: In a shocking cliffhanger, Dana's mother, Olivia , who was presumed dead for 24 years, is found alive in the present day (2016) after being transported back from the past.
The most significant feature of the Season 1 finale, titled "Alice," is the pivotal discovery of the Family Bible , which completely shifts Dana's understanding of her mission.
: Using her family's Bible, Dana realizes that Rufus and Alice —not Rufus and Carrie, as she previously believed—are the ancestors she must ensure survive to secure her own existence.
Key interesting features and plot developments in this episode include:
: It is revealed that Sarah was responsible for the initial incident that pulled Dana to the past; she intentionally turned Rufus onto his stomach while he was unconscious so he would suffocate, leading to the emergency that triggered Dana's first jump.