7.2

Quantum Leap•Season 1•Episode 5

Double Identity

7.2/10 · 804 votesApr 21, 198947 min

Ranked #7 of 8 in Season 1•−0.5 vs season avg

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November 8, 1965: Sam becomes a hit man in 1965 whose romance with the godfather's girlfriend places him in danger.

Directed byAaron Lipstadt

Written byDonald P. Bellisario

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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

Crew6

Donald P. Bellisario

Writer

Aaron Lipstadt

Director

David Bellisario

Associate Producer

Roy H. Wagner

Director of Photography

Melissa Skoff

Casting

Alan L. Shefland

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Double Identity" is episode 5 of Quantum Leap season 1. It scored 7.2/10 from 804 votes, ranking #7 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Aaron Lipstadt and written by Donald P. Bellisario, it aired on April 21, 1989.

Next: E6 · The Color of Truth Best of Season 1