Tell Me Lies (2022–2026)
Plot
Tell Me Lies, which was published in 2018, tells the story of a young woman's obsession with a man who's good at being charming. When Lucy Albright arrives on the campus of her small college, away from her mother whom she's never forgiven for an act of betrayal in her early teen years, Lucy embraces college life and all it has to offer. But everything changes when she meets Stephen DeMarco, who has a mysterious past of his own. Their addicting entanglement will have consequences they never could have imagined.
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Highest-rated episodes all ranked
- 01
Don't Struggle Like That, or I Will Only Love You MoreEnd of semester Christmas celebrations change everything for everyone – again. - 02
I Can See Right Through MyselfStephen baits Lucy as she attempts to rid herself of him once and for all. Wrigley and Pippa finally talk. - 03
Are You Happy Now, That I'm on My Knees?A scandal erupts at Baird College. When shocking truths come to light, consequences follow for everyone.
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
Lightning StrikesSeptember 7, 2022Lucy starts her freshman year at Baird College, where an unexpected turn of events during Welcome Week flips her life upside down. - S01E02
Hot-BloodedSeptember 7, 2022Lucy struggles with the aftermath of Welcome Week and goes on her first date with Stephen. - S01E03
We Don't Touch, We CollideSeptember 7, 2022Pressure on Wrigley intensifies, bleeding into his relationship with Pippa. Lucy and Stephen discuss exclusivity. - S01E04
Take Off Your Pants and JacketSeptember 14, 2022Bree attempts to lose her virginity. Stephen goes to New York City for the weekend, while Lucy tries to figure out where their relationship - S01E05
Merry F*cking ChristmasSeptember 21, 2022Lucy and Stephen go home for winter break and deal with family tension. Meanwhile, Lucy uncovers a secret. - S01E06
And I'm Sorry If I Dissed YouSeptember 28, 2022Lucy confronts Stephen about what she found at Macy's memorial. - S01E07
Castle on a CloudOctober 5, 2022The group goes to Evan's lake house to celebrate his 21st birthday. - S01E08
Don't Go Wasting Your EmotionOctober 12, 2022Pippa has complicated feelings after Wrigley meets her dad. Lucy makes a decision to protect Stephen. - S01E09
Season's bestSugar, We're Going Down SwingingOctober 19, 2022Things between Wrigley and Drew come to a head. Lucy is forced to confront her past. - S01E10
Bedrooms of Our FriendsOctober 26, 2022Lucy and Stephen go to the final party of the semester and everything changes.
Season02Best season
- S02E01
You Got a Reaction, Didn't You?September 4, 2024Lucy's back at Baird College for sophomore year, ready to start fresh and leave past mistakes behind her. - S02E02
I Shall Now Perform a 180 Flip-FlopSeptember 4, 2024Bree's birthday takes an unexpected turn. Lucy's excited to focus on someone new. - S02E03I Can See Right Through MyselfSeptember 11, 2024Stephen baits Lucy as she attempts to rid herself of him once and for all. Wrigley and Pippa finally talk.
- S02E04
Just Stable ChildrenSeptember 18, 2024As the LSAT looms, Stephen's anxiety grows. Wrigley and Evan have a guy's night out. - S02E05
Evil, Ornery, Scandalous, and EvilSeptember 25, 2024Lydia and Stephen's sister, Sadie, both visit campus for Halloween. Lucy and Pippa learn something unsettling. - S02E06
Do Your Dirty Words Come Out to Play?October 2, 2024When a snowed-in campus forces everyone to Evan's for Thanksgiving, tensions run high. - S02E07
I'm Not Drowning Fast EnoughOctober 9, 2024Lucy and Bree attend a professor's Christmas party. Lucy makes a rash decision that affects Pippa. - S02E08Season's bestDon't Struggle Like That, or I Will Only Love You MoreOctober 16, 2024End of semester Christmas celebrations change everything for everyone – again.
Season03
- S03E01
You F*cked It, FriendJanuary 13, 2026Back at Baird College for spring semester, Lucy and Stephen promise things will be different this time. - S03E02
We Can't Help It If We Are a ProblemJanuary 13, 2026Bree encounters an unexpected reunion. Stephen gives Lucy an ultimatum. - S03E03
RepentJanuary 13, 2026The Puswas attend an Apres-Ski frat party. Lucy tries to switch her focus away from Stephen. - S03E04
Fix Me Up, GirlJanuary 20, 2026A surprising setback sends Diana back into Stephen's orbit. Lucy seeks advice from an unlikely person. - S03E05
I'd Like to Hold Her Head Under WaterJanuary 27, 2026Gossip spirals around Lucy at a pool party. Bree seeks answers from her childhood. - S03E06
I Don't Cry When I'm Sad AnymoreFebruary 3, 2026Everyone goes goth for Valentine’s Day. Stephen introduces a new friend. - S03E07
I Will Promise Not to StingFebruary 10, 2026Relationships are tested at Bree's photography exhibition. Lucy devises a plan to finally put rumors to rest. - S03E08Season's bestAre You Happy Now, That I'm on My Knees?February 17, 2026A scandal erupts at Baird College. When shocking truths come to light, consequences follow for everyone.
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