Deception

Season

2013

USA

6.6

TV-14

A female detective returns undercover to the wealthy family she grew up in--as the maid's daughter, to solve the murder of the notorious heiress who was once her closest friend.

Episode List

S1 • E1

Pilot

Wealthy socialite and notorious party girl Vivian Bowers has been found dead of an overdose, and no one is really surprised. The heiress to the Bowers pharmaceutical empire has been tabloid fodder for years: wild, pretty, privileged...and now dead at the age of 32. But for FBI agent Will Moreno things don't add up with this suspicious dynasty.

S1 • E2

Nothing's Free, Little Girl

As Joanna continues to search for answers to Vivian's rumored drug overdose, many believe Edward murdered Vivian.

S1 • E3

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.

S1 • E4

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. John Larroquette guests.

S1 • E5

Why Wait

The truth about Mia's real mother is revealed when the story is published for everyone to see, ruining her debutante 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.

S1 • E6

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

S1 • E7

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.

S1 • E8

Stay with Me

Edward makes a confession during a press conference that sends his family and their business reeling.

S1 • E9

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.

S1 • E10

You're the Bad Guy

After Will fires Joanna for sleeping with Julian, she uncovers video tapes of Vivian's therapy sessions.

S1 • E11

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.