Milo Murphy's Law Season 1 Episode 16 Time Out
- March 14, 2017
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8.7 (104)
Milo Murphy's Law is an animated television show targeting children and follows the life of Milo Murphy – a boy who is often referred to as the unluckiest person in the world. According to Milo, Murphy's law states that anything that can go wrong will go wrong. In Season 1, Episode 16, titled "Time Out," Milo and his friends Melissa and Zack find themselves on a wild and wacky adventure where time is not on their side.
The episode starts with Milo's class being visited by Principal Milder, who gives them a talk on punctuality and its importance. Milo, being himself, admits to always being late no matter how hard he tries. Principal Milder then surprises the class by introducing the latest invention – a time machine. Melissa and Zack had decided to work on a project studying history to learn more about their ancestors, but their project goes haywire when they realize that their time machine takes them to entirely different times than they had intended.
The trio finds themselves first in a prehistoric era where they run into a saber-tooth tiger, a woolly mammoth, and other dangers. They, however, manage to escape, and, in a bid to set the time machine right, enter different historical periods. They end up in ancient Egypt, the Medieval ages, and the future, to name a few. Through their journeys, they learn how to work as a team, face their fears, and outmaneuver different obstacles.
Each time they stop somewhere, they are met with new and extraordinary experiences. For instance, in ancient Egypt, they get to see the Pharaoh's treasures and even bump into Cleopatra. In the future, they find out what their future selves look like – Milo's future self is a monster truck driver, Zack's is a scientist, and Melissa's is a rock star.
The time machine itself proves to be both a blessing and a curse for the group. It brings them incredible experiences, both good and bad. In the same vein, it causes them to re-live the same period repeatedly. The repetition comes as the time machine takes them back to key events that they must alter to correct time. For example, they accidentally caused the Great Fire of London, which then transpired repeatedly until they could find a way to prevent it and keep the city safe.
Back at their classroom, Principal Milder is starting to worry about the trio's disappearance. He decides to look for them, and by following their trail, he finds them trapped in a time loop – going back to the first period they entered where the saber-tooth tiger is waiting to devour them.
The episode's title, "Time Out," comes into play when the trio decides to take a break from their constant time-traveling. They discover that they had been jumping throughout history for almost a week and decide to take a breather. It is only accorded to them by the help of a tribe they earlier visited who give them a chance to rest and learn before they continue their journey.
As they continue their quest to correct history, the trio faces numerous challenges – including getting stuck in an igloo in the Arctic tundra and being almost trapped in quicksand. The group manages to get through them all by using their skills and teamwork and finally manages to put history back in order.
Overall, the "Time Out" episode is a fascinating ride with some humor, lots of adventure, and plenty of excitement. With its inventive writing and quirky cast of characters, Milo Murphy's Law always seems to deliver on every episode. The time-traveling aspect of this episode adds an extra layer of fun and excitement that is sure to keep kids interested and entertained.