For 9:30, the House/Lie to Me combo scored a 3.5/8 rating/share, with 9.88 million viewers. At 10:00, Lie to Me got a 2.6/7 with 7.45 million viewers. For the 10:30 period, Lie to Me combined with various local programming got a 1.9/5 with 5.26 million viewers. Here is the info for the shows also airing during these time slots:

9:00-10:00: Two and a Half Men (9:00-9:30, CBS – 4.7/12, 13.83 million viewers), Dancing with the Stars (ABC – 3.8/9, 17.04 million viewers), Trauma (NBC – 1.8/4, 5.52 million viewers), and Gossip Girl (CW – 1.0/2, 1.93 million viewers).

9:30: The Big Bang Theory (CBS – 5.1/12, 13.12 million viewers).

10:00-11:00: CSI:Miami (CBS – 3.8/10, 12.65 million viewers), Castle (ABC – 2.4/6, 9.88 million viewers), and The Jay Leno Show (NBC – 1.4/4, 4.74 million viewers). In addition, local programming started after Lie to Me finished at 10:43.

UPDATE: From James Hibberd of thrfeed.com: “On second-place Fox, sports lead-ins typically boost primetime shows, but not when its ALCS baseball going into a hit drama like “House” (11.7 million, 4.5). Pushed to a late start, “House” was down 13%. “Lie to Me” (7.8 million, 2.9) was up a tenth despite being displaced.”

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A MURDER SUSPECT IS DRIVEN TO DRASTIC MEASURES

ON AN ALL-NEW “LIE TO ME” MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, ON FOX

Garret Dillahunt Guest-Stars

Eric Matheson (guest star Dillahunt), a man suspected of killing his wife, is brought in for questioning by the Lightman Group. Determined to prove his innocence, he takes drastic measures that put the team’s lives in danger in the “Honey” episode of LIE TO ME airing Monday, Oct. 12 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (LTM-202) (TV-14 D, L, V)

Cast: Tim Roth as Dr. Cal Lightman; Kelli Williams as Gillian Foster; Monica Raymund as Ria Torres; Brendan Hines as Eli Loker; Mekhi Phifer as FBI Agent Ben Reynolds

Guest Cast: Kristen Ariza as Heidi; Garret Dillahunt as Eric Matheson; Karina Logue as Gwen Burns; Sean O’Bryan as Tom McHenry; Dean Chekvala as Danny Pavelka; Billy Smith as Mike Zancanelli; Stephanie Michels as Cynthia; Kevin McCorkle as Lawrence Edison; Meta Golding as Raven; Alina Phelan as Joan; Michael Patrick McGill as Officer Barnes

[STACY FELDER] Caucasian. Early 40s, A Canadian woman with a Midwestern appearance and demeanor, she’s visiting a fertility clinic in Cancun with her husband. She has a guilty secret that makes her nervous under questioning…ONE DAY GUEST STAR

[INEZ] The attractive manager of a Cancun resort hotel, this Latina woman in her 40s is angry when she catches her employee, Miguel, talking to Lightman. We later learn that she is Wynn’s girlfriend, and just may be part of a deadly cover-up…CO-STAR / MUST SPEAK SPANISH AND ENGLISH.

[DUNST] Any Ethnicity. Male. Late 30s – Early 40s. This long-time blood lab worker is interviewed by Foster about the tainted blood that has killed several people. He claims to have no knowledge about the source of the contamination, but he and his fellow lab worker, Yager, may know more than they are letting on…CO-STAR

[MCKENZIE DODD] Any Ethnicity. Female. Clearly very friendly with publicity hound, Rader, this attractive reporter in her late 20s comes sniffing around the hospital for a story — one that Foster fears could cause widespread panic if leaked…CO-STAR

[WIRY MAN] This menacing or distinctive looking Mexican man follows Lightman and Emily around Cancun in multiple locations. When Lightman confronts him and demands the reason, he responds with veiled threats and a chilling smile…CO-STAR

[MALE TECH AND FEMALE TECH] 50s. Any Ethnicity. These very concerned blood lab workers are incensed when Rader and Foster pause to flirt, instead of pursuing their crucial investigation into what has caused the blood store to become tainted…CO-STAR/ONE LINE

[BOYFRIEND] This Spanish-speaking 18 year old Mexican youth comes into the police station with his girlfriend, who has been accused of a crime. However, Lightman immediately senses that it’s the Boyfriend who is guilty…CO-STAR / MUST SPEAK SPANISH / MUST BE 18 OR OLDER TO PLAY 18

[ACCUSED GIRL] This 16 year old Mexican girl stands accused of a crime, but Lightman realizes that she’s actually covering up for the true criminal, her boyfriend…CO-STAR / NO LINES BUT CO-STAR BILLING AND PAYMENT / MUST BE 18 OR OVER TO PLAY YOUNGER

What do you think of the casting choice?

UPDATE: My apologies: Was originally reported that he would appear in the 5th episode, but it is actually the 4th, as the casting calls indicate. Thanks to @MoRyan and @ShawnRyanTV for clarification via Twitter.

[JACK RADER] Any Ethnicity. Age 35 – 42, this slick, expensively attired deception expert is a smooth combination of looks, brains and charisma — and he knows it. Lightman was once his mentor, until some unexplained issue caused a bitter rift in their relationship. Rader actively courts publicity on every case. With Lightman on vacation, Rader is called in to assist Foster on a deadly tainted blood case. He has a long-standing crush on Foster and takes advantage of Lightman’s absence to try and win her over, at the same time actively poaching Lightman’s staff, beginning with Loker. Charming self-serving, Rader has an old score to settle with Lightman — but the source of their acrimony remains a closely kept secret — for now…GUEST STAR / POSSIBLY RECURRING

[DETECTIVE MOLINA] 40s. Male. A Mexican police detective, Molina has a calm, jaded demeanor that belies his fierce dedication to his job. Initially angry when Lightman, who is on vacation in Cancun, horns in on a missing persons case, Molina has cause to appreciate Lightman’s input over the course of the investigation. An incorruptible straight shooter, Molina has no agenda beyond finding the missing woman alive — a goal he shares with Lightman…GUEST STAR. MUST SPEAK BOTH SPANISH AND ENGLISH.

[LOU NEMEROFF] Any Ethnicity. An earnest looking young man of 28, he’s a new staffer with the American Embassy in Mexico. When an American woman goes missing, Nemeroff refuses to follow his superiors’ hands-off policy. He takes an active role in the case, approaching Lightman, who is in vacation in Cancun, for help. Later, his zeal gets him reassigned — but not before he has helped save a life…GUEST STAR

[MIGUEL] Age 25, this Mexican bartender works at a resort hotel in Cancun. When questioned about the missing American woman, Miguel claims that she was drunk, and left the hotel with another man — but Lightman suspects he is lying. Miguel has been ordered by his boss to keep his mouth shut, but he finally relents and nervously gives Lightman an important lead…GUEST STAR. MUST SPEAK BOTH SPANISH AND ENGLISH.

[TYLER SEEGER] Caucasian. A sweet 12 year old boy, he’s on vacation in Cancun with his mother, Marla, a hard-working waitress who has fallen on hard times. When Tyler awakens in hotel room and discovers his mom has disappeared without a trace, he’s filled with anxiety and terror. He keeps talking about what a conscientious mother Marla was, in contrast to the defamatory stories that are currently being circulated by the Mexican police. He is a loving son who tries to help his mother find a better life…CO-STAR/POSSIBLE GUEST STAR

[DR. ALVAREZ] A Latino man in his 60s, he’s is the “reproductive endocrinologist” at Wynn’s fertility clinic in Cancun. As Lightman soon ascertains, Alvarez is no doctor, but a front for Wynn’s deadly black market activities. When Lightman confronts him with proof of his crimes, Alvarez folds and admits all…GUEST STAR

[JERRY CONWAY] This 45 year old guy was one of the last people seen talking to Marla Seeger before she went missing. When Lightman sees Jerry chatting up his teenage daughter, Emily, he sees red, to say the least. Conway is a routine philanderer who cheats on his wife via Internet dating during junkets to Mexico, but despite his general creepiness, he’s no killer…ONE DAY GUEST STAR / POSSIBLE GUEST STAR

[JENNA BYNES] Any Ethnicity, mid to late 20s, this clearly nervous blood lab technician is a recently divorced single mom who was about to lose her job for being late too often. Jenna guiltily admits that she sneaked out of work early to tend to her young daughter, and didn’t follow all the proper protocols while processing the store of new blood…ONE DAY GUEST STAR

[TOMKINS] A 32 year old lab worker, he’s a former felon who lied about his criminal history to get a job. A “sicko” who gets a sexual charge from blood and gore, he’s an obvious suspect in the blood tainting case. He is rigorously questioned by Foster about his involvement…ONE DAY GUEST STAR

[MARLA SEEGER] Caucasian. Age 32, this hard-working waitress is vacationing in Cancun with her son, Tyler. When first seen, she is sobbing and behaving erratically at the hotel. When she disappears without a trace, Lightman sets out to learn her fate…CO-STAR

[DR. LORI CHO] This dedicated 33 year old doctor is livid when she’s told that all blood transfusions have been temporarily halted. She has a young patient who is suffering from sickle cell anemia, and may well have a stroke unless treated immediately…CO-STAR