Life on Mars: Season 1, Episode 8

Episode #1.8 (27 Feb. 2006)

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Sam's encounter with his father brings back memories and challenges his belief of his purpose for being in 1973.

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Sam's encounter with his father brings back memories and challenges his belief of his purpose for being in 1973.

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In the very last shot of the episode as the characters drive away in the Ford Cortina, a CCTV camera can be seen on the right of screen. See more »

Quotes

[last lines]
Ray Carling: So, what do you want to do now, Guv?
Gene: [thinks for a moment] Pub!
Ray Carling: [smirks] Pub.
Chris Skelton: [grins] Pub.
[Sam looks at the other three men in turn]
Sam Tyler: [slowly smiles] Pub.
[all get in car and drive off]
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References Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) See more »

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"In The Snow"
Performed by Atomic Rooster
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