The first season of The Lying Game, based on the book series of the same name by Sara Shepard. The series premiered on August 15, 2011 and concluded on March 5, 2012 on ABC Family. It follows long-lost twins Emma Becker and Sutton Mercer. 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.
It premiered to 1.39 million viewers and the summer finale accumulated 1.28 million viewers. The Lying Game went on hiatus and returned with its winter premiere on January 5, 2012, and has hit its series high with 1.8 million viewers and has continued for three consecutive weeks.
Cast and characters
Main cast Alexandra Chando as Emma Becker and Sutton Mercer Andy Buckley as Ted Mercer Allie Gonino as Laurel Mercer Alice Greczyn as Madeline "Mads" Rybak Sharon Pierre-Louis as Nisha Randall Kirsten Prout as Charlotte "Char" Chamberlin Blair Redford as Ethan Whitehorse Helen Slater as Kristin Mercer
Recurring cast Adrian Pasdar as Alec Rybak Tyler Christopher as Dan Whitehorse Christian Alexander as Thayer Rybak Randy Wayne as Justin Miller Charisma Carpenter as Annie "Rebecca" Sewell Ben Elliott as Derek Rogers Adam Brooks as Baz Misha Crosby as Ryan Harwell Rick Malambri as Eduardo Diaz Sydney Barrosse as Phyllis Chamberlin
Guest cast Stacy Edwards as Annie Hobbs Gil Birmingham as Ben Whitehorse Kenneth Miller as Travis Boyle Dora Madison Burge as Lexi Samuels Jennifer Griffin as Dr. Hughes Yara Martinez as Theresa Lopez Craig Nigh as Officer Harry Katherine Willis as Nancy Rogers
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