TODAY IN TIME
Tuesday October 20th, 2026
On this day in 2008,
season 1 of Time Trackers
episode 5: Da Vinci
was first broadcast.
It's up to Wiremu and Troy (Kazimir Sas) to egg on Leonardo da Vinci to paint the farm girl Mona Lisa rather than his favorite chicken.
On this day in 2007,
season 3 of 4 Against Z
episode 9: The Frog Queen
was first broadcast.
German children's television program show in which four children are appointed as "Wachter" (guardians) by their deceased aunt Hedda to prevent Zanrelot, the "Herrscher der Finsternis" - the lord of darkness (Udo Kier) from leaving the underworld and gaining control over Lubeck.
On this day in 2006,
The Times Travel
first opened in theaters.
One day in 1913, a farmer (Peter Cieslinski) finds a newspaper from the future and when he starts to read, the world around him changes.
On this day in 1986,
season 1 of Filmation's Ghostbusters
episode 31: The Haunting of Gizmo
was first broadcast.
Prime Evil's latest plan to defeat the Ghostbusters has his ghosts travel to the future and reprogram Morro's robot Roballos for evil. Back in the past the Ghostbusters are surprised to find themselves attached by robots they believed to be good.
Happy 60th Birthday Stefan Raab!
Stefan Raab, German entertainer, television host, comedian, and musician, was born on this day in 1966.
Composed the score for the film (T) Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1 (2004)
On this day in 1992,
season 5 of Quantum Leap
episode 4: Killin' Time
was first broadcast.
Sam (Scott Bakula) leaps into a hostage situation as a fugitive killer. The real killer breaks out of the Project facility and is on the run in 1999.
On this day in 1985,
I Dream of Jeannie... Fifteen Years Later
first opened in theaters.
Jeannie (Barbara Eden) uses her magic powers to thwart her sister, Jeannie II, who has designs on Major Nelson.
On this day in 2007,
season 1 of Time Jam: Valerian & Laureline
episode 1: Time Matters (Contretemps)
was first broadcast.
In the year 2417 new space time agent Valerian (Gwendal Anglade) embarks on his first voyage. In the year 912 he meets the irrepressible Laureline.
On this day in 2009,
season 2 of Being Erica
episode 5: Yes We Can
was first broadcast.
Erica (Erin Karpluk)s life seems to be bound by rules and conventions, rather than acting on what may be deep in her heart. Ethan has just moved in, yet he feels threatened by Erica's relationship with Kai.
On this day in 1985,
season 1 of Amazing Stories
episode 3: Alamo Jobe
was first broadcast.
A buckskin-clad teenager (Kelly Reno) fighting fiercely in the battle at the Alamo suddenly finds himself mystifyingly in 20th-century San Antonio.
On this day in 1997,
season 1 of Timecop
episode 5: Rocket Science
was first broadcast.
Someone is giving the Nazis information to create advanced weapons in WW II. Logan (Ted King) must work with an Allied double agent to stop him.
On this day in 2014,
season 2 of Sleepy Hollow
episode 5: The Weeping Lady
was first broadcast.
A woman from Ichabod Crane (Tom Mison)'s past comes to Sleepy Hollow in the form of an un-dead Weeping Lady, aiming to harm anyone in her path.
On this day in 1979,
season 17 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 8: City Of Death (Part 4 of 4)
was first broadcast.
Scaroth (Julian Glover) forces Romana to build a field interface stabilizer for his time machine. Reluctantly she does, not knowing her action will lead to the total non-existence of all life on Earth.
On this day in 2007,
season 6 of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fast Forward
episode 25: The Day of Awakening
was first broadcast.
When the entire population of Moonbase Bishop goes missing, it appears that Sh'Okanabo has jump started his plan to take over the Earth.
On this day in 1999,
season 2 of Seven Days
episode 4: For The Children
was first broadcast.
Parker (Jonathan LaPaglia) quits when a Backstep is canceled that would have saved children on a subway train from being killed.
On this day in 2000,
season 4 of Bernard's Watch
episode 6: Time For An Ice Cream
was first broadcast.
The continuing story of a young boy, Bernard (David Peachey) who is given a special gift by "The Postman" a member of the "Time Keeping Society".
Bud Flanagan, English music hall and vaudeville entertainer and comedian, television and film actor, died on this day in 1968 (and was born in 1896).
Traveled in the film Alf's Button Afloat (1938)
On this day in 2010,
season 3 of Being Erica
episode 5: Being Adam
was first broadcast.
Dr. Tom feels that Adam is now ready to confront that aspect of his life, and sends him back to his early twenties when he had a job with the "boss from hell". Starring Erin Karpluk as Erica.
On this day in 2001,
season 3 of The Lost World
episode 1: Out of the Blue
was first broadcast.
The story of the airship continues with a deadly airship crash, that traps Challenger (Peter McCauley) and company seven years in the past.
On this day in 2001,
season 1 of Strange Frequency
episode 9: Time Is On My Side
was first broadcast.
A fan of Alex Clayton travels back in time to the point just before Alex is shot. Starring Frank Whaley.
On this day in 2005,
season 1 of Abenteuer 1927 - Sommerfrische
episode 7: Unter Beobachtungz (Under Beobachtungz)
was first broadcast.
A young woman (Susanne Vogel) time-travels to a plush manor in Germany 1927, where she entertains her summer guests; Fellow time-travelers work tirelessly as housemaids and servants.
On this day in 2016,
season 2 of Legends of Tomorrow
episode 2: The Justice Society of America
was first broadcast.
The Legends discover a time aberration that threatens the Justice Society of America, who are on a mission to intercept and seize a mysterious package in Nazi-occupied Paris. Featuring Brandon Routh as Ray Palmer.
Jerry Orbach, American actor and singer, was born on this day in 1935 (and sadly passed away in 2004.)
Traveled as the host of the TV series Encounters With The Unexplained episode Philadelphia Experiment: Has Time Travel Been Discovered? (2001)
Happy 85th Birthday Anneke Wills!
Anneke Wills, English actress, was born on this day in 1941.
Traveled as the companion Polly in 36 episodes of the TV series Doctor Who (1966-1967).
On this day in 2007,
season 1 of The Future Is Wild
episode 3: Sky High Anxiety
was first broadcast.
When C.G. (Ashley Peters) attempts to launch a weather station 100 million years in the future in the Great Plateau, it accidentally collides with a Great Blue Windrunner.
Happy 84th Birthday Robert Costanzo!
Robert Costanzo, American actor and voice actor, was born on this day in 1942.
Traveled in the TV series Quantum Leap episode "Camikazi Kid" (1989), the Lois and Clark episode "Tempus Fugitive" (1995), the Early Edition episode "Blackout" (1998), and the Fairly OddParents episode "Christmas Everyday!" (2001)
On this day in 1990,
season 1 of Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures (1990-1991)
episode 5: The More Heinous They Are, The Harder They Fall
was first broadcast.
Bill (Alex Winter) & Ted use their phone booth to find a heinous bully to deal with a bully at Deacon's school. They try Henry VIII, Terrible, cowgirl personality Calamity Jane, and Paul Revere.
Burt Lancaster, American film actor, died on this day in 1994 (and was born in 1913).
Traveled in the film FIeld of Dreams (1989)
On this day in 2001,
season 1 of Power Rangers Time Force
episode 36: Circuit Unsure
was first broadcast.
The Time Force Rangers ask Circuit about historical events. Realizing Circuit has access to events up to their own time, they ask Circuit about the future. Starring Jason Faunt as the Time Force Red Ranger.
On this day in 2006,
Return to Halloweentown
first opened in theaters.
Marnie and Dylan are going to follow their dreams to go to college, at Halloweentown University, which is also known as Witch University. Featuring Keone Young as Silas Sinister.
On this day in 2008,
season 2 of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
episode 6: The Tower Is Tall But the Fall Is Short
was first broadcast.
A woman from Derek's past surprises him and elsewhere, Sarah (Lena Headey), John and Cameron wonder what a T-1001 would need with a doctor.
On this day in 2001,
season 2 of Mentors
episode 10: The Fire Ship
was first broadcast.
Oliver enlists the aid of Black Bart (Cameron Daddo), an 18th-century swashbuckler.
On this day in 1958,
season 2 of Tom Terrific
episode 5: Go West, Young Manfred
was first broadcast.
Tom (Lionel Wilson) and Manfred go back in time to the Old West, where they ride the Pony Express and help a wagon train reach California.
Happy 46th Birthday Jeremy Schwerdt!
Jeremy Schwerdt, Australian actor, was born on this day in 1980.
Traveled in the TV series Finders Keepers (1991)
Andrey Kolmogorov, Russian mathematician, died on this day in 1987 (and was born in 1903).
Co-authored the Borel-Komolgorov paradox relating to conditional probability.





































