The Time Tunnel season 1 episode 6 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Tony Newman and Doug Phillips arrive on Krakatoa, unaware it's on the brink of a catastrophic eruption. They meet Dr. Holland and his daughter Eve, who dismiss their warnings. Discovering a critical error in the date due to crossing the international date line, they realize the eruption is imminent. Efforts to convince everyone to flee become desperate. Natives, believing them to be devils, attempt a sacrifice, but a time warp allows Tony a brief return to the Time Tunnel, leaving rescue instructions. As Krakatoa erupts, they're transported to an unknown time, their journey through the corridors of time far from over.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Tony Newman and Doug Phillips?
Scientists lost in time, arriving on Krakatoa before its eruption.
What is the Time Tunnel?
A secret project allowing travel through time, which Tony and Doug are part of.
What mistake did Eve Holland make in her journal?
She forgot to account for crossing the international date line, leading to a critical error in the date.
How do Tony and Doug realize the correct date of the Krakatoa eruption?
By discovering Eve's date mistake, confirming it's already the day of the eruption.
What is Dr. Holland's reaction to the eruption warning?
Initially dismissive, believing the eruption is years away, but later acknowledges the imminent danger.
Why do the natives believe Tony and Doug are devils?
Due to their sudden appearance on the island, which the natives associate with the volcanic unrest.
How do Tony and Doug plan to escape Krakatoa?
Initially by boat, but after finding it stolen, they rely on the Time Tunnel for rescue.
What happens during Tony's brief return to the Time Tunnel?
He experiences a time warp, leaves instructions for their rescue, and quickly returns to Krakatoa.
What is the outcome of the rescue attempt by the Time Tunnel?
Despite technical difficulties and interference from the eruption, Tony and Doug are transported to a new time period.
Where do Tony and Doug end up after escaping Krakatoa?
In an unknown location, indicating their journey through time is far from over.