# Would I Lie to You? (American game show)

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.

## 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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. On December 9, 2021, Aasif Mandvi was announced as host of the show, with Matt Walsh and Sabrina Jalees serving as team captains. The series premiered on April 9, 2022. On May 16, 2023, it was reported that the series was canceled after one season.

## Episodes

| No. | Title | Original release date | Prod. code | U.S. viewers (millions) |
| 1 | "Newman's Piggyback Ride" | April 9, 2022 (2022-04-09) | 110 | 0.44 |
| Guests: Dulcé Sloan, Hannah Pilkes, Richard Kind and Santino FontanaTeam Matt: Dulcé Sloan and Hannah PilkesTeam Sabrina: Santino Fontana and Richard KindWinning Team: Team Matt |||||
| 2 | "Whatcha Doin'?" | April 16, 2022 (2022-04-16) | 105 | 0.35 |
| Guests: Julie Klausner, Preet Bharara, Shalewa Sharp and Rachel FeinsteinTeam Matt: Julie Klausner and Preet BhararaTeam Sabrina: Shalewa Sharp and Rachel FeinsteinWinning Team: Team Sabrina |||||
| 3 | "English Breakfast in Jail" | April 23, 2022 (2022-04-23) | 113 | 0.31 |
| Guests: Jordan Klepper, Nikki M. James, John Hodgman and Michael UrieTeam Matt: Nikki M. James and Jordan KlepperTeam Sabrina: John Hodgman and Michael UrieWinning Team: Team Sabrina |||||
| 4 | "Boy in a Barrel" | April 30, 2022 (2022-04-30) | 106 | 0.24 |
| Guests: Michael Ian Black, Robin de Jesús, Jordan Carlos and Christian FinneganTeam Matt: Jordan Carlos and Christian FinneganTeam Sabrina: Michael Ian Black and Robin de JesúsWinning Team: Team Sabrina |||||
| 5 | "Singing Waitress" | May 7, 2022 (2022-05-07) | 108 | 0.29 |
| Guests: Bridget Everett, Dylan Baker, Ali Wentworth and Michael Ian BlackTeam Matt: Michael Ian Black and Bridget EverettTeam Sabrina: Ali Wentworth and Dylan BakerWinning Team: Team Matt |||||
| 6 | "Criminal Bear" | May 7, 2022 (2022-05-07) | 109 | 0.27 |
| Guests: Eugene Mirman, Michael Boatman, Hari Kondabolu and Amy CarlsonTeam Matt: Eugene Mirman and Michael BoatmanTeam Sabrina: Hari Kondabalou and Amy CarlsonWinning Team: Team Matt |||||
| 7 | "Allowance PowerPoint" | May 14, 2022 (2022-05-14) | 111 | 0.21 |
| Guests: Karen Chee, Cole Escola, Kurt Fuller and Sarah SteeleTeam Matt: Cole Escola and Karen CheeTeam Sabrina: Kurt Fuller and Sarah SteeleWinning Team: Team Matt |||||
| 8 | "Bunny Nanny" | May 21, 2022 (2022-05-21) | 112 | 0.32 |
| Guests: Gizelle Bryant, Dave Hill, Jill Kargman and Adam PallyTeam Matt: Adam Pally and Jill KargmanTeam Sabrina: Gizelle Bryant and Dave HillWinning Team: Team Matt |||||
| 9 | "Babysitting Lemurs" | June 4, 2022 (2022-06-04) | 107 | 0.21 |
| Guests: Brooke Shields, Sal Vulcano, Amber Ruffin and Ayad AkhtarTeam Matt: Amber Ruffin and Ayad AkhtarTeam Sabrina: Sal Vulcano and Brooke ShieldsWinning Team: Team Matt |||||
| 10 | "Show Goat" | June 11, 2022 (2022-06-11) | 101 | 0.23 |
| Guests: Laura Benanti, Maulik Pancholy, Becky Ann Baker and Chris GethardTeam Matt: Laura Benanti and Maulik PancholyTeam Sabrina: Chris Gethard and Becky Ann BakerWinning Team: Team Matt |||||
| 11 | "Banana Bread" | June 18, 2022 (2022-06-18) | 102 | 0.31 |
| Guests: Jena Friedman, Nyambi Nyambi, Ali Wentworth and Fisher StevensTeam Matt: Jena Friedman and Nyambi NyambiTeam Sabrina: Ali Wentworth and Fisher StevensWinning Team: Team Matt |||||
| 12 | "Musical Emergency" | June 25, 2022 (2022-06-25) | 104 | 0.23 |
| Guests: Naomi Fry, Isaac Mizrahi, Helene York and Negin FarsadTeam Matt: Naomi Fry and Isaac MizrahiTeam Sabrina: Helene York and Negin FarsadWinning Team: Team Sabrina |||||
| 13 | "Child Toy Model" | July 9, 2022 (2022-07-09) | 103 | 0.21 |
| Guests: Krysta Rodriguez, Amy Hoggart, Andrea Martin and Casey JostTeam Matt: Krysta Rodriguez and Amy HoggartTeam Sabrina: Andrea Martin and Casey JostWinning Team: Team Matt |||||

## Reception

Viewership and ratings per episode of Would I Lie to You? :
| No. | Title | Air 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, 2022 | 0.1/1 | 0.44 | 0.0 | 0.09 | 0.1 | 0.52 |
| 2 | "Whatcha Doin'?" | April 16, 2022 | 0.1/0 | 0.35 | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | "English Breakfast in Jail" | April 23, 2022 | 0.1/1 | 0.31 | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | "Boy in a Barrel" | April 30, 2022 | 0.0/0 | 0.24 | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | "Singing Waitress" | May 7, 2022 | 0.1/0 | 0.29 | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | "Criminal Bear" | May 7, 2022 | 0.1/0 | 0.27 | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | "Allowance PowerPoint" | May 14, 2022 | 0.1/1 | 0.21 | — | — | — | — |
| 8 | "Bunny Nanny" | May 21, 2022 | 0.1/1 | 0.32 | — | — | — | — |
| 9 | "Babysitting Lemurs" | June 4, 2022 | 0.1/1 | 0.21 | — | — | — | — |
| 10 | "Show Goat" | June 11, 2022 | 0.0/1 | 0.23 | — | — | — | — |
| 11 | "Banana Bread" | June 18, 2022 | 0.1/1 | 0.31 | — | — | — | — |
| 12 | "Musical Emergency" | June 25, 2022 | 0.0/1 | 0.23 | — | — | — | — |
| 13 | "Child Toy Model" | July 9, 2022 | 0.0/0 | 0.21 | — | — | — | — |