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Quantum Leap S1E6 — What a Disaster!

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Quantum Leap•Season 1•Episode 6

What a Disaster!

7.4/10 · 759 votesOct 24, 202241 min

Ranked #7 of 18 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

Ben and Addison find themselves in San Francisco during the historic 1989 earthquake. As the city continues to crumble with aftershocks, Ben must try to mend a family in chaos as Jenn and Ian search for clues to an unsettling mystery.

Directed byChris Grismer, Helen Shaver

Written bySteven Lilien, Bryan Wynbrandt, Martin Gero

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July 13th, 1985

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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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Steven Lilien

Steven Lilien

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Bryan Wynbrandt

Bryan Wynbrandt

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Martin Gero

Martin Gero

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Chris Grismer

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Steven Lilien

Steven Lilien

Story

Bryan Wynbrandt

Bryan Wynbrandt

Story

Helen Shaver

Helen Shaver

Director

Bryan Wynbrandt

Bryan Wynbrandt

Teleplay

Steven Lilien

Steven Lilien

Teleplay

Martin Gero

Martin Gero

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Episode Summary

"What a Disaster!" is episode 6 of Quantum Leap season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 759 votes, ranking #7 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Chris Grismer, Helen Shaver and written by Steven Lilien, Bryan Wynbrandt, Martin Gero, it aired on October 24, 2022.

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