Life on Mars Season 1 Episode 5
Life on Mars
Season 1

Ep 5. Things to Do in New York When You Think You're Dead

  • TV-14
  • November 6, 2008
  • 58 min
  • 7.9  (591)

In Life On Mars season 1 episode 5 "Things to Do in New York When You Think You're Dead", viewers are taken on a wild ride through the streets of New York City as Sam Tyler, a detective from 2008, finds himself transported back in time to the early 1970s. In this episode, Sam is on the hunt for a serial killer after a woman's body is found in Grand Central Station.

The episode begins with Sam and his partner Annie investigating the murder, but they quickly hit a dead end. In an effort to get more information, Sam visits a psychic who claims to have a connection to the victim. Through the psychic, Sam learns that the victim was originally from the future, just like him. This revelation only adds to Sam's confusion about where he is and how he got there.

As the investigation continues, Sam's boss, Gene, suggests that they use a new technology called the "psychotronic generator" to communicate with the victim's spirit. The device puts Sam in direct contact with the victim, who tells him that her killer is not a random stranger, but someone she knew.

Sam and Annie follow the victim's leads and end up at a seedy hotel where they find a woman who claims to have been kidnapped by the same man who killed the victim. The woman provides a description of the suspect, which matches that of a previously convicted killer who died in prison years ago.

Confused and frustrated, Sam turns to the one person who may have answers - his younger self. In a heart-to-heart conversation, young Sam suggests that perhaps he's not really in the past, but rather in a coma after a car crash. This theory echoes what Sam's mother has been telling him, causing him to question everything he thought he knew about his situation.

In the end, Sam and Annie are unable to catch the killer, but the case takes a surprising turn when Sam is approached by the victim's boyfriend - a man who looks strikingly similar to his former boss from the future. This intriguing twist leaves viewers wondering what other surprises are in store for Sam as he continues to search for answers about his time travel adventure.

"Things to Do in New York When You Think You're Dead" is a thrilling episode that blends elements of sci-fi, crime drama, and mystery to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. The fast-paced action and clever plot twists make this a standout episode in the series, leaving fans eagerly anticipating what's to come next for Sam Tyler.

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  • First Aired
    November 6, 2008
  • Content Rating
    TV-14
  • Runtime
    58 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.9  (591)