Episode
House of Lies: Stochasticity
Overview
In the Season 2 premiere, the aftermath of the sexual-harassment scandal leaves Marty and his Pod adjusting to a new corporate culture at Galweather Stearn, where the interim CEO entrusts consummate closer Marty with sealing a big deal. Later, a boozy night on the town leaves Jeannie reeling, while Marty's relationship with Roscoe is in need of some repair.
Details
- Series
- House of Lies
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2013-01-13
- Runtime
- 27 min
Episode context
Stochasticity is Episode 1 in Season 2 of House of Lies. It aired on 2013-01-13. The runtime is 27 min.
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