Secrets of Sulphur Springs - Time Is Not On Our Side (S2E8)
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.
| Runtime (min) | 21 |
|---|---|
| Air Date | 2022-02-25 |
| Genres | Family, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
| TV Rating | TV-PG |
| Network(s) | Disney Channel |
Storyline
As the Tremont Hotel prepares for its highly anticipated grand re-opening, both the Campbell and Dunn families work together to ensure everything is perfect for the big day. The excitement and energy surrounding the event bring the families closer as they coordinate decorations, finalize details, and prepare to welcome guests back to the historic property that has been at the center of so much mystery.
Meanwhile, Harper and Griffin make a troubling discovery that threatens their ability to continue their time-travel investigations. They notice that the crystal powering the time machine in the bunker is developing cracks, raising serious concerns about whether the portal will continue to function. This malfunction puts pressure on the young time travelers to figure out how to repair or replace the crystal before they lose their connection to the past entirely, all while keeping their secret safe during the busy preparations happening above ground.
What kids learn
This episode teaches children about the importance of teamwork and collaboration when working toward a common goal. The families must set aside their differences and personal concerns to ensure the hotel's re-opening is successful, demonstrating how cooperation and shared effort can accomplish what individuals cannot do alone. Young viewers see that major undertakings require everyone to contribute their unique skills and energy.
The episode also explores problem-solving under pressure and the value of staying calm when unexpected challenges arise. Harper and Griffin must think critically about the cracking crystal while managing their anxiety about losing access to the time machine. Their situation shows children that even when problems seem overwhelming, breaking them down into manageable parts and focusing on solutions rather than panic leads to better outcomes.
Additionally, the story reinforces lessons about responsibility and prioritizing commitments. The young protagonists must balance their secret time-travel mission with their family obligations during the re-opening, teaching viewers about managing multiple responsibilities and understanding when to focus on the needs of others.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is the time-travel element in this episode scary or confusing for younger children? | The time-travel aspect focuses primarily on the mechanical problem of the cracking crystal rather than frightening temporal paradoxes or scary historical events. The episode presents the issue as a puzzle to solve, making it accessible for the show's target audience. The concern is more about whether the machine will work than about dangerous consequences, keeping the tension age-appropriate and manageable for elementary and middle-school viewers. |
| Does this episode show the kids lying to their parents about the time machine? | Harper and Griffin continue to keep their time-travel activities secret from their families during the hotel preparations. While they don't explicitly lie in extended scenes, they do withhold information about the crystal problem and their concerns about the bunker. This provides an opportunity for parents to discuss with children the difference between privacy and deception, and when it's important to involve trusted adults in serious problems. |
| What kind of pressure do the characters face during the hotel re-opening? | The characters experience the stress of preparing for a major public event that's important to their families' futures. The episode shows them juggling multiple responsibilities and dealing with the anxiety of wanting everything to go well. This realistic portrayal of event-related stress is relatable for children who have experienced school performances, family gatherings, or other high-stakes situations, and the cooperative approach models healthy ways to handle pressure. |
| Are there any conflicts between the families in this episode? | The episode emphasizes cooperation rather than conflict as the Campbell and Dunn families work together toward the shared goal of a successful re-opening. Any tensions are presented as minor and quickly resolved in service of the larger objective. This positive portrayal of blended family dynamics and community collaboration provides a constructive model for children about setting aside differences when working toward common goals. |
| Does the cracking crystal get fixed by the end of the episode? | The episode focuses on Harper and Griffin discovering and assessing the problem with the crystal rather than immediately resolving it. The cracking crystal serves as a cliffhanger element that extends into subsequent episodes, teaching children that not all problems have instant solutions. This narrative choice encourages patience and persistence, showing that some challenges require time, research, and continued effort to overcome completely. |
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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