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Life on Mars•Season 1•Episode 3

Episode 3

7.7/10 · 793 votesJan 23, 200659 min

Ranked #7 of 8 in Season 1•−0.4 vs season avg

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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 Gene already has a hunch about the murderer. Sam believes he has to stop

Directed byJohn McKay

Written byMatthew Graham

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Season 1 Episodes8

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Episode 3

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Cast6

John Simm

Sam Tyler

Philip Glenister

Gene Hunt

Liz White

Annie Cartwright

Dean Andrews

Ray Carling

Marshall Lancaster

Chris Skelton

Noreen Kershaw

Phyllis Dobbs

Crew8

Matthew Graham

Writer

Ray Nicholas

Stunt Coordinator

John McKay

Director

Sarah Brewerton

Editor

Paul Howell

Stunts

Gordon Seed

Stunts

Tim Palmer

Director of Photography

Andy Smart

Stunts

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Episode Summary

"Episode 3" is episode 3 of Life on Mars season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 793 votes, ranking #7 of 8 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by John McKay and written by Matthew Graham, it aired on January 23, 2006.

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