Ep 4. The Day the Sky Fell In

Tony Newman and Doug Phillips, two scientists working on a top-secret government project known as the time tunnel, find themselves hurtling through time and space as they become trapped in a never-ending series of adventures. In the fourth episode of Season 1, entitled "The Day the Sky Fell In," the duo lands in the Mexican city of Acazulco on the day of a catastrophic volcanic eruption.

As Tony and Doug attempt to make contact with the local residents, they quickly realize that they have landed smack in the middle of ground zero, just moments before the eruption is set to occur. Frantically trying to warn the citizens, the scientists inevitably attract the attention of the local authorities, who mistake them for looters looking to take advantage of the pending disaster.

Despite their attempts to explain their true intentions, Tony and Doug are viewed with great suspicion by the townsfolk. Things only get worse when the eruptions begin, causing massive explosions and spewing hot lava in all directions. The chaos that follows is heart-stopping, as the two time travelers desperately try to find a way to safety.

With buildings crumbling around them and the deafening sound of eruptions, Tony and Doug attempt to get to a nearby airfield where they hope to find an airplane to escape the doomed city. Along the way, they meet up with a local man, Miguel, who agrees to help them locate the aircraft while dodging falling debris and life-threatening situations.

As the volcanic activity escalates, the tension in "The Day the Sky Fell In" reaches its peak, with Tony and Doug running and jumping their way through the city, all the while keeping an eye out for the airfield and the aircraft that they hope can get them out alive.

The episode follows a fast-paced storyline that brings the natural disaster of a volcanic eruption to life in vivid detail. With stunning visuals and intense action, viewers are transported back in time to witness the sheer devastation caused by this type of catastrophe.

While some may initially be drawn in by the time-travel element of the series, it's episodes such as this one that showcase the strengths of "The Time Tunnel." With a talented cast, sharp writing, and thrilling action, "The Day the Sky Fell In" is sure to leave viewers on the edge of their seats.