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Quantum Leap S3E17 — Glitter Rock
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Quantum Leap•Season 3•Episode 17

Glitter Rock

7.6/10 · 545 votesApr 10, 199148 min

Ranked #10 of 22 in Season 3•−0.1 vs season avg

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April 12, 1974: Sam is a glitter rock star in danger of being stabbed to death after a performance, unless Sam can determine who, from a growing list of people, the real killer is.

Directed byAndy Cadiff
Written byChris Ruppenthal
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Sam Beckett

Dean Stockwell

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Chris Ruppenthal

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Michael W. Watkins

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Diamond Farnsworth

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Episode Summary

"Glitter Rock" is episode 17 of Quantum Leap season 3. It scored 7.6/10 from 545 votes, ranking #10 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Andy Cadiff and written by Chris Ruppenthal, it aired on April 10, 1991.

Next: E18 · A Hunting We Will GoBest of Season 3