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TV-PG
1989
5 Seasons
8.2 (34,179)

Quantum Leap was a science fiction television series that aired on NBC from 1989-1993. The show starred Scott Bakula as Dr. Sam Beckett, a brilliant scientist who becomes lost in time and travels from one body to another in order to correct historical mistakes. Accompanied by his holographic sidekick, Al (played by Dean Stockwell), Sam uses his knowledge of history and science to set things right and find his way back home. The show's premise centered around Sam's ability to "leap" from one person to another, an action that occurred unpredictably and without warning. Upon leaping, Sam would often find himself in a completely different time period, with no idea how or why he had arrived there. Al, who appeared only to Sam, provided him with guidance and information, acting as a sort of co-pilot for Sam's time-traveling adventures. Throughout the course of the show, Sam leapt into a wide range of characters, including a woman, a teenager, an elderly man, and even a chimpanzee. These leaps allowed the show's writers to tackle a variety of topics and historical events, from the Civil Rights Movement to the JFK assassination to the first moon landing. Quantum Leap was known for its mix of sci-fi elements and emotional storylines. While the show's time-traveling aspect provided plenty of excitement and action, it was the human drama that kept viewers coming back each week. Sam's leaps often involved solving a personal problem or righting a wrong in someone's life, and these moments of redemption and growth made for powerful television. In addition to Bakula and Stockwell, Quantum Leap featured a rotating cast of supporting actors who played the various characters into which Sam leaped. These included notable actors such as Patrick Warburton, Andrea Thompson, David Newsom, Ernie Lively, and Tia Carrere. Each episode was self-contained, with Sam's mission of the week being wrapped up by the end of the hour. Despite its popularity and critical acclaim, Quantum Leap ended after five seasons due to a dispute between the show's producers and the network over budget issues. The show remains a beloved cult favorite, with fans still discussing the possibilities of a revival or reboot to this day.

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22. Mirror Image - August 8, 1953

May 5, 1993

August 8, 1953: Sam Beckett leaps into the not so ordinary town of Cokeburg, Pennsylvania. Sam has to save the lives two miners, Tonchi and Pete, and right a major wrong in Al's life all while puzzled about how he has leaped into himself at the exact moment he was born and is faced by many familar looking people.

21. Memphis Melody - July 3, 1954

April 20, 1993

July 3, 1954: Sam leaps into Elvis Presley just two days before he gets discovered. While trying to help a woman pursue her singing career, Sam must make sure that he does not spoil things for Elvis and change history.

20. The Leap Between the States - September 20, 1862

March 30, 1993

September 20, 1862: Sam leaps along his genetic line and finds himself in the civil war as his great-grandfather, Captain John Beckett. While helping the underground railroad smuggle a family to freedom, Sam must also win over his great-grandmother, or he may be erased from existence.

19. The Beast Within - November 6, 1972

March 16, 1993

November 6, 1972: Mistaken for the Bigfoot, Sam leaps into a Vietnam veteran named Henry Adams who lives with another vet, Roy Brown, in the mountains away from civilization. Roy has seizures and hallucinations and needs medication to prevent them. But the town sheriff, who has an old war secret to hide, is preventing Sam and Roy from coming into town to get the medicine.

18. Goodbye Norma Jean - April 4, 1960

March 2, 1993

April 4, 1960: Sam leaps into Marilyn Monroe's chauffeur. Al says he must prevent her from overdosing on pills and alcohol. He also has to uncover the mystery behind her new assistant's past.

17. September 16 1987

February 23, 1993

After leaping as a twosome, Sam and Alia end up in the body of a female prisoner accused of killing an inmate. Now, Alia is in double trouble: In addition to landing on death row, she's become the prime prey of her former Observer, Zoey.

17. Revenge of the Evil Leaper - September 16, 1987

February 23, 1993

September 16, 1987: Sam and Alia leap together into a women's prison where they are being accused of killing another inmate. In the search for Alia, Lothos leaps Zoey into the prison warden and she gets her own hologram by the name of Thames. Sam and Al struggle to mask Alia from the sensors of Lothos and must find a way to prove they did not kill the inmate who was murdered.

16. October 8 1956

February 23, 1993

Sam leaps into the body of troubled college nerd Arnold, who wages a bizarre fight against a cruel hazing ritual. Al is in charge of counseling the real Arnold, and when Alia shows up, Sam decides to make her his time-traveling partner.

16. Return of the Evil Leaper - October 8, 1956

February 23, 1993

October 8, 1956: On a college campus as do gooder calling himself the "Midnight Marauder", Sam again meets Alia, a time traveller who sets wrong what once was right. Alia lets on that she feels trapped into her evil doings by her own observer, Zoey, and the computer that controls her project, Lothos. Sam and the female leaper construct a plan to help Alia escape her evil controllers. But will she leap with Sam...or will Sam leap with Alia?

15. Blood Moon - March 10, 1975

February 9, 1993

March 10, 1975: Leaping into a coffin is a first for Sam, who has become an artist who lives like a vampire. It is the evening of Blood Moon, a sacrifice to Count Bathory, and another couple have come to share in the ceremony. Sam does not believe in vampires, but Al says he is the real thing. Sam must prevent his host's girlfriend from becoming the sacrifice.

14. Dr. Ruth - April 25, 1985

January 19, 1993

April 25, 1985: The notably prudish Sam Beckett is Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the renowned sex therapist. As her Sam has to help two people fall in love, do a radio show and even Al is getting advice from the real Dr. Ruth in the waiting room!

13. Liberation - October 16, 1968

January 12, 1993

October 16, 1968: Sam has to prevent a husband from walking out on the family, a daughter being killed and prove that there is more than just be a housewife for females.

12. A Tale of Two Sweeties - February 25, 1958

January 5, 1993

February 25, 1958: Sam leaps into a bigamist and has too choose one family over another and make sure they do not find out about each other. He also has to settle a few gambling debts.

11. Promised Land - December 22, 1971

December 15, 1992

December 22, 1971: Sam leaps into one of three brothers who are robbing a bank in Elk Ridge, Indiana, Sam's home town.

10. Trilogy Part III (The Last Door) - July 28, 1978

November 24, 1992

July 28, 1978: Sam leaps into Larry Stanton, a lawyer who has to defend Abigail Fuller. Abigail is suspected of murdering Leta Aider. Secrets are revealed, the family history comes unraveled, and surprises are in store for Sam as he discovers the heritage behind Abigail's daughter, Samantha Jo Fuller.

9. Trilogy Part II (For Your Love) - June 14, 1966

November 24, 1992

June 14, 1966: Sam leaps into Will Kinman, the soon to be husband of Abigail Fuller. However a lynch mob has been led by Lita Aider to have Abigail hung unless Sam is able to find the missing child Abigail was babysitting.

8. Trilogy Part I (One Little Heart) - August 8, 1955

November 17, 1992

August 8, 1955: Sam leaps into the father of Abigail Fuller. Abigail has been accused of killing Leta Aider's husband and daughter, and is thought to be cursed.

7. Deliver Us from Evil - March 19, 1966

November 10, 1992

March 19, 1966: Sam leaps back into Jimmy LaMotta who has to stop his family from being torn apart by an evil leaper.

6. Star Light, Star Bright - May 21, 1966

October 27, 1992

May 21, 1966: Sam leaps into an old man who has to convince his family he saw an alien spacecraft otherwise he will be committed to a mental hospital. There is also a government agency tracking Sam and the alien spacecraft.

5. Killin' Time - June 18, 1958

October 20, 1992

June 18, 1958: Sam leaps into a killer who is holding a mother and daughter hostage. However the leapee escapes from Project Quantum Leap and it is up to Al and Gooshie to find him, otherwise Sam will be trapped their forever.

4. Nowhere to Run - August 10, 1968

October 6, 1992

August 10, 1968: As a war veteran who lost his legs, Sam has to save the life of a suicidal roommate, as well as his own marriage.

3. Leaping of the Shrew - September 27, 1956

September 29, 1992

September 27, 1956: Sam, as a Greek sailor, shipwrecked on an island with a wealthy socialite, must romance her so that they end up marrying.

2. Lee Harvey Oswald Part II - October 5, 1957-November 22, 1963

September 22, 1992

October 5-6, 1957, January 6, 1959, October 21, 1959, March 21, 1963, April 10, 1963, October 21, 1963, November 21-22, 1963: Sam leaps into Lee Harvey Oswald and has to stop John Fitzgerald Kennedy from being assassinated, however the control of Oswald keeps fluctuating between Sam and Oswald. Will Sam manage to save the president?

1. October 5 1957

September 22, 1992

Sam finds himself leaping back and forth in assassin Lee Harvey Oswald's life while retaining part of his personality.

1. Lee Harvey Oswald Part I - October 5, 1957-November 22, 1963

September 22, 1992

Description

The show's premise centered around Sam's ability to "leap" from one person to another, an action that occurred unpredictably and without warning. Upon leaping, Sam would often find himself in a completely different time period, with no idea how or why he had arrived there. Al, who appeared only to Sam, provided him with guidance and information, acting as a sort of co-pilot for Sam's time-traveling adventures.

Throughout the course of the show, Sam leapt into a wide range of characters, including a woman, a teenager, an elderly man, and even a chimpanzee. These leaps allowed the show's writers to tackle a variety of topics and historical events, from the Civil Rights Movement to the JFK assassination to the first moon landing.

Quantum Leap was known for its mix of sci-fi elements and emotional storylines. While the show's time-traveling aspect provided plenty of excitement and action, it was the human drama that kept viewers coming back each week. Sam's leaps often involved solving a personal problem or righting a wrong in someone's life, and these moments of redemption and growth made for powerful television.

In addition to Bakula and Stockwell, Quantum Leap featured a rotating cast of supporting actors who played the various characters into which Sam leaped. These included notable actors such as Patrick Warburton, Andrea Thompson, David Newsom, Ernie Lively, and Tia Carrere. Each episode was self-contained, with Sam's mission of the week being wrapped up by the end of the hour.

Despite its popularity and critical acclaim, Quantum Leap ended after five seasons due to a dispute between the show's producers and the network over budget issues. The show remains a beloved cult favorite, with fans still discussing the possibilities of a revival or reboot to this day.

Quantum Leap is a series that is currently running and has 5 seasons (111 episodes). The series first aired on March 26, 1989.

Where to Watch Quantum Leap

Quantum Leap is available for streaming on the NBC website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Quantum Leap on demand at Google Play, Apple TV and NBC.