TODAY IN TIME
Thursday October 8th, 2026
On this day in 1966,
season 4 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 5: The Tenth Planet (Part 1 of 4)
was first broadcast.
In 1986 a new planet appears in the Solar System which turns out to be a long-lost twin of Earth's named Mondas. Its inhabitants are the Cybermen.
On this day in 1998,
Flint: The Time Detective
premiered.
The adventures of Flint Hammerhead, the "Time Detective", a boy from the prehistoric era who was resurrected from a fossil. Featuring Barbara Goodson as Getalong.
On this day in 1954,
season 1 of Flash Gordon
episode 2: Escape Into Time
was first broadcast.
Flash (Steve Holland) and Zarkov come to the rescue when a criminal with a time machine kidnaps Dale.
On this day in 1970,
season 7 of Bewitched
episode 3: The Salem Saga
was first broadcast.
On their first day in Salem, Samantha (Elizabeth Montgomery) is in trouble as an antique bed-warmer starts to follow her around. Featuring Erin Murphy as Tabitha.
On this day in 1993,
Demolition Man
first opened in theaters.
A police officer (Sylvester Stallone) is brought out of suspended animation in prison to pursue an old ultra-violent nemesis who is loose in a non-violent future society.
Happy 40th Birthday Peyton List!
Peyton List, American sctress and model, was born on this day in 1986.
Traveled as Raimi Sullivan in the TV series Frequency (2016 - )
On this day in 1999,
season 2 of Thunderstone
episode 9: New Hope
was first broadcast.
Back in Haven, Noah (Jeffrey Walker) contemplate the most difficult task of his life. Can he turn the Beast into an effective time/rain machine, driven by the Cube, or will Arushka's hopes for the animals be dashed forever?
On this day in 2013,
Emerald Green
was released.
Gwen's only recently learned that she is the Ruby, the final member of the time-traveling Circle of Twelve, and since then nothing has been going right. Written by Kerstin Gier.
Happy 83rd Birthday Chevy Chase!
Chevy Chase, American comedian, actor, and writer, was born on this day in 1943.
Traveled in the films Hot Tub Time Machine (2010) and Hot Tub Time Machine 2 (2014).
Happy 60th Birthday Kerstin Gier!
Kerstin Gier, writer, was born on this day in 1966.
Author of the novels Ruby Red (2009), Sapphire Blue (2010), and Emerald Green (2010)
On this day in 2008,
season 1 of Do Over
episode 15: Chilghetti
was first broadcast.
When Joel (Penn Badgley)'s mother comes up with the idea of tying string around the top of a trash bag, which he labels "Synch-sacks", Joel figures it's high time his father actually took her inventions seriously.
On this day in 1986,
season 3 of The Transformers
episode 11: Forever Is A Long Time Coming
was first broadcast.
The Autobots find an asteroid where Quintessons have made a time window back to the rebellion on Cybertron. Co-written by Gerry Conway.
On this day in 2018,
season 1 of Manifest
episode 3: Turbulence
was first broadcast.
Ben and Michaela (Melissa Roxburgh) investigate a shocking murder in fear that it's connected to Flight 828.
On this day in 2005,
A Heartful Of Love
first opened in theaters.
A group of people suddenly find themselves 20 years in the past. Hiroshi (Hideaki Ito), a 30 year-old businessman, regard it as an opportunity to help a young woman from his past, the memory of whom he has always cherished.
Happy 47th Birthday Kristanna Loken!
Kristanna Loken, American actress and model, was born on this day in 1979.
Traveled as T-X in the film Terminator 3 (2003), an the TV series Painkiller Jane episodes "Catch Me If You Can" (2007) and "Playback" (2007)
On this day in 1999,
season 2 of Johnny Bravo
episode 12: Brave New Johnny
was first broadcast.
Johnny (Jeff Bennett) falls into a pool of hair gel and travels 500 years into the future.
Gregory S. Kavka, American political theorist, was born on this day in 1947 (and sadly passed away in 1994.)
Author of Kavka's Toxin Puzzle (1983), which asks "Can one intend to drink the non-deadly toxin, if the intention is the only thing needed to get the reward?"
On this day in 2004,
season 4 of Star Trek: Enterprise
episode 1: Storm Front, Part I
was first broadcast.
Enterprise seems to have traveled back in time to World War Two, but it's not the World War that we are used to. Featuring Christopher Neame.
On this day in 2000,
season 1 of Mirai Sentai Timeranger
episode 33: Little Lady
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 2004,
season 1 of Star Trek New Voyages: Phase II
episode 1: In Harms Way
was first broadcast.
The timestream was changed by sending a Doomsday Machine back in time. Captain Kirk (James Cawley) is sent back to save the future.
On this day in 2004,
season 1 of Odyssey 5
episode 17: Half-Life
was first broadcast.
Angela (Tamara Marie Watson) believes that the ghost of her dead ex boyfriend, a pilot who got killed in an experiment, is haunting her. Sarah starts dating a colleague she ended up marrying in the original timeline.
Happy 90th Birthday Leonid Kuravlyov!
Leonid Kuravlyov, Soviet / Russian actor, was born on this day in 1936.
Traveled in the film Ivan Vasilevich: Back to the Future (1973).
On this day in 2007,
season 1 of Journeyman
episode 3: Game Three
was first broadcast.
Dan (Kevin McKidd) travels back to 1989 and the day of the Loma Prieta earthquake during game three of the World Series at Candlestick Park.
On this day in 2017,
season 3 of Outlander
episode 5: Freedom & Whiskey
was first broadcast.
As Brianna grapples with the life-changing revelations of the past summer, Claire (Caitriona Balfe) must help her come to terms with the fact that she is truly her father's daughter - her 18th century Highlander father. To complicate matters further, Roger brings news that forces Claire and Brianna to face an impossible choice.
Happy 61st Birthday Ardal O'Hanlon!
Ardal O'Hanlon, Irish comedian and actor, was born on this day in 1965.
Traveled in the TV series My Hero episode "Time and Time Again" (2003)
On this day in 1998,
season 1 of Histeria!
episode 16: The Terrible Tudors
was first broadcast.
The gang play Name Thy Cure, and tell the tale of the Tudors. Featuring Rob Paulsen as Samm
On this day in 2007,
season 2 of Heroes
episode 3: Chapter Three 'Kindred'
was first broadcast.
Still in 17th century Japan, Hiro (Masi Oka) forces the issue with Takezo Kensei in order to ensure that he lives up to his legendary status.
Happy 53rd Birthday Clayton Williamson!
Clayton Williamson, Australian actor, was born on this day in 1973.
Traveled in the TV movie Touch the Sun: Peter & Pompey (1988)
Happy 57th Birthday Jeremy Davies!
Jeremy Davies, American film and television actor, was born on this day in 1969.
Traveled in multiple episodes of the TV series Lost (2004-2010).
On this day in 2006,
Time
first opened in theaters.
To save her relationship, a woman puts herself through extensive plastic surgery. Written and directed by Ki-duk Kim.
On this day in 1966,
season 1 of Astro Boy
episode 184: Time War
was first broadcast.
Visitor from the future, travel to future. Starring Billie Lou Watt as Astro Boy.
On this day in 1998,
season 1 of Flint: The Time Detective
episode 2: Jitter Bug Japanese Title: The Fake Queen of Yam-Tai Country
was first broadcast.
The first mission of Flint (R. Martin Klein), Sara and Tony as time detectives where they go back to A.D. 2nd (early year of Japan) to retrieve and rescue Jitterbug.
On this day in 2005,
season 1 of Time Warp Trio
episode 11: The Good, the Bad, and the Goofy
was first broadcast.
The boys warp to the American West of 1868 and experience life with a cattle drive on the Chisholm Trail. Directed by David SanAngelo.
On this day in 1988,
season 3 of The Twilight Zone (1985-1989)
episode 3: The Crossing
was first broadcast.
Mark Cassidy, a hard-working priest in need of a vacation, sees visions of a car that bursts into flame with a child inside.
On this day in 1994,
season 4 of Are You Afraid of the Dark?
episode 2: The Tale of the Long Ago Locket
was first broadcast.
A boy (Will Friedle) is transported by to the Revolutionary War, where he must help a solider return to his girlfriend, before she marries another man.
Pierre Tchernia, French cinema and television producer, screenwriter, presenter, animator and actor, died on this day in 2016 (and was born in 1928).
Adapted and directed the film Le Voyager Imprudent (1982)
On this day in 1977,
season 15 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 6: The Invisible Enemy (Part 2 of 4)
was first broadcast.
The Doctor (Tom Baker) draws into himself, fighting the voice in his own head that's trying to take over his intelligence.
On this day in 1986,
The Transformers
premiered.
Two opposing camps of alien transforming robots fight in a war that has the fate of Earth in the balance. Featuring Frank Welker as Megatron.
On this day in 2004,
season 1 of Megas XLR
episode 2: Battle Royale
was first broadcast.
Coop (David DeLuise)'s ability to use Megas to fight off other giant robots and monsters has caught the attention of the intergalactic sports promoter Magnanimous.
Happy 77th Birthday Sigourney Weaver!
Sigourney Weaver, American actress and film producer, was born on this day in 1949.
Traveled in the films Aliens (1986) and Galaxy Quest (1999).
Happy 56th Birthday Matt Damon!
Matt Damon, American actor, screenwriter and producer, was born on this day in 1970.
Traveled in the films The Adjustment Bureau (2011) and Interstellar (2014)
On this day in 1994,
season 2 of Sonic the Hedgehog
episode 5: Blast to the Past: Part 2
was first broadcast.
Robotnik rises to power and begins enslaving the planet. Featuring Charlie Adler as Snively.
On this day in 1983,
season 7 of Super Friends
episode 5: Return of the Phantoms
was first broadcast.
The three Phantom Zone villains: Logar, Hul, and Rom-lok (Michael Bell) force an alien to travel back in time with them in an attempt to alter Superboy's life.
Happy 39th Birthday Aya Hirano!
Aya Hirano, Japanese voice actress and J-pop singer, was born on this day in 1987.
Traveled in the TV series The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (2006,2009) and Fairy Tale (2009 - )
On this day in 1988,
season 1 of Dino-Riders
episode 2: Revenge Of The Rulons
was first broadcast.
Yungstar and Serena bring an injured Stegosaurus back to camp. Starring Dan Gilvezan as the voice of Questar.
On this day in 1994,
season 3 of Batman: The Animated Series
episode 5: Time Out Of Joint
was first broadcast.
Batman (Kevin Conroy) and Robin battle the Clock King who has a prototype device that allows him to operate at an extremely accelerated time rate apart from the rest of his reality.
William Prince, American actor, died on this day in 1996 (and was born in 1913).
Traveled in the TV Series Studio One In Hollywood episode "Berkeley Square" (1949)
On this day in 1963,
season 5 of The Bullwinkle Show
episode 6: Peabody's Improbable History - Florence Nightingale
was first broadcast.
Mr. Peabody (Bill Scott) and Sherman, Florence Nightingale.
On this day in 2004,
season 1 of Odyssey 5
episode 16: Follow The Leader
was first broadcast.
A group of children who all visit the same computer lab receive a strange signal over the Internet and become obsessed with it to the point of killing anyone who tries to interfere. Chuck (Peter Weller)'s estranged sister helps him deal with his grief.
On this day in 2004,
season 1 of Phil of the Future
episode 15: Halloween
was first broadcast.
Pim is signing up students to watch a demolition of a factory but aborts that plan once Debbie begins to act evil... Starring Ricky Ullman as Phil
On this day in 2008,
Innocence Saga I: The Innocent Killers
was released.
Detective Mike Lorenzo and his partner Diane Loveland are given a small collection of ancient and rare coins by a confidential informant involving a science experiment designed to view past events.
Happy 83rd Birthday R. L. Stine!
R. L. Stine, American novelist, short story writer, television producer, screenwriter, and executive editor, was born on this day in 1943.
Creator of stories for the TV series Goosebumps (1995-1998), The Nightmare Room (2001), and R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour (2010-2014),
Ken Sansom, American actor and voice actor, died on this day in 2012 (and was born in 1927).
Traveled as Rabbit in the Christmas Carol toned film Winnie The Pooh: Springtime with Roo (2004).
On this day in 1966,
season 1 of Dino Boy In The Lost Valley
episode 5: The Mighty Snow Creature
was first broadcast.
Dino Boy (John David Carson) and Ugh venture into the snow-capped mountains to rescue a young tribal girl from a large Snow Monster.
On this day in 2015,
season 3 of Sleepy Hollow
episode 2: Whispers In The Dark
was first broadcast.
Past deeds return to give Crane, Abbie (Nicole Beharie) and Jenny reasons to come clean.


























































