The Time Tunnel 1966
What is The Time Tunnel?
The Time Tunnel is a 1966–1967 American color science‑fiction television series that centers on time‑travel adventure. Created and produced by Irwin Allen, it was his third venture into televised science fiction and was released by 20th Century Fox for broadcast on ABC.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1966
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 30
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 9, 1966
- Last aired
- Apr 7, 1967
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.6/10 from 189 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 30 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- ABC
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Overview
The Time Tunnel is a 1966–1967 American color science‑fiction television series that centers on time‑travel adventure. Created and produced by Irwin Allen, it was his third venture into televised science fiction and was released by 20th Century Fox for broadcast on ABC. The premise follows two scientists who operate a secret time‑travel project; an accident leaves them stranded in the time stream, causing them to appear in various notable periods of history. The series ran for a single season comprising thirty episodes, all presented in color. After its original run, reruns have been shown on cable networks and made available through internet streaming services. In 2002 a pilot for a revival of the series was produced, though the new series was not picked up for production. The original program featured James Darren among its principal cast. The series is listed with a TV‑G rating and is categorized as Action & Adventure, Sci‑Fi & Fantasy, and Drama. Episodes have been made accessible through rental, purchase, and streaming platforms, allowing contemporary audiences to view the original run.
Should you watch it?
“Two scientists journey through time in this classic science fiction adventure series from 1966.”
- features historical time travel themes
- produced by Irwin Allen
- ran for only one season
- the 2002 pilot was not picked up
Watch it if you enjoy classic science fiction television produced by Irwin Allen.
This series is a color science fiction production from the 1960s.
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Season 1 · 30 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Rendezvous with Yesterday Mytharc Sep 9, 1966
- E2 One Way to the Moon Filler Sep 16, 1966
- E3 End of the World Core Sep 23, 1966
- E4 The Day the Sky Fell In Core Sep 30, 1966
- E5 The Last Patrol Core Oct 7, 1966
- E6 Crack of Doom Core Oct 14, 1966
- E7 Revenge of the Gods Core Oct 21, 1966
- E8 Massacre Core Oct 28, 1966
- E9 Devil's Island Filler Nov 11, 1966
- E10 Reign of Terror Core Nov 18, 1966
- E11 Secret Weapon Core Nov 25, 1966
- E12 The Death Trap Core Dec 2, 1966
- E13 The Alamo Core Dec 9, 1966
- E14 Night of the Long Knives Core Dec 16, 1966
- E15 Invasion Mytharc Dec 23, 1966
- E16 The Revenge of Robin Hood Core Dec 30, 1966
- E17 Kill Two by Two Core Jan 6, 1967
- E18 Visitors from Beyond the Stars Core Jan 13, 1967
- E19 The Ghost of Nero Core Jan 20, 1967
- E20 The Walls of Jericho Core Jan 27, 1967
- E21 Idol of Death Core Feb 3, 1967
- E22 Billy the Kid Core Feb 10, 1967
- E23 Pirates of Deadman's Island Core Feb 17, 1967
- E24 Chase Through Time Core Feb 24, 1967
- E25 The Death Merchant Core Mar 3, 1967
- E26 Attack of the Barbarians Core Mar 10, 1967
- E27 Merlin the Magician Core Mar 17, 1967
- E28 The Kidnappers Core Mar 24, 1967
- E29 Raiders from Outer Space Mytharc Mar 31, 1967
- E30 Town of Terror Mytharc Apr 7, 1967
Frequently asked questions
How many episodes are there?
The series consists of 30 episodes.
Who created the show?
The series was created and produced by Irwin Allen.
When did it air?
The show aired from 1966 to 1967.
Was there a reboot?
A pilot for a new series was produced in 2002 but was not picked up.
Can I watch it today?
Reruns are available through cable television and internet streaming.
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