Ep 4. The Salem Witch Hunt

The Salem Witch Hunt is the fourth episode of Timeless season 2, directed by John F. Showalter and written by David Hoffman. The episode takes place in Salem, Massachusetts in the year 1692 during the infamous Salem witch trials.

Lucy, Wyatt, and Rufus are tasked by Mason Industries to travel back in time and stop Rittenhouse from altering the outcome of the trials. They arrive in the midst of hysteria and accusations as people are being accused of witchcraft and sentenced to death.

The team must navigate the dangers of the time period while trying to figure out Rittenhouse's plan. They meet up with a young Benjamin Franklin, who is in Salem to investigate the trials. He helps the team uncover a plot by Rittenhouse to use the trials to gain control of the Puritan community and create a foothold in the United States.

Meanwhile, tensions grow between the team as they grapple with their own conflicting opinions on how to handle the situation. Lucy, who is a historian, is adamant that they cannot alter history and must stick to their mission of stopping Rittenhouse. Wyatt, a former soldier, believes that they should use their knowledge to save innocent lives and prevent the trials from happening.

Rufus, caught in the middle, must navigate the divide between his friends while also dealing with his own personal demons. He is haunted by visions of his girlfriend, who was killed in a previous mission, and must confront his own feelings of guilt and grief.

As the team races to stop Rittenhouse, they are forced to make difficult choices that will affect the course of history. The Salem Witch Hunt is a thrilling episode that explores the complexities of time travel and the consequences of altering the past. It is a must-watch for fans of the show and anyone interested in the Salem witch trials.