Time travel has always been a fascinating concept in storytelling, offering a unique twist on historical events, futuristic landscapes, and the very fabric of human experiences. Here’s a look at 10 of the best time travel shows that have captured viewers’ imaginations, ranked for your watching pleasure.

1.Timeless (2016-2018)

A group of time travellers chase a mysterious organization through history to protect the timeline. “Timeless” blends action, adventure, and history in each episode, creating a rich narrative that’s both educational and exciting.

2.Terra Nova (2011)

While only lasting one season, “Terra Nova” offered a fresh take on time travel—a journey back to prehistoric times and an attempt to establish a colony to save humanity.

3.Outlander (2014-present)

Combining romance with time travel, “Outlander” follows a World War II nurse who is transported back to 18th century Scotland where adventure and love await her.

4.The Time Tunnel (1966-1967)

One of the earliest time travel series, “The Time Tunnel” focused on two scientists travelling randomly through time trying to return to their own era, experiencing key historical events firsthand.

5.Continuum (2012-2015)

A blend of police procedural with sci-fi, “Continuum” explores the story of a cop from the future who finds herself trapped in the present day chasing terrorists who plan to alter the future.

6.11.22.63 (2016)

Based on Stephen King’s novel, this miniseries follows an English teacher as he travels back in time with the mission to prevent President Kennedy’s assassination – delving into the complexities of altering history.

7.Legends of Tomorrow (2016-present)

A ragtag team of heroes and villains from the DC Universe join together to fix temporal anomalies while facing off against legionary foes across various eras in history.

8.Quantum Leap (1989-1993)

In this heartfelt and quirky series, physicist Sam Beckett “leaps” into different people throughout history trying to right what once went wrong, guided by his friend Al as a hologram only he can see.

9.Dark (2017-2020)

Germany’s first Netflix original series is a mind-bending tale about four interconnected families thrown into disarray when two children go missing—unraveling a time travel conspiracy spanning multiple generations.

10.Doctor Who (1963-present)

The quintessential time travel show that has stood the test of time itself; “Doctor Who” follows The Doctor as they traverse the universe in their TARDIS—an old British police box—with various companions taking on aliens and watching over Earth across all of space-time. Its cultural impact and longevity make it top our list.

These are just glimpses of what each show offers; they all provide thrilling explorations into the possibilities of ‘what if?’ that continue to intrigue and entertain audiences worldwide. Whether you’re looking for historical insights or futuristic endeavors, something on this list will transport you through what we perceive as linear time for an unforgettable journey!