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Quantum Leap S2E7 — Thou Shalt Not...
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Quantum Leap•Season 2•Episode 7

Thou Shalt Not...

7.2/10 · 598 votesNov 15, 198947 min

Ranked #15 of 22 in Season 2•−0.4 vs season avg

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February 2, 1974: Sam's task as a rabbi is to keep his sister-in-law from falling for a sleazy author and ruining her life. In the process he also helps the family recover from the year-old death of their son.

Directed byRandy Roberts
Written byTammy Ader
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Sam Beckett

Dean Stockwell

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Randy Roberts

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Episode Summary

"Thou Shalt Not..." is episode 7 of Quantum Leap season 2. It scored 7.2/10 from 598 votes, ranking #15 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Randy Roberts and written by Tammy Ader, it aired on November 15, 1989.

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