26-05-2025
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A new documentary series exploring the Sherri Papini kidnapping hoax, from her perspective, is set to air its first two episodes tonight.
'Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie' is a four-part docuseries that will feature Papini's first major interview since the event that made headlines in 2016. Papini, who now alleges that she was the victim of a violent kidnapping, reenacted her kidnapping and took a polygraph test for the cameras.
Papini intially told investigators that she was abducted by a pair of gun-toting Hispanic women while she was jogging near her home on Nov. 2, 2016. She convinced family and friends that the fictional story was true, but investigators found that she was staying with an ex-boyfriend in Costa Mesa, Calif. and Papini signed a plea deal admitting that the ordeal was a hoax.
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In 2022, Papini pleaded guilty to charges related to the faked kidnapping and was sentenced to 18 months behind bars. She was released in August 2023.
what to know about 'Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie' Date and time: May 26, 9 p.m. ET
May 26, 9 p.m. ET Channel: ID (Investigation Discovery)
ID (Investigation Discovery) Streaming: Philo, Max
The new doc comes roughly a year after another documentary about the case featuring Papini's ex-husband Keith was released on Hulu.
What time is 'Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie' on tonight?
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'Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie' premieres tonight, May 26, at 9:00 p.m. ET on Investigation Discovery (ID).
'Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie' episode guide:
Four episodes of 'Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie' will air over two nights.
Episode 1: 'Exodus' and Episode 2: 'I'm A Liar' – Monday, May 26 at 9:00 p.m. ET
Monday, May 26 at 9:00 p.m. ET Episode 3: 'Multiple Truths' and Episode 4: 'It's Complicated' – Tuesday, May 27 at 9:00 p.m. ET
How to watch 'Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie' for free:
If you don't have a cable subscription with access to ID, you'll need a live TV streaming service to watch 'Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie' for free. We recommend Philo, which comes with a seven day free trial before $28/month payments begin.
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You can also take advantage of free trials of DIRECTV and Hulu + Live TV to watch 'Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie.' The free trials are five and three days long, respectively.
Other ways to stream 'Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie':
'Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie' will be available to stream live on two other services: Sling TV and Max.
Both of Sling TV's streaming plans come with Investigation Discovery, so you'll be able to get it for just $23 with Sling's 50% off your first month promotion that's currently running.
Max will also be airing the episodes of 'Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie' at the same time they air on ID. Subscriptions to Max begin at $9.99/month.
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