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Episode 1 Find your happy place Originally aired on: Sep 29th, 2008, 10/9c pm on NBC
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Summary: ANOTHER TRUNK ANOTHER BODY
In the season two premiere, detectives Charlie Crews and Dani Reese 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 pressuring them to get answers, Crews and Reese race to find a connection between the murders before the killer strikes again. Meanwhile, Ted and Crews attempt to track down the daughter, the lone survivor, of the family Crews was wrongly convicted of killing. Brent Sexton also stars.
Episode 2 Everything...all the time Originally aired on: Oct 3rd, 2008, 10/9c pm on NBC
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Summary: UNDERGROUND PARTY CIRCUIT CLAIMS LIFE OF FAMILY MAN
Charlie Crews and Dani Reese 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 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 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 to reach out to Rachel, the lone survivor of the murdered family Crews was wrongly convicted of killing. Brent Sexton also stars.

Episode 3 The business of miracles Originally aired on: Oct 6th, 2008, 10/9c pm on NBC
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Summary: FROZEN STIFF
The body of a cancer research scientist is discovered literally frozen solid, baffling Crews and Reese . 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 was involved in his incarceration, and Ted asks Crews to act as a reference for a business school interview.
Episode 4 Not for nothing Originally aired on: Oct 10th, 2008, 10/9c pm on NBC
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Summary: US AGAINST THEM
An university's prison experiment goes horribly wrong when one of the students acting as a corrections officer ends up dead. Crews and Reese 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 connection to his case, Crews obsesses over a recording he obtained from a wiretap he placed on Reese.
Episode 5 Crushed Originally aired on: Oct 17th, 2008, 10/9c pm on NB
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Summary: ONLINE LOVE TRIANGLE LEAVES ONE MAN CRUSHED
When a college student is found crushed to death at a wrecking yard, Detectives Charlie Crews and Dani Reese pay a visit to the victims fiance 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 by searching for the four cops found in his latest clue - an old photograph of a slain police officer.
Episode 6 Did you feel that Originally aired on: Oct 24th, 2008, 10/9c pm on NBC
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Summary: SHAKING THINGS UP
An earthquake hits Los Angeles and the city is a mess. In the middle of all the havoc, Crews and Reese 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 suffers an inconvenient injury from the earthquake and makes a call for help.
Episode 7 Jackpot Originally aired on: November 5th, 2008, 9 pm ET on NBC
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Summary: 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.
Episode 8 Black friday Originally aired on: Nov 12th, 2008, 9 pm ET on NBC
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Summary: When a murder takes place in a mall on the biggest shopping day of the year Charlie Crews and Dani Reese 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.
Episode 9 Badge bunny Originally aired on: Nov 19th, 2008, 9 pm ET on NBC
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Summary: 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 and Reese 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 has trouble retaining students in his business class.
Episode 10 Evil... And his brother Ziggy Originally aired on: Nov 26th, 2008, 9 pm ET on NBC
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Summary: 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 Originally aired on: Dec 10th, 2008, 9 pm ET on NBC
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Summary: 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.
Episode 12 Trapdoor Originally aired on: Dec 17th, 2008, 9 pm ET on NBC
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Summary: 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 Originally aired on: Feb 4th, 2009, 9 pm ET on NBC
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Summary: 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.
Episode 14 Mirror ball Originally aired on: Feb 11th, 2009, 9 pm ET on NBC
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Summary: 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.
Episode 15 I heart mom Originally aired on: Feb 18th, 2009, 9 pm ET on NBC
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Summary: 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.
Episode 16 Hit me baby Originally aired on: Feb 25th, 2009, 9 pm ET on NBC
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Summary: 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 a world of extreme corporate and political power. Donal Logue and Adam Arkin also star.
Episode 17 Shelf life Originally aired on: March 11th, 2009, 9 pm ET on NBC
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Summary: 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 Originally aired on: March 18th, 2009, 9 pm ET on NBC
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Summary: 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.
Episode 19 5 quarts Originally aired on: March 25th, 2009, 9 pm ET on NBC
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Summary: 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 Originally aired on: April 1st, 2009, 9 pm ET on NBC
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Summary: 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.
Episode 21 One Originally aired on: April 8th, 2009, 9 pm ET on NBC
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Summary: 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 Union, Donal Logue, Brent Sexton and Adam Arkin also star.