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Life on Mars•Season 2•Episode 2

Episode 2

8.0/10 · 619 votesFeb 20, 200758 min

Ranked #4 of 8 in Season 2•−0.1 vs season avg

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After collecting a career safe breaker from prison for further questioning, Tyler, Ray, and Chris are attacked by armed men enabling the escape of the prisoner. Is a local gangster to blame, or was the crime actually arranged by Gene's old mentor? Meanwhile, Sam tries

Directed bySJ Clarkson

Written byChris Chibnall

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Seasons2

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Season 2 Episodes8

Episode 1

Episode 2

Episode 3

Episode 4

Episode 5

Episode 6

Episode 7

Episode 8

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

Crew10

Chris Chibnall

Writer

Peter Brayham

Stunt Coordinator

Crispin Layfield

Stunts

Derek Lea

Stunts

Sarah Brewerton

Editor

Paul Howell

Stunts

Gordon Seed

Stunts

Balazs Bolygo

Director of Photography

SJ Clarkson

Director

Chris Newton

Stunts

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Episode Summary

"Episode 2" is episode 2 of Life on Mars season 2. It scored 8.0/10 from 619 votes, ranking #4 of 8 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by SJ Clarkson and written by Chris Chibnall, it aired on February 20, 2007.

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