Ep 21. Nuclear Family - October 26, 1962

Sam leaps into the body of a man named Seymour during the height of the Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1962. Seymour, a devoted family man, works as a technician on a secret government project in a top-secret underground bunker. Sam soon discovers that the project is developing nuclear weapons, and when tensions escalate between the US and USSR, Seymour's boss orders a live test of one of the weapons.

As Sam tries to find a way to stop the test from happening, he also faces personal challenges as he must navigate Seymour's complicated family dynamics. Seymour's wife is struggling with depression, his eldest son is resentful and rebellious, and his youngest son is being picked on by bullies at school.

Sam tries to be a supportive husband and father, but as the situation in the bunker becomes more dire, he struggles to balance his personal relationships with his mission to prevent a nuclear disaster. With the clock ticking down and the fate of the world in his hands, Sam must find a way to appeal to his boss's humanity and prevent the test from happening before it's too late.

In this tense and emotional episode, Sam confronts the moral implications of the nuclear arms race and the devastating impact it could have on innocent civilians. Through Seymour's family, he also learns the importance of love and compassion in the face of adversity. With its powerful themes and unforgettable performances, "Nuclear Family" is a standout episode of the classic sci-fi series.