TODAY IN TIME
Wednesday October 7th, 2026
On this day in 1979,
season 1 of Sport Billy
episode 4: Return To Olympus
was first broadcast.
Sport Billy (Lane Scheimer), with the help of his friends Lilly and Willy, and a spaceship that is also a time machine, travels wherever and whenever he is needed to stop the evil witch Vanda.
On this day in 1998,
season 1 of Seven Days
episode 1: Pilot: Part 1
was first broadcast.
A secret branch of the government has in their possession technology from the alien landing at Roswell, and they were able to use it to create a time machine that can send someone (Jonathan LaPaglia) back in time seven days.
On this day in 1995,
season 1 of Mirror, Mirror
episode 3: Episode 1.3
was first broadcast.
When Jo (Petra Yared) discovers that she can't go back through the mirror to 1995, Louisa's mother, Primrose finds Jo and Louisa together. Like everyone else, Primrose doesn't believe what Jo has to say.
On this day in 1968,
season 4 of I Dream of Jeannie
episode 3: Tomorrow Is Not Another Day
was first broadcast.
Jeannie (Barbara Eden) blinks up tomorrow's newspaper and the headline reads that an unknown astronaut breaks his leg.
On this day in 1998,
season 1 of Generator Gawl
episode 1: The Visitors
was first broadcast.
After arriving in the past and defeating a Generator that followed them, Koji, Ryo, and Gawl go in search of information. Directed by Seiji Mizushima.
On this day in 1999,
season 1 of The 1900 House
episode 4: Cleanliness Is Next To Godliness
was first broadcast.
It is a week since the Bowlers began their time travel experience. But no one has had a decent bath. Daru Cooke is the historical consultant.
On this day in 2014,
"The Recent Future"
was released.
The story begins... "Did it work?" I call down into the gravity well, which is really just an 8 x 5 x 4 hole we dug up in Billy's backyard. Written by Dani Ripley.
On this day in 1984,
season 1 of Miimu iro iro yume no tabi
episode 78: okashina robotto tamasabur
was first broadcast.
A little pink genie from a computer helps two kids learn about important people and events from history by taking them to those times. Directed by Kazuyoshi Yokota.
On this day in 1986,
season 1 of Filmation's Ghostbusters
episode 22: Laser and Future Rock
was first broadcast.
The Ghostbusters travel to the future to save Futura's nephew. Laser, and his thirtieth century rock group who have been captured by a large slug-like energy ghost named Corpulon who himself seeks vengeance against Futura!
On this day in 1999,
season 2 of Charmed
episode 2: Morality Bites
was first broadcast.
After Phoebe (Alyssa Milano) gets a vision of burning on the stake in the future, The Charmed Ones travel to the future to prevent it from happening.
On this day in 1950,
"The Third Level"
was released.
A New York man stumbles upon a third underground level at Grand Central Station which is a portal to the past. Written by Jack Finney.
On this day in 2012,
season 24 of The Simpsons
episode 2: Treehouse of Horror XXIII: Bart & Homer's Excellent Adventure
was first broadcast.
A "Back to the Future" parody in which Bart keeps Marge from marrying Homer. Featuring Tress MacNeille as the Crazy Cat Lady.
On this day in 1998,
Generator Gawl
premiered.
Gawl, Koji, and Ryo, three young scientists from the future, time travel to early 21st-century Japan to stop a terrible threat from undoing civilization. Directed by Seiji Mizushima.
On this day in 1995,
season 1 of Mirror, Mirror
episode 4: Episode 1.4
was first broadcast.
Back in 1995, Jade brings a 'present' for Jo (Petra Yared) and insists on leaving it in Jo's room. Instead she decides to take off with the mirror.
On this day in 1989,
season 1 of Ring Raiders
episode 4: All the Right Stuff
was first broadcast.
A band of airborne pirates have discovered time travel and are using this knowledge to cause havoc in both the past and the future. Featuring Rodger Bumpass as Scorch.
On this day in 1960,
season 2 of The Twilight Zone (1959-1964)
episode 2: The Man In The Bottle
was first broadcast.
A luckless couple stumbles upon fortune when a genie materializes from a bottle in their antique shop.
On this day in 2013,
season 1 of Sleepy Hollow
episode 4: The Lesser Key of Solomon
was first broadcast.
Heeled by members of an ancient conspiracy, Ichabod (Tom Mison) and Abbie team up with Abbie's estranged sister in the search for an ancient artifact.
On this day in 1978,
season 16 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 6: The Key To Time: The Pirate Planet (Part 2 of 4)
was first broadcast.
The Doctor (Tom Baker) and Kimus head to the Bridge to try and rescue Romana, leaving K9 and Mula to search for Pralix.
Edgar Allan Poe, American writer, editor, and literary critic, died on this day in 1849 (and was born in 1809).
Author of the poem "Eureka" and the short story "A Tale of the Ragged Mountains" (1850)
On this day in 1989,
season 9 of The Smurfs
episode 9: Fortune Cookie/Imperial Panda-Monium
was first broadcast.
The Smurfs must rescue a child emperor from the clutches of Gargamel's ancient Chinese self when he plans on taking over the throne. Created by Peyo (Pierre Culliford)
On this day in 2004,
season 1 of Zipang
episode 1: The Mirai Sets Sail
was first broadcast.
The JDS Mirai sets sail from Japan to Hawaii, but encounters a strange meteorological anomaly and finds herself transported 60 years into the past. Directed by Kazuhiro Furuhashi
On this day in 2018,
season 11 of Doctor Who (2005- )
episode 1: The Woman Who Fell To Earth
was first broadcast.
In a South Yorkshire city, Ryan Sinclair, Yasmin Khan and Graham O'Brien are about to have their lives changed forever, as a mysterious woman (Jodie Whittaker), unable to remember her own name, falls from the night sky.
On this day in 2005,
season 1 of The New Worst Witch
episode 12: Time After Time
was first broadcast.
Cressie (Paislie Reid) discovers she has the rare powers needed to become a Timewitch, and Hettie persuades her to use her new powers to go back in time.
On this day in 1998,
season 1 of Charmed
episode 1: Something Wicca This Way Comes
was first broadcast.
In the opener, San Francisco sisters become witches, learning that Prue has telekinetic powers, Phoebe can see the future, and Piper (Holly Marie Combs) can stop time.
On this day in 1966,
season 1 of Time Tunnel
episode 5: The Last Patrol
was first broadcast.
In 1815 one of the final battles of the War of 1812 was fought near New Orleans, Louisiana. Doug (Robert Colbert) and Tony materialize behind British lines
On this day in 1979,
Age of the Great Dinosaurs
first opened in theaters.
Three kids, Jun, Remi and Chobi, are given a UFO ride back to prehistoric times to witness the decline of the dinosaurs and the rise of humanity.
On this day in 1998,
season 1 of Seven Days
episode 2: Pilot: Part 2
was first broadcast.
Parker (Jonathan LaPaglia) must thwart the plans of the terrorists who blew up Washington, while tracking them to Russia.
On this day in 1989,
season 9 of The Smurfs
episode 10: Smurfette's Green Thumb
was first broadcast.
When Smurfette is pricked by a magical plant in the ancient city of Babylon, everything she touches turns into a pl Created by Peyo (Pierre Culliford)
On this day in 1994,
season 1 of DNA_: Dokokade nakushita aitsu no aitsu
episode 1: Mirai kara no shjo: Karin
was first broadcast.
A female time traveler (Mina Tominaga) must work with a teenage boy who is in danger of becoming a future menace because of her interference.
On this day in 1964,
season 1 of The Peter Potamus Show
episode 4: No Rest For A Pest
was first broadcast.
Peter Potamus (a purple hippopotamus), and his traveling companion So-So (Don Messick), (a monkey), fly back and forth through time in a balloon participating in historic events.
On this day in 1896,
Rip Van Winkle
first opened in theaters.
Rip Van Winkle (Joseph Jefferson) is a ne'er-do-well who wanders off one day into the Kaatskill mountains where he drinks some of a group odd men's mysterious brew and passes out only to find when waking up that 20 years have passed.
On this day in 1996,
season 2 of Xena: Warrior Princess
episode 2: Remember, Nothing
was first broadcast.
When Xena (Lucy Lawless) protects the temple of the Fates, they grant her wish that she had never followed the sword, but only if she never draws blood in anger.
On this day in 2006,
season 6 of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fast Forward
episode 5: Playtime's Over
was first broadcast.
Mikey (Vinnie Penna), obsessed with the video game Helix, goes crackers when he finds out that the sequel is being released.
On this day in 2004,
the series Zipang
first aired.
The Japanese AEGIS Destroyer "Mirai" of the Maritime Self Defense Force is on its way to Pearl Harbor for training missions when it's suddenly engulfed in a strange electrical storm, and they have been transported back in time to 1942, right before the Battle of Midway. Directed by Kazuhiro Furuhashi
On this day in 2011,
season 4 of Sanctuary
episode 1: Tempus
was first broadcast.
Adam Worth destroys Praxis and travels back in time to the 1890s to save his daughter. Dr. Magnus travels back in time to stop him before he damages the time line and destroys her future with it. Starring Amanda Tapping.
On this day in 1996,
Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego?
premiered.
Contestants pursue the thief and her cohorts through time by answering questions about history. Starring Lynne Thigpen as The Chief.
On this day in 1994,
The Return of Tommy Tricker
first opened in theaters.
Welcome to the world of stamps with Tommy Tricker and friends as they learn the magic of traveling through time and space for the mere price of the postage. Written and directed by Michael Rubbo.
On this day in 2013,
season 1 of Out of Time
episode 5: Fall Of Innocence
was first broadcast.
Samantha suffers a great trauma that brings an incredible breakthrough in the Curatio Project. Starring Steve Kasan as Chris Allman.
On this day in 1998,
season 1 of Histeria!
episode 15: Great Heroes Of France
was first broadcast.
The gang meet Joan of Arc and sing the Invasion song. Napoleon sells the Louisiana Purchase to make up for the money lost by his shopping addict wife, Josephine (Tress MacNeille).
Happy 83rd Birthday Austin Stoker!
Austin Stoker, American actor and voice actor, was born on this day in 1943.
Traveled in the animated TV series Return To The Planet Of The Apes (1975), and appeared in the film Time Walker (1982).
Happy 60th Birthday Marco Beltrami!
Marco Beltrami, American film composer and editor, was born on this day in 1966.
Created the score for the film Terminator 3 (2003).
On this day in 1998,
Seven Days
premiered.
Frank Parker (Jonathan LaPaglia) works with a special team of scientists and government officials on project Backstep. Using the Backstep device, Lt. Parker can travel back in time exactly 7 days.
On this day in 1967,
season 5 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 6: The Abominable Snowmen (Part 2 of 6)
was first broadcast.
Jamie and Victoria (Deborah Watling) make their way to the monastery shortly before it is attacked by the Yeti.
On this day in 1994,
DNA_: Dokokade nakushita aitsu no aitsu
premiered.
A female time traveler (Mina Tominaga) must work with a teenage boy who is in danger of becoming a future menace because of her interference.
On this day in 2007,
season 2 of Class of the Titans
episode 5: Time Enough For Everything
was first broadcast.
Odie (Doron Bell) steals the Time Piece of Zeus, which he secretly uses to locate the Tablet of Prometheus.








































