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Life on Mars•Season 2•Episode 5

Episode 5

8.3/10 · 623 votesMar 20, 200759 min

Ranked #2 of 8 in Season 2•+0.2 vs season avg

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The team investigates the abduction of a young woman and her daughter, who are being held prisoner by somebody who demands the release of a prisoner arrested on a murder charge a year ago. At the same time, Sam faces a life or death situation

Directed byAndrew Gunn

Written byMatthew Graham

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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

Crew5

Matthew Graham

Writer

Andrew Gunn

Director

Peter Brayham

Stunt Coordinator

Balazs Bolygo

Director of Photography

Liana Del Giudice

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Episode 5" is episode 5 of Life on Mars season 2. It scored 8.3/10 from 623 votes, ranking #2 of 8 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Andrew Gunn and written by Matthew Graham, it aired on March 20, 2007.

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