Episode
Day 1972
Day 1972 in Seahaven Springs, under cloudy skies. Elaine Whitlow is in a staring contest with a gull on the dock. The gull is winning. Fern Gorse is not currently speaking to Cole Whitlow. Milo Ferris is not currently speaking to Bram Tidewater. Nothing bad ever happens here — but something is always going on. Word of an Inspection runs into trouble. Goodnight, Truman. In case we don't see you: good afternoon, good evening, and goodnight.
OPEN THIS DAY IN THE BROADCASTWhat was announced
00:00The Bakery's flour delivery has not arrived. Kip is rationing, with the grim dignity of a man rationing something he baked himself.
00:00Rain has begun over Seahaven Springs. Umbrellas deployed with suspicious synchronization.
02:00The puddle outside the Sunrise Café has returned to its usual dimensions.
07:00The lights of Seahaven Springs flickered for exactly three seconds. The town clock is unbothered.
08:00The rain has cleared. A rainbow appeared at a frankly cinematic angle.
09:00The morning mail has arrived. Bev Tanner received a mysterious postcard.
09:36Orson Ferris has stopped wondering about it, which is not quite the same as knowing.
11:00The community orchard is in blossom and briefly the best place in town.
12:00Elaine Whitlow is in a staring contest with a gull on the dock. The gull is winning.
14:05A rumour goes round that somebody official will be inspecting something, soon.
14:49Truman Beaumont and Elaine Whitlow kept their word and finished what they started.
16:00The town cat is asleep on the Town Hall steps. Municipal business reroutes around it.
17:00The orchard is loud with bees. Nobody has been stung in living memory.
18:00Friday evening has begun at The Anchor. Rex is polishing the good glasses.
18:00A hedge has been trimmed one inch past a boundary. Diplomacy is under way.
20:00It is warm enough to sit outside. Half the town has done exactly that.
20:38Milo Ferris has reached the storytelling stage at The Anchor.
20:44Orson Ferris offered to buy the room a drink, then checked a pocket.
20:58Fern Gorse has declared this the finest town in the world. Twice.
21:00Clouds drift in over the bay. The fishermen pretend not to enjoy it.
21:00Commotion at The Anchor! Cole Whitlow and Fern Gorse came to (very gentle) blows over a disagreement over who really caught the biggest fish.
21:00Sheriff Brody has invited Cole Whitlow to spend the night in the cells. Everyone agrees this is for the best.
21:53Rex Callahan has reached the storytelling stage at The Anchor.
22:00Commotion at The Anchor! Toby Tanner and Orson Ferris came to (very gentle) blows over a disputed game of dominoes.
22:13Abel Callahan has begun issuing compliments in alphabetical order.
23:00Commotion at The Anchor! Bram Tidewater and Milo Ferris came to (very gentle) blows over a heated debate over the last pickled egg.
What was said
06:34Dot Ferris, Kip Doyle · Kip's House
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
07:17Iris Brody, Hattie Whitlow · Sunrise Café
You have not changed since we were knee-high.
You have not changed since we were knee-high.
07:19Marla Finch, Cole Whitlow · Sunrise Café
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
07:33Toby Tanner, Wilf Tanner · Bev's House
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
07:40Milo Ferris, Lark Ferris · Dot's House
There you are, Lark. I was hoping we would cross paths.
There you are, Lark. I was hoping we would cross paths.
07:47Cole Whitlow, Bea Callahan, Bev Tanner, Marla Finch, Opal Ferris · Sunrise Café
Morning, Bea. Everything feels possible at this hour.★
Morning, Bea. Everything feels possible at this hour.★
08:49Marla Finch, Iris Brody · Sunrise Café
There you are, Iris. I was hoping we would cross paths.
There you are, Iris. I was hoping we would cross paths.
08:50Bram Tidewater, Hattie Whitlow · Founders Park
Remember when this whole street felt enormous?
Remember when this whole street felt enormous?
09:18Orson Ferris, Toby Tanner · Seahaven Mutual
Morning, Toby. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
Morning, Toby. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
10:08Edie Gorse, Opal Ferris · Seahaven General
Opal! Just the person I wanted to see.
Opal! Just the person I wanted to see.
11:32Bev Tanner, Elaine Whitlow, Hal Brody, Truman Beaumont · Sunrise Café
Morning, Elaine. Everything feels possible at this hour.★
Morning, Elaine. Everything feels possible at this hour.★
11:38Marla Finch, Sal Marino · Sunrise Café
Good to see you, Sal. I'll bring that right over.
Good to see you, Sal. I'll bring that right over.