Quantum Leap (1989)
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Drama
Science fiction
Fantasy
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Adventure
Mystery
A psychiatrist travels through time to alter people’s futures for the better.
Cast & Crew
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Monday, October 13
The Color of Truth: August 8, 1955
Season 1 • Episode 7
Sam leaps into the body of a black man in the pre-civil rights South of 1955.
Monday, October 13
Camikazi Kid: June 6, 1961
Season 1 • Episode 8
Sam becomes a teenage hot rodder in 1961, whose sister is about to enter a regrettable marriage.
Monday, October 13
Her Charm: September 26, 1973
Season 2 • Episode 15
FBI agent Sam is assigned to a woman in the Witness Protection Program.
Monday, October 13
Freedom: November 22, 1970
Season 2 • Episode 16
Sam becomes an American Indian trying to preserve his grandfather's dignity.
Tuesday, October 14
Good Night, Dear Heart: November 9, 1957
Season 2 • Episode 17
Sam takes the existence of a mortician who investigates a 19-year-old girl's supposed suicide.
Tuesday, October 14
Pool Hall Blues: September 4, 1954
Season 2 • Episode 18
Sam leaps into the life of an aging pool shark in 1954, faced with the match of his lifetime.
Wednesday, October 15
Leaping in Without a Net: November 18, 1958
Season 2 • Episode 19
Sam becomes a trapeze artist whose father (Jan Triska) blames him for his mother's death.
Wednesday, October 15
Maybe Baby: March 11, 1963
Season 2 • Episode 20
Sam becomes a bouncer whose girlfriend (Julie Brown) kidnaps an ex-boyfriend's baby.
Thursday, October 16
Sea Bride: June 3, 1954
Season 2 • Episode 21
Sam becomes a young man who must prevent his ex-wife's wedding at sea.
Thursday, October 16
M.I.A.: April 1, 1969
Season 2 • Episode 22
Al attempts to adjust his past through Sam, who has become an undercover cop in 1969.
Friday, October 17
The Leap Home: November 25, 1969
Season 3 • Episode 1
Sam goes back to age 16 and tries to change his family's sad future.
Friday, October 17
The Leap Home Part 2 - Vietnam
Season 3 • Episode 2
As a soldier in Vietnam, Sam once again comes in contact with his brother.
Sunday, October 19
Play It Again, Seymour: April 14, 1953
Season 1 • Episode 9
In 1953 Sam becomes a detective, and he is accused of killing his partner.
Sunday, October 19
Honeymoon Express: April 27, 1960
Season 2 • Episode 1
In 1960 Sam becomes a newlywed policeman whose honeymoon is interrupted by his wife's ex-husband.
Monday, October 20
Disco Inferno: April 1, 1976
Season 2 • Episode 2
A stuntman in 1976, Sam tries to prevent the man's weaker brother from performing a dangerous stunt.
Monday, October 20
The Americanization of Machiko - August 4, 1953
Season 2 • Episode 3
Sam's a Pacific sailor returning from duty in 1953 with a Japanese war bride.
Monday, October 20
Leap of Faith: August 19, 1963
Season 3 • Episode 3
As a priest, Sam must help a fellow pastor who finds his life in jeopardy.
Monday, October 20
One Strobe Over the Line: June 15, 1965
Season 3 • Episode 4
Sam's a 1963 fashion photographer trying to prevent a model's downfall.
Tuesday, October 21
Miss Deep South: June 7, 1958
Season 3 • Episode 6
As Miss Sugar Belle, Sam must stop photographer from selling shots.
Tuesday, October 21
Black on White on Fire: August 11, 1965
Season 3 • Episode 7
The 1965 Watts riots serve as a backdrop to Sam's latest leap.
Wednesday, October 22
The Great Spontini: May 9, 1974
Season 3 • Episode 8
Sam becomes a magician battling his ex-wife for child custody.
Wednesday, October 22
Rebel Without a Clue: September 1, 1958
Season 3 • Episode 9
A girl is obsessed with life on the road, Sam tries protecting her.
Thursday, October 23
A Little Miracle: December 24, 1962
Season 3 • Episode 10
Sam fights to save a shelter for the homeless and reform a land developer.
Thursday, October 23
Runaway: July 4, 1964
Season 3 • Episode 11
Sam becomes a 13-year-old trying to salvage his parents' strained marriage.
Friday, October 24
8 1/2 Months: November 15, 1955
Season 3 • Episode 12
Sam becomes a pregnant 16-year-old struggling with her father's scorn and her baby's future.
Friday, October 24
Future Boy: October 6, 1957
Season 3 • Episode 13
As the sidekick of a sci-fi TV star (Richard Herd), Sam is impressed by his partner's imagination.
Saturday, October 25
A Portrait for Troian: February 7, 1971
Season 2 • Episode 11
Sam becomes a parapsychologist charged with exorcising a spirit whose voice torments his widow.
Saturday, October 25
Good Night, Dear Heart: November 9, 1957
Season 2 • Episode 17
Sam takes the existence of a mortician who investigates a 19-year-old girl's supposed suicide.
Saturday, October 25
Dreams: February 28, 1979
Season 4 • Episode 8
Sam may become a murderer's next victim unless he can interpret his dreams.
Saturday, October 25
Ghost Ship: August 13, 1956
Season 4 • Episode 16
As co-pilot of a small plane, Sam encounters phenomena that endanger the craft.
Saturday, October 25
The Curse of Ptah-Hotep: March 2, 1957
Season 4 • Episode 20
As an archaeology professor, Sam and a colleague scoff at a curse.
Saturday, October 25
Star Light, Star Bright: May 21, 1966
Season 5 • Episode 6
As an elderly sky-watcher who stumbles on a UFO investigation, sedated Sam may reveal Quantum Leap.
Sunday, October 26
What Price Gloria?: October 16, 1961
Season 2 • Episode 4
As a secretary in 1961, Sam fends off the advances of her boss (John Calvin).
Sunday, October 26
Blind Faith: February 6, 1964
Season 2 • Episode 5
As a blind pianist in 1964, Sam has the chance to foil the murder of the musician's girlfriend.
Monday, October 27
Good Morning, Peoria: September 9, 1959
Season 2 • Episode 6
As a 1959 radio DJ, Sam battles forces bent on banning rock 'n' roll.
Monday, October 27
Thou Shalt Not ...: February 2, 1974
Season 2 • Episode 7
A sudden death rocks the family of Rabbi Sam's brother (James Sutorius).
Monday, October 27
Private Dancer: October 6, 1979
Season 3 • Episode 14
As a Chippendale, Sam encourages a deaf girl to audition for a noted choreographer (Debbie Allen).
Monday, October 27
Piano Man: November 10, 1985
Season 3 • Episode 15
As a piano player, Sam is spotted by an ex-partner he deserted.
Tuesday, October 28
Southern Comfort: August 4, 1961
Season 3 • Episode 16
As a New Orleans brothel owner, Sam must prevent the murder of a mysterious resident.
Tuesday, October 28
Glitter Rock: April 12, 1974
Season 3 • Episode 17
An obsessed fan stalks Sam, who has become the lead singer of a rock band.
Wednesday, October 29
A Hunting We Will Go: June 18, 1976
Season 3 • Episode 18
Sam becomes a bounty hunter confused over the guilt or innocence of his prey.
Wednesday, October 29
Last Dance Before an Execution: May 12, 1971
Season 3 • Episode 19
As a Cuban convicted of murder, Sam has 48 hours until the electric chair.
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