Universal Channel Shows Life S2
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Life S2
Show Guide
Television’s most unique detective. LA’s most unusual crimes. The drama Life from Rand Ravich and Far Shariat is back with Golden Globe nominee Damian Lewis as complex, offbeat Detective Charlie Crews who returns to the force after serving time in prison for a crime he didn't commit. Crews' new lease on life has provided him with a Zen-like outlook, peace of mind, and no need for vengeance — an attitude which can be challenging to maintain when someone he cares about is threatened or when he’s investigating the mystery surrounding the murder he was falsely accused of. Joining Lewis are Sarah Shahi as Dani Reese, Charlie's skeptical and demanding partner; Brent Sexton as Officer Bobby Stark; Donal Logue as Captain Brian Tidwell, and Adam Arkin as Crew's former cellmate Ted Earley.
Meet the Characters
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Captain Kevin Tidwell
Donal Logue
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Officer Robert "Bobby" Stark
Brent Sexton
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Ted Earley
Adam Arkin
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Detective Dani Reese
Sarah Shahi
Episodes
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Episode 1
Find Your Happy Place
ANOTHER TRUNK ANOTHER BODY—In the season two premiere, detectives Charlie Crews (Damian Lewis) and Dani Reese (Sarah Shahi) are on the hunt for a serial killer when three numbered trunks containing suffocated bodies are found scattered across Los Angeles. With their new boss New York transfer Captain Kevin Tidwell (Donal Logue) pressuring them to get answers, Crews and Reese race to find a connection between the murders before the killer strikes again. Meanwhile, Ted (Adam Arkin) and Crews attempt to track down the daughter, the lone survivor, of the family Crews was wrongly convicted of killing. Brent Sexton also stars.
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Episode 2
Everything…All The Time
UNDERGROUND PARTY CIRCUIT CLAIMS LIFE OF FAMILY MAN—Charlie Crews (Damian Lewis) and Dani Reese (Sarah Shahi) investigate the death of a family man who is found beaten and bound to a chair at the bottom of an empty pool. Captain Tidwell (Donal Logue) is convinced the murder was an act of gang violence and sends the detectives on assignment. After interviewing the victim’s daughters and two gang members, Crews and Reese’s only clues are an underground party circuit, a bottle of steroids, and a myth about a man only known as Monster. Meanwhile, Ted (Adam Arkin) gets an unexpected visit from Dani’s father who is determined to find out what information Crews has on him and consequently has a request of Ted. Crews also enlists the help of his ex-wife Jennifer (Jennifer Siebel) to reach out to Rachel (Jessy Schram), the lone survivor of the murdered family Crews was wrongly convicted of killing. Brent Sexton also stars.
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Episode 3
The Business of Miracles
FROZEN STIFF—The body of a cancer research scientist is discovered literally frozen solid, baffling Crews (Damian Lewis) and Reese (Sarah Shahi). The crime scene suggests that an animal rights group took revenge on the doctor by switching out his oxygen tank with pure liquid nitrogen. As the detectives delve into the victim’s tangled private life, they become increasingly skeptical about the identity of the murderer. Meanwhile, Crews is determined to prove Jack Reese (Victor Rivers) was involved in his incarceration, and Ted (Adam Arkin) asks Crews to act as a reference for a business school interview. Donal Logue also stars.
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Episode 4
Not For Nothing
US AGAINST THEM—A university’s prison experiment goes horribly wrong when one of the students acting as a corrections officer ends up dead. Crews (Damian Lewis) and Reese (Sarah Shahi) are in a race against the clock to find the killer. As they interview both prisoners and guards, the detectives discover the social experiment may have done more damage than good. Meanwhile, determined to figure out Jack Reese’s (Victor Rivers) connection to his case, Crews obsesses over a recording he obtained from a wiretap he placed on Reese. Donal Logue, Adam Arkin and Brent Sexton also star.
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Episode 5
Crushed
ONLINE LOVE TRIANGLE LEAVES ONE MAN CRUSHED - When a college student is found crushed to death at a wrecking yard, Detectives Charlie Crews (Damian Lewis) and Dani Reese (Sarah Shahi) pay a visit to the victims fiancé and discover the young man was involved in a complex online love triangle in which everyone is hiding behind a fantasy identity. Meanwhile, Crews continues his investigation of Jack Reese (Victor Rivers) by searching for the four cops found in his latest clue — an old photograph of a slain police officer. Donal Logue, Adam Arkin and Brent Sexton also star.
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Episode 6
Did You Feel That?
SHAKING THINGS UP—An earthquake hits Los Angeles and the city is a mess. In the middle of all the havoc, Crews (Charlie Crews) and Reese (Sarah Shahi) must track down an escaped criminal and killer they put behind bars a year ago. At first, the detectives want to find him in order to prevent him from being killed, but it becomes clear that the escapee is far from a victim. Meanwhile, Ted (Adam Arkin) suffers an inconvenient injury from the earthquake and makes a call for help. Donal Logue and Brent Sexton also star.
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Episode 7
Jackpot
THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL—A woman is found in a pool of blood sitting at a table with a romantic dinner set for two. The investigation leads Crews (Damian Lewis) and Reese (Sarah Shahi) to a support group for lottery winners full of eccentric characters. The detectives soon discover lottery winners often suffer broken psyches after suddenly becoming richer than they ever could have imagined. Meanwhile, Rachel (Jessy Schram) refuses to tell Crews anything about her family’s murder or about Jack Reese, however, the two unexpectedly realize they share a common bond. Erik Estrada (“CHIPs”) makes a cameo. Adam Arkin and Donal Logue also star.
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Episode 8
Black Friday
When a murder takes place in a mall on the biggest shopping day of the year Charlie Crews (Damian Lewis) and Dani Reese (Sarah Shahi) end up searching for more than just the killer. In a moment of confusion the body disappears, Crews and Reese are then faced with the task of tracking down both the body and the killer in one of the largest malls in America on one if the busiest shopping days of the year. Meanwhile, Crews gets an unexpected visit from an F.B.I. agent. Donal Logue and Brent Sexton also star. -
Episode 9
Badge Bunny
THE LIVES OF BADGE BUNNIES EXPLORED —When a drug dealer and an elementary school teacher are found dead in a bad part of town, it looks like the typical drug deal gone bad. The investigation takes a turn when Crews (Damian Lewis) and Reese (Sarah Shahi) discover the dead teacher was a “Badge Bunny,” a term used amongst police officers for women who only date cops. The detectives soon realize the killer could be one of their own. Meanwhile, Crews and Jennifer address their complicated relationship and Ted (Adam Arkin) has trouble retaining students in his business class. Donal Logue and Brent Sexton also star.
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Episode 10
Evil…And His Brother Ziggy
SOVEREIGN LAND —When a sheriff’s deputy is found murdered on an Indian reservation, Crews (Damian Lewis) and Reese (Sarah Shahi) find themselves in the middle of a turf war between Tribal police and the county sheriff’s department. The detectives learn the victim was not well-liked on the reservation and the opening of a new profitable casino may have led to the deputy’s demise. Meanwhile, Crews attends a fundraiser thrown by Mickey Rayborn (William Atherton), one of the individuals Crews believes was involved in the conspiracy against him. Donal Logue and Adam Arkin also star. -
Episode 11
Canyon Flowers
FAMILY TREES—A food bank deliveryman is found buried, up to his neck, in the backyard of a suburban home. What’s even more bizarre than the way in which he was buried is the fact that flower petals were placed around his head and from a distance the victim looks like a large flower. The unusual circumstances of his death lead Crews (Damian Lewis) and Reese (Sarah Shahi) to believe the murder may be connected to a cult from the 70s. Meanwhile, Crews defies the FBI’s warning and confronts Mickey Rayborn (William Atherton) about his role in the conspiracy that put Crews in jail. Donal Logue and Adam Arkin also star.
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Episode 12
Trapdoor
DEAD ENGINEER'S TRAPDOOR HELPS UNCOVER MOBSTER’S SECRET - When three Russians, including an engineer, are found dead the investigation leads Crews (Damian Lewis) and Reese (Sarah Shahi) to Russian mobster Roman Nevikov (Garret Dillahunt) who Crews believes is somehow linked to his own case. Meanwhile, Crews shoots an intruder who turns out to be someone he knows very well and Reese falls back into old habits. Adam Arkin, Brent Sexton and Donal Logue also star. -
Episode 13
Re-Entry
NASA PILOT SHOT TO DEATH MID-FLIGHT -- When a retired NASA pilot is shot to death mid-flight, Charlie Crews (Damian Lewis) and Dani Reese (Sarah Shahi) work to narrow down the list of suspects who include the dead pilots son and his current business partner. They must also take into consideration the pilot was about to pay the Russians 35 million dollars to take him back into space. Meanwhile, Tidwell tries to get Crews to remember who shot him. Adam Arkin and Brent Sexton also star.
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Episode 14
Mirror Ball
METAL HEADS COLLIDE WHEN THE LEAD SINGER OF COVER BAND IS KILLED -- When the lead singer of a heavy metal cover band is suffocated to death, Charlie Crews (Damian Lewis) and Dani Reese (Sarah Shahi) are on the hunt to find the killer. Crews and Reese question the remaining band members and learn that the previous front man had a bone to pick with the now dead singer after he was kicked out of the band. They track down the former front man who seems to have a legitimate alibi and their lead goes cold. The investigation then takes an interesting turn when the detectives stumble across a homeless man who appears to be a groupie. Could this groupie have been responsible for the murder? Meanwhile, Crews learns his father's wedding to Olivia (Christina Hendricks) has been called off. Adam Arkin, Brent Sexton and Donal Logue also star.
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Episode 15
I Heart Mom
CONSTRUCTION CON-MAN FOUND DEAD IN HOUSE WITH NO ROOF—A man is found beaten and shot dead with a mouth full of money in a house with no roof. Crews (Damian Lewis) and Reese (Sarah Shahi) begin their investigation and discover the victim was running an elaborate construction scam that left his clients without roofs or money. While interviewing the duped customers, they meet an eccentric man with a violent streak and the intimidating son of an old woman with a long rap sheet. The detectives work to figure out if either of these men could be the murderer. Meanwhile, Crews has a confrontation with Mickey Rayborn (William Atherton) which sheds some light on the conspiracy against him. Adam Arkin, Brent Sexton and Donal Logue also star.
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Episode 16
Hit Me Baby
LADIES MAN IMPALED AND LEFT FOR DEAD -- When Reese (Sarah Shahi) is asked to be part of a joint organized crime task force for the FBI, Crews (Damian Lewis) and Stark (Brent Sexton) must investigate the murder of a financial advisor who had a fondness for women and pigeons. The investigation leads Crews and Stark into the world of contract killers. Donal Logue and Adam Arkin also star.
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Episode 17
Shelf Life
SOLDIERS DEATH UNRAVELS CORPORATE SCANDAL -- Crews (Damian Lewis) and Stark (Brent Sexton) investigate the death of a soldier who was stabbed in the chest while on leave in Los Angeles. Their quest for the killer leads them into a world of extreme corporate and political power. Meanwhile, Crews makes a shocking discovery with the help of the late Mickey Rayborn’s security specialist Amanda Puryer (Helen McCrory). Sarah Shahi, Donal Logue and Adam Arkin also star. -
Episode 18
3 Women
SPECIAL GUEST STAR GABRIELLE UNION JOINS THE CAST OF “LIFE” AS DETECTIVE JANE SEEVER -- With Reese (Sarah Shahi) still on loan to the FBI, Crews (Damian Lewis) is assigned a new partner, Detective Jane Seever (Gabrielle Union). Seever, the exact opposite of Reese, is an over achiever with a 15-year plan to one day become mayor. Crews and Seever get right to work on the murder of a court reporter who was clubbed to death with a three iron. The reporter turns up dead after becoming pen pals with a convict who was imprisoned for a jewelry heist. Sarah Shahi, Donal Logue and Adam Arkin also star.
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Episode 19
5 Quarts
CORONERS DEATH REVEALS DARK UNDERBELLY OF THE PROFESSION -- When a Los Angeles Coroner is found murdered, his co-workers become prime suspects. Crews (Damian Lewis) and Seever (Gabrielle Union) are under pressure to quickly solve the case because if the killer is another coroner, countless murder cases could be compromised and guilty people set free. Meanwhile, Ted (Adam Arkin) attempts to reconcile with his daughter. Donal Logue and Sarah Shahi also star. -
Episode 20
Initiative 38
A STATE POLITICIAN SEEKING TO BAN HANDGUNS IS SHOT TO DEATH—Crews (Damian Lewis) and Seever (Gabrielle Union) investigate the death of a California State Representative who is shot and killed in her home. The detectives discover the representative was the force behind a political initiative that would put a comprehensive ban on handguns and cost a gun manufacturing company millions in profit. Crews and Seever work to prove that the representative’s political ambitions may have gotten her killed. Meanwhile, Crews questions what Reese might be doing with the FBI. Adam Arkin, Donal Logue and Brent Sexton also star.
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Episode 21
One
SEASON TWO FINALE EPISODE OF ‘LIFE’ – In the season two finale episode Crews (Damian Lewis) must locate his partner Reese (Sarah Shahi) who has gone missing while on loan to the F.B.I. Her disappearance is directly tied to Crews and he will do whatever it takes to get her back. In the events that transpire, shocking details about the conspiracy against Crews will be revealed. Gabrielle Reese, Donal Logue, Brent Sexton and Adam Arkin also star.
Characters
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Captain Kevin Tidwell
Donal Logue
is the head of the LAPD homicide division and Crews and Reese's new commanding officer following Karen Davis' demotion. Originally from New York, Tidwell is portrayed as having a very easy-going attitude, but takes his work very seriously when needed.
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Officer Robert "Bobby" Stark
Brent Sexton
is a uniform police officer and former partner of Charlie Crews. When Crews was put on trial for the murder of the Seybolt family, Bobby was unable to support his partner as he was threatened with imprisonment if he testified for his defense. Twelve years later, after Crews' release, Bobby made successful attempts to reconnect with him, and regularly aids him on cases. Bobby regularly clashes with Crews' new partner, Dani Reese, for a variety of reasons (e.g. being a female cop, being the daughter of Jack Reese and resultant perception of nepotism, being his superior officer, etc.)
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Ted Earley
Adam Arkin
is Crews' housemate and financial advisor. Ted met Crews in prison, having originally been a wealthy CEO of a powerful company but lost his job and was imprisoned for embezzling money from the company's employees pensions, something he now regrets. Crews saved Ted's life in prison, and Ted was there to support Crews upon his release. Ted discovered Crews' unauthorized and illegal investigation behind the conspiracy that led to his frame-up, and prevented a DA investigation from discovering it.
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Detective Dani Reese
Sarah Shahi
is the new partner and immediate superior officer of Charlie Crews. She is the daughter of Jack Reese, and is a recovering drug addict and alcoholic. Initially, Reese is suspicious of Crews and is often annoyed by his eccentricities. However, over time she came to appreciate that his unique outlook made him an exceptional police investigator, and even became a friend to him. Reese and Crews became an exceptional police partnership, developing a rapport that was evident in their interactions with witnesses and suspects, and resulted in closing many difficult cases.
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Detective Charles "Charlie" Crews Jr.
Damian Lewis
is the main character of Life. Crews was an ordinary police officer whose simple life came to an abrupt end when his friends, the Seybolt family, were brutally murdered. The sole survivor was the daughter, Rachel Seybolt. Charlie and Tom Seybolt owned a bar together. Crews was put on trial and convicted for the murders.Stripped of his badge and innocence, Crews was given a life sentence, where he suffered horribly. Because he was a police officer, the prisoners were eager to beat him regularly and brutally. His depression worsened as his friends and loved ones turned on him, believing him guilty, and the world at large moved on without him. After twelve years, Crews' lawyer proves his innocence, he is exonerated, given a substantial settlement ($50 million) which Ted Earley (his former prison friend and new roommate) manages and expands over the course of the series. Additionally, he is reinstated to the LAPD, and promoted to detective in the homicide division.
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