Secrets of Sulphur Springs - Long Time Gone (S1E7)
Griffin and Harper sneak back through the portal to find a search party looking for Savannah.
| Runtime (min) | 26 |
|---|---|
| TMDB Rating | 8.0 (1 votes) |
| Air Date | 2021-02-12 |
| Genres | Family, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
| TV Rating | TV-PG |
| Network(s) | Disney Channel |
Storyline
Griffin and Harper make the risky decision to travel back through the portal to 1990, determined to learn more about what happened to Savannah on the night she disappeared. When they arrive at the Tremont in the past, they quickly discover that Savannah's vanishing has triggered a full-scale search party. Adults, neighbors, and concerned community members are combing the hotel and surrounding grounds, calling out her name and coordinating efforts to find the missing girl.
The two modern-day kids must navigate this tense, chaotic environment without drawing attention to themselves or revealing that they're from the future. As they observe the search unfold, they gain crucial insight into how Savannah's disappearance affected everyone at the Tremont and begin to piece together clues about what really happened that night. The episode deepens the central mystery while raising the stakes for Griffin and Harper, who realize that their time-travel investigations carry real consequences in both timelines.
What parents say
Parents have praised Secrets of Sulphur Springs for its engaging mystery format that keeps kids hooked without relying on excessive scares or mature content. Many appreciate that the show treats young viewers intelligently, trusting them to follow a complex, serialized storyline with time-travel elements and layered clues. Parents note that the series offers a refreshing alternative to typical Disney Channel fare, with a narrative that rewards attention and encourages kids to think critically about cause and effect.
Some parents have mentioned that the suspenseful tone and mystery elements might be intense for particularly sensitive younger children, especially during episodes like this one where the search party scenes underscore the gravity of a child going missing. However, most parents feel the show handles these themes responsibly, never veering into graphic or frightening territory. Parents also appreciate the positive friendship between Griffin and Harper, noting that their partnership models teamwork, loyalty, and problem-solving. The show has become a family favorite for many households with tweens and early teens.
What kids learn
This episode teaches children about the serious consequences of disappearances and how communities come together in times of crisis. Kids see how Savannah's vanishing affects not just her immediate family but an entire network of people who care about her safety. The search party scenes demonstrate civic responsibility, cooperation, and the importance of looking out for one another, especially when a child is in danger.
Griffin and Harper's experience also offers lessons about the weight of knowledge and responsibility. They possess information that no one in 1990 could have, yet they must carefully consider when and how to act on what they know. This introduces children to ethical questions about intervention and the ripple effects of their choices. The episode reinforces that actions in one moment can have lasting impacts, encouraging kids to think before they act.
Additionally, the episode models persistence in problem-solving. Griffin and Harper don't give up when the mystery becomes more complicated; instead, they adapt their approach and continue gathering information. Kids learn that solving complex problems often requires patience, observation, and the courage to step into uncomfortable situations in pursuit of the truth.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is the search party scene too intense for younger kids? | The search party is portrayed seriously but not graphically. Adults are shown calling Savannah's name, organizing search efforts, and expressing concern, which conveys the gravity of a missing child without frightening imagery or panic. Sensitive younger viewers might find the tension unsettling, but the scene focuses on community response rather than danger or fear. Most children aged eight and up handle it well, especially with a parent nearby to provide context. |
| Do Griffin and Harper get caught in 1990? | Griffin and Harper work hard to stay hidden and avoid detection while observing the search party. The episode creates suspense around the possibility of being discovered, and they have some close calls that add tension to their mission. Their efforts to remain unnoticed while gathering information form a key part of the episode's drama, teaching kids about the importance of careful planning and staying calm under pressure. |
| What new clues do they discover about Savannah? | By witnessing the search party firsthand, Griffin and Harper gain important context about the timeline of Savannah's disappearance and how people responded that night. They observe details about who was present, how the search was organized, and the immediate aftermath of her vanishing. These observations help them understand the scope of the mystery and provide puzzle pieces that will become important as the season progresses, though the episode doesn't reveal the full answer yet. |
| Are there any scary or supernatural moments? | The episode maintains suspenseful tension but doesn't include jump scares or overtly supernatural frightening moments. The portal travel itself is presented as mysterious rather than scary, and the focus remains on the human drama of the search party. The atmosphere is tense because of the serious situation and the risk of Griffin and Harper being discovered, but the show keeps the tone appropriate for its tween audience throughout. |
| Does this episode move the overall mystery forward? | Yes, this episode provides significant progress in understanding what happened to Savannah. By placing Griffin and Harper directly in the timeline of her disappearance, the show reveals new information about that night and deepens the central mystery. The search party scenes offer context that wasn't available in the present day, and the kids gather observations that will inform their next steps. It's an important episode for the season's arc. |
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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