Lightman and Ria Torres are hired by a wealthy federal judge whose daughter is suspected of cheating on the SATs. They soon discover that the pressure for a "perfect score" led to a much deeper conspiracy involving the theft of the exam itself and the lengths parents will go to for their children's success.
True to the series' premise, this episode highlights specific non-verbal cues used to detect lies: Lie_to_me_1x03
The episode touches on how tightening the lower eyelids can be a sign of concentration or, in some contexts, a deceptive "masking" of fear. Key Themes Lightman and Ria Torres are hired by a