Would I Lie to You? (American game show)

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Would I Lie to You?
Genre Game show
Based on Would I Lie to You?
by Peter Holmes
Written by
Directed byLauren Quinn
Presented by Aasif Mandvi
Starring
Composer Michael Baiardi
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes13
Production
Executive producers
ProducerAsaf Kastner
Production location New York City
Running time21 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network The CW
ReleaseApril 9 (2022-04-09) –
July 9, 2022 (2022-07-09)

Would I Lie to You? (informally abbreviated as WILTY; also known as Would I Lie to You? America or Would I Lie to You? USA) is an American comedy panel game show based on the British game show of the same name. It aired from April 9 to July 9, 2022, on The CW.

Contents

Format

In all rounds, the scoring system is the same: teams gain a point for correctly guessing whether a statement is true or not, but if they guess incorrectly the opposing team gets a point.

  1. Home Truths: Panelists read out a statement about themselves. The opposing team must ask the panelist questions to decide if the statement is true or false.
  2. This is My...: A guest comes onto the set and is introduced by first name, but remains standing in silence as the round continues. Panelists on one team tell the opposing team about their connection to the guest; only one account out of three told is true, and the opposing team has to work out which it is. At the end of the round, the guest reveals their true identity, and which of the panelists they have a genuine relationship with.
  3. Quick-Fire Lies: The second questioning round, with the panelists chosen at random.

Production

On March 8, 2021, it was announced that The CW had ordered the series. [1] [2] On December 9, 2021, Aasif Mandvi was announced as host of the show, with Matt Walsh and Sabrina Jalees serving as team captains. [3] [4] The series premiered on April 9, 2022. [5] On May 16, 2023, it was reported that the series was canceled after one season. [6]

Episodes

No.Title  [7] Original air date  [7] Prod.
code  [7] 		U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Newman's Piggyback Ride"April 9, 2022 (2022-04-09)1100.44 [8]
2"Whatcha Doin'?"April 16, 2022 (2022-04-16)1050.35 [9]
3"English Breakfast in Jail"April 23, 2022 (2022-04-23)1130.31 [10]
4"Boy in a Barrel"April 30, 2022 (2022-04-30)1060.24 [11]
5"Singing Waitress"May 7, 2022 (2022-05-07)1080.29 [12]
6"Criminal Bear"May 7, 2022 (2022-05-07)1090.27 [12]
7"Allowance PowerPoint"May 14, 2022 (2022-05-14)1110.21 [13]
8"Bunny Nanny"May 21, 2022 (2022-05-21)1120.32 [14]
  • Guests: Gizelle Bryant, Dave Hill, Jill Kargman and Adam Pally
  • Team Matt: Adam Pally and Jill Kargman
  • Team Sabrina: Gizelle Bryant and Dave Hill
  • Winning Team: Team Matt
9"Babysitting Lemurs"June 4, 2022 (2022-06-04)1070.21 [15]
10"Show Goat"June 11, 2022 (2022-06-11)1010.23 [16]
11"Banana Bread"June 18, 2022 (2022-06-18)1020.31 [17]
12"Musical Emergency"June 25, 2022 (2022-06-25)1040.23 [18]
  • Guests: Naomi Fry, Isaac Mizrahi, Helene York and Negin Farsad
  • Team Matt: Naomi Fry and Isaac Mizrahi
  • Team Sabrina: Helene York and Negin Farsad
  • Winning Team: Team Sabrina
13"Child Toy Model"July 9, 2022 (2022-07-09)1030.21 [19]

Reception

Viewership and ratings per episode of Would I Lie to You?
No.TitleAir date Rating/share
(18–49)		Viewers
(millions)		DVR
(18–49)		DVR viewers
(millions)		Total
(18–49)		Total viewers
(millions)
1"Newman's Piggyback Ride"April 9, 20220.1/10.44 [8] 0.00.090.10.52 [20]
2"Whatcha Doin'?"April 16, 20220.1/00.35 [9] ————
3"English Breakfast in Jail"April 23, 20220.1/10.31 [10] ————
4"Boy in a Barrel"April 30, 20220.0/00.24 [11] ————
5"Singing Waitress"May 7, 20220.1/00.29 [12] ————
6"Criminal Bear"May 7, 20220.1/00.27 [12] ————
7"Allowance PowerPoint"May 14, 20220.1/10.21 [13] ————
8"Bunny Nanny"May 21, 20220.1/10.32 [14] ————
9"Babysitting Lemurs"June 4, 20220.1/10.21 [15] ————
10"Show Goat"June 11, 20220.0/10.23 [16] ————
11"Banana Bread"June 18, 20220.1/10.31 [17] ————
12"Musical Emergency"June 25, 20220.0/10.23 [18] ————
13"Child Toy Model"July 9, 20220.0/00.21 [19] ————

References

  1. ↑ "The CW Network Expands Its Alternative Programming Slate" (Press release). The CW. March 8, 2021. Retrieved April 9, 2022– via The Futon Critic.
  2. ↑ White, Peter (March 8, 2021). "The CW To Adapt BBC Non-Scripted Format 'Would I Lie To You?' With Robert & Michelle King As EPs". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  3. ↑ "The Stars Align for The CW's "Would I Lie to You?" with Aasif Mandvi as Host, Matt Walsh and Sabrina Jalees as Team Captains and a Stellar Line-Up of Celebrity Guests" (Press release). The CW. December 9, 2021. Retrieved April 9, 2022– via The Futon Critic.
  4. ↑ White, Peter (December 9, 2021). "'Would I Lie To You': Aasif Mandvi, Matt Walsh & Sabrina Jalees To Lead The CW Adaptation Of British Format, Celebrity Guests Set". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  5. ↑ "The CW Network Sets Premiere Date for New Series "Would I Lie to You?" and the Return of "Masters of Illusion" on Saturday, April 9" (Press release). The CW. February 18, 2022. Retrieved April 9, 2022– via The Futon Critic.
  6. ↑ Matt Webb Mitovich (May 16, 2023). "Matt's Inside Line: Scoop on NCIS: LA, The Conners, Magnum P.I., Fire Country, Silo, AGT, a CW Cancellation and More". TVLine . Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  7. 1 2 3 "WOULD I LIE TO YOU? (US) (CW)". The Futon Critic . Retrieved June 17, 2022.
  8. 1 2 Mitch Salem (April 12, 2022). "Saturday 4.9.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals". Showbuzz Daily . Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  9. 1 2 Mitch Metcalf (April 19, 2022). "Saturday 4.16.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals". Showbuzz Daily . Retrieved April 19, 2022.
  10. 1 2 Mitch Salem (April 26, 2022). "Saturday 4.23.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals". Showbuzz Daily . Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  11. 1 2 Mitch Metcalf (May 3, 2022). "Saturday 4.30.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals". Showbuzz Daily . Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  12. 1 2 3 4 Mitch Salem (May 10, 2022). "Saturday 5.7.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals". Showbuzz Daily . Retrieved May 10, 2022.
  13. 1 2 Mitch Metcalf (May 17, 2022). "Saturday 5.14.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals". Showbuzz Daily . Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  14. 1 2 Mitch Salem (May 24, 2022). "Saturday 5.21.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals". Showbuzz Daily . Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  15. 1 2 Mitch Metcalf (June 7, 2022). "Saturday 6.4.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals". Showbuzz Daily . Retrieved June 7, 2022.
  16. 1 2 Mitch Salem (June 14, 2022). "Saturday 6.11.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals". Showbuzz Daily . Retrieved June 14, 2022.
  17. 1 2 Mitch Metcalf (June 21, 2022). "Saturday 6.18.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals". Showbuzz Daily . Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  18. 1 2 Mitch Salem (June 28, 2022). "Saturday 6.25.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals". Showbuzz Daily . Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  19. 1 2 Mitch Salem (July 12, 2022). "Saturday 7.9.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals". Showbuzz Daily . Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  20. ↑ Marc Berman (April 11, 2022). "Sunday Ratings: Another Respectable Showing for CBS; NBC, Fox and The CW Falter". Programming Insider. Retrieved June 17, 2022.
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