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Life on Mars S1E5 — Things to Do in New York When You Think You're Dead

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Life on Mars•Season 1•Episode 5

Things to Do in New York When You Think You're Dead

7.7/10 · 188 votesNov 6, 200842 min

Ranked #3 of 17 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

Racial tensions run high when a young black girl is killed and a race begins between the cops and the BLA to find the supposed killer. Sam teams up with Fletcher Bellow, a young detective in 1971, who is his captain in 2008.

Directed byMichael Katleman

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Jason O'Mara

Jason O'Mara

Det. Sam Tyler

Harvey Keitel

Harvey Keitel

Lt. Gene Hunt

Gretchen Mol

Gretchen Mol

Policewoman Annie Norris

Michael Imperioli

Michael Imperioli

Det. Ray Carling

Jonathan Murphy

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Det. Chris Skelton

Greg D'Agostino

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Detective

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Chris Miskiewicz

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Michael Katleman

Michael Katleman

Director

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Episode Summary

"Things to Do in New York When You Think You're Dead" is episode 5 of Life on Mars season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 188 votes, ranking #3 of 17 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Michael Katleman, it aired on November 6, 2008.

Next: E6 · Tuesday's Dead Best of Season 1