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Quantum Leap S1E5 — Salvation or Bust

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Quantum Leap•Season 1•Episode 5

Salvation or Bust

6.9/10 · 805 votesOct 17, 202243 min

Ranked #16 of 18 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

Ben is transported back to 1879 and the rustic, frontier town of Salvation, where he must take on a deadly outlaw. Magic, Jenn and Ian face a new threat when a curious senator shows up at headquarters asking questions about the Quantum Leap program.

Directed bySilas Howard

Written byDeric A. Hughes, Benjamin Raab

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Season 1 Episodes18

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July 13th, 1985

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Atlantis

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Somebody Up There Likes Ben

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A Decent Proposal

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What a Disaster!

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O Ye of Little Faith

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Cast5

Raymond Lee

Raymond Lee

Dr. Ben Song

Caitlin Bassett

Caitlin Bassett

Addison Augustine

Mason Alexander Park

Mason Alexander Park

Ian Wright

Nanrisa Lee

Nanrisa Lee

Jenn Chou

Ernie Hudson

Ernie Hudson

Herbert 'Magic' Williams

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Deric A. Hughes

Writer

Silas Howard

Silas Howard

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Benjamin Raab

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Salvation or Bust" is episode 5 of Quantum Leap season 1. It scored 6.9/10 from 805 votes, ranking #16 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Silas Howard and written by Deric A. Hughes, Benjamin Raab, it aired on October 17, 2022.

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