Cannot see dates in time machine

I am trying to use Time Machine but when it opens it only shows my files from todays date. It doesnt show the previous dates. Any ideas?

Have earlier backups completed successfully?
Does the Time Machine Preferences panel show a last backup date?
Assuming you're starting from a Finder window, was the folder it's showing backed-up previously?

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