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Season 5 – Quantum Leap

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Former scientist Sam Beckett finds himself trapped in time due to an experiment gone awry, leaping into the body of a different person each week. Al Calavicci, at first known only as The Observer, is Sam's holographic adviser -- he provides Sam with some details about his new identity and gives him guidance on how to help the people affected by his presence. But with little memory to help guide him, our hero is forced to bluff his way through many a wacky situation.
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Quantum Leap — Season 5

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Drew Jubera Atlanta Journal-Constitution Aug 10, 2022
[The latest] "Leap" breaks all rules of time and space to become perhaps the worst show ever to take itself seriously in the history of TV. Go to Full Review David Bianculli Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com Aug 10, 2022
The idea of a "bad" body-inhabiting lady leaper, who runs around temporarily possessing people and has no other motive save to problems and pain, is a good one. However, the up-from-hell explanation for these bad leapers is really lame. Go to Full Review Ed Siegel Boston Globe May 4, 2018
2.5/4
[Quantum Leap] has fine acting and good premises, but always promises to be more pointed than it is. Sentimentality usually gets in the way, spoiling any chance the series has to rise above the middle brow. Go to Full Review Jim Vorel Paste Magazine Jul 19, 2018
Despite the silly premise, though, the series actually had a surprising amount of heart as well, largely motivated by Beckett's unfailing resolve to return to his own time and body and reclaim his own life and identity. Go to Full Review Kit MacFarlane PopMatters Apr 19, 2018
Bellisario's final asks us to reflect on what we've seen, thought and felt rather than looking for elusive external meanings that will, all too quickly, collapse into meaninglessness. Go to Full Review Dustin Rowles Uproxx Apr 19, 2018
Quantum Leap taught me how to cope with the kind of devastation only a years' long obsession with a television show that craps out in the end can deliver. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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isa e @RT65594135 Apr 13, 2023 the ended was horrific!!! What the hell were they thinking ? See more Blood of Z @RT85910993 Mar 20, 2023 One of the greatest broadcast shows ever made. The two part Vietnam story with Sam's brother gives me chills every time I see it. See more Matt W @RT58743725 Dec 2, 2022 This was one of the greatest Sci-Fi shows I grew up watching. Going to restart watching them again soon/ See more rashid w @RW2021 Jul 29, 2021 I wish it didn't have to come to an end! So so good! See more Read all reviews
Quantum Leap — Season 5

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Donald P. Bellisario

Creator

Scott Bakula

Dr. Sam Beckett

Dean Stockwell

Al Calavicci

Renée Coleman

Alia

Mary Gordon Murray

Leta Aider

Willie Garson

Alik Idell; Lee Harvey Oswald

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 22, 1992 Lee Harvey Oswald -- Oct. 5, 1957-Nov. 22, 1963 Sam has an opportunity to change history forever when he leaps into the body of Lee Harvey Oswald on several occasions, including the day of JFK's assassination. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 22, 1992 Lee Harvey Oswald -- Oct. 5, 1957-Nov. 22, 1963 Sam has an opportunity to change history forever when he leaps into the body of Lee Harvey Oswald on several occasions, including the day of JFK's assassination. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 29, 1992 Leaping of the Shrew: Sept. 27, 1956 Sam leaps into the life of a Greek sailor shipwrecked on an Aegean island with a spoiled socialite (Brooke Shields). Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 6, 1992 Nowhere to Run: August 10, 1968 As a paraplegic, Sam must preserve his marriage and prevent the suicide of a VA hospital roommate (Michael Boatman). Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 20, 1992 Killin' Time: June 18, 1958 While Sam leaps into the life of an escaped serial killer who is holding a woman and her daughter hostage, the real killer escapes from Al. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 27, 1992 Star Light, Star Bright: May 21, 1966 Sam leaps into the body of an elderly man who stumbles upon a government investigation into UFO sightings. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 10, 1992 Deliver Us From Evil: March 19, 1966 Sam returns to the body of Jimmy LaMotta, a mentally impaired man; Sam thinks he must save his brother's marriage; Sam and Al meet the evil leaper. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 17, 1992 One Little Heart: August 8, 1955 Sam is a Louisiana sheriff investigating a murder blamed on his 10-year-old daughter (Kimberly Cullum). Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 24, 1992 For Your Love: June 14, 1966 Sam leaps into the body of a deputy sheriff 11 years after his previous leap and finds himself engaged to Abigail. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 24, 1992 The Last Door: July 28, 1978 Sam leaps 12 years into the future, into an attorney who must save Abigail (Melora Hardin) from a murder charge. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 15, 1992 Promised Land: Dec. 22, 1971 As a farmer in his own hometown during Christmas 1971 Sam goes after a bank president who manipulated his loan. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 5, 1993 A Tale of Two Sweeties: Feb. 25, 1958 Sam becomes a sleazy traveling salesman and discovers that he has more than just business contacts in Florida and New York -- he also has two wives. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 12, 1993 Liberation: Oct. 16, 1968 Sam becomes a '60s feminist whose husband's (Max Gail) sexist attitudes jeopardize their teen daughter. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 19, 1993 Dr. Ruth: April 25, 1985 As Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Sam is host of a radio show; in the waiting room, Dr. Ruth (as herself) probes Al's womanizing ways. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 9, 1993 Blood Moon: March 10, 1975 Sam leaps into what he believes to be a vampire, and must keep away from his new bride to prevent himself from biting her. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 23, 1993 Return of the Evil Leaper: Oct. 8, 1956 As a 1956 campus do-gooder, Sam draws the ire of a macho fraternity guy (Neil Patrick Harris), then encounters the evil leaper (Renée Coleman) again. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 23, 1993 Revenge of the Evil Leaper: Sept. 16, 1987 Alia's arrival precipitates a "lover's leap" with Sam that lands them in a women's prison where Zoey attempts to kill them. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 2, 1993 Goodbye Norma Jean: April 4, 1960 Sam becomes Marilyn Monroe's chauffeur to keep her from committing suicide, but Marilyn's new secretary may prevent Sam's rescue. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 16, 1993 The Beast Within: Nov. 6, 1972 Sam becomes a rugged bear-like man who inhabits a mountainside forest with a buddy (guest star Sean Gregory Sullivan) who is a troubled and disabled Vietnam veteran. Details Episode 20 Aired Mar 30, 1993 The Leap Between the States: Sept. 20, 1862 As his own great-grandfather, Union soldier Sam must charm his Southern belle great-grandmother (Kate McNeil). Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 20, 1993 Memphis Melody: July 3, 1954 As a young Elvis, Sam risks his career by helping another aspiring singer (Mary Elizabeth McGlynn) escape her abusive fiance. Details Episode 22 Aired May 5, 1993 Mirror Image: August 8, 1953 Sam leaps into himself in the middle of a tavern in a coal-mining town filled with familiar faces; Sam gets an opportunity to change Al's life. Details

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Quantum Leap — Season 5

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Season Info

Director
James Whitmore Jr., Christopher Hibler, Alan J. Levi, Bob Hulme, Scott Bakula, Gus Trikonis, Harvey Laidman, Debbie Allen, Stuart Margolin, Michael W. Watkins
Creator
Donald P. Bellisario
Executive Producer
Donald P. Bellisario
Screenwriter
Richard C. Okie, Tommy Thompson, Donald P. Bellisario, Gillian Horvath, John D'Aquino, Chris Abbott, Robin Bernheim, Deborah Pratt
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Drama, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 22, 1992
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