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Quantum Leap

  • TV Series
  • 1989–19931989–1993
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
34K
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Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell in Quantum Leap (1989)
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During a government experiment into time travel, a scientist finds himself trapped in the past, "leaping" into the lives of different people, sorting out their problems and changing history ... Read allDuring a government experiment into time travel, a scientist finds himself trapped in the past, "leaping" into the lives of different people, sorting out their problems and changing history in hopes of getting back home to the present.During a government experiment into time travel, a scientist finds himself trapped in the past, "leaping" into the lives of different people, sorting out their problems and changing history in hopes of getting back home to the present.
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
34K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
679
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    • Donald P. Bellisario
  • Stars
    • Scott Bakula
    • Dean Stockwell
    • Deborah Pratt
    • Donald P. Bellisario
  • Stars
    • Scott Bakula
    • Dean Stockwell
    • Deborah Pratt
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    • 132User reviews
    • 42Critic reviews
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    • Won 6 Primetime Emmys

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    Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell in Quantum Leap (1989)
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    Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell in Quantum Leap (1989)
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    Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell in Quantum Leap (1989)
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    Scott Bakula
    Scott Bakula
    • Dr. Samuel 'Sam' Beckett…
    Dean Stockwell
    Dean Stockwell
    • Rear Admiral Albert 'Al' Calavicci…
    Deborah Pratt
    Deborah Pratt
    • Narrator…
    Dennis Wolfberg
    • Irving 'Gooshie' Gushman
    W.K. Stratton
    • Lawrence 'Larry' Stanton III…
    Carolyn Seymour
    Carolyn Seymour
    • Zoey…
    Fran Bennett
    Fran Bennett
    • Marie Billings…
    Brad Silverman
    • Jimmy LaMotta…
    Michael Bellisario
    • Billy…
    Howard Matthew Johnson
    • Jesse Tyler
    Adam Logan
    • Young Sam Beckett…
    John D'Aquino
    John D'Aquino
    • Frank LaMotta…
    Willie Garson
    Willie Garson
    • Alik Idell…
    Renée Coleman
    Renée Coleman
    • Alia
    Stephen Lee
    Stephen Lee
    • Sheriff Bo Loman…
    Meg Foster
    Meg Foster
    • Laura Fuller
    Eric Bruskotter
    Eric Bruskotter
    • Beau…
    Rodney Kageyama
    Rodney Kageyama
    • Joda…
      • Donald P. Bellisario
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      In the scenes where Sam Beckett is looking at someone else's reflection in the mirror these scenes are shot on a dual set using a clear glass mirror in which Scott bakula is standing on one side and the actor or actress is standing on the other side.
    • Goofs
      For the "mirror reflections" in which Sam sees whom he leaps into, the series used a dual set with a clear glass in the "mirror". Scott Bakula would stand on one side, and the actor playing the person he leaped into on the other. Looking closely at the glass, Bakula's reflection can sometimes be seen, especially if the mirror is near a source of light like sunshine.
    • Quotes

      [Repeated line]

      Sam: Oh, boy...

    • Alternate versions
      Airings on the Comet digital channel have a recap of the previous episode at the top of some Season 2 shows, and restores Sam's end-of-episode leaps into a rerun, as originally aired, instead of the next scheduled first-run episode.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Chronic Rift: Quantum Leap (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      Prologue (Saga Sell)
      Written by Mike Post and Velton Ray Bunch

      Performed by Velton Ray Bunch with Deborah Pratt (voice over)

      Courtesy of Music Corp. of America (BMI)

    User reviews132

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    9/10
    Basic Sci-Fi or dramatised sociology?
    I have to admit I may be a little biased as I've always had a soft spot for this programme. I recall watching the pilot when it was originally aired in the UK (1990 I think?) and remember, even then, being transfixed by the subsequent weekly 'leaps' of its main character, Dr. Sam Beckett.

    I always thought it was more than just a Sci-fi/ comedic drama as, at times, it was incredibly insightful. The concept was completely innovative and didn't rely to heavily on expensive effects to convey the belief of time travel.

    Sam's holographic sidekick Al Calavici (played by Dean Stockwell) provided an above average level of humour, making the viewer laugh out loud at issues which some would consider untouchable (his remark of 'bigot in a moo-moo' regarding one very ample character's racist comments being an example!)

    There appeared to be no subject to dangerous to touch and that was what made the programme so engrossing. By examining key issues that could have affected anyone (sexual harassment, racism and teenage pregnancy to name a few), the viewer could not help but be drawn into a theoretical discussion as to the rights and wrongs of each subject.

    I could go on but all I can add is that I highly recommend this T.V classic to newcomers as, once you've seen it, you will become as hooked as the millions of other devotees out there!
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    • netty1968
    • May 17, 2006

    FAQ2

    • Doctor Sam Beckett is a Doctor of... what?.
    • What's up with the show's obscure ending?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 26, 1989 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Lancaster, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Belisarius Productions
      • Universal Television
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    • 1 hour
      • Color
      • Stereo

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