TV series
Life on Mars
2008–2009, English, on ABC. Created by Matthew Graham & Tony Jordan & Ashley Pharoah.
A modern day cop in a 1973 world.
After a car crash, police detective Sam Tyler mysteriously finds himself transported back to 1973 and still working as a detective.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 17
- Episode length
- 43 min
- Status
- Ended in 2009
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 113 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Life on Mars
Life on Mars isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online.
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Latest episode
S1 E17: Life is a Rock
Aired 1 April 2009
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Matthew GrahamCreator
- Tony JordanCreator
- Ashley PharoahCreator
- Jason O'MaraDet. Sam Tyler · 17 ep
- Harvey KeitelLt. Gene Hunt · 17 ep
- Gretchen MolPolicewoman Annie Norris · 17 ep
- Michael ImperioliDet. Ray Carling · 17 ep
- Jonathan MurphyDet. Chris Skelton · 17 ep
- Greg D'AgostinoDetective · 17 ep
- Chris MiskiewiczCast · 17 ep
- John CenatiempoSizable Ted · 13 ep
- Lisa BonetDetective Maya Daniels · 5 ep
- Tanya FischerWindy · 5 ep
- Matthew CowlesCowboy Dan · 4 ep
- Jennifer FerrinRuth Tyler · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 9 October 2008
- Last aired
- 1 April 2009
- Network
- ABC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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News & fan talk
What Life on Mars is based on
Life on Mars is based on Life on Mars, a television series by Ashley Pharoah, Tony Jordan, and Matthew Graham.
Television series
Life on Mars
By Ashley Pharoah, Tony Jordan, and Matthew Graham
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Life on Mars: quick answers
Is Life on Mars worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 113 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Life on Mars are there?
Life on Mars has 1 season and 17 episodes, about 43 minutes each.
Is Life on Mars finished?
Yes. Life on Mars ended in 2009, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Life on Mars on?
Life on Mars isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Life on Mars parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Life on Mars yet.
What shows are like Life on Mars?
If you liked Life on Mars, try Life on Mars, Grimm, Bodies.
Who created Life on Mars?
Life on Mars was created by Matthew Graham and Tony Jordan and Ashley Pharoah and stars Jason O'Mara, Harvey Keitel, Gretchen Mol.
What is Life on Mars based on?
Life on Mars is based on Life on Mars, a television series by Ashley Pharoah, Tony Jordan, and Matthew Graham.