Life on Mars (2008)
Overview
Following a car accident, detective Sam Tyler wakes up to discover he has been inexplicably thrown into the year 1973. Struggling to adjust, he continues his work as a detective in a time vastly different from his own. Confronted with the challenges of an era marked by outdated policing methods and societal norms, Sam grapples with his identity and seeks a way back home. Each day presents new mysteries to solve while he uncovers truths about himself and the world around him, blending crime drama with a thought-provoking exploration of time travel.
Episodes
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1
Out Here in the Fields
Detective Sam Tyler of the NYPD is unexpectedly thrown into the chaotic backdrop of 1973 New York City after being struck by a car while pursuing a su...
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2
The Real Adventures of the Unreal Sam Tyler
Sam delves into a string of deadly heists at cash-checking establishments, uncovering clues that suggest a member of the squad may be implicated in th...
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3
My Maharishi is Bigger than Your Maharishi
The shocking murder of a Vietnam veteran sparks intense anger in Lieutenant Hunt, who insists on a swift resolution to a case that quickly grows compl...
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4
Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing in the Shadows?
Sam discovers that his mother, Rose, is deep in debt to a dangerous mobster notorious for eliminating women who cross him. As he delves deeper, Sam le...
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5
Things to Do in New York When You Think You're Dead
Amid escalating racial conflict, the tragic death of a young Black girl sparks a frantic race between law enforcement and the Black Liberation Army i...
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6
Tuesday's Dead
In a tense hostage crisis that reflects his own unusual experiences, Sam Tyler finds himself alongside the rest of the 1-2-5 tasked with defusing a vo...
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7
The Man Who Sold the World
When the infant of a well-known family is abducted for ransom, Sam Tyler is taken aback to learn that his own father, Vic Tyler, could be implicated. ...
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8
Take a Look at the Lawmen
The longstanding feud between Lt. Hunt's unit and Lt. Nunzio's team reignites when they investigate a bank heist linked to the Russian mafia. At the ...
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9
The Dark Side of the Mook
Ray's questionable brother might be involved in the string of recent decapitations that the team is looking into. However, the investigation uncovers ...
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10
Let All the Children Boogie
After rock star Sebastian Grace gets a death threat, Sam and Chris dive headfirst into the wild world of rock-and-roll, encountering one of Grace's en...
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11
Home is Where You Hang Your Holster
Councilman Bobby Prince confides in Sam after being discovered with a prostitute during a motel bust. This revelation prompts Sam to reassess his con...
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12
The Simple Secret of the Note in Us All
At the 1-2-5 precinct, detectives delve into the murder of journalist Joey Conway. Sam strongly believes the culprit is linked to a 2008 case he worke...
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13
Revenge of Broken Jaw
On the anniversary of their leader's demise, the Weather Underground targets the department with bomb threats, prompting Lt. Hunt to feel a personal ...
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14
Coffee, Tea or Annie
After the shocking discovery of a Pan Atlantic flight attendant's murder, Annie steps up to go undercover and investigate a string of killings. Teamin...
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15
All the Young Dudes
Sam takes on an undercover role within a gang, forcing him to tap into a darker side of himself to maintain his disguise. As he navigates this dangero...
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16
Everyone Knows It's Windy
The tranquility of their lives shatters when Ray and Chris fall victim to a gang shooting. When the alleged shooter turns up dead outside a bar, suspi...
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17
Life is a Rock
Sam Tyler gets a mysterious phone call that outlines three specific tasks he needs to complete to have a chance at returning to his future life. Faced...
