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Quantum Leap S1E8 — Stand by Ben

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Quantum Leap•Season 1•Episode 8

Stand by Ben

7.3/10 · 691 votesNov 7, 202239 min

Ranked #11 of 18 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

Ben leaps into the body of a 16-year-old boy and finds himself among a group of outcast teens on the run. Ben relies on determination to try and guide himself and Addison to safety, all leading to a shocking revelation as a significant piece of

Directed byAvi Youabian

Written byEmily Kim

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Season 1 Episodes18

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Raymond Lee

Raymond Lee

Dr. Ben Song

Caitlin Bassett

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Addison Augustine

Mason Alexander Park

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Ian Wright

Nanrisa Lee

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Jenn Chou

Ernie Hudson

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Herbert 'Magic' Williams

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Avi Youabian

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Episode Summary

"Stand by Ben" is episode 8 of Quantum Leap season 1. It scored 7.3/10 from 691 votes, ranking #11 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Avi Youabian and written by Emily Kim, it aired on November 7, 2022.

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