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Quantum Leap S3E8 — The Great Spontini
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Quantum Leap•Season 3•Episode 8

The Great Spontini

7.2/10 · 491 votesNov 16, 199047 min

Ranked #17 of 22 in Season 3•−0.5 vs season avg

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May 9, 1974: Leaping into magician Harry Spontini, Sam has to prevent his estranged wife from taking their daughter away from him as she files for divorce, so she can marry her sleazy divorce attorney.

Directed byJames Whitmore Jr.
Written byBeverly Bridges, Cristy Dawson
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Scott Bakula

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Sam Beckett

Dean Stockwell

Dean Stockwell

Al Calavicci

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James Whitmore Jr.

James Whitmore Jr.

Director

Michael W. Watkins

Michael W. Watkins

Director of Photography

Steve Kelso

Steve Kelso

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Diamond Farnsworth

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Jerry Temple

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Jon Koslowsky

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Beverly Bridges

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Cristy Dawson

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Episode Summary

"The Great Spontini" is episode 8 of Quantum Leap season 3. It scored 7.2/10 from 491 votes, ranking #17 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by James Whitmore Jr. and written by Beverly Bridges, Cristy Dawson, it aired on November 16, 1990.

Next: E9 · Rebel without a ClueBest of Season 3