Life on Mars

2008 - 2009 TV-14 1h 00m 7.5

A present day car accident mysteriously sends a detective back to the 1970s.

Sam Tyler is a police detective in 2008 when he gets struck by a car and is knocked unconscious. When he comes to and finds himself in 1973 he goes to his precinct and is mistaken for a transfer from another precinct. He finds himself trying to do things a little differently from what he is used to. And he tries to figure out why he is in 1973.

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Episodes:

Episode 6 Tuesday's Dead

6. Tuesday's Dead

Aired: Nov 13, 2008

Sam helps resolve a hostage situation at the psychiatric ward of a hospital, ...

Episode 15 All the Young Dudes

15. All the Young Dudes

Aired: Mar 18, 2009

Sam goes undercover to bust an Irish mobster, only to cross paths with himsel...

Episode 17 Life Is a Rock

17. Life Is a Rock

Aired: Apr 1, 2009

Sam is told he can return home if he does three things, which includes saving...

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Info about Life on Mars

Current Status: Ended

Network: ABC

Genres: Drama, Crime, Mystery, Sci-Fi