Ep 8. Secret Santa

The Lie To Me season 2 episode titled "Secret Santa" centers on the Lightman Group's work on a corporate espionage case during the holiday season. The episode begins with Lightman and his team attending a Christmas party hosted by one of their clients, a computer hardware and software manufacturer called R.O.A.M. During the party, the CEO of R.O.A.M. approaches Lightman, revealing that the company has been hacked by a competitor seeking to gain access to their trade secrets.

The team is immediately tasked with identifying the hacker and preventing any further damage. Using their unique skills, Lightman and his team begin to investigate the situation. However, they soon encounter challenges as the hacker is using advanced techniques to avoid detection.

At the same time, tensions within the Lightman Group come to a head, as Lightman's ex-wife, Zoe, joins the team to work on the case. Zoe's presence causes friction between Lightman and Foster, who is still harboring feelings for Lightman.

As the investigation continues, the team discovers that the hacker is a disgruntled former employee of R.O.A.M. who was fired for leaking confidential information. The hacker, seeking revenge, had developed a sophisticated program that allowed him to bypass the company's firewalls and security measures.

Using their psychological expertise, Lightman and his team are able to track down the hacker and prevent him from causing any further damage. The team also manages to repair their strained relationships, with Lightman and Foster finding a way to put their feelings for each other aside in order to focus on their work.

Overall, "Secret Santa" is a thrilling episode that showcases the unique skills of the Lightman Group as they work to solve a complex case during the holiday season.