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The Best Episodes of House of Lies

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    House of Lies Season 1 Episode 12 - The Mayan Apocalypse
    7.9/10(323 votes)

    #1 - The Mayan Apocalypse

    S1:E12

    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.

    Director:Matthew Carnahan
    Writer:Matthew Carnahan

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  2. House of Lies Season 5 Episode 10 - No Es Fácil
    7.8/10(212 votes)

    #2 - No Es Fácil

    S5:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. House of Lies Season 2 Episode 4 - Damonschildren.org
    7.7/10(302 votes)

    #3 - Damonschildren.org

    S2:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. House of Lies Season 2 Episode 12 - 'Til Death Do Us Part
    7.7/10(252 votes)

    #4 - 'Til Death Do Us Part

    S2:E12

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. House of Lies Season 4 Episode 7 - The Next Olive Branch Goes Straight Up Your Ass
    7.7/10(155 votes)

    #5 - The Next Olive Branch Goes Straight Up Your Ass

    S4:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. House of Lies Season 4 Episode 12 - You're Safely Sucking at the Triple-Venti Tits of the New Kaan & Associates
    7.7/10(174 votes)

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

    S4:E12

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. House of Lies Season 5 Episode 7 - One-Eighty
    7.7/10(139 votes)

    #7 - One-Eighty

    S5:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. House of Lies Season 3 Episode 3 - Boom
    7.6/10(232 votes)

    #8 - Boom

    S3:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. House of Lies Season 5 Episode 5 - Above Board Metrics
    7.6/10(134 votes)

    #9 - Above Board Metrics

    S5:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. House of Lies Season 1 Episode 8 - Veritas
    7.5/10(312 votes)

    #10 - Veritas

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Stephen Hopkins
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. House of Lies Season 1 Episode 11 - Business
    7.5/10(300 votes)

    #11 - Business

    S1:E11

    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.

    Director:Stephen Hopkins
    Writer:David Walpert

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  12. House of Lies Season 3 Episode 12 - Joshua
    7.5/10(189 votes)

    #12 - Joshua

    S3:E12

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. House of Lies Season 5 Episode 8 - Tragedy of the Commons
    7.5/10(134 votes)

    #13 - Tragedy of the Commons

    S5:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. House of Lies Season 1 Episode 7 - Bareback Town
    7.4/10(319 votes)

    #14 - Bareback Town

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Miguel Arteta
    Writer:Barbara Nance

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  15. House of Lies Season 3 Episode 10 - Comeuppance
    7.4/10(193 votes)

    #15 - Comeuppance

    S3:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. House of Lies Season 3 Episode 11 - Together
    7.4/10(184 votes)

    #16 - Together

    S3:E11

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. House of Lies Season 4 Episode 6 - Trust Me, I'm Getting Plenty of Erections
    7.4/10(165 votes)

    #17 - Trust Me, I'm Getting Plenty of Erections

    S4:E6

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

    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:Jessika Borsiczky

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  18. House of Lies Season 5 Episode 2 - Game Theory
    7.4/10(145 votes)

    #18 - Game Theory

    S5:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. House of Lies Season 5 Episode 4 - End State Vision
    7.4/10(136 votes)

    #19 - End State Vision

    S5:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. House of Lies Season 1 Episode 1 - Gods of Dangerous Financial Instruments
    7.3/10(611 votes)

    #20 - Gods of Dangerous Financial Instruments

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Stephen Hopkins
    Writer:Matthew Carnahan

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  21. House of Lies Season 1 Episode 5 - Utah
    7.3/10(321 votes)

    #21 - Utah

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Adam Bernstein
    Writer:David Walpert

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  22. House of Lies Season 3 Episode 4 - Associates
    7.3/10(216 votes)

    #22 - Associates

    S3:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. House of Lies Season 3 Episode 5 - Soldiers
    7.3/10(211 votes)

    #23 - Soldiers

    S3:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. House of Lies Season 4 Episode 3 - Entropy is Contagious
    7.3/10(177 votes)

    #24 - Entropy is Contagious

    S4:E3

    Marty and Jeannie pitch opposing strategies to a prospective client.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. House of Lies Season 4 Episode 5 - The Urge to Save Humanity is Almost Always a False Front for the Urge to Rule
    7.3/10(169 votes)

    #25 - The Urge to Save Humanity is Almost Always a False Front for the Urge to Rule

    S4:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Mayan Apocalypse" is the best rated episode of "House of Lies". It scored 7.9/10 based on 323 votes. Directed by Matthew Carnahan and written by Matthew Carnahan, it aired on 4/1/2012. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "No Es Fácil".