Episode Data

House of Lies

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Season 0

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  7: Hanging with Don Cheadle

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  8: Marty Kaan Profile

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  9: Hanging with Kristen Bell

• _{Tuesday, January 17th, 2012}

  1: Fridays at Galweather (1): Sexual Harassment

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

• _{Monday, January 23rd, 2012}

  2: Fridays at Galweather (2): The Applicant

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

• _{Monday, January 30th, 2012}

  3: Fridays at Galweather (3): Blackout

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

• _{Monday, February 6th, 2012}

  4: Fridays at Galweather (4): Mystery Drink 1

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

• _{Monday, February 13th, 2012}

  5: Fridays at Galweather (5): Stripper

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

• _{Monday, February 20th, 2012}

  6: Fridays at Galweather (6): Mystery Drink 2

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

• _{Monday, January 7th, 2013}

  13: Flight Club (3): Fly Girls

  To make time pass, Doug and Clyde decide to play their 'points' game with two buxom female passengers.

• _{Monday, January 7th, 2013}

  14: Flight Club (4): Blarf

  Doug and Clyde's in-flight drinking game turns the friends against each other.

• _{Monday, January 7th, 2013}

  15: Flight Club (5): Demoted

  Doug and Clyde experience the horrors of flying coach.

• _{Monday, January 7th, 2013}

  12: Flight Club (2): Rom Com

  Doug and Clyde watch a romantic scene unfold at the airport gate.

• _{Monday, January 7th, 2013}

  11: Flight Club (1): Crash of the Titans

  When a routine flight experiences technical trouble, Doug and Clyde have very different reactions.

• _{Tuesday, December 31st, 2013}

  10: House of Lies Live!

  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.

Season 1

• _{Sunday, January 8th, 2012}

  1: Gods of Dangerous Financial Instruments

  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.

• _{Sunday, January 15th, 2012}

  2: Amsterdam

  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.

• _{Sunday, January 22nd, 2012}

  3: Microphallus

  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.

• _{Sunday, January 29th, 2012}

  4: Mini-Mogul

  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.

• _{Sunday, February 5th, 2012}

  5: Utah

  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.

• _{Sunday, February 12th, 2012}

  6: Our Descent Into Los Angeles

  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.

• _{Sunday, February 19th, 2012}

  7: Bareback Town

  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.

• _{Sunday, March 4th, 2012}

  8: Veritas

  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.

• _{Sunday, March 11th, 2012}

  9: Ouroboros

  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.

• _{Sunday, March 18th, 2012}

  10: Prologue and Aftermath

  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.

• _{Sunday, March 25th, 2012}

  11: Business

  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.

• _{Sunday, April 1st, 2012}

  12: The Mayan Apocalypse

  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.

Season 2

• _{Sunday, January 13th, 2013}

  1: Stochasticity

  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.

• _{Sunday, January 20th, 2013}

  2: When Dinosaurs Ruled the Planet

  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.

• _{Sunday, January 27th, 2013}

  3: Man-date

  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.

• _{Sunday, February 10th, 2013}

  4: Damonschildren.org

  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.

• _{Sunday, February 17th, 2013}

  5: Sincerity is an Easy Disguise in This Business

  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.

• _{Sunday, February 24th, 2013}

  6: Family Values

  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.

• _{Sunday, March 3rd, 2013}

  7: The Runner Stumbles

  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.

• _{Sunday, March 10th, 2013}

  8: Wonders of the World

  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.

• _{Sunday, March 17th, 2013}

  9: Liability

  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.

• _{Sunday, March 24th, 2013}

  10: Exit Strategy

  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.

• _{Sunday, March 31st, 2013}

  11: Hostile Takeover

  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.

• _{Sunday, April 7th, 2013}

  12: Til Death Do Us Part

  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.

Season 3

• _{Sunday, January 12th, 2014}

  1: Wreckage

  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.

• _{Sunday, January 19th, 2014}

  2: Power(less)

  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.

• _{Sunday, January 26th, 2014}

  3: Boom

  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.

• _{Sunday, February 2nd, 2014}

  4: Associates

  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.

• _{Sunday, February 9th, 2014}

  5: Soldiers

  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.

• _{Sunday, February 16th, 2014}

  6: Middlegame

  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.

• _{Sunday, February 23rd, 2014}

  7: Pushback

  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.

• _{Sunday, March 9th, 2014}

  8: Brinkmanship

  Marty and the team execute a plan to wrestle Marissa's family's media company away from her siblings. Meanwhile, Jeannie encourages Marty to let Clyde out of the doghouse; and Doug and Sarah get tested in their relationship.

• _{Sunday, March 16th, 2014}

  9: Zhang

  Marty and the Pod accompany Lukas on a tour through his old neighborhood; Monica seeks help from Kaan and Associates on a new food product; Lex embarrasses Roscoe.

• _{Sunday, March 23rd, 2014}

  10: Comeuppance

  Jeannie gets help from an old friend on a government contract, but it creates an issue with Marty about their future with Dollahyde. Meanwhile, Clyde causes friction to develop between Monica and a client; and Doug makes a play for Caitlin.

• _{Sunday, March 30th, 2014}

  11: Together

  Marty and Jeannie deal with the aftermath of a tragic event; and Marty questions his friendship with Dre. Meanwhile, Doug experiences side effects from W.O.N. that could cause trouble for Monica's new company; and he tries to reconcile with Sarah. Marissa makes a business decision that affects her relationship with Clyde.

• _{Sunday, April 6th, 2014}

  12: Joshua

  Marty gets rocked when Kaan and Associates is smacked with a serious legal blow. Meanwhile, Jeannie tries to rectify the situation because she fears she is the one responsible for it; and Roscoe finds a constructive outlet to help him work through some relationship issues.

Season 4

• _{Sunday, January 11th, 2015}

  1: At the End of the Day, Reality Wins

  Marty is back with a vengeance - ready to grow Kaan & Associates and conquer the consulting world. Revelations of what has occurred since last season begin to explain the 'new normal' at K&A. Marty lays down the law to a pregnant Jeannie on her future with the company, and the pod leaves one client in pursuit of a much bigger payday. .

• _{Sunday, January 18th, 2015}

  2: I'm a Motherf**king Scorpion, That's Why

  Marty cunningly proves his business savvy when he meets electric car mogul, Ellis Hightower. In desperate pursuit of a new client, Jeannie orchestrates a chance encounter that appears to go terribly awry. Marty accuses Jeannie of being a dishonest person, prompting her to reveal a difficult truth.

• _{Sunday, January 25th, 2015}

  3: Entropy is Contagious

  Marty and Jeannie pitch opposing strategies to a Seattle-based skin care company. Doug, fed up with Sarah’s antics, passive-aggressively puts his foot down. Clyde begins discussing a business idea with an unlikely partner.

• _{Sunday, February 1st, 2015}

  4: We Can Always Just Overwhelm the Vagus Nerve with Another Sensation

  When the Gage presentation falls apart, Marty comes up with a last-ditch plan that includes orchestrating a move that a volatile Ellis doesn't want. Jeannie has a less-than-encouraging meeting with a headhunter regarding her prospects in the job market. Doug petitions to join Clyde and Kelsey’s new business venture.

• _{Sunday, February 8th, 2015}

  5: The Urge to Save Humanity is Almost Always a False Front for the Urge to Rule

  When the partnership between Ellis and Maya reaches a boiling point, Marty devises a plan that Jeannie opposes. Clyde develops feelings for Kelsey as they seek investors for their start-up.

• _{Sunday, February 15th, 2015}

  6: Trust Me, I'm Getting Plenty of Erections

  When the new partnership with Ellis reaches a boiling point, Marty and the Pod hatch a new plan with Gage Motors, intent on hitting an even bigger payday. Jeannie seriously considers an attractive job offer. Roscoe cuts school to party with his new friends.

• _{Sunday, March 1st, 2015}

  7: The Next Olive Branch Goes Straight Up Your Ass

  Trouble arises at Kaan and Associates when payment is not received from a consult. Meanwhile, Clyde gets a visit from his estranged father; Marty learns of Roscoe's entrepreneurial endeavors; and Jeannie pushes back to stay.

• _{Sunday, March 8th, 2015}

  8: He Didn't Mean That, Natalie Portman

  Marty and Jeannie entice Denna with a retaliatory business move against Ellis. Meanwhile, things get complicated between Doug and Kelsey; and Clyde spends time with his father and is disturbed to see how similar they may be.

• _{Sunday, March 15th, 2015}

  9: We're Going to Build a Mothership and Rule the Universe

  Marty butts heads with a turnaround artist sent by Denna to grow K&A's business; Jeannie receives a dinner invitation to the Kaan home; Clyde reaches a breaking point with his father.

• _{Sunday, March 22nd, 2015}

  10: Praise Money! Hallowed be Thy Name

  Marty gets into a conflict with Denna when he pitches the CEO of a fast-food chain; Roscoe's business is exposed, which hurts his status and future at school; Doug and Clyde have different reactions to dating the same woman.

• _{Sunday, March 29th, 2015}

  12: You're Safely Sucking at the Triple-Venti Tits of the New Kaan & Associates

  Marty is on the verge of making K&A one of the biggest players in the business, if he can persuade his employees to stay. Jeannie gives birth. Clyde, Doug, and Kelsey await an offer - and Roscoe faces the consequences.

• _{Sunday, March 29th, 2015}

  11: Everything's So F**king Obvious, I'm Starting to Wonder Why We're Even Having This Conversation

  Concerned about repercussions from Denna, Marty looks to secure his place at K&A. Jeannie receives an exciting proposition. Clyde reaches out to his father, and Roscoe is at the center of an ugly incident at school.

Season 5

• _{Sunday, April 10th, 2016}

  1: Creative Destruction Phenomenon

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

• _{Sunday, April 17th, 2016}

  2: Game Theory

  Jeannie's boyfriend drops a bomb. Marty shows up at Doug's Dungeons & Dragons role-play game. Clyde uncovers an issue.

• _{Sunday, April 24th, 2016}

  3: Holacracy

  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.

• _{Sunday, May 1st, 2016}

  4: End State Vision

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

• _{Sunday, May 8th, 2016}

  5: Above Board Metrics

  Marty reluctantly reunites with a couple of his most objectionable past. Clyde gets in the way of Doug fulfilling his high-seas fantasy. Jeannie gets emotional over her baby.

• _{Sunday, May 15th, 2016}

  6: Johari Window

  Marty's entree into a new market his a snag. Roscoe lands his first gig.

• _{Sunday, May 22nd, 2016}

  7: One-Eighty

  Marty tries to sell a client on a new idea. Doug delivers his TED Talk.

• _{Sunday, May 29th, 2016}

  8: Tragedy of the Commons

  Marty must deal with a boy band. Doug copes with post-TED Talk "fame".

• _{Sunday, June 5th, 2016}

  9: Violent Agreement

  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.

• _{Sunday, June 12th, 2016}

  10: No Es Fácil

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