EMMA MUST FACE HER FEARS IN AN ALL NEW EPISODE OF "THE LYING GAME," AIRING MONDAY, JANUARY 9TH AT 9:00 PM ET/PT ON ABC FAMILY

Burbank, CA (December 6, 2011) - As an anonymous threat hangs over her head, Emma takes an opportunity to leave town and visit her dad's alma mater in a new episode of ABC Family's original drama series "The Lying Game," airing Monday, January 9th (9:00 - 10:00 PM ET/PT).

With Sutton's whereabouts still unknown and a threatening note delivered via Sutton's signature packaging, Emma is feeling uncertain and on edge. So when she is invited to scout out the University of Texas's tennis program, Emma surprises her dad and accepts the invite. Nonetheless, Emma can't escape the fact that her twin may be gone for good. Meanwhile, Rebecca tries to help Char when her mom, Phyllis, has another drinking "episode."

"The Lying Game" is produced by Alloy Entertainment in association with Warner Horizon Television and is executive produced by Charles Pratt, Jr., Leslie Morgenstein and Gina Girolamo. The series stars Alexandra Chando, Andy Buckley, Blair Redford, Sharon Pierre-Louis, Kirsten Prout, Alice Greczyn, Allie Gonino and Helen Slater with guest stars Adrian Pasdar and Charisma Carpenter.

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