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Deception

Deception

★ 5.6/10•2013•43m•Mystery•Drama
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To find the truth, she'll become a lie.

A detective goes undercover to investigate the murder of her best friend.

StatusCanceled
Runtime43m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJan 7, 2013

Episodes

Episode 1 - PilotE143m

Pilot

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.

Jan 7, 2013

Episode 2 - Nothing's Free, Little GirlE243m

Nothing's Free, Little Girl

As Joanna continues to search for answers to Vivian’s rumored drug overdose, many believe Edward murdered Vivian. Robert must discreetly deal with a threat to his family while Julian goes down a self-destructive path to cope with the loss of his sister.

Jan 14, 2013

Episode 3 - A Drop of Blood and a MicroscopeE343m

A Drop of Blood and a Microscope

Joanna's undercover operation leads her to get closer with Samantha Bowers and spend more time with Julian. Amid heavy scrutiny from the board of Bowers' Pharmaceutical, Edward is fired from the family company. A stranger comes into Mia's life, causing her to make some hasty decisions.

Jan 21, 2013

Episode 4 - One, Two, Three... One, Two, ThreeE443m

One, Two, Three... One, Two, Three

Joanna discovers Julian has something to hide from the night of Vivian's murder. Senator Haverstock gives Edward disturbing news about his past. Meanwhile, Sofia and Robert meet Mia’s new boyfriend.

Jan 28, 2013

Episode 5 - Why WaitE543m

Why Wait

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 life she thought she knew. Julian tries to rekindle an old flame who can help them get their new cancer drug on the market. Will and Joanna put their feelings aside to focus on solving Vivian’s murder.

Feb 4, 2013

Episode 6 - Don't Be a DummyE643m

Don't Be a Dummy

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 friend’s empty vacation home. Meanwhile, Will visits Edward’s home to find answers to some questions regarding Vivian’s murder.

Feb 11, 2013

Episode 7 - Tell MeE743m

Tell Me

As Bowers Pharmaceutical is preparing to have Lyritrol on shelves in 3 weeks, Edward finds out some disturbing news about the new drug. Joanna pursues a lead that ends in a gunfight. Meanwhile, Senator Haverstock reveals his true identity to Mia, and Edward and Julian get into a physical fight at a PR event for Bowers Pharmaceutical, resulting in a big career move for Edward.

Feb 18, 2013

Episode 8 - Stay With MeE843m

Stay With Me

Edward makes a confession during a press conference that sends his family and their business reeling. Meanwhile, Mia’s biological father reaches out to her with ulterior motives, and Joanna struggles to escape a hit man during a delivery gone awry.

Feb 25, 2013

Episode 9 - Good Luck With Your DeathE943m

Good Luck With Your Death

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 the truth. Meanwhile, Joanna investigates Julian's girlfriend who works for a rival drug company and finds some suspicious information. Mia offers to save Haverstock by donating her bone marrow but then discovers his true motivation. Sofia pays a visit to a dark character from her past in prison.

Mar 4, 2013

Episode 10 - You're the Bad GuyE1043m

You're the Bad Guy

After Will fires Joanna for sleeping with Julian, she uncovers video tapes of Vivian's therapy sessions. Working with the FBI, Julian wears a wire to gain evidence against Audrey. Edward turns himself in for the murder of Kimberly Yaeger. With Haverstock's help, Wyatt is released from prison and confronts Sofia. Mia takes Joanna's advice and donates her bone marrow to her birth father.

Mar 11, 2013

Episode 11 - I'll Start with the HillbillyE1143m

I'll Start with the Hillbilly

Edward makes a tough decision regarding his wife's condition and seeks revenge. Vivian's murder case is reopened as new information comes out, and the identity of her murderer is revealed.

Mar 18, 2013

Actors

Meagan Good

Meagan Good

Joanna Locasto

Laz Alonso

Laz Alonso

Will Moreno

Marin Hinkle

Marin Hinkle

Samantha Bowers

Ella Rae Peck

Ella Rae Peck

Mia Bowers

Victor Garber

Victor Garber

Robert Bowers

Tate Donovan

Tate Donovan

Edward Bowers

Katherine LaNasa

Katherine LaNasa

Sophia Bowers

Wes Brown

Wes Brown

Julian Bowers

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