Secrets of Sulphur Springs - Time Out (S2E3)
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.
| Runtime (min) | 24 |
|---|---|
| TMDB Rating | 8.0 (2 votes) |
| Air Date | 2022-01-21 |
| Genres | Family, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
| TV Rating | TV-PG |
| Network(s) | Disney Channel |
Storyline
In this episode, Griffin discovers that the time-travel crystal has gone missing, throwing the group's plans into chaos. His frantic search becomes even more complicated when Daisy, a girl from the past who has accidentally traveled to the present day, emerges disoriented and overwhelmed by modern technology and surroundings. Griffin must balance his urgent need to locate the crystal with helping Daisy adjust to a world that is completely foreign to her, from smartphones to contemporary clothing.
Meanwhile, Harper visits the sulphur springs and experiences a mysterious vision that offers cryptic clues about the ongoing time-travel mystery. The vision adds another layer of intrigue to the unfolding events, hinting at connections between past and present that the kids have yet to fully understand. As Griffin works to keep Daisy's presence a secret while searching for the crystal, the episode explores themes of displacement, adaptation, and the consequences of tampering with time.
What kids learn
This episode teaches children about empathy and patience when helping someone who is struggling to adapt to unfamiliar circumstances. Griffin's efforts to assist Daisy as she navigates a bewildering modern world demonstrate the importance of putting yourself in another person's shoes and offering support without judgment. Kids see that helping others sometimes means setting aside your own urgent concerns to address someone else's immediate needs.
The episode also reinforces lessons about problem-solving under pressure. Griffin must think creatively and stay calm even as multiple crises unfold simultaneously—the missing crystal and Daisy's distress. Young viewers learn that complex problems often require breaking them down into manageable parts and addressing the most pressing issues first.
Additionally, the storyline touches on the value of resourcefulness and quick thinking. Griffin's ability to help Daisy blend into the present while keeping her time-travel origins secret shows children how adaptability and clever planning can help navigate difficult situations. Harper's cryptic vision also reminds viewers that not all answers come immediately, teaching patience and the importance of paying attention to clues that may not make sense right away.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How does the show handle Daisy's confusion about modern technology? | The episode treats Daisy's disorientation with sensitivity, showing her genuine bewilderment at everyday items like smartphones and modern appliances. Griffin patiently explains things without making her feel foolish, modeling compassionate behavior. The show uses these moments for both gentle humor and to highlight how much the world has changed, making it an opportunity to discuss technological advancement with kids. |
| Is the missing crystal situation scary for younger viewers? | The missing crystal creates tension and urgency rather than outright fear. Griffin's frantic search is portrayed as stressful but not frightening, focusing on his determination to solve the problem. The episode maintains the show's typical mystery-adventure tone without veering into anything that would genuinely scare younger elementary-aged children, though the stakes feel appropriately serious for the characters involved. |
| What is Harper's vision about, and is it confusing? | Harper's vision at the springs is intentionally cryptic, offering clues without immediate answers. The show presents it as a mysterious piece of a larger puzzle rather than something that needs instant explanation. This may prompt questions from kids, which can be a good opportunity to discuss how mysteries unfold gradually and that not everything is revealed at once in storytelling. |
| Does Daisy's presence in modern times get discovered by adults? | The episode focuses on Griffin's efforts to keep Daisy's time-travel origins secret while helping her blend in. The tension comes from the risk of discovery rather than actual exposure to adults in this particular episode. Griffin's protective instincts and quick thinking drive much of the plot as he tries to manage this delicate situation without raising suspicion from parents or other authority figures. |
| What age group is this episode most appropriate for? | This episode works well for the show's target audience of children ages eight to fourteen. The time-travel premise requires some ability to follow multiple plot threads, and the mystery elements reward attentive viewing. Younger children who enjoy adventure stories can follow the main action, while older kids will appreciate the developing mythology and character relationships that build across the season. |
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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