Quantum Leap S1E4 — How the Tess Was Won

7.1

Quantum Leap•Season 1•Episode 4

How the Tess Was Won

7.1/10 · 872 votesApr 14, 198948 min

Ranked #8 of 8 in Season 1•−0.6 vs season avg

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August 5, 1956: Sam finds himself on a Texas ranch in 1956 as a submissive veterinarian in love with a tough rancher.

Directed byIvan Dixon

Written byDeborah Arakelian

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Seasons5

All 1 2 3 4 5

Season 1 Episodes8

E1 7.8

Genesis

E2 7.8

Star-Crossed

E3 7.5

The Right Hand of God

How the Tess Was Won

Double Identity

The Color of Truth

Camikazi Kid

Play it Again, Seymour

Cast2

Scott Bakula

Sam Beckett

Dean Stockwell

Al Calavicci

Crew7

Ivan Dixon

Director

David Bellisario

Associate Producer

Roy H. Wagner

Director of Photography

Melissa Skoff

Casting

Jeff Gourson

Associate Producer

Alan L. Shefland

Editor

Deborah Arakelian

Writer

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Episode Summary

"How the Tess Was Won" is episode 4 of Quantum Leap season 1. It scored 7.1/10 from 872 votes, ranking #8 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Ivan Dixon and written by Deborah Arakelian, it aired on April 14, 1989.

Next: E5 · Double Identity Best of Season 1