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Life on Mars is a drama and crime series that aired on ABC, running from 2008 to 2009 with 1 season and 17 episodes. Life on Mars has ended. Its final episode aired on April 1, 2009.

U.S. premiere: October 9, 2008
Where: ABC
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 17
Finale: April 1, 2009

Where to watch Life on Mars season 1 in the U.S.

Where to watch Life on Mars season 1 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
ABC	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	October 9, 2008 – April 1, 2009	Original U.S. run on ABC. [1]

Season 1 episode schedule

Life on Mars season 1 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Out Here in the Fields	Thu, Oct 9, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	The Real Adventures of the Unreal Sam Tyler	Thu, Oct 16, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	My Maharishi Is Bigger Than Your Maharishi	Thu, Oct 23, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing in the Shadows?	Thu, Oct 30, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	Things to Do in New York When You Think You're Dead	Thu, Nov 6, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	Tuesday's Dead	Thu, Nov 13, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
7	The Man Who Sold the World	Thu, Nov 20, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
8	Take a Look at the Lawmen	Wed, Jan 28, 2009 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
9	The Dark Side of the Mook	Wed, Feb 4, 2009 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
10	Let All the Children Boogie	Wed, Feb 11, 2009 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
11	Home Is Where You Hang Your Holster	Wed, Feb 18, 2009 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
12	The Simple Secret of the Note in Us All	Wed, Feb 25, 2009 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
13	Revenge of Broken Jaw	Wed, Mar 4, 2009 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
14	Coffee, Tea or Annie	Wed, Mar 11, 2009 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
15	All the Young Dudes	Wed, Mar 18, 2009 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
16	Everyone Knows It's Windy	Wed, Mar 25, 2009 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
17	Life Is a Rock	Wed, Apr 1, 2009 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About Life on Mars

Life on Mars is a drama and crime series that aired on ABC, running from 2008 to 2009 with 1 season and 17 episodes. Life on Mars has ended. Its final episode aired on April 1, 2009.

Season 1: Season 1 of Life on Mars aired from October 9, 2008 to April 1, 2009 on ABC (17 episodes).

Network / service: ABC (first aired October 9, 2008)
Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Jason O'Mara (Detective Sam Tyler), Gretchen Mol (Annie Norris), Harvey Keitel (Lieutenant Gene Hunt), Jonathan Murphy (Detective Chris Skelton), Michael Imperioli (Detective Ray Carling)

Common questions

How many seasons of Life on Mars are there?

Life on Mars has 1 season and 17 episodes listed, airing from October 9, 2008 to April 1, 2009.

Is Life on Mars cancelled or ended?

Life on Mars has ended. Its final episode aired on April 1, 2009.

Where can I watch Life on Mars?

Life on Mars originally aired on ABC in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check ABC's own app and the major streaming services for the current home.