TODAY IN TIME
Sunday September 20th, 2026
On this day in 1974,
season 1 of Planet of the Apes
episode 2: The Gladiators
was first broadcast.
Burke and Virdon (Ron Harper) are faced with having to fight to the death when they are captured.
On this day in 1986,
season 1 of Lazer Tag Academy
episode 2: Skugg Duggery
was first broadcast.
Draxon Drear's plan to turn the Jaren kids into mutant Skuggs backfires when these volatile creatures damage the transmitter mechanism. Starring Noelle Harding.
On this day in 1979,
season 1 of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
episode 1: Awakening
was first broadcast.
In 1987, a space phenomenon sends NASA astronaut William "Buck" Rogers (Gil Gerard) and his space shuttle off course and freezes his life support systems for 500 years.
On this day in 1997,
season 1 of Gadget Boy's Adventures In History
episode 3: For Whom The Torch Rolls
was first broadcast.
Badget Boy (Don Adams) follow Spydra to 400 B.C. Greece, to prevent her from sabotaging the ancient Olympic games.
On this day in 1991,
Late For Dinner
first opened in theaters.
Frank (Peter Berg) and Willie, evading the police for a crime they didn't commit, are cryogenically frozen in the early 1960s.
On this day in 2002,
season 2 of Samurai Jack
episode 10: Episode XXIII - Jack Versus Demongo, the Soul Collector
was first broadcast.
An experimental X-series robot was given emotions as an experiment and therefore was the only one of it's kind to survive intact. Created by Genndy Tartakovsky.
On this day in 1989,
season 26 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 3: Battlefield (Part 3 of 4)
was first broadcast.
The Brigadier rescues the Doctor (Sylvester McCoy) from the stone spaceship before they set out to locate Morgaine before she gains Excalibur.
On this day in 2002,
season 1 of The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
episode 4: Time Is Money
was first broadcast.
Jimmy (Debi Derryberry) goes back in time to convince his dad to invest in a successful fast food chain, making the family rich in the present.
Happy 70th Birthday James McDaniel!
James McDaniel, American actor, was born on this day in 1956.
Traveled in the films Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997), the TV movie Kim Possible: A Sitch In Time (2003), TV series Family Guy episode "The Kiss Seen Around The World (2001), and "Stewie, Chris & Brian's Excellent Adventure (2015), and the TV series Harvey Birdman, Attorney At Law episodes "Back To The Present" (2004), and "Beyond The Valley Of The Dinosaurs" (2005)
On this day in 1975,
season 1 of Return to the Planet of the Apes
episode 3: Lagoon of Peril
was first broadcast.
Dr. Zaius mounts an expedition to the Forbidden Zone to find the astronauts' spaceship, so Bill and Jeff head there first to destroy it.
Happy 54th Birthday Henning Baum!
Henning Baum, German film and TV actor, was born on this day in 1972.
Traveled as Michael 'Mick' Brisgau in the TV series The Last Cop (2010-2014)
Happy 66th Birthday Peter Phelps!
Peter Phelps, Australian actor, singer and writer, was born on this day in 1960.
Traveled in the film Playing Beatie Bow (1986)
On this day in 1999,
season 2 of Histeria!
episode 1: Return To China
was first broadcast.
More historical sketches regarding China are shown, such as the construction of the Great Wall of China and the Cultural Revolution. Featuring Laraine Newman as Miss Information.
On this day in 1975,
season 13 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 4: Terror Of The Zygons (Part 4 of 4)
was first broadcast.
UNIT attempt to track down the Zygon ship while Broton prepares to have the Skarasen attack London. Starring Tom Baker as The Doctor.
Happy 58th Birthday Ben Edlund!
Ben Edlund, American comic book artist and writer and television screenwriter, was born on this day in 1968.
Wrote the TV series Angel episode "Time Bomb" (2004), and the Supernatural episode "The End" (2009)
On this day in 2010,
season 1 of Time Traveling Finger
episode 5: 8-Ball
was first broadcast.
Kelly sends a giant novelty magic 8-ball back in time, affecting her own past.
Richard Montague, American mathematician and philosopher, was born on this day in 1930 (and sadly passed away in 1971.)
Authored the Unexpected Hanging Paradox (1960)
On this day in 2014,
season 8 of Doctor Who (2005- )
episode 5: Time Heist
was first broadcast.
The Doctor (Peter Capaldi) and Clara must break into the most secure bank in the universe.
On this day in 1975,
season 1 of First Picture Show
episode 1: Time - Space
was first broadcast.
Four short films from first time filmmakers: One Day ; Time - Space ; Happiest Day ; and Burnt Out Case.
On this day in 1986,
season 23 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 3: The Trial Of A Time Lord: The Mysterious Planet (Part 3 of 4)
was first broadcast.
The Doctor escapes to rejoin Peri (Nicola Bryant) on the surface but shortly becomes the prisoner of a surface-dwelling tribe called The Free.
Happy 68th Birthday Mychael Danna!
Mychael Danna, Canadian film composer, was born on this day in 1958.
Composed the score for the film The Time Traveler's Wife (2009)
Rachel Roberts, British actress, was born on this day in 1927 (and sadly passed away in 1980.)
Traveled in the film Picnic At Hanging Rock (1975)
On this day in 1975,
season 1 of The Lost Saucer
episode 3: My Fair Robot
was first broadcast.
Fi (Ruth Buzzi) and Jerry are arrested and accused of being "robot rustlers" when they come to the aid of bumbling robot Goro.
On this day in 1979,
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
premiered.
In 1987, a space phenomenon sends NASA astronaut William "Buck" Rogers (Gil Gerard) and his space shuttle off course and freezes his life support systems for 500 years.
On this day in 2014,
season 1 of Outlander
episode 7: The Wedding
was first broadcast.
Claire is overwhelmed by circumstances that are forcing her into becoming an adulteress and a bigamist. Featuring Graham McTavish as Dougal MacKenzie,.
On this day in 1975,
season 1 of Wacky And Packy
episode 2: In The Zoo
was first broadcast.
A cartoon segment of Uncle Croc's Block about a caveman and his pet woolly mammoth (both voiced by Allan Melvin) who get transported to modern times.
On this day in 2015,
season 1 of Best Friends Whenever
episode 8: Jump To The Future Lab (Back To The Future Lab)
was first broadcast.
Cyd (Landry Bender) and Shelby discover a major clue to the future lab memory and it is somehow tied to Barry's science idol Janet Smythe, who also employs Shelby's dad.
On this day in 2014,
season 1 of Outlander
episode 7: The Wedding
was first broadcast.
Claire (Caitriona Balfe) is overwhelmed by circumstances that are forcing her into becoming an adulteress and a bigamist.
On this day in 1992,
season 1 of King Arthur and the Knights of Justice
episode 2: A Knight's Quest
was first broadcast.
The Knights of Justice continue to make their way with Merlin (Jim Byrnes)'s help toward where Morgana holds Guinevere.
Happy 62nd Birthday Maggie Cheung!
Maggie Cheung, Hong Kong actress, was born on this day in 1964.
Traveled in the films The Iceman Cometh (1989), and 2046 (2004)
Kenneth More, English film and stage actor, was born on this day in 1914 (and sadly passed away in 1982.)
Traveled in the film Where Time Began (1977), and in the TV miniseries An Englishman's Castle (1978)
On this day in 2007,
Timecrimes
first opened in theaters.
A man (Karra Elejalde) accidentally gets into a time machine and travels back in time nearly an hour. Finding himself will be the first of a series of disasters of unforeseeable consequences.
On this day in 1946,
Mighty Mouse
first opened in theaters.
Bad Bill Bunion returns to commit crimes until Mighty Mouse (Roy Halee) defeats him and send him back to prison at Alcatraz Island.
Happy 39th Birthday Sarah Natochenny!
Sarah Natochenny, American actress, voice actress, film editor, and fashion model, was born on this day in 1987.
Traveled in the TV series Pokemon: Battle Frontier episode "Time Warp Heals All Wounds!" (2006), Pokemon episode "A Restoration Confrontation" (2012), and the film Pokmon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life (2009)
On this day in 1989,
season 2 of Quantum Leap
episode 1: Honeymoon Express
was first broadcast.
Sam (Scott Bakula) must save himself, while on his honeymoon, from his new bride's ex-husband. Also, Congress wants Sam to change history by stopping the U2 flight that was shot down over Russia in 1960.
On this day in 1980,
season 18 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 4: The Leisure Hive (Part 4 of 4)
was first broadcast.
With the saboteur and murderer revealed and arrested, peace should now be restored, but a new threat emerges - a war-monger who's both ready and eager to aggress upon other worlds with a newly manufactured warrior army. Starring Tom Baker as The Doctor.
Happy 70th Birthday Gary Cole!
Gary Cole, American actor, was born on this day in 1956.
Traveled in the films Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997), the TV movie Kim Possible: A Sitch In Time (2003), TV series Family Guy episode "The Kiss Seen Around The World (2001), and "Stewie, Chris & Brian's Excellent Adventure (2015), and the TV series Harvey Birdman, Attorney At Law episodes "Back To The Present" (2004), and "Beyond The Valley Of The Dinosaurs" (2005)
On this day in 2012,
season 2 of Good Mythical Morning
episode 34: Time Traveling Puppets!!
was first broadcast.
Puppet Rhett (Rhett McLaughlin) and Puppet Link embark on their first time traveling adventure.
Happy 78th Birthday George R.R. Martin!
George R.R. Martin, American novelist and short story writer in the fantasy, horror and science fiction genres, and a screenwriter and television producer, was born on this day in 1948.
Wrote the short story "Under Siege" (1985), and the TV series The Twilight Zone episodes "The Once and Future King" (1986) and "Lost and Found" (1986)
On this day in 1975,
season 2 of Land of the Lost (1974-1977)
episode 3: Fair Trade
was first broadcast.
When Rick stumbles into a pig trap with three Sleestak, Will and Holly turn to Enik and Ta for help rescuing him. Co-create.d by Sid Krofft.
On this day in 1967,
season 1 of The Second Hundred Years
episode 3: Little Lady X
was first broadcast.
Luke (Monte Markham) helps a female friend from his Alaskan days with a land claim on a San Francisco hotel that she has the deed to.
Happy 51st Birthday Tara Sands!
Tara Sands, American voice actress, was born on this day in 1975.
Traveled in the video game Valkyrie Profile (1999), the film Pokemon 4: The Movie (2001), and as Fire in the TV series Adventures - Masters of Time (2005),
On this day in 2012,
season 3 of Mad
episode 10: Men In Black To The Future / Pokemon of Interest
was first broadcast.
Agent J (Stephen Stanton) goes back in time and is run over by Marty McFly.
On this day in 2015,
Rewind
premiered.
A young photographer suddenly gains the ability to rewind time. Starring Luke King Abbott.
On this day in 1967,
season 3 of Lost in Space
episode 3: Kidnapped In Space
was first broadcast.
A spaceship requests medical help for their computer and Dr. Smith (Jonathan Harris) has to perform brain surgery on it. Aliens are wearing time bending devices.















































