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Quantum Leap S2E18 — Pool Hall Blues
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Quantum Leap•Season 2•Episode 18

Pool Hall Blues

7.7/10 · 551 votesMar 14, 199048 min

Ranked #10 of 22 in Season 2•+0.1 vs season avg

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September 4, 1954: In order to help his granddaughter save a small bar from the slimy loan shark holding a note on the place, Sam has to play pool like a pro...with a little help from Al and Ziggy.

Directed byJoe Napolitano
Written byDonald P. Bellisario
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Alan L. Shefland

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Episode Summary

"Pool Hall Blues" is episode 18 of Quantum Leap season 2. It scored 7.7/10 from 551 votes, ranking #10 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Joe Napolitano and written by Donald P. Bellisario, it aired on March 14, 1990.

Next: E19 · Leaping in Without a NetBest of Season 2