TODAY IN TIME
Thursday May 21st, 2026
On this day in 2011,
season 6 of Doctor Who (2005- )
episode 5: The Rebel Flesh (Part 1)
was first broadcast.
The Doctor, Amy (Karen Gillan) and Rory arrive in a future Earth where a small group of humans operate a plant extracting highly dangerous chemicals.
Happy 43rd Birthday Kaori Shimizu!
Kaori Shimizu, Japanese voice actress, was born on this day in 1983.
Traveled in the film A.Li.Ce. (1999)
On this day in 1994,
season 2 of Time Trax
episode 13: Mother
was first broadcast.
While in pursuit of a fugitive from the future, Darien (Dale Midkiff) comes across his mother, but problems arise.
On this day in 1966,
season 3 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 37: The Gunfighters - The OK Corral (Part 4 of 4)
was first broadcast.
The Clantons have shot Warren Earp, leading to a showdown between the two families with the Doctor (William Hartnell) powerless to prevent bloodshed.
Dennis King, English actor and singer, died on this day in 1971 (and was born in 1897).
Traveled in the TV series The Philco-Goodyear Television Playhouse episode "A Christmas Carol" (1948)
On this day in 2008,
season 2 of Genie In The House
episode 16: Back To The Eighties
was first broadcast.
Emma wishes she could go back to 1987 to see how well behaved her Max and Philip (Adam Morris) really were.
On this day in 1973,
Catch-22
premiered.
A man (Richard Dreyfuss) is trying desperately to be certified insane during World War II, so he can stop flying missions.
On this day in 2010,
Shrek Forever After
first opened in theaters.
Rumpelstiltskin tricks a mid-life crisis burdened Shrek (Mike Myers) into allowing himself to be erased from existence and cast in a dark alternate timeline where Rumpel rules supreme.
On this day in 2004,
The I Inside
first opened in theaters.
An amnesiac (Ryan Phillippe) discovers himself leaping through time between 2000 and 2002 as his past returns to him.
On this day in 2000,
season 1 of Mirai Sentai Timeranger
episode 15: Sniper Searching
was first broadcast.
In the 30th century, time travel becomes illegal after a time paradox crisis. The Time Protection Department (TPD) is established to watch for and stop time crimes. Narration by Yukitoshi Hori
On this day in 2000,
season 7 of The X Files
episode 22: Requiem
was first broadcast.
When abductions start happening again in Bellefleur, Oregon, Billy Miles asks Mulder and Scully (Gillian Anderson) to come back out there to assist him. The agents return where it all started seven years earlier.
On this day in 1987,
season 2 of The Twilight Zone (1985-1989)
episode 09a: Joy Ride
was first broadcast.
The joy ride that two couples take in a stolen car is disrupted by the car's deceased owner, who isn't done with the car yet.
On this day in 2010,
The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya
first opened in theaters.
On December 18, Kyon finds that several traces of the SOS Brigade have mysteriously disappeared from his life. Written by Nagaru Tanigawa.
On this day in 2010,
season 3 of Ashes to Ashes
episode 8: Episode # 3.8
was first broadcast.
The question remains - did Gene hunt kill Sam Tyler? Starring Keeley Hawes as Alex Drake.
On this day in 1981,
The Girl, the Gold Watch & Dynamite
premiered.
A magical watch that can stop time becomes the focal point in a land swindle. Starring Philip MacHale as Kirby. Featuring Burton Gilliam as Hoover Hess III.
On this day in 1995,
season 2 of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
episode 22: And the Answer Is...
was first broadcast.
Clark (Dean Cain) is ready to tell Lois that he's Superman when he is interrupted by Jason Masick who has obtained a diary written by Tempus which reveals, among other things, that Clark is Superman.
On this day in 1999,
season 1 of Thunderstone
episode 15: The Weapon
was first broadcast.
Noah (Jeffrey Walker) is placed under house arrest and a frightened and confused Geneva is detained in the Discipline Centre.
On this day in 1974,
season 1 of Witness To Yesterday
episode 20: Rembrandt
was first broadcast.
Patrick Watson "interviews" great figures of world history about their accomplishments. This week, Rembrandt.
On this day in 2017,
season 3 of 12 Monkeys
episode 10: Witness
was first broadcast.
The final battle with the Witness begins. Starring Amanda Schull as Dr. Cassandra Railly.
On this day in 2005,
season 3 of Timeblazers
episode 7: History's Biggest Mistakes
was first broadcast.
Alex feels horrible about missing a shot in a basketball game and losing the game. Mike Ackerman co-stars as Sam.
On this day in 2005,
season 2 of Justice League Unlimited
episode 4: Task Force X
was first broadcast.
Cadmus has recruited a team of supervillains named Task Force X made up of Deadshot, Plastique, Captain Boomerang, and the Clock King. Their mission: steal the Annihilator armor from the Watchtower. Starring Phil LaMarr as Green Lantern.
On this day in 2017,
season 1 of Making History
episode 9: Body Double
was first broadcast.
A professor creates a device that allows him and his colleague to change the course of events from the past in order to improve their current life. Starring Yassir Lester as Chris,
On this day in 2009,
Terminator Salvation
first opened in theaters.
After Skynet has destroyed much of humanity in a nuclear holocaust, a group of survivors led by John Connor (Christian Bale) struggles to keep the machines from finishing the job.
On this day in 1971,
Escape from the Planet of the Apes
first opened in theaters.
The world is shocked by the appearance of talking chimpanzees, who arrived mysteriously in a U.S. spacecraft. Starring Roddy McDowall.
On this day in 1995,
season 1 of A.J.'s Time Travelers
episode 23: The Wright Brothers
was first broadcast.
15 year old AJ (John Patrick White) likes to learn so he uses his time machine to enter into a world of fantasy. This time, he and his friends meet The Wright Brothers.
On this day in 2000,
season 2 of Futurama
episode 20: Anthology Of Interest I
was first broadcast.
The Professor creates a What If machine that answers every question -- including what if Fry (Billy West) never came to the future.
On this day in 2017,
season 3 of 12 Monkeys
episode 9: Thief
was first broadcast.
The reason why the Witness wants to destroy time and reality is revealed. Starring Aaron Stanford as James Cole.
On this day in 2011,
season 6 of Doctor Who (2005- )
episode 3: The Curse Of The Black Spot
was first broadcast.
On board a 17th century pirate ship sailing the ocean waves, a crew under the command of one Captain Avery are being picked off one by one by a ghostly apparition. Starring Matt Smith as The Doctor.
On this day in 2003,
season 2 of Star Trek: Enterprise
episode 26: The Expanse
was first broadcast.
Enterprise is recalled to Earth for upgrades to the ship and to take on military crewman. Silik gives Archer (Scott Bakula) a message from the future about Earth's latest enemy.
John Hubley, American animation director, art director, producer and writer of traditional animation films, was born on this day in 1914 (and sadly passed away in 1977.)
Directed the film Of Stars and Men (1962)
On this day in 1977,
season of 2000 A.D.
episode 13: Flesh Book One (part 13 of 19)
was first broadcast.
Flesh is a recurring story in the weekly anthology comic 2000 AD created by writer Pat Mills.
On this day in 2005,
season 1 of Doctor Who (2005- )
episode 9: The Empty Child
was first broadcast.
Rose and the Doctor (Christopher Eccleston) find themselves in 1941 London when the TARDIS receives an emergency signal from another time-traveling vehicle.
On this day in 2002,
season 1 of Manor House
episode 5: Home and Empire
was first broadcast.
Events are being organized at Manderston to celebrate the British Empire's colonial prowess and success. Starring Tristan Aldrich.
On this day in 2016,
season 2 of Outlander
episode 7: Faith
was first broadcast.
Doctors at L'Hopital des Anges attempt to save the lives of Claire (Caitriona Balfe) and her unborn baby; King Louis asks Claire to judge two men accused of engaging in the dark arts.
Richard Hatch, American actor, writer and producer, was born on this day in 1945 (and sadly passed away in 2017.)
Traveled in the film Prisoners of the Lost Universe (1983)
Howard Morris, American comic actor, voice actor and director, died on this day in 2005 (and was born in 1919).
Traveled as Wade the Duck in the TV series Garfield & Friends (1990)
On this day in 2001,
season 2 of Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century
episode 4: The Gloria Scott
was first broadcast.
Victor Trevor, a friend of Holmes (Jason Gray-Stanford), begins to receive cryptic messages from his father.
On this day in 1985,
Ray Bradbury Theatre
premiered.
A Canadian-produced fantastic anthology series scripted by famed science-fiction author Ray Bradbury. Many of the teleplays were based upon Bradbury's novels and short stories.
On this day in 1996,
season 1 of Pinky and the Brain
episode 13: The Third Mouse/The Visit
was first broadcast.
Pinky (Rob Paulsen) arrives in Vienna circa 1946 to search for his friend, The Brain.
On this day in 2006,
season 4 of Family Guy
episode 30: Stu & Stewie's Excellent Adventure
was first broadcast.
Stewie meets his future self, who lives a pathetic life, and decides to change his unwanted future. Created by Seth McFarlane.
On this day in 1996,
Josh KirbyÉ Time Warrior: Chapter 6, Last Battle for the Universe
was released.
Josh Kirby (Corbin Allred)'s adventure comes to a close in his final confrontation with Dr. Zoetrope.
On this day in 1992,
season 2 of Kappatoo
episode 7: Hang Time
was first broadcast.
The continuing adventures of Kappatoo (Simon Nash), a 23rd century kid, who time-swaps with his 20th century counterpart, Simon Casmere.
On this day in 2006,
season 4 of Family Guy
episode 29: Bango Was His Name, Oh!
was first broadcast.
Stewie meets someone familiar from the future. Created by Seth McFarlane.
On this day in 2017,
season 3 of 12 Monkeys
episode 8: Masks
was first broadcast.
Former friends, now enemies, race to find the Witness in 1904, who, at last, reveals his face. Featuring James Callis as Athan.
On this day in 2006,
season 8 of Charmed
episode 22: Forever Charmed
was first broadcast.
Piper (Holly Marie Combs), with the help of Coop, must travel back in time to change the events that lead to the deaths of her sisters.
On this day in 2006,
season 4 of Family Guy
episode 28: Stewie B. Goode
was first broadcast.
A near-death experience inspires Stewie to change his life. Created by Seth McFarlane.
John Garfield, American actor, died on this day in 1952 (and was born in 1913).
Traveled in the film Between Two Worlds (1944)
On this day in 1968,
No More Excuses
first opened in theaters.
Robert Downey, Sr. looks at Manhattan's late sixties singles scene, mixed with the fragmented tale of a time-traveling Civil War soldier.
On this day in 2005,
season 1 of 4 Against Z
episode 7: The City Sold
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 2009,
Histrionics
premiered.
Wiith the aid of a time machine, host Matt Rossner and the quick wit of the Lord High Chancellor Lex Marinos take teams from 8 schools back to learn about some of the most important moments in history.
Happy 69th Birthday Judge Reinhold!
Judge Reinhold, American actor, was born on this day in 1957.
Traveled in the films Last Lives (1997), The Meeksville Ghost (2001) and Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006)





















































