Ep 9. The Temptation of Sarah Jane Smith Part 1

Sarah Jane Smith is back in action with the second season of The Sarah Jane Adventures. In this episode, The Temptation of Sarah Jane Smith Part 1, Sarah Jane is tempted with the opportunity to travel back in time and retrieve her parents, who died in a car accident when she was just a young girl. A mysterious man named the Trickster offers her this chance, but at a great cost. Sarah Jane must make the difficult choice between rescuing her parents or preserving the timeline.

The episode begins with Sarah Jane attending a school reunion, where she reconnects with her old friend and crush, Peter Dalton. During a walk in the park, Sarah Jane and Peter stumble upon a strange portal that leads them to an alternate version of Bannerman Road. This strange parallel world is ruled by the Trickster, a mysterious and malevolent being who manipulates time and space to his own advantage. The Trickster promises Sarah Jane that he can send her back in time to save her parents from their tragic fate, but she must agree to his terms and conditions.

Meanwhile, Sarah Jane's trusty team of young companions, Clyde, Rani, and Luke, are investigating a strange energy anomaly that has been causing disruptions in the area. They discover that the portal in the park is the source of the anomaly and begin to investigate its origins.

As Sarah Jane grapples with the choice between saving her parents and the potential consequences of altering the timeline, Peter reveals that he too has been approached by the Trickster with a similar offer. Together, they attempt to unravel the Trickster's true intentions and his plan for manipulating time.

The Temptation of Sarah Jane Smith Part 1 presents a compelling moral dilemma for our beloved heroine and showcases the strength of her character in the face of temptation. The episode also features clever connections to classic Doctor Who lore and offers a thrilling ride for both longtime fans and newcomers alike.