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Quantum Leap S4E1 — The Leap Back

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Quantum Leap•Season 4•Episode 1

The Leap Back

8.8/10 · 689 votesSep 18, 199144 min

Ranked #1 of 22 in Season 4•+1.3 vs season avg

June 15, 1945: Struck by lightning, Sam and Al find their roles reversed, as Sam returns to the future, and to a long-lost love, while Al leaps back to 1945 to prevent the death of a returning World War II hero and his former girl

Directed byMichael Zinberg

Written byDonald P. Bellisario

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Seasons5

Cast2

Scott Bakula

Scott Bakula

Sam Beckett

Dean Stockwell

Dean Stockwell

Al Calavicci

Crew5

Donald P. Bellisario

Donald P. Bellisario

Writer

Michael Zinberg

Michael Zinberg

Director

Michael W. Watkins

Michael W. Watkins

Director of Photography

D

Diamond Farnsworth

Stunt Coordinator

J

Jon Koslowsky

Editor

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Episode Summary

"The Leap Back" is episode 1 of Quantum Leap season 4. It scored 8.8/10 from 689 votes, ranking #1 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Michael Zinberg and written by Donald P. Bellisario, it aired on September 18, 1991.

Next: E2 · Play Ball Best of Season 4