: Much of the series' procedural logic is based on Ekman's book Telling Lies and his research into "leakage"—nonverbal cues that contradict a person's spoken words. Series Overview
: The series ran for three seasons on Fox before being canceled in 2011, reportedly due to declining ratings as the focus shifted away from the instructional "science" aspects that viewers initially enjoyed. Lie to Me (2009–2011)
While the show is a fictional crime drama, it is grounded in real-world psychological studies. Key papers and concepts that form the "paper trail" or scientific foundation of the series include: Core Scientific Foundation : Much of the series' procedural logic is