Quantum Leap (1989)
TVPG
Drama
Science fiction
Fantasy
Action
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.
Thursday, January 29
Killin' Time: June 18, 1958
Season 5 • Episode 5
Escaped serial killer Sam holds a woman and her daughter hostage; the real killer escapes from Al.
Thursday, January 29
One Little Heart: August 8, 1955
Season 5 • Episode 8
Sam is a sheriff investigating a murder blamed on his daughter.
Friday, January 30
For Your Love: June 14, 1966
Season 5 • Episode 9
Returning to Louisiana after 11 years, Sam falls for Abigail (Melora Hardin).
Friday, January 30
The Last Door: July 28, 1978
Season 5 • Episode 10
Sam leaps 12 years into the future, into an attorney who must save Abigail from a murder charge.
Sunday, February 1
The Curse of Ptah-Hotep: March 2, 1957
Season 4 • Episode 20
As an archaeology professor, Sam and a colleague scoff at a curse.
Sunday, February 1
Stand-Up: April 30, 1959
Season 4 • Episode 21
Mobsters like the girlfriend of Sam's comedy partner (Bob Saget) in 1959.
Sunday, February 1
A Leap for Lisa: June 25, 1957
Season 4 • Episode 22
Sam leaps into Al's younger life where the young Navy pilot faces execution for rape and murder.
Monday, February 2
Lee Harvey Oswald -- Oct. 5, 1957-Nov. 22, 1963
Season 5 • Episode 1
Sam has chance to change history when he leaps into Lee Harvey Oswald.
Monday, February 2
Lee Harvey Oswald -- Oct. 5, 1957-Nov. 22, 1963
Season 5 • Episode 2
Sam has chance to change history when he leaps into Lee Harvey Oswald.
Monday, February 2
Leaping of the Shrew: Sept. 27, 1956
Season 5 • Episode 3
Sam leaps into the life of a Greek sailor who is adrift at sea with a spoiled socialite.
Monday, February 2
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.
Monday, February 2
Deliver Us From Evil: March 19, 1966
Season 5 • Episode 7
As a mentally impaired man, Sam thinks he must save his brother's marriage.
Tuesday, February 3
Promised Land: Dec. 22, 1971
Season 5 • Episode 11
As a farmer Sam goes after a bank president who manipulated his loan.
Tuesday, February 3
A Tale of Two Sweeties: Feb. 25, 1958
Season 5 • Episode 12
As a sleazy traveling salesman in 1958, Sam is confronted by his two wives and their children.
Wednesday, February 4
Liberation: Oct. 16, 1968
Season 5 • Episode 13
Sam becomes a '60s feminist whose husband's attitudes jeopardize their daughter.
Wednesday, February 4
Dr. Ruth: April 25, 1985
Season 5 • Episode 14
As Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Sam is host of a radio show; Dr. Ruth probes Al's womanizing ways.
Thursday, February 5
Blood Moon: March 10, 1975
Season 5 • Episode 15
Sam believes he is a vampire in a British castle and fears for his new bride.
Thursday, February 5
Goodbye Norma Jean: April 4, 1960
Season 5 • Episode 18
As Marilyn Monroe's chauffeur in 1960, Sam must prevent the actress' suicide.
Friday, February 6
Return of the Evil Leaper: Oct. 8, 1956
Season 5 • Episode 16
As a 1956 campus do-gooder, Sam draws the ire of a macho fraternity guy, then meets the evil leaper.
Friday, February 6
Revenge of the Evil Leaper: Sept. 16, 1987
Season 5 • Episode 17
Sam and Alia (Renée Coleman) both leap into prison, then discover that Zoey is another leaper.
Sunday, February 8
Nowhere to Run: August 10, 1968
Season 5 • Episode 4
As a paraplegic, Sam must preserve his marriage and prevent a suicide.
Sunday, February 8
Killin' Time: June 18, 1958
Season 5 • Episode 5
Escaped serial killer Sam holds a woman and her daughter hostage; the real killer escapes from Al.
Sunday, February 8
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.
Monday, February 9
All-Americans: November 6, 1962
Season 2 • Episode 14
Sam becomes a high-school football player who must stop a friend from throwing a championship game.
Monday, February 9
Deliver Us From Evil: March 19, 1966
Season 5 • Episode 7
As a mentally impaired man, Sam thinks he must save his brother's marriage.
Monday, February 9
Promised Land: Dec. 22, 1971
Season 5 • Episode 11
As a farmer Sam goes after a bank president who manipulated his loan.
Monday, February 9
The Beast Within: Nov. 6, 1972
Season 5 • Episode 19
As a mountain recluse, Sam must help his disabled Vietnam veteran pal overcome his past.
Monday, February 9
The Leap Between the States: Sept. 20, 1862
Season 5 • Episode 20
Union soldier Sam must make his Southern belle great grandmother fall for him.
Tuesday, February 10
Memphis Melody: July 3, 1954
Season 5 • Episode 21
As Elvis, Sam risks his music career by helping a singer escape her abusive fiancee.
Tuesday, February 10
Mirror Image: August 8, 1953
Season 5 • Episode 22
Sam sees familiar faces when he leaps into himself in a mining-town bar in 1953.
Wednesday, February 11
Genesis: Part 1 - September 13, 1956
Season 1 • Episode 1
Sam awakes in 1956 as a pilot who is about to fly an experimental craft at a world record speed.
Wednesday, February 11
Genesis: Part 2 - September 13, 1956
Season 1 • Episode 2
Sam awakes in 1956 as a test pilot about to fly an experimental craft.
Thursday, February 12
Star-Crossed: June 15, 1972
Season 1 • Episode 3
Sam assumes a womanizing professor's existence in 1972, where he sees his lost love (Teri Hatcher).
Thursday, February 12
The Right Hand of God: October 24, 1974
Season 1 • Episode 4
As a young boxer in 1974, Sam's contract is owned by hopeful nuns.
Friday, February 13
How the Tess Was Won: August 5, 1956
Season 1 • Episode 5
Sam becomes a meek veterinarian in 1956 Texas and woos a pretty rancher (Kari Lizer).
Friday, February 13
Double Identity: November 8, 1965
Season 1 • Episode 6
As a hit man in 1965, Sam romances a godfather's girlfriend (Terri Garber).
Sunday, February 15
Animal Frat: October 19, 1967
Season 2 • Episode 12
Sam leaps into the life of a college fraternity brother in the late '60s.
Sunday, February 15
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.
Sunday, February 15
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.
Sunday, February 15
Star-Crossed: June 15, 1972
Season 1 • Episode 3
Sam assumes a womanizing professor's existence in 1972, where he sees his lost love (Teri Hatcher).
Sunday, February 15
How the Tess Was Won: August 5, 1956
Season 1 • Episode 5
Sam becomes a meek veterinarian in 1956 Texas and woos a pretty rancher (Kari Lizer).
Sunday, February 15
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.
Sunday, February 15
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.
Sunday, February 15
Sea Bride: June 3, 1954
Season 2 • Episode 21
Sam becomes a young man who must prevent his ex-wife's wedding at sea.
Sunday, February 15
The Play's the Thing: September 9, 1969
Season 4 • Episode 11
An aspiring actor, Sam must promote the talents of an older lover.
Sunday, February 15
Stand-Up: April 30, 1959
Season 4 • Episode 21
Mobsters like the girlfriend of Sam's comedy partner (Bob Saget) in 1959.
Sunday, February 15
Dr. Ruth: April 25, 1985
Season 5 • Episode 14
As Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Sam is host of a radio show; Dr. Ruth probes Al's womanizing ways.
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