TODAY IN TIME
Friday October 30th, 2026
On this day in 2003,
Tru Calling
premiered.
A university graduate (Eliza Dushku) working in the city morgue is able to repeat the same day over again to prevent murders or other disasters.
On this day in 1994,
season 6 of The Simpsons
episode 6: Treehouse of Horror V: Time and Punishment
was first broadcast.
Homer (Dan Castellaneta)'s attempt to repair a toaster leads him repeatedly back into the past -- and he inadvertently changes the future.
Happy 66th Birthday Jayne Heitmeyer!
Jayne Heitmeyer, Canadian actress, was born on this day in 1960.
Traveled in the TV series Earth: Final Conflict
On this day in 1982,
season 1 of The Incredible Hulk
episode 7: The Creature and the Cavegirl
was first broadcast.
The Hulk accidentally causes Rick, Betty, Maj. Talbot and General Ross to travel a million years back in time. Featuring Michael Bell as Dr Bruce Banner.
Happy 73rd Birthday Charles Martin Smith!
Charles Martin Smith, American film actor, writer, and director, was born on this day in 1953.
Traveled in the TV series Love, American Style episode "Love and the Time Machine" (1973), the TV miniseries The Triangle (2005), and directed the TV movie Boris and Natasha (1992)
On this day in 2004,
season 2 of Timeblazers
episode 4: Schools
was first broadcast.
Alex has a dream that his school disappears, which leads to the question, where did schools come from in the first place? Mike Ackerman co-stars as Sam.
On this day in 2003,
season 1 of Tru Calling
episode 1: Pilot
was first broadcast.
Tru Davies (Eliza Dushku) starts working on a morgue before she can start studying Medicine. The first night she's working at the morgue, a dead woman, Rebecca, asks her for help.
On this day in 1999,
season 1 of Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century
episode 7: The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire
was first broadcast.
A computer vampire is crashing New London's largest computer grids and sucking their data dry. Starring Jason Gray-Stanford as Sherlock Holmes.
On this day in 1992,
season 2 of Finders Keepers
episode 2: The Ball
was first broadcast.
Patrick (Jeremy Schwerdt) makes it through to the shopping centre only to find that time has passed and the clock has been taken away.
On this day in 2009,
season of xkcd A webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math, and language.
episode 656: Doc Brown On Oct 30
was first broadcast.
Another time travel adventure in xkcd, created by Randall Munroe.
On this day in 2010,
season 2 of The Super Hero Squad Show
episode 3: World War Witch!
was first broadcast.
Thanos (Jim Cummings) acquires the Time Gem and attempts to send the Super Hero Squad back a billion years in the past, but Scarlet Witch changes his plans.
Happy 81st Birthday Henry Winkler!
Henry Winkler, American actor, director, comedian, producer and author, was born on this day in 1945.
Traveled in the TV series Fonz and the Happy Days Gang (1980-81), the TV series Sit Down, Shut Up episode "Back In Time" (2009), and the films An American Christmas Carol (1979), Click (2006),
On this day in 1983,
season 2 of Read All About It!
episode 8: An Evil Smile
was first broadcast.
Lynne (Lydia Zajc) and Alex encounter Count Dracula and Rip Van Winkle on their quest to find the Book Destroyer.
On this day in 1999,
season 4 of Early Edition
episode 6: Wild Card
was first broadcast.
Gary (Kyle Chandler)'s day seems easy with only one significant article in the newspaper, but it turns into a series of incidents as Patrick tries to talk to him.
On this day in 1991,
season 1 of Finders Keepers
episode 3: The Barrier
was first broadcast.
Patrick (Jeremy Schwerdt) is about to be transported back when the system breaks down, leaving him temporarily stuck on the other side.
On this day in 2015,
season 1 of The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show
episode 4: Handcuffs for a Song / Wright Brothers
was first broadcast.
Mr. Peabody (Chris Parnell) and Sherman help the Wright Brothers find their missing airplane, but the two start arguing.
On this day in 2000,
season 2 of Roswell
episode 5: The End Of The World
was first broadcast.
Max (Jason Behr) visits Liz from the future to persuade her to break up with him, which could result in the world being saved.
On this day in 2006,
season 5 of Red vs. Blue: The Blood Gulch Chronicles
episode 4: #81 - Sibling Arrivalries
was first broadcast.
Simmons' theory is that the Sister of Grif arrived using the ship's light drive, which caused her and the ship to move forward in time as it was traveling to Blood Gulch. Written, directed, and co-starring Burnie Burns.
On this day in 1981,
Saturday the 14th
first opened in theaters.
A family moves into a house inhabited by scary creatures and a number of close calls ensue. Starring Richard Benjamin.
On this day in 2007,
TimeShift
was released.
TimeShift is an original first-person shooter offering unprecedented time-control elements that allow the player to slow, stop and reverse the flow of time while he remains completely unaffected. Written by Michael McCormick Hall.
On this day in 1959,
season 1 of The Twilight Zone (1959-1964)
episode 5: Walking Distance
was first broadcast.
A man makes a time travel to his childhood, when he's just a few miles away from his native town. Created by Rod Serling
On this day in 1960,
season 2 of Rocky and His Friends
episode 8: Peabody's Improbable History - The Battle Of Bunker Hill
was first broadcast.
Mr. Peabody (Bill Scott) meets Sherman travel back to meet General Burgoyne.
On this day in 1969,
season 2 of The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
episode 7: Not So Desperate Hours
was first broadcast.
Three escaped criminals hide out at Gull Cottage at a time when Mrs. Muir (Hope Lange) has asked the captain not to interfere, so he doesn't.
On this day in 1976,
season 3 of Land of the Lost (1974-1977)
episode 8: Hot-Air Artist
was first broadcast.
A hot air balloonist crashes on the Land of the Lost and promises to bring the Marshalls back to civilization... though he only intends to return with their uncivilized friend Cha-Ka, and to the year 1920. Co-created by Sid Krofft.
Happy 81st Birthday Lloyd Kaufman!
Lloyd Kaufman, American actor, producer, and director, was born on this day in 1945.
Traveled in the film short "The Tunnel" (2001)
Danny Goldman, American actor, voice actor, and casting director, was born on this day in 1939 (and sadly passed away in 2020.)
Traveled as Brainy Smurf in the TV series The Smurfs episodes "Clumsy Smurfs The Future" (1982), "Gargamel's Time Trip" (1985), "A Myna Problem" (1986), "Smurfing Out of Time" (1987), and the film short "Cartoon All-Stars To The Rescue" (1990)
On this day in 2008,
season 1 of Life On Mars (2008-2009)
episode 4: Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing in the Shadows?Ê
was first broadcast.
Sam (Jason O'Mara) discovers that his mother in 1973 owes money to a gangster who has a very cozy relationship with the precinct.
On this day in 2004,
season 1 of Zentrix
episode 17: Quantum's Big Pal
was first broadcast.
Quantum and Webster come under attack from Silver-04, and then Dark-05 joins in. Meanwhile, Megan and Nick are hit by a snowstorm and get socked in on an ice floe at the South Pole.
Sydney Newman, Canadian film and television producer, died on this day in 1997 (and was born in 1917).
Creator of the TV series, Doctor Who (1963 - )
On this day in 2000,
season 1 of Andromeda
episode 5: Double Helix
was first broadcast.
The Andromeda tries to help in a conflict between the Than and a Nietchean pride. Tyr, the last of his pride is offered a chance to join with the pride and a bride. Starring Kevin Sorbo as Captain Dylan Hunt.
On this day in 1961,
season 1 of Popeye the Sailor
episode 134: Popeyed Columbus
was first broadcast.
The Professor uses his time machine to take Popeye back to August 3, 1492, where Popeye becomes Christopher Columbus.
On this day in 1979,
season 1 of Read All About It!
episode 8: 'Tis Magic
was first broadcast.
While Samantha goes to investigate Mayor Don Eden, Merlin the magician teleports into the Coach House and casts a magic spell to send Lynne and Chris to Trialvaron. Featuring Lydia Zajc as Lynne.
On this day in 2004,
Be With You
first opened in theaters.
As the rainy season nears its end, Yuji (Akashi Takei) finds the "time capsule" he hid with his mother before her death. Mio's diary is inside, and its version of the romance holds the answers to the mystery.
On this day in 1976,
season 14 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 9: The Deadly Assassin (Part 1 of 4)
was first broadcast.
A mysterious evil is at work on Gallifrey. The President of the Time Lords has been assassinated and the Doctor (Tom Baker) caught is red-handed.
Robert Goulet, American actor and singer, died on this day in 2007 (and was born in 1933).
Traveled as Tommy Albright in the TV movie Brigadoon (1966)
On this day in 2012,
Sapphire Blue
was released.
Gwen's life has been a rollercoaster since she discovered she was the Ruby, the final member of the secret time-traveling Circle of Twelve. Written by Kerstin Gier.
On this day in 2013,
season 1 of Time Tremors
episode 5: The Dreaming Wood
was first broadcast.
Max (Mitchell Kummen) and Medie travel through time in search of the lost Time Treasures.
On this day in 1942,
I Married A Witch
first opened in theaters.
A beautiful 17th-century witch (Veronica Lake) returns to life to plague politician Wallace Wooley, descendant of her persecutor.
Henry E. Kyburg, Jr, American professor, died on this day in 2007 (and was born in 1928).
Author of The Lottery Paradox, (1961), which states: You can believe every individual lottery ticket won't win, although one lottery ticket will win.
On this day in 1966,
season 1 of It's About Time
episode 8: Mark Your Ballots
was first broadcast.
The Boss is always hassling Mac and Hector (Jack Mullaney) by locking them up and threatening to kill them.
On this day in 1998,
season 1 of Histeria!
episode 24: The Inventors Hall Of Fame - Part II
was first broadcast.
The gang once again dig into the Inventors Hall of Fame to honor Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and others. Featuring Frank Welker as Father Time.
Happy 45th Birthday Gianna Jun!
Gianna Jun, South Korean actress, was born on this day in 1981.
Traveled in the film Il Mare (2000)
On this day in 1998,
season 2 of Bernard's Watch
episode 5: Time Travel
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".
On this day in 1983,
season 1 of Miimu iro iro yume no tabi
episode 30: hikari -5- sono nakama
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 2004,
season 2 of Megas XLR
episode 3: Don't Tell Mom the Baby-sitter's Coop
was first broadcast.
When Coop (David DeLuise) is stuck babysitting his cousin Skippy, they must work together when the Glorft show up with another plotÊto destroy the Earth.
On this day in 1976,
season 1 of Misterjaw
episode 19: The Fishy Time Machine
was first broadcast.
Misterjaw (Arte Johnson) does a little time-traveling.
On this day in 1991,
season 1 of Time Riders
episode 3: Part Three
was first broadcast.
BB and Ben gain sanctuary with some Royalists, only to find that they are no less dangerous.
Steve Allen, American television personality, musician, composer, actor, comedian, writer, and advocate of scientific skepticism, died on this day in 2000 (and was born in 1921).
Traveled in the TV series Meeting Of Minds (1974-1978) and the Witness To Yesterday TV series episode "George Gershwin"
On this day in 1991,
season 4 of Quantum Leap
episode 6: Raped
was first broadcast.
Sam (Scott Bakula) leaps into a rape victim and must testify against the attacker who is an outstanding member of the community.
On this day in 2011,
season 3 of Misfits
episode 1: Episode #3.1
was first broadcast.
Whilst Kelly has trouble convincing people of her new power (the skills of a rocket scientist) and Curtis (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett) finds his new gift (the ability to change sex) useful when pursued by the police, the group learns that Nathan has gone to Las Vegas to use his super-power to cheat the casinos.
On this day in 1962,
season 4 of The Bullwinkle Show
episode 9: Peabody's Improbable History - Casanova
was first broadcast.
Mr. Peabody (Bill Scott) and Sherman visit Casanova,
On this day in 1979,
season 2 of Sapphire and Steel
episode 5: The Railway Station: Part 5
was first broadcast.
Sapphire, Tully and Steel are able to communicate with the ghost of a woman who was once the soldier's schoolteacher who reveals that the force helping and controlling the ghosts is a terrible, living darkness. Written by series creator Peter (P. J.) Hammond.
Happy 44th Birthday Chad Krowchuk!
Chad Krowchuk, Canadian actor, was born on this day in 1982.
Traveled as Oliver Cates in the TV series Mentors (1998-2002) and the TV movie The Philadelphia Experiment (2012)
On this day in 1965,
season 3 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 8: The Myth Makers - Death Of A Spy (Part 3 of 4)
was first broadcast.
With Steven and Vicki being held prisoner by the Trojans, the Doctor (William Hartnell)'s only hope of seeing them again is to suggest the idea of the Trojan Horse.
On this day in 2003,
season 1 of Tru Calling
episode 0: Unaired Pilot
was first broadcast.
A university graduate (Eliza Dushku) working in the city morgue is able to repeat the same day over again to prevent murders or other disasters.ers.





















































