Deception (2013–2013)

TV ShowEndedNBCDrama, Crime, Mystery1 season, 11 episodes
Deception posterReview score: 76%

Plot

The death of wealthy party girl Vivian Bowers doesn't add up for FBI agent Will Moreno, especially in a family as suspicious as the Bowers. Convinced that the tabloid staple's death was a homicide, he recruits his former SFPD partner and Vivian's childhood best friend, Joanna Padget Locasto to re-establish ties with the Bowers. Determined to find justice for her estranged best friend, Joanna infiltrates the dynasty she once considered family, and quickly begins to uncover why Vivian's life was very much in danger.

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Episodes by season

Season0111Episodes2013Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Deception S01E01PilotJanuary 7, 2013—The death of wealthy party girl Vivian Bowers doesn't add up for FBI agent Will Moreno, especially in a family as suspicious as the Bowers.
  2. S01E02Deception S01E02Nothing's Free, Little GirlJanuary 14, 2013—As Joanna continues to search for answers to Vivian’s rumored drug overdose, many believe Edward murdered Vivian. Robert must discreetly dea
  3. S01E03Deception S01E03A Drop of Blood and a MicroscopeJanuary 21, 2013—Joanna's undercover operation leads her to get closer with Samantha Bowers and spend more time with Julian. Amid heavy scrutiny from the boa
  4. S01E04Deception S01E04One, Two, Three... One, Two, ThreeJanuary 28, 2013—Joanna discovers Julian has something to hide from the night of Vivian's murder. Senator Haverstock gives Edward disturbing news about his p
  5. S01E05Deception S01E05Why WaitFebruary 4, 2013—The truth about Mia's real mother is revealed when the story is published for everyone to see, ruining her debutant ball and shattering the
  6. S01E06Deception S01E06Don't Be a DummyFebruary 11, 2013—The true identity of Mia’s father is revealed. After she finds out the identity of her mother, Mia runs away with her boyfriend Kyle to a fr
  7. S01E07Deception S01E07Tell MeFebruary 18, 2013—As Bowers Pharmaceutical is preparing to have Lyritrol on shelves in 3 weeks, Edward finds out some disturbing news about the new drug. Joan
  8. S01E08Deception S01E08Stay With MeFebruary 25, 2013—Edward makes a confession during a press conference that sends his family and their business reeling. Meanwhile, Mia’s biological father rea
  9. S01E09Deception S01E09Good Luck With Your DeathMarch 4, 2013—Robert begins to suspect Joanna's true motives for coming back into their lives and flies her mother, Beverly, to New York, to help uncover
  10. S01E10Deception S01E10You're the Bad GuyMarch 11, 2013—After Will fires Joanna for sleeping with Julian, she uncovers video tapes of Vivian's therapy sessions. Working with the FBI, Julian wears
  11. S01E11Deception S01E11I'll Start with the HillbillyMarch 18, 2013—Edward makes a tough decision regarding his wife's condition and seeks revenge. Vivian's murder case is reopened as new information comes ou

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Cast

Meagan GoodMeagan GoodJoanna Padget LocastoLaz AlonsoLaz AlonsoWill MorenoTate DonovanTate DonovanEdward BowersWes BrownWes BrownJulian BowersKatherine LaNasaKatherine LaNasaSofia BowersElla Rae PeckElla Rae PeckMia BowersVictor GarberVictor GarberRobert BowersMarin HinkleMarin HinkleSamantha Bowers

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