The Time Tunnel season 1 episode 28 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Tony and Doug find themselves embroiled in a futuristic society's project to immortalize significant historical and contemporary figures by extracting their knowledge and experiences. After being transported to the year 8433 on a distant planet, they, along with Dr. Ann MacGregor who was kidnapped as bait, attempt to escape by exploiting the aliens' vulnerability during their dormancy period. Using the aliens' technology against them, Ann returns to the Time Tunnel with a vital component, enabling a rescue attempt. However, Tony and Doug's fate hangs in the balance as they confront a new, undefined threat, continuing their journey through time and space.
Full Episode S01E28 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Time Tunnel?
A device that allows for time travel, but with risks of losing contact with travelers.
Who are Tony and Doug?
Scientists involved in time travel experiments, often finding themselves in various historical and future settings.
Who kidnapped Dr. Ann MacGregor?
A mysterious figure from the future, intending to use her as bait for a larger scheme.
Where was Ann taken?
To another planet in the system of the star Canopus, far from Earth.
What year do Tony and Doug find themselves in when they meet Cicero and Erasmus?
They are in the year 8433, on a planet orbiting the star Canopus.
What is the purpose of the futuristic society's project?
To collect and preserve the knowledge and experiences of significant figures from history and contemporary times.
How do the aliens plan to "immortalize" their subjects?
By extracting the sum total of their personality, memory, knowledge, and motivation for preservation.
What weakness do Tony, Doug, and Ann exploit to plan their escape?
The aliens' dormancy period during the planet's night, when they become inactive and vulnerable.
What is the space-time conversion unit?
A crucial component of the Time Tunnel that allows for precise travel and retrieval in time.
How do they plan to use the aliens' time machine?
By understanding its operation through instructions, aiming to return to their own time and place.
What threat do they face upon attempting to escape?
Armed guards and the possibility of being used as "guinea pigs" for the aliens' project.
What happens to Ann, Tony, and Doug in the end?
Ann is successfully transported back to the Time Tunnel with the space-time conversion unit, while Tony and Doug's fate remains uncertain as they face a new threat.
What is the significance of the year 8433?
It represents the distant future where a highly advanced society seeks to understand all aspects of Earth's history.
How is the knowledge of the time travelers utilized by the futuristic society?
Their unique experiences as time travelers make them valuable subjects for the society's comprehensive data collection on Earth's history.
What is the new threat Tony and Doug face after escaping?
They find themselves in a desert, confronted by unknown figures with hostile intentions, indicating their continuous struggle through time.
