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Quantum Leap S3E20 — Heart of a Champion
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Quantum Leap•Season 3•Episode 20

Heart of a Champion

7.0/10 · 440 votesMay 8, 199148 min

Ranked #22 of 22 in Season 3•−0.7 vs season avg

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July 23, 1955: The heart of a champion belongs to Ronnie, a professional wrestler, who will die if he competes in the title match. Sam, as his brother and new partner Terry, must convince him of his hidden health problem, while avoiding his own health

Directed byJoe Napolitano
Written byTommy Thompson
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Scott Bakula

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Sam Beckett

Dean Stockwell

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Al Calavicci

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Tommy Thompson

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Joe Napolitano

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Michael W. Watkins

Michael W. Watkins

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Diamond Farnsworth

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Episode Summary

"Heart of a Champion" is episode 20 of Quantum Leap season 3. It scored 7.0/10 from 440 votes, ranking #22 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Joe Napolitano and written by Tommy Thompson, it aired on May 8, 1991.

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