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Timeless - S02E08 - The Day Reagan Was Shot
 

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The Day Reagan Was Shot

 
The Time Team travels back to 1981 Washington D.C. on the day President Reagan was shot, only to discover that the Sleeper’s target isn’t the President – but a young rookie police officer.
 
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Timeless / S02E08 : The Day Reagan Was Shot
Season 2, Episode 8 | Aired on May 6, 2018 | TV-PG | 43 min. | NBC
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Timeless season 2 episode 8 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

In a poignant mix of personal and historical drama, the team races against time to 1981, aiming to stop Rittenhouse from assassinating Denise Christopher, a crucial future ally. Denise's personal struggle, caught between cultural expectations and her true self, mirrors the team's fight against Rittenhouse's plan to alter history. Jiya's haunting visions of Rufus' fate add emotional depth. The episode weaves together the attempted Reagan assassination by John Hinckley, Denise's cultural conflict, and the team's efforts to preserve the timeline, culminating in Denise choosing her own destiny, influenced by her encounter with the time travelers.

Full Episode S02E08 Recap

### Opening Scenes - **Family Interaction:** The episode begins with a character expressing fear of losing their family and not remembering them. A favor is requested to keep an item in the Lifeboat. - **Lucy and Wyatt's Conversation:** Lucy and Wyatt share a moment where Wyatt acknowledges still caring about Lucy, but he's committed to his second chance with Jessica. ### Rittenhouse Revelations - **Discovery of Jessica's Involvement:** A key scene reveals Jessica's connection to Rittenhouse, decided to be kept a secret between certain characters. - **John Hinckley's Letter:** A significant part of the episode revolves around a letter written by John Hinckley, expressing his motivations behind attempting to assassinate Reagan – mainly to impress a woman named Jodie. ### Family and Work Life Balance - **Morning Routine:** A character juggles family responsibilities, indicating the challenges of balancing personal and professional life. - **Denise Christopher's Personal Dilemma:** Denise Christopher faces a personal crisis, torn between family expectations and her career aspirations. ### The Time Travel Mission - **Planning the Mission:** The team learns about the Mothership jumping to March 30th, 1981, the day Reagan was shot, and prepares to travel back in time to intervene. - **Jiya's Visions:** Jiya shares her troubling visions of the future, particularly about Rufus' fate, adding a layer of urgency and fear to the mission. ### In 1981 - **Encounter with Denise Christopher:** A younger version of Denise Christopher is involved in the events of 1981, unknowingly playing a crucial role in the mission. - **The Rittenhouse Plan:** It's revealed that Rittenhouse intends to kill Agent Christopher before she becomes influential, thus altering the future. - **Denise's Cultural and Personal Conflict:** Denise grapples with cultural expectations and her true self, hinted at in interactions with her mother and fiancé. ### The Confrontation and Resolution - **Thwarting Rittenhouse's Plan:** The team manages to foil the Rittenhouse plot, ensuring Denise Christopher's safety and future. - **Denise's Choice:** Denise ultimately chooses her own path, influenced by her encounter with the team and realizing her potential future. ### Closing Scenes - **Reflection and Decision:** The episode concludes with characters reflecting on their actions, decisions, and the impact of time travel on their lives. - **Lucy and Flynn's Conversation:** A significant conversation between Lucy and Flynn hints at a deeper connection and shared history involving time travel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main focus of the episode?

The main focus is on preventing Rittenhouse from altering history by assassinating Denise Christopher in 1981, which would change the future.

Who is Denise Christopher?

Denise Christopher is a key character, torn between family expectations and her law enforcement career, and targeted by Rittenhouse in 1981.

What is the significance of John Hinckley in the episode?

John Hinckley's attempted assassination of Reagan in 1981 is central to the plot, with Rittenhouse using this event to try to alter history.

How does Rittenhouse plan to change history?

Rittenhouse plans to change history by killing Denise Christopher in 1981 before she becomes influential in the future.

What is the dilemma faced by Denise Christopher?

Denise Christopher faces a cultural and personal dilemma, torn between her arranged marriage and her true sexual orientation.

 
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