About this series
A detective chief inspector from 2006 is investigating a serial killer when he is knocked over by a speeding car. Waking up, he finds himself mysteriously transported back in time to 1973. Initially struggling to come to terms with his situation, he has to come to terms with the old-fashioned technology and attitude of the day, while figuring out how he came to be trapped in the past.
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Quick facts
First Aired
2006
Seasons
2
Episodes
16
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.7/10
Votes
311
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Status
Ended
Network
BBC One
Director
Language
EN
Seasons
S01E01
Episode 1
After a car accident in 2006, Sam Tyler wakes up in 1973. Sam's 21st Century attitudes make him a fish out of water in this world of clunky technology and old fashioned policing. A…
S01E02
Episode 2
Sam decides he has to embrace this world - for now. But then he discovers Gene is planning to plant evidence to secure the conviction of Kim Trent, an elusive criminal. Shocked by …
S01E03
Episode 3
When Sam responds to a fatal stabbing at Crester's Textiles he's shocked to discover that it's the converted mill where he lives in 2006. Sam sets up a forensic investigation but G…
S01E04
Episode 4
Gene believes that local gangster Stephen Warren and the police can co-exist and that the streets are safer as a result. But Sam knows that in the future, dodgy deals like this wil…
S01E05
Episode 5
Sam and Gene go undercover in a local pub to solve the murder of a local Manchester United fan. As Gene looks like he's set to drink the pub dry, Sam worries about their chances of…
S01E06
Episode 6
When his mother's voice bleeds through from 2006 and he hears her say goodbye to him, Sam is desperate - he's alive and determined to make himself heard. But then the call comes in…
S01E07
Episode 7
Sam demands a transparent investigation into the death-in-custody of small-time drug dealer Billy Kemble. He believes that if the police don't police themselves, the public will ne…
S01E08
Episode 8
Sam is finally accepting of this world - until he comes face to face with his 29 year-old dad, Vic. Vic Tyler is a small time gambler who unwittingly finds himself at the centre of…
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🎭 Crime
🎭 Drama
🎭 Mystery
🎭 Sci-Fi & Fantasy
🎬 Matthew Graham
👤 John Simm
👤 Philip Glenister
👤 Liz White
1970s
time travel
northern england
police
police detective
manchester
Questions about Life on Mars
How many seasons does Life on Mars have?
Life on Mars has 2 seasons and 16 episodes total.
Who created Life on Mars?
Life on Mars was created by Matthew Graham and first aired in 2006.
What genre is Life on Mars?
Life on Mars is a Crime, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy series.
Who stars in Life on Mars?
The cast of Life on Mars includes John Simm, Philip Glenister, Liz White, Dean Andrews, Marshall Lancaster.
What is the TMDB rating for Life on Mars?
Life on Mars has a TMDB rating of 7.7/10 based on 311 votes.
