monica push a junior analyst a bit too far.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 3: Boom
2014-01-26

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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 4: Associates
2014-02-02

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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 5: Soldiers
2014-02-09

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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 6: Middlegame
2014-02-16

At the DollaHyde sneaker launch party, Marty is tested by Dre and considers a double cross. Meanwhile, Jeannie learns that Lukas is suspicious of their plan; and Doug makes a fatal mistake.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 7: Pushback
2014-02-23

Marty and Jeannie come up with different approaches on how to deal with Lukas' attempts to sabotage DollaHyde. Meanwhile, the relationship between Roscoe and Lex becomes a problem for Marty.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 8: Brinkmanship
2014-03-09

The team executes a plan to wrestle control of Marissa's family's company.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 9: Zhang
2014-03-16

Marty and the Pod tour Lukas' old neighborhood; Monica seeks help; Lex embarrasses Roscoe.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 10: Comeuppance
2014-03-23

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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 11: Together
2014-03-30

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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 12: Joshua
2014-04-06

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

Runtime: 30 min
Season 4 poster
Season 4 (2015)

Marty gets out of prison and does everything he can to rebuild his faltering consulting firm; Jeannie is pregnant with Marty's baby and trying to get back in his good graces after causing his downfall; Clyde and Doug fall in love with the same girl, and Clyde tries to reconcile with his father; Doug gets divorced from Sarah; Roscoe demonstrates that he is his father's son after all.

12 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: At the End of the Day, Reality Wins
2015-01-11

Season 4 begins with Marty eager to grow Kaan and Associates, and telling a pregnant Jeannie exactly what her future is with the company. Meanwhile, the Pod leaves one client in pursuit of a much bigger payday.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 2: I'm a Motherf**king Scorpion, That's Why
2015-01-18

Marty proves his business savvy. Jeannie reveals a difficult truth.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 3: Entropy is Contagious
2015-01-25

Marty and Jeannie pitch opposing strategies to a prospective client.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 4: We Can Always Just Overwhelm the Vagus Nerve with Another Sensation
2015-02-01

Marty comes up with a last-ditch plan. Jeannie meets with a headhunter.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 5: The Urge to Save Humanity is Almost Always a False Front for the Urge to Rule
2015-02-08

Jeannie opposes Marty's plan. Clyde develops feelings for Kelsey.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 6: Trust Me, I'm Getting Plenty of Erections
2015-02-15

Marty and the pod hatch a new plan. Jeannie soberly considers a job offer. Roscoe cuts school to party with his new friends.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 7: The Next Olive Branch Goes Straight Up Your Ass
2015-03-01

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

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 8: He Didn't Mean That, Natalie Portman
2015-03-08

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

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 9: We're Going to Build a Mothership and Rule the Universe
2015-03-15

Jeannie gets an invite to the Kaan home. Clyde reaches a breaking point.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 10: Praise Money! Hallowed be Thy Name
2015-03-22

Marty comes into conflict with Denna. Roscoe's business is exposed.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 11: Everything's So F**king Obvious, I'm Starting to Wonder Why We're Even Having This Conversation
2015-03-29

Marty looks to secure his place at K&A. Jeannie receives a proposition.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 12: You're Safely Sucking at the Triple-Venti Tits of the New Kaan & Associates
2015-03-29

Marty is on the verge of something big. Jeannie gives birth. Season finale.

Runtime: 30 min
Season 5 poster
Season 5 (2016)

Marty Kaan and his slick team of management consultants are at the top of their game– and taking corporate America for all it’s worth. But when faced with the prospect of the ultimate buyout, Marty must decide: is it worth cashing in his chips and walking away -- or doubling down for the chance to pull off the deal of a lifetime.

10 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Creative Destruction Phenomenon
2016-04-10

Marty and Jeannie navigate the hazards of co-parenting. Doug and Clyde maneuver for position. Marty is approached with an intriguing offer.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 2: Game Theory
2016-04-17

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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 3: Holacracy
2016-04-24

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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 4: End State Vision
2016-05-01

While competing for business, Marty learns Monica's been offered a deal.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 5: Above Board Metrics
2016-05-08

Marty begrudgingly reunites with a pair of his most obnoxious past clients.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 6: Johari Window
2016-05-15

Marty's entree into the black hair market on behalf of a client hits a surprising snag. Clyde's great hope for mayor has eyes for Jeannie. Roscoe lands his first modeling gig.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 7: One-Eighty
2016-05-22

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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 8: Tragedy of the Commons
2016-05-29

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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 9: Violent Agreement
2016-06-05

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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 10: No Es Fácil
2016-06-12

The Pod heads down to Havana, Cuba where they are challenged to reevaluate their personal and professional futures. Season finale.

Runtime: 30 min

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