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Quantum Leap List of Lists compiled by Mark Holtz (Revised November 7, 1993) DISCLAIMER: "Quantum Leap" and all other related items are copyright by Belisarius Productions and MCA/Universal. Any infringement of these lists on the copyright of Bellisario Productions and MCA/Universal are purely unintentional, and will be corrected upon proper notification. These lists are for the enjoyment of the reader only, and may not be sold. Did you know: In PDP-11 assembly language, there was a set of instructions that were specifically implemented for making linked lists. A linked list is a list that points to either another list or a piece of data. In the instruction manuals I read, these were referred to as "lists of lists" (unless, of course, the linked list pointed only to data). (Thanks to Paul Hoffman) To contact the compiler, try the following e-mail addresses: Usenet: mholtz@netcom.com (preferred) Compuserve: Use Usenet gateway Fidonet Netmail: Mark Holtz@1:203/1701 (The Itchy & Scratchy Show) Treknet Netmail: Mark Holtz@87:6004/8006 BBS: (916) 721-1701 US Snail: Mark Holtz c/o Valley Mfg. & Eng. Co. 11358 Amalgam Way, Unit 2 Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 Index ~~~~~ Episode Listings Working Titles Folks Who Saw Al and Sam Whose Else In The Chamber? Don't Examine This Too Closely Thanks To..... 1995199519951995199519951995199519951995199519951995199519951995199519951995199 [ All descriptions beginning with the reference [from old guide] refer to the "Quantum Leap Episode Guide" by Kitty Woldow, Debbie Brown, Jason E. Dzembo, and Anita Kilgour. ] First Season ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Genesis Written by: Donald P. Bellisario September 13, 1956 Directed by: David Hemmings Aired: March 26, 1989 Sam has prematurely entered the Quantum Leap chamber, and has leaped in an Air Force test pilot, leaving his memory "swiss-cheesed". Ziggy thinks that, by flying the X-2 to Mach 3, he should accomplish what he has to do to return to the project. Instead, he saves the pilot's wife and baby, and when the pilot's son tosses Sam the baseball, Sam leaps, and ends up on a minor league baseball team. Sam gets a chance to speak with his father, then manages to hit an in-field home run. (2 hour movie) Star Crossed Written by: Deborah Pratt June 15, 1972 Directed by: Mark Sobel Aired: March 31, 1989 Sam has leaped into Dr. Bryant, a somewhat sleazy literary professor at a Catholic college. He has to prevent a coed from attaching to him/Dr. Bryant and ruining her life. However, Sam also sees this as an opportunity to save his love with Donna Elise, and causes Al to be forcibly dragged from the chamber for giving out information relating to Donna...against committee rules. Historical Reference: Sam breaks into the Watergate hotel. The Right Hand of God Written by: John Hill October 24, 1974 Directed by: Gilbert Shilton Aired: April 7, 1989 Sam leaps into a boxer in Sacramento, CA who has been throwing fights, and whose contact has been inherited by a group of nuns. The nuns are hoping that Sam will win a fight to finance a new chapel. Historical Reference: Sam partially pays off the mob by betting on Muhammad Ali in the "Thrilla' in Manilla". How the Tess Was Won Written by: Deborah Arakelian August 5, 1956 Directed by: Ivan Dixon Aired: April 14, 1989 As a veterinarian in rural Texas, Sam has to save the life of a piglet and contest for the hand in marriage of the heiress to a large ranch. Historical Reference: Sam suggests to a young man named Buddy (with thick-rimmed glasses) that he change his lyrics from "Piggy Soo-ee" to "Peggy Sue", causing Sam to leap. Double Identity Written by: Donald P. Bellisario November 8, 1965 Directed by: Aaron Lipstadt Aired: April 31, 1989 Sam has leaped into a mafia hitman, and has no clue of what to do, since Ziggy has taken everything off-line in order to attempt a forced leap home. However, when the forced leap fails, Sam knows what to do: get Frankie and his girlfriend, a hairdresser, together. Historical Reference: The great northeastern blackout. NOTE: After this episode, the leaping effect is changed from a simple white flash to a flash with some lines shooting towards/away from Sam. The Color of Truth Written by: Deborah Pratt August 8, 1955 Directed by: Michael Vijar Aired: May 3, 1989 Sam has leaped into an aging black man in a prejudiced South, whose belief in equality causes a violent reaction. His mission: to prevent the wife of the former state governor from being killed at a train crossing. Camikazi Kid Written by: Paul Brown June 6, 1961 Directed by: Alan J. Levi Aired: May 10, 1989 As Cam Wilson, a high school "dork" with a bad case of acne, Sam has to stop the marriage in three days of the leapee's sister, Cheryl, to an abusive drinker with an explosive short fuse. Historical Reference: Sam and Al run into a young black kid named Michael in the men's room of a hotel. Sam does some moves which Michael emulates. Play It Again, Seymour Teleplay by: Scott Shepard & Donald P. Bellisario April 14, 1953 Story by: Teleplay writers and Tom Blonquist Aired: May 17, 1989 Directed by: Aaron Lipstadt With looks that could pass for Bogie, Sam is a private investigator who is looking for the murderer of his partner before he is killed himself. Second Season ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ NOTE: The leap sequence changes to the blue lines outstretched with lightning going through Sam, which is still used today. Honeymoon Express Written by: Donald P. Bellisario April 27, 1960 Directed by: Aaron Lipstadt Aired: September 20, 1989 While Al is at a Congressional hearing to defend the funding of Project Quantum Leap, Sam has leaped into a cop on his honeymoon who has to defend his life against a jealous ex-husband. His newlywed bride's father, incidentally, is a US Senator who is a golfing buddy of Eisenhower. Disco Inferno Written by: Paul Brown April 1, 1976 Directed by: Gilbert Shilton Aired: September 27, 1989 [from old guide] As a stuntman, Sam is to save the life of his persona's younger brother, and he also has to influence the obsessive father of the pair to allow the younger son to go his own way, into Country & Western music rather than stuntwork. The Americanization of Machiko Written by: Charlie Coffey August 4, 1953 Directed by: Gilbert Shilton Aired: October 11, 1989 [from old guide] As a sailor returning from Japan, Sam brings a foreign wife to a small town, then has to fight against the prejudice of both a scheming former lover and his "mother" to gain acceptance for the Japanese bride. What Price Gloria? Written by: Deborah Pratt October 16, 1961 Directed by: Alan J. Levi Aired: October 25, 1989 [from old guide] In his first sojourn as a female, Sam is a gorgeous secretary and has to cope with sexual harassment by the boss, a suicide attempt by the roommate, and the effect his looks have on Al's natural tendencies. Blind Faith Written by: Scott Shepherd February 6, 1964 Directed by: David J. Phinney Aired: November 1, 1989 Sam leaps into Andrew Ross, a blind pianist. Sam, however, can still see, and has to save his girlfriend from her overprotective single mother -- and a serial killer stalking New York City. Historical Reference: Sam passes by the limo containing the Beatles. Good Morning, Peoria Written by: Chris Ruppenthal September 9, 1959 Directed by: Michael Zinberg Aired: November 8, 1989 Rock and roll is about to hit it big in America. However, when Sam leaps into Howlin' Chick Hooooowwwwwwwwllllll, rock and roll is about to be extinguished at WOF 730 AM in Peoria thanks to a blue law passed by the city council. Sam vows to fight back by barricading himself and the owner and playing non-stop rock, despite the power and the transmitter being cut off. Historical Reference: Chubby Checker (appearing as himself) drops by with the demo "The Twist." Thou Shalt Not... Written by: Tammy Ader February 2, 1974 Directed by: Randy Roberts Aired: November 15, 1989 [from old guide] Sam's task as a Rabbi is to keep his brother's wife from ruining her life by falling for a sleazoid author's seduction, and then to help the family begin getting over the year-old death of their son. Historical Reference: Sam performs the Heimlich maneuver on Dr. Heimlich at a bake sale. Jimmy Written by: Paul M. Belous & Robert Wolterstorff October 14, 1964 Directed by: James Whitmore, Jr. Aired: November 22, 1989 [from old guide] Mainstreaming the mentally retarded isn't a popular concept yet, and Sam's job is to gain acceptance for Jimmy, the "slow" young man he's leaped into, so that he doesn't end up back in the institution. So Help Me God Writtem by: Deborah Pratt July 29, 1957 Directed by: Andy Cadiff Aired: November 29, 1989 [from old guide] While he can't even remember much of Perry Mason, Sam finds himself the lawyer defending a young woman accused of killing the son of the most powerful man in a small Louisiana town. Catch A Falling Star Written by: Paul Brown May 21, 1979 Directed by: Donald P. Bellisario Aired: December 6, 1989 [from old guide] Sam leaps into, Ray Hutton, the understudy for the role of Cervantes, seconds before curtain time. His mission: prevent the drunken star from falling and seriously injuring himself during one of the performances of Man of LaMancha. Sam isn't helped by the fact that he meets his old piano teacher who he had a crush on at the age of fifteen, and that the star also has his eye on her. A Portrait for Troian Teleplay by: Scott Shepherd & Donald P. Bellisario February 7, 1971 Story by: John Hill & Scott Shepherd Aired: December 13, 1989 Directed by: Michael Zinberg [from old guide] Sam goes totally "Johnathan MacKenzie" as he tries to keep a beautiful young widow from joining her husband at the bottom of a lake, and proving she's being "gaslighted" by her younger brother who's been spending her money. Animal Frat Written by: Chris Ruppenthal October 19, 1967 Directed by: Gilbert Shilton Aired: January 3, 1990 [from old guide] Trapped in the body of "Wild Thing", a typical frat jock, Sam still has to win the confidence of a campus radical in time to stop her from blowing up the chemistry building as a protest against the war in Vietnam. Another Mother Written by: Deborah Pratt September 30, 1981 Directed by: Joseph L. Scanlan Aired: January 10, 1990 [from old guide] Playing the divorced mother of three, Sam's job of keeping the teenage son from disappearing, supposedly as a runaway, is made more interesting by the youngest daughter being able to see both him, as he really is, and Al. All-Americans Written by: Paul Brown & Donald P. Bellisario November 6, 1962 Directed by: John Cullum Aired: January 17, 1990 [from old guide] Keeping his best friend from throwing the high school championship football game, which would lose them both their scholarship offers, Sam also gets the two families to consolidate. Her Charm Teleplay by: Deborah Pratt and Donald P. Bellisario September 26, 1973 Story by: Paul M. Belous, Robert Wolterstorff, and Aired: February 7, 1990 Teleplay writers Directed by: Chris Welch [from old guide] Trying to protect a woman witness from a mob hit is not so easy for G-man Sam when the FBI seems to have an informant confounding his attempts to hide her. Freedom Written by: Chris Ruppenthal November 22, 1970 Directed by: Alan J. Levi Aired: February 14, 1990 [from old guide] Rather than saving his "grandfather's" life, Sam has to escape from jail and elude the sheriffs long enough to get them both to the reservation so the old man can die at his "grandfather's" home reservation. Good Night, Dear Heart Written by: Paul Brown November 9, 1957 Directed by: Christopher T. Welch Aired: March 7, 1990 [from old guide] Rather than saving the damsel of the episode, who supposedly committed suicide, Sam is the coroner trying to prove that she was murdered and find out by whom. Pool Hall Blues Written by: Randy Holland September 4, 1954 Directed by: Joe Napolitano Aired: March 14, 1990 [from old guide] To save the small bar run by his "granddaughter", as well as keep her from a fate worse than death at the hands of the loan shark holding a note on the place, Sam has to play professional pool. Leaping In Without a Net Written by: Tommy Thompson November 18, 1958 Directed by: Christopher T. Welch Aired: March 28, 1990 [from old guide] Sam remembers he's afraid of heights when he leaps into a trapeze artist whose sister wants him to catch her when she does a triple without a net. Dad is not enthused, as this is exactly how mom bought it some years back. Maybe Baby Written by: Paul Brown & Julie Brown March 11, 1963 Directed by: Michael Zinberg Aired: April 4, 1990 [from old guide] Babysitting a kidnapped tot and a flakey, compulsively lying stripper keeps Sam busy as they cross Texas on the run from the legal father and a squad of cops. Sea Bride Written by: Deborah Pratt June 3, 1954 Directed by: Joe Napolitano Air Date: May 2, 1990 [from old guide] Aboard an ocean liner, Sam must stop the marriage of a young man's ex-wife to a mobster. In the process, he finds himself in one heck of a mess in the ship's garbage compartment. M.I.A. Written by: Donald P. Bellisario April 1, 1969 Directed by: Michael Zinberg Aired: May 9, 1990 [from old guide] When Sam leaps into the life of an undercover cop, Al tells him that his mission is to convince a navy nurse that her MIA husband is still alive, and to prevent her from marrying the lawyer she meets on the day Sam leaps in. A series of coincidences causes Sam to wonder about the true nature of his mission. Third Season ~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Leap Home Written by: Donald P. Bellisario November 25, 1969 Directed by: Joe Napolitano Aired: September 28, 1990 Sam leaps home to his family family farm, where he meets his family, and has the opportunity to win his high school's basketball championship, while trying to save his own family from their sad fates. [Scott Bakula also plays Sam's father] Vietnam Written by: Donald P. Bellisario April 7, 1970 Director by: Michael Zinberg Aired: October 5, 1990 Sam leaps into a Navy SEAL in his brother, Tom Beckett's, squad. Now Sam must choose whether to ensure a successful mission or save his brother's life. Leap of Faith Teleplay by: Tommy Thompson August 19, 1963 Story by: Nick Harding, Karen Hall & Tommy Thompson Aired: October 12, 1990 Directed by: James Whitmore, Jr. [from old guide] Sam finds himself in one holy mess as a priest in Philadelphia, trying to help an alcoholic priest deal with a killer and the death of a young parishioner. One Strobe Over the Line Written by: Chris Ruppenthal June 15, 1965 Directed by: Michael Zinberg Aired: October 19, 1990 Sam has leaped into a fashion photographer who must protect a fashion model dependent on amphetamines, thanks to her agent. The Boogieman Written by: Chris Ruppenthal October 31, 1964 Directed by: Joe Napolitano Aired: October 26, 1990 Yin and yang collide when Sam leaps into a horror novelist whose home is being used as a haunted house during Halloween. Incidentally, there's this goat that keeps showing up... Historical Reference: Sam and Al discover that the kid neighbor's name is Stevie, his mother is named Mrs. King. Stevie's love interest is named Carrie, who Sam thinks is out to get Stevie. Stevie's dog is named Cujo. *>WARNING<* When discussing this episode, refer to this episode as "The Halloween Episode" in the interest of all concerned. Miss Deep South Written by: Tommy Thompson June 7, 1958 Directed by Christopher Welch Aired: November 2, 1990 [from old guide] As Darlene Monte, a contestant in the "Miss Deep South" beauty pageant, Sam must come to the aid of an innocent contender who faces disgrace after posing for naughty pictures taken by a sleazy pageant photographer. Black On White On Fire Written by: Deborah Pratt August 11, 1965 Directed by: Joe Napolitano Aired: November 9, 1990 [from old guide] Sam leaps into a black med student engaged to a white woman in order to ensure that he and his fiancee survive the Watts riot together. The Great Spontini Written by: Christy Dawson & Beverly Bridges May 9, 1974 Directed by: James Whitmore, Jr. Aired: November 16, 1990 Sam has leaped into an amateur magician and escape artist Harry Spontini, and has to prevent Harry's long lost wife from taking his daughter away. NOTE: In this episode, the handlink is replaced with a Lego-type handlink, which is still being used today. This handlink made a cameo appearance in the Halloween episode. ;) Rebel Without a Clue Teleplay by: Randy Holland & Paul Brown September 1, 1958 Story by: Nick Harding & Paul Brown Aired: November 30, 1990 Directed by: James Whitmore, Jr. [from old guide] As a motorcycle gang member named "Bones", Sam finds himself an uneasy rider who has to prevent a Kerouac-inspired young woman from meeting her death on the road. A Little Miracle Teleplay by: Sandy Fries & Robert A. Wolterstorff December 24, 1962 Story by: Sandy Fries Aired: December 21, 1990 Directed by: Michael Watkins It's Christmas Eve, and Sam is a valet named Pierson to a wealthy developer/scrooge, who vows to demolish a Salvation Army mission before New Years. Runaway Written by: Paul Brown July 4, 1964 Directed by: Michael Katelman Aired: January 4, 1991 [from old guide] On a cross-country car trip, Sam, as 13-year-old Butchie must contend with a sadistic older sister and a mother who may run away from an unfulfilling marriage in search of "The Feminine Mystique". 8 1/2 Months Written by: Deborah Pratt November 15, 1955 Directed by: James Whitmore, Jr. Aired: March 6, 1991 Sam has gone where no man has gone before: into the body of pregnant teenager, Billie Jean Crocket. He has to stop her from making the second biggest mistake of her life: giving her baby up for adoption. Future Boy Written by: Tommy Thompson October 6, 1957 Directed by: Michael Switzer Aired: March 13, 1991 Sam is "Future Boy", sidekick to eccentric star, Moe Stein, aka "Captain Galaxy", on a 1950's kids show, "Captain Galaxy and the Time Troopers". Moe is building a time machine in his basement based upon a time string theory he has, but his daughter wants him committed. Private Dancer Written by: Paul Brown October 6, 1979 Directed by: Debbie Allen Aired: March 20, 1991 Sam is "Rod the Bod", a Chippendale's dancer, who has to help a deaf waitress become a dancer in a professional dance group instead of dying from AIDS due to prostitution. Piano Man Written by: Ed Scharlach November 10, 1985 Directed by: James Whitmore, Jr. Aired: March 27, 1991 Sam is a lounge lizard named Joey Dinardo who is on the run from the mob. And now, having been discovered by his ex-partner and ex-girlfriend, they must keep running to save both of their lives. Southern Comforts Written by: Tommy Thompson August 4, 1961 Directed by: Chris Ruppenthal Aired: April 3, 1991 [from old guide] It's the best little cat-house in New Orleans. No, it's the Gilbert Labonte Sewin' & Quiltin' Academy. Sam finds himself the proprietor of this worthy establishment, having to prevent the mysterious death of a resident who doesn't belong there. Glitter Rock Written by: Chris Ruppenthal April 12, 1974 Directed by: Andy Cadiff Aired: April 10, 1991 Sam is a British rock star in danger of being killed after a performance. Historical Reference: Madonna was originally supposed to be the girl in the autograph line, but she refused. A Hunting We Will Go Written by: Beverly Bridges June 18, 1976 Directed by: Andy Cadiff Aired: April 18, 1991 It's a leap from hell as Sam becomes a bounty hunter handcuffed to an embezzler who will stop at nothing to escape from Sam Last Dance Before An Execution Teleplay by: Deborah Pratt May 12, 1971 Story by: Bill Begelow, Donald P. Bellisario, Aired: May 1, 1991 and Deborah Pratt Directed by: Michael Watkins "Oh, God", Sam says when he leaps in strapped into an electric chair. But, a last minute stay gives Sam, who has leaped into a Cuban-American accused of murder, 48 hours to prove himself innocent. Heart of a Champion Written by: Tommy Thompson July 23, 1955 Directed by: Joe Napolitano Aired: May 8, 1991 Sam leaps in wrestling partner and brother, Terry, who must stop Ronnie from competing in the title match which could lead to death due to a hidden health problem. Nuclear Family Written by: Paul Brown October 26, 1962 Directed by: James Whitmore, Jr. Aired: May 15, 1991 Sam leaps right smack in the middle of the Cuban Missile Crisis in Florida as a fallout shelter salesman, and has to defuse a potentially explosive situation in the family. Shock Theater Written by: Deborah Pratt October 2, 1954 Directed by: Joe Napolitano Aired: May 22,1991 Right after leaping in, Sam receives electro-shock treatment, and starts reliving some of his past leaps. Now, it's Al's turn to fulfill the mission as a hologram, and then, to prevent losing contact and to leap, Sam has to receive another electroshock treatment. Fourth Season ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Leap Back Written by: Donald P. Bellisario June 15, 1945[/September 18, 1999] Directed by: Michael Zinberg Aired: September 18, 1991 The second electroshock combined with a lightning strikehas caused Sam and Al to simuleap, and Sam is back at Project Quantum Leap, while Al is a returning World War II POW. But a jealous fiancee threatens to kill the person Al has leaped into, and Sam has to leap again to save Al. Play Ball Written by: Tommy Thompson August 6, 1961 Directed by: Joe Napolitano Aired: September 25, 1991 As a pitcher on a minor league team, Sam must decide if he's there to help a fellow team member, get the leapee back into the majors, or babysit the team mascot. To further complicate things, he has to resist the advances of the team owner's daughter. Hurricane Written by: Chris Ruppenthal August 17, 1969 Directed by: Michael Watkins Aired: October 2, 1991 Sam is a deputy sheriff in a small Mississippi town who has to stop one killer while surviving another: hurricane Camille. Justice Written by: Toni Graphia May 11, 1965 Directed by: Rob Bowman Aired: October 9, 1991 Sam leaps in as he is made a member of the Ku Klux Klan in the South. Now, he has to save the life of a young civil rights leader who is trying to register black voters. Permanent Wave Written by: Beverly Bridges June 2, 1983 Directed by: Scott Bakula Aired: October 16, 1991 Sam has leaped into Frank Bianca, a hairstylist in leather pants. Right after leaping in, a murder occurs, and Sam must protect the young murder witness. Raped Written by: Beverly Bridges June 20, 1980 Directed by: Michael Zinberg Aired: October 30, 1991 Sam has leaped into a young woman right after being raped, and has to bring the perpetrator, the son of the pillar of the community, to justice. The Wrong Stuff Written by: Paul Brown January 24, 1961 Directed by: Joe Napolitano Aired: November 6, 1991 Sam goes ape when he leaps into Bobo, a chimpanzee involved in the space program. (This is the only cross-species leap.) Dreams Written by: Deborah Pratt February 28, 1979 Directed by: Anita Addison Aired: November 13, 1991 A very strange leap occurs when Sam finds himself a detective investigating a gruesome murder. Things go from bad to worse when Sam starts experiencing flashbacks from the leapee. A Single Drop of Rain Teleplay by: Richard C. Okie September 7, 1953 Story by: Richard C. Okie & Don Bellisario Aired: November 20, 1991 Directed by: Virgil W. Vogel [from old guide] A devastating drought will be the ruin of a small town unless Sam can live up to the claims of Billy Beaumont, the rainmaker he leaps into. He must not only try to make it rain, he must keep "his" family together in the process. Unchained Written by: Paris Qualles November 2, 1956 Directed by: Michael Watkins Aired: November 27, 1991 It isn't hell, but it's close. Sam leaps into a convict on a chain gang. Together, he and a fellow convict, named Boone, must escape. The Play's the Thing Written by: Beverly Bridges September 9, 1969 Directed by: Eric Laneuville Aired: January 8, 1992 Sam leaps into a young actor in love with an older, aspiring singer. Hamlet never looked so good. ;) Running For Honor Written by: Robert Harris Duncan June 11, 1964 Directed by: Bob Hulme Aired: January 15, 1992 In this controversal episode, Sam is a track star in a Naval college who must prevent the murder of his ex-roomate, who was expelled because he was gay, by a group of bigoted cadets. Temptation Eyes Written by: Paul Brown February 1, 1985 Directed by: Christopher Hibler Aired: January 22, 1992 A serial killer is stalking San Francisco. Sam has leaped into Dillion Powell, a TV reporter, in order to save the next victim: a psychic who discover's Sam's true identity. The Last Gunfighter Teleplay by: Sam Rolfe and Chris Ruppenthal November 28, 1957 Story by: Sam Rolfe Aired: January 29, 1992 Directed by: Joe Napolitano Sam finds himself in the life of Tyler Meanes, an old gunfighter who is a teller of tall tales. However, an old friend has strolled into town for one last shootout at high noon. A Song for the Soul Written by: Deborah Pratt April 7, 1963 Directed by: Michael Watkins Aired: February 26, 1992 Sam is a backup singer in a black, amateur Supremes-like group in the 60's who must prevent a member of the group from falling for a sleazy night club owner. Ghost Ship Written by: Paris Qualles & Donald P. Bellisario August 13, 1956 Directed by: Anita Addison Aired: March 4, 1992 Sam is a co-pilot who is flying over the Bermuda triangle. However, one of the passengers is suffering from acute appendicitis, and the pilot is suffering flashbacks from flying over the Triangle during World War II. Roberto! Written by: Chris Ruppenthal January 27, 1982 Directed by: Scott Bakula Aired: March 11, 1992 Sam is Roberto!, a Geraldo-like talk show host in Santa Fe, New Mexico, who, with an asthmatic rival/co-worker, try to unravel a coverup at a local chemical company. It's A Wonderful Leap Teleplay and Directed by: Paul Brown May 10, 1958 Story by: Danielle Alexandra & Paul Brown Aired: April 1, 1992 Sam is a taxi driver named Max Greenman in New York City who is trying to earn enough money to earn his own tag, a license to drive his own cab. Help comes in the form of a woman who claims to be a guardian angel. Historical Reference: During one fare, Sam is carrying a father and a boy. Sam tells the boy that one day, there will be skyscrapers all over Manhatten, and that there'll be a tall, glass tower where he was letting them off. The doorman opens the door and says, "Good Evening, Mr. Trump" to the father, who, in turn, says "Come along, Donald." Moments to Live Written by: Tommy Thompson May 4, 1985 Directed by: Joe Napolitano Aired: April 8, 1992 Sam is soap opera heart throb. However, am obsessed fan kidnaps him and uses him in order to help bear a child. The Curse of Ptah-Hotep Written by: Chris Ruppenthal March 2, 1957 Directed by: Joe Napolitano Aired: April 22, 1992 [from old guide] As Dale Conway, an Egyptologist currently on a dig, Sam seems to almost be on a vacation from normal leaps: reading hieroglyphics, searching lost tombs and, of course, visiting Egypt. But, between an encroaching sandstorm, computer glitches back at the project, and a 3000 year old curse, Sam has very little time to play in the sand. Stand Up Written by: Deborah Pratt April 30, 1959 Directed by: Michael Zinberg Aired: May 13, 1992 Sam is a stand up comedian who is part of a comedy trio. However, two members of the trio are arguing with each other, even though they love each other, and the female part of the argument is being wooed by a sleazy casino owner. A Leap For Lisa Written by: Donald P. Bellisario June 25, 1957 Directed by: James Whitmore, Jr. Aired: May 20, 1992 Sam leaps into Al back in his younger days -- when he was accussed of murder. However, when Sam accidentally alters history, it could mean a different future at the project. NOTE: One of the guest stars of this episode was Terry Farrell, who would later on that year sign on to play Lt. Jadzia Dax on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." Fifth Season ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lee Harvey Oswald Written by: Donald P. Bellisario October 5, 1957 - November 22, 1963 Directed by: James Whitmore, Jr. Aired: September 22, 1992 "Lee, look!" Sam has leaped into the life of Lee Harvey Oswald, and leaps through various portions of Oswald's life up until that fateful day in Dallas, when Sam changes history to what it is today. (2 hour movie) Leaping Of The Shrew Written by: Richard Okie & Robin Jill Bernheim September 27, 1956 Directed by: Alan J. Levi Aired: September 29, 1992 [from old guide] It's Robinson Crusoe with a twist when Sam leaps into a Greek sailor stranded on a deserted island with a beautiful young rich woman who appears to be less than fond of him and their stranded situation. Nowhere To Run Written by: Tommy Thompson August 10, 1968 Directed by: Alan J. Levi Aired: October 6, 1992 Sam leaps into a Marine Captain whose legs were amputated after a mishap in Vietman. Now, he has a double mission: Saving the leapee's marriage with a wife who can't quite cope with his injuries, and his roomate who is considering suicide because he is paralyzed from the neck down. NOTE: This episode proves that when Sam leaps, he is really there. Killin' Time Written by: Tommy Thompson June 18, 1958 Directed by: Michael Watkins Aired: October 20, 1992 It's a tricky situation as Sam leaps into an escaped killer who is holed up in a house holding a mother and daughter hostage. To make matters worse, the real killer has escaped from the waiting room, causing Al to go after the escapee, leaving Gooshi in charge. Star Light, Star Bright Written by: Richard C. Okie May 21, 1966 Directed by: Christopher Hibler Aired: October 27, 1992 Sam leaps into 79-year-old man whose son wants to have him committed for seeing UFO's. Sam tries to keep the family together and to avoid the sinister plans of the military, all before the next anticipated UFO sighting. Evil Leaper I: Deliver Us From Evil Written by: Tommy Thompson March 19, 1966 Directed by: Bob Hulme Aired: November 10, 1992 Sam leaps again into Jimmy. However, it's not a smooth reunion, as yin and yang once again collide, this time with the help of an "evil" leaper. Trilogy, Part I: One Little Heart Written by: Deborah Pratt August 8, 1955 Directed by: James Whitmore, Jr. Aired: November 17, 1992 Sam leaps into a deputy sheriff in a small town whose daughter, Abigail, is accused of two murders: a neighbor's husband, and her daughter named Violet. Trilogy, Part II: For Your Love Written by: Deborah Pratt June 14, 1966 Directed by: James Whitmore, Jr. Aired: November 24, 1992 Sam leaps into Abagayle's fiance, and has to save Abigail from a lynch mob who believes that a boy who has disappeared was murdered by Abagayle. Trilogy, Part III: The Last Door Written by: Deborah Pratt July 28, 1978 Directed by: James Whitmore, Jr. Aired: November 24, 1992 Sam once again gets involved in Abigail's life, when he is called to defend Abigail for murdering Violet's mother. NOTE: Trilogy, Part I, was originally aired as a one-hour episode. Trilogy, Parts II and III were originally aired together as a two-hour movie. Promised Land Written by: Gillian Horvath & Tommy Thompson December 22, 1971 Directed by: Scott Bakula Aired: December 15, 1992 [from old guide] Sam leaps back to Elk Ridge, Indiana to help save the lives of the Walters boys as they try to save their farm from a banker trying to get rich from foreclosure. A Tale Of Two Sweeties Written by: Robin Jill Bernheim February 25, 1958 Directed by: Christopher Hibler Aired: January 5, 1993 [from old guide] As a horse-playing, traveling, brush salesman, Sam finds himself with two wives and two families. Although Ziggy predicts that Sam's mission is to choose between the two lives, the choice is made more difficult by the fact that there's only a 50/50 chance that he'll choose the right one. As if things weren't bad enough, Sam finds that his penniless host owes a pair of bookies some big bucks. Liberation Written by: Chris Abbott & Deborah Pratt October 16, 1968 Directed by: Bob Hulme Aired: January 12, 1993 [from old guide] Leaping into a housewife and mother of two on the verge of Women's Lib, Sam must prevent the death of her daughter during a sit in, while convincing the girl's father that their marriage can survive a liberated wife and daughter. Dr. Ruth Written by: Robin Jill Bernheim April 25, 1985 Directed by: Stuart Margolin Aired: January 19, 1993 [from other guide] While Sam is in 1985, running Dr. Ruth Westheimer's radio talk show, playing matchmaker to her producers, and trying to help a young secretary who's being sexually harassed by her boss, Dr. Ruth spends her time in the Waiting Room, counselling Al on his feelings towards his five wives, as well as his relationship with Tina. Historical Reference: Sam encounters Anita Hill. Blood Moon Written by: Tommy Thimpson March 10, 1975 Directed by: Alan J. Levi Aired: February 9, 1993 [from old guide] As an eccentric, possibly vampiric, artist just outside of London, Sam must bear with Al's superstitions, while trying to prevent the death of his host's young wife, at the hands of a couple who are conducting a sacrificial ceremony in honor of the "blood moon." Evil Leaper II: Return Written by: Richard C. Okie October 8, 1956 Directed by: Harvey Laidman Aired: February 23, 1993 [from old guide] As Arnold Watkins, better known as The Midnight Marauder, Sam has to persuade a fraternity to stop using chicken races as a part of their hazing ceremonies, while Al tries to convince Arnold to stop trying to get himself killed in retaliation for his parents' deaths twelve years earlier. When Alia, the evil leaper, appears on the scene, Sam becomes determined to take her with him when he leaps. Evil Leaper III: Revenge Written by: Deborah Pratt September 16, 1987 Directed by: Debbie Allen Aired: February 23, 1993 [from old guide] Having simul-leaped, both Sam and Alia find themselves trapped in a women's prison, accused of murdering a fellow inmate. Their efforts to unmask the real killer are not their top priority as the two attempt to keep Alia's location hidden from her observer, Zoe, who leaps into the same place and time, determined to make Alia pay for her betrayal. NOTE: Evil Leaper II and III were originally aired together as a two-hour movie. Goodbye, Norma Jean Written by: Richard C. Okie April 4, 1960 Directed by: Christopher Hibler Aired: March 2, 1993 [from old guide] As chauffer to Marilyn Monroe, Sam must try to prevent Marilyn's tragic death. But when a well-meaning plan backfires, it could mean the end of Marilyn's career, even if her life is saved. The Beast Within Written by: John D'Aquino November 6, 1972 Directed by: Gus Trikonis Aired: March 16, 1993 [from old guide] Sam leaps into Henry Adams, one of a trio of friends who fought in Vietnam and came home each with their own personal scars and the memory of a lost buddy. He has to save the life of a friend, Roy, as well as of a young boy, Daniel, who ventures into the woods of Washington looking for proof of Bigfoot. The Leap Between The States Written by: Richard C. Okie September 20, 1862 Directed by: David Hemmings Aired: March 30, 1993 Sam takes a leap out of his lifetime through his DNA chain into the life of his great-grandfather, Captain John Becket during the Civil War. There, he has to save the life of a slave. Memphis Melody Written by: Robin Jull Bernheim July 3, 1954 Directed by: James Whitmore, Jr. Aired: April 20, 1993 [from old guide] Sam swivels his hips into Elvis Presley, mere days before he is discovered. Along with making sure that Elvis *does* become the King, Sam must help Sue Anne, a local songbird, from being trapped in a not-so-gilded cage of marriage. Historical Reference: At the talent show, there is a seven year old sax player "All the way from Arkansas". Mirror Image Written by: Donald P. Bellisario August 8, 1953 Directed by: James Whitmore, Jr. Aired: May 5, 1993 [from old guide] Sam lands in a not-so-ordinary bar in a coal mining town, where strange things are happening and familiar people don't know him. With the help of another Al, he still has something to set right...or is there more than one thing he needs to change? "Dr. Sam Beckett never returned home." Working Titles ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ [There *HAS* to be more!] "Love For Sale" -> "Southern Comforts" "Leaping On A String" -> "Leap To Judgement" -> "Lee Harvey Oswald" "When Venus Smiles" -> "Leaping Of The Shrew" "The Evil That Men Do" -> "Return" Folks Who Saw Al and Sam ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Color of Truth - Al is somehow able to make himself heard. Blind Faith - Chopin, Andrew's seeing eye dog, see Sam and Al as themselves. A Portrait for Troian - Al and the Imaging Chamber door is heard by Troian's brother Another Mother - Theresa, a young child, sees both Sam and Al. Leaping In Without A Net - A gypsey psychic senses Al's presence, and sees in Sam's eyes that Sam has had many lives. Vietnam - The combat photographer, when fatally shot, is able to see Al before dying. A Little Miracle - A rich person is able to see Al, thanks to his brainwaves being close to Sams. Last Dance Before An Execution - A young girl helps Al tell an attorney where a missing bullet in a church is. Shock Theater - The mentally disturbed population of the institution saw Al. Hurricane - A drunk thinks he's able to see Sam. Justice - A group of young kids is able to see Al. Temptation Eyes - A psychic is able to see Sam and sense the presence of Al. It's a Wonderful Leap - A woman who is an angel is able to see Sam and Al. Evil Leaper I: Deliver Us From Evil and Evil Leaper II: Return - Alia is able to see Sam once they touch. A Tale of Two Sweeties - The young girls see Sam and Al as themselves. Evil Leaper III: Revenge - Zoe is able to see Sam once they touch. Whose Else Is In The Chamber? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shock Theater - Dr. Beeks is seen in the chamber by holding Al's hand. Raped - The leapee appears in the chamber with Al in order to testify. Killin' Time - While Al is off chasing the escaped leapee, Gooshi appears to Sam in the chamber, but he fades. The Unseen Leapees ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shock Theater - Sam leaps into Sam Beterman, however, whenever Sam looks in the mirror, he sees the personality he is emulating. Unchained - Sam never has a chance to see who he leaped into. Don't Examine This Too Closely ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Disco Inferno - The episode takes place during the filming of 'Earthquake', a 1974 motion picture. The date given, however, is 1976. Good Morning, Peoria - Al is reflected off the station's glass. Leap of Faith - The priest is reading about the kid who got killed by the train. He shows the headline to Sam, and to the right of the main story was a story about Bangladesh asking for flood assistance. The only problem was that the leap took place in 1963. Bangladesh didn't even become a country until 1971. Before that, it was East Pakistan!!! Lee Harvey Oswald - There are several errors, including a translated sentence that begins with a lowercase letter. The date on the screen is clearly stated to be February, 1999, minor until you consider that Al refers to "The Leap Back", a leap that Sam should have forgotten AND takes place on September 18, 1999. Dr Ruth - The episode takes place in 1985, but Al says that he checks on 6,000+ "Annies" in 1984. Also, the phone in the kitchen was off the hook. How did she call 911 from the bedroom? Two lines in an apartment? Highly unlikely. Also, it was highly unlikely that the kitchen phone became disconnected for some reason (even with the cord unplugged, the receiver is still off the hook). Blood Moon - A girl passes out, and Sam takes the pulse...with his thumb! Memphis Melody - When Sam Beckett told Elvis' mom that he would one day be more famous than Perry Como or Pat Boone, she should have said to him, "Who the Hell is Pat Boone?" Pat Boone was not around in 1954 and didn't hit the music scene until about a year later. Oh, well. Mirror Image - In this episode, it is a major plot point that Sam's birthday is August 8, 1953. Yet, both "Play It Again, Seymore" and "The Amicanization of Machiko" take place PRIOR to Sam's birthdate. Unless the producers are taking a pro-life stance, this establishes that Sam already could leap outside his lifetime. (Which episode was Sam's birthdate first mentioned?) QLQLQLQLQLQLQLQLQLQLQLQLQLQLQLQLQLQLQLQLQLQLQLQLQLQLQLQLQLQLQLQLQLQLQLQLQLQLQL Thanks to.... Sally "Lucky Bitch" Smith - For her frequent visits to the Quantum Leap production offices, and the news she brings back. Mary Allison, Greg Berigan, Alan Cantu, Debbie Brown, Jason E. Dzembo, "G.", Mike Gaines, Tommy Howell, Newton Loui, "Marsh", Quinn T. McCord, Joe Smith, Brian S. Thorn, Kitty Woldow -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Keep circulating the List of Lists!