Secrets of Sulphur Springs - No Time Like The Present (S1E10)
Griffin and Harper successfully travel to the past, where they find Savannah working at The Tremont.
| Runtime (min) | 28 |
|---|---|
| TMDB Rating | 6.0 (1 votes) |
| Air Date | 2021-03-05 |
| Genres | Family, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
| TV Rating | TV-PG |
| Network(s) | Disney Channel |
Storyline
Griffin and Harper achieve a major breakthrough when they successfully use the portal in the bunker to travel back in time. Their destination is 1990, and they arrive at The Tremont hotel during the period when Savannah Dillon was still alive. The two young time travelers are stunned to discover Savannah working at the hotel, healthy and unaware of the mysterious disappearance that will soon define her legacy in the present day.
The episode marks a pivotal turning point in the season's mystery as Griffin and Harper finally come face-to-face with the girl whose vanishing has haunted The Tremont for three decades. Their presence in 1990 raises urgent questions about how they can interact with Savannah without disrupting the timeline, and whether they have the ability—or the right—to change the past. The encounter forces both kids to confront the real consequences of time travel and the weight of the knowledge they carry about Savannah's fate.
What parents say
Parents have praised Secrets of Sulphur Springs for its engaging mystery that appeals to both kids and adults watching together. Many appreciate that the show tackles time-travel concepts in an age-appropriate way that sparks curiosity without becoming too complex or frightening for middle-grade viewers. The series has been noted for its strong production values and the chemistry between the young leads, which keeps family viewing sessions enjoyable.
Some parents have mentioned that the show's suspenseful moments and eerie atmosphere might be intense for younger or more sensitive children, particularly those under eight. Parents recommend previewing episodes if children are easily frightened by mysterious or supernatural elements. However, most agree that the show balances its spooky premise with humor and heart, making it suitable for tweens and teens.
Parents also appreciate that the show encourages problem-solving and critical thinking as Griffin and Harper piece together clues about Savannah's disappearance. The friendship between the two protagonists and their determination to uncover the truth has resonated with families looking for positive role models in children's programming.
What kids learn
This episode teaches children about the ethical dimensions of knowledge and power. Griffin and Harper must grapple with knowing Savannah's future while interacting with her in the past, illustrating the moral complexity of having information that others don't possess. Kids learn that sometimes knowing what will happen creates difficult choices about whether and how to intervene, and that actions taken with good intentions can still have unintended consequences.
The episode also reinforces lessons about perseverance and courage in pursuit of truth. Griffin and Harper have worked for weeks to unlock the time-travel mystery, and their success demonstrates the value of persistence when facing seemingly impossible challenges. Children see that solving complex problems often requires patience, teamwork, and the willingness to take calculated risks.
Additionally, the episode explores themes of empathy and historical perspective. By meeting Savannah as a real person rather than just a mystery to solve, Griffin and Harper—and young viewers—learn to see past events through a more human lens. This encourages children to think about history as the lived experiences of real people, not just dates and facts, fostering a deeper emotional connection to the past and the people who inhabited it.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is the time-travel concept too confusing for younger kids? | The episode presents time travel in a straightforward way that most children aged eight and up can follow. Griffin and Harper physically travel to 1990 through the bunker portal, and the visual storytelling makes it clear they're in a different time period. The show doesn't get bogged down in complex paradoxes or scientific explanations, keeping the focus on the characters and mystery. Parents can help younger viewers by briefly explaining that the kids have gone back to before Savannah disappeared. |
| Will this episode frighten my child? | This episode is less spooky than some earlier installments because it focuses on the wonder of time travel and meeting Savannah rather than supernatural scares. The tone is more adventurous than frightening. However, the underlying mystery about a girl's disappearance remains present, so children who have been anxious about previous episodes may still feel some tension. The episode doesn't contain jump scares or graphic content, making it appropriate for the show's target tween audience. |
| What happens when Griffin and Harper meet Savannah? | Griffin and Harper find Savannah working at The Tremont in 1990, alive and well before her disappearance. The episode focuses on their initial encounter and the shock of seeing her as a real person rather than just a mystery. The kids must navigate how to interact with her without revealing too much about the future or their true identities. This meeting sets up crucial developments for the remaining episodes as they try to understand what will happen to her. |
| Does this episode resolve the mystery of Savannah's disappearance? | No, this episode does not solve the central mystery but rather deepens it by allowing Griffin and Harper to observe Savannah before she vanishes. The encounter raises new questions about the circumstances of her disappearance and whether the timeline can be changed. The episode serves as a major plot development that propels the story forward while maintaining suspense about how Savannah's story will ultimately unfold and what role Griffin and Harper will play in it. |
| Are there positive messages about friendship in this episode? | Yes, Griffin and Harper's partnership remains central to the episode. Their successful time travel is the result of their collaborative detective work and mutual trust. They rely on each other as they navigate the unfamiliar setting of 1990 and make important decisions together about how to approach Savannah. The episode reinforces that their friendship is built on shared goals, honesty, and the willingness to support each other through extraordinary and challenging circumstances. |
Writing
Directing
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Griffin Campbell and his family move to a new town and take ownership of an abandoned hotel in hopes of restoring it back to the lively vacation destination it once was. |
| 1 | 2 | Griffin and Harper realize they've time traveled to before Savannah's disappearance. When they go back again, they think they see Savannah getting taken into the woods. |
| 1 | 3 | Griffin and Harper learn the camp dance is coming up, and that is the day Savannah went missing! Later, Harper meets Jess, and learns her mom did go to camp and hated Savannah! |
| 1 | 4 | Harper asks Griffin to meet her at the portal after school, but, when Griffin gets home, he discovers his Grandfather has arrived for a visit. |
| 1 | 5 | Ben is upset by the flurry of news reports marking the thirtieth anniversary of Savannah's disappearance, while Zoey and Wyatt see it as the perfect opportunity to finally capture her ghost on tape. |
| 1 | 6 | A 12-year-old boy and a thrill-seeking classmate discover a secret portal that allows them to travel back in time and uncover clues about a mystery involving a girl who disappeared decades ago from a Louisiana town. |
| 1 | 7 | Griffin and Harper sneak back through the portal to find a search party looking for Savannah. |
| 1 | 8 | Griffin and Harper realize that Savannah could've traveled back in time. |
| 1 | 9 | Once Griffin and Harper learn they can’t reopen the hatch to let Savannah in, they quickly go back through the portal. |
| 1 | 10 | Griffin and Harper successfully travel to the past, where they find Savannah working at The Tremont. |
| 1 | 11 | Harper travels back in time to the date her father died in hopes of trying to change the outcome. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | Griffin, Savannah and Harper find themselves face to face with Harper’s carbon copy, Daisy, and the Tremont ghost sends Harper and Griffin an important message. |
| 2 | 2 | Harper pretends to be Daisy to learn her family’s secrets, and Topher stumbles upon the hidden bunker. |
| 2 | 3 | Griffin frantically searches for the missing crystal and helps a panicking Daisy to navigate her modern surroundings; meanwhile, Harper has a cryptic vision at the springs. |
| 2 | 4 | When Daisy struggles at pretending to be Harper, Griffin searches for the crystal to swap them. After the Twins don't hear from Topher, they try to capture the ghost themselves. |
| 2 | 5 | When Sam can't get his Time Machine to work, Savannah vows to help him! Meanwhile, Griffin tells Daisy that he thinks Topher is hiding something and enlists her to find answers. |
| 2 | 6 | The Tremonts were duped by the Judge and have 48 hours to vacate their land. Meanwhile, when Griffin and Daisy rush towards the portal with the crystal, everything goes black! |
| 2 | 7 | Harper returns home and fills Griffin in on the deed, stolen land, and her visions of a fire. After Sam disappears, Savannah finds a note saying that he’s travelled to the future. |
| 2 | 8 | The Campbell's and the Dunn's prepare for the Tremont’s Grand Re-opening! Harper and Griffin realize that the crystal is cracking which may prevent the Time Machine from working. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | Griffin, stuck in the future, learns the ghost ruins their lives. Harper and Savannah try bringing him back to the present. |
| 3 | 2 | Harper and Savannah retrieve Griffin from the future. Sam and Griffin face the grimmest truth, Topher is in a coma in 2024. The twins and Topher almost catch Savannah’s “ghost.” |
| 3 | 3 | The twins arrive in the past and find Savannah. Griffin and Harper realize they need to go back to 1947 just as Ben makes the bunker off-limits. |
| 3 | 4 | The kids learn the ghost has been listening to them and is changing up his malevolent plans. |
| 3 | 5 | In 1947, Harper and Griffin meet Ruby. Sarah becomes increasingly freaked out by the ghost. |
| 3 | 6 | Returning to the past, Griffin and Harper watch a murder unfold. The twins and Topher go to an unknowingly familiar someone for help. |
| 3 | 7 | It’s time to get rid of the ghost. |
| 3 | 8 | The ghost will go, but will their future be saved? |
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