Ep 16. The Red Scare

In Timeless season 1 episode 16 titled "The Red Scare," the Time Team finds themselves smack in the middle of the 1950s during the height of the Cold War. After Rufus and Lucy discover that the mysterious Rittenhouse organization has tracked them to this time period, they quickly realize they must tread lightly and not arouse suspicion.

As they navigate the dangers of McCarthyism and the Red Scare, the team is on a mission to retrieve a crucial item that could help them in their fight against Rittenhouse. Along the way, they meet several notable figures from the era, including Hollywood actress and political activist Hedy Lamarr and journalist Edward R. Murrow.

However, as tensions rise and suspicions mount, the team soon realizes that their every move is being watched by both the FBI and Rittenhouse. With time running out and danger lurking around every corner, the Time Team must overcome their differences and work together if they hope to complete their mission and make it back to their own time period unscathed.

Filled with suspense, action, and historical intrigue, "The Red Scare" is a gripping episode that showcases the Timeless team's resourcefulness and tenacity in the face of adversity. As they race against the clock to save the object they seek, they must also grapple with the very real danger of being exposed as time travelers and jeopardizing their very existence. With stellar performances from the show's lead cast and a tightly-woven plot that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats, "The Red Scare" is a must-watch episode for fans of time-travel dramas and historical fiction.