Lie to Me: Starter Pack Season 1 Episode 3 A Perfect Score
- February 4, 2009
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7.6 (1,192)
In the third episode of the first season of Lie to Me, titled "A Perfect Score", the team is tasked with helping a high school teacher, Jason Barnes, who has been accused of grade tampering. The principal of the school believes that Jason is changing the grades of his students in order to help them get into prestigious colleges. Jason, on the other hand, claims that he is not changing grades, but rather giving the students the grades that they deserve.
Cal Lightman and his team of deception experts, including Dr. Gillian Foster, Eli Loker, and Ria Torres, set out to investigate the case and determine the truth. They interview several students and teachers, trying to find patterns and inconsistencies in their stories. While doing so, they discover that Jason has a personal connection to one of his students and that this connection may be clouding his judgment.
As the investigation progresses, it becomes clear that both the principal and Jason have their own agendas and are using the students' grades as a means to achieve their goals. With the help of their expertise in body language and microexpressions, the team is able to determine which of the two is lying and why.
Meanwhile, Cal is also struggling with his own personal issues. When he discovers that his ex-wife is dating someone new, he begins to question his own ability to maintain a healthy romantic relationship. This subplot adds a layer of complexity to the show, as it highlights that even the experts in deception can struggle with their own emotions and relationships.
Overall, "A Perfect Score" is a compelling episode that uses deception and personal drama to create a suspenseful storyline. The show's use of body language and microexpressions is fascinating to watch and adds a unique element to the traditional crime-solving genre. As the team uncovers the truth behind the grade tampering, viewers will be on the edge of their seats, eager to see what conclusions the experts will draw.