The Time Tunnel_
The Time Tunnel is a 1966–1967 U.S. color science fiction TV series, written around a theme of time travel adventure. The show was creator-producer Irwin Allen's third science fiction television series, released by 20th Century Fox and broadcast on ABC. The show ran for one season of 30 episodes. Reruns are viewable on cable and by internet streaming. A pilot for a new series was produced in 2002, although it was not picked up.
Created By
Irwin Allen
Network
ABC
Episodes
30
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Netflix
10 countries
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7 countries
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1 country
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Oldflix
1 country
Hulu
1 country
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Overview
The Time Tunnel has 1 season with 30 episodes spanning 1966-1967.
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Rating
With a 7.6/10 rating from 180 votes, The Time Tunnel is considered highly rated.
Year context
The Time Tunnel first aired 60 years ago in 1966.
CAST (5)
SEASONS (1 season, 30 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
Rendezvous with Yesterday
Dr. Tony Newman prematurely enters the government's Time Tunnel project, and the project head, Doug Phillips, must go back to save him as they both…
02
One Way to the Moon
Doug and Tony land 10 years in the future on the Mars Excursion Module during liftoff. Their extra 335 pounds of weight endanger the mission…
03
End of the World
Dony and Toug arrive in 1910, where a local town is in a panic over the arrival of Halley's Comet. Tony is caught in a…
04
The Day the Sky Fell In
Tony and Doug land in the Japanese Consulate in Honolulu on December 6, 1941, and see three men burning files. They talk their way out…
05
The Last Patrol
Tony and Doug land in the War of 1812 in Louisiana, and steal som clothing that happens to have passes from General Jackson. They are…
06
Crack of Doom
On the island of Krakatoa in 1883, time travelers Doug and Tony try to convince a British scientist that the volcano is about to erupt…
07
Revenge of the Gods
Tony and Doug arrive at the Siege of Troy, and are taken before Ulysses. Ulysses believes them to be gods, while his lieutenant Sardis doubts…
08
Massacre
The guys arrive in South Dakota in June 24, 1876, near Little Bighorn. They are captured by Indians, although Doug manages to escape and make…
09
Devil's Island
Tony and Doug arrive on Devil's Island in March 1895, where they are taken into custody as escaped prisoners. Doug manages to escape and hold…
10
Reign of Terror
The guys arrive in Paris, 1793, and Doug is arrested by the Committee for Public Safety. Tony rescues him with the aid of a shopkeeper,…
11
Secret Weapon
Doug and Tony arrive in Russia in 1956. The Tunnel staff try to contact them with F-5 probes, which prove highly dangerous. In the last…
12
The Death Trap
The guys land in Baltimore on February 22, 1861, in a barn where a group of conspirators and followers of Abolitionist John Brown are meeting.…
13
The Alamo
Tony and Doug arrive at the Alamo on March 6, 1836 - the day Santa Ana wiped out the defenders. The two make it to…
14
Night of the Long Knives
Tony is shot by Afghani tribesmen and left for dead, and they then take Doug prisoner. Doug is taken before Singh, the head of the…
15
Invasion
Doug and Tony are captured by the Gestapo in Cherbourg on June 4, 1944, two days before D-Day. A scientist, Dr. Heinz Kleinemann, working for…
16
The Revenge of Robin Hood
Doug and Tony show up in June 1215 when the Earl of Huntington is trying to convince King John to sign the Magna Carta. Doug…
17
Kill Two by Two
The guys land on an island in the South Pacific at the tail end of WW2. Two Japanese soldiers are holding it against invasion: the…
18
Visitors from Beyond the Stars
The guys land in a Western town in the late 19th century, where they are intercepted by two silver-clad aliens. The two aliens need to…
19
The Ghost of Nero
Tony and Doug arrive near the Italian-Austrian Alps on October 23, 1915, as the Germans are preparing to bombard the area. An explosion knocks them…
20
The Walls of Jericho
Tony and Doug arrive outside the tent of Joshua on the sixth day of his seven-day assault on Jericho. With their future knowledge of the…
21
Idol of Death
Doug and Tony arrive in a jungle in 1519 Yucatan as Cortez and his Spanish conquistadores attack the locals. The pair rescue natives being tortured…
22
Billy the Kid
Doug and Tony arrive in Lincoln in late April in the 1860s, and run afoul of Billy the Kid. Doug shoots Billy and apparently kills…
23
Pirates of Deadman's Island
Doug and Tony arrive on the Spanish Main on April 1805, where they are captured by Captain Beal and his crew. They befriend Armando, a…
24
Chase Through Time
The guys arrive in Arizona, 1547, as a technician named Nimon kills a scientist. After a shootout, he flees into the Tunnel. Nimon is a…
25
The Death Merchant
Arriving in Gettysburg in the 1860's, Doug and Tony are separated by an explosion which seemingly gives Tony. A jolt from the Tunnel revives him…
26
Attack of the Barbarians
Doug and Tony are captured by the Mongols in 1287, led by Genghis Khan's grandson Baku. Tony is tortured until Doug stages a rescue, where…
27
Merlin the Magician
Tony and Doug are frozen in time, then a rather fey Merlin appears in the Project base. He takes the guys out of time and…
28
The Kidnappers
The guys' signal is intercepted and a silver-skinned alien shows up and kidnaps Anne. He leaves behind a data card which the rest of the…
29
Raiders from Outer Space
Tony and Doug arrive in Khartoum, November 2, 1883, in the middle of a battle between British and Arab forces. However, two aliens take them…
30
Town of Terror
The guys arrive in a brick basement on the North Atlantic coast in 1978. It has advanced electrical equipment, and they are attacked by an…
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
30
Episodes
60 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Irwin Allen
NETWORKS (1)
ABC
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Time Tunnel about?
The Time Tunnel is a 1966–1967 U.S. color science fiction TV series, written around a theme of time travel adventure. The show was creator-producer Irwin Allen's third science fiction television series, released by 20th Century Fox and broadcast on ABC. The show ran for one season of 30 episodes. Reruns are viewable on cable and by internet streaming. A pilot for a new series was produced in 2002, although it was not picked up.
Where can I watch The Time Tunnel?
The Time Tunnel is available on Netflix, Rakuten TV, Claro tv+, Oldflix, Hulu. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does The Time Tunnel have?
The Time Tunnel has 1 season with 30 episodes total.
Who created The Time Tunnel?
The Time Tunnel was created by Irwin Allen.
Who stars in The Time Tunnel?
The cast of The Time Tunnel includes James Darren, Robert Colbert, Whit Bissell, Lee Meriwether, John Zaremba.
What is the rating of The Time Tunnel?
The Time Tunnel has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 based on 180 votes on TMDB.
Is The Time Tunnel still running?
The Time Tunnel has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (3)
Action & Adventure
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Drama