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Quantum Leap S4E11 — The Play's the Thing

6.9

Quantum Leap•Season 4•Episode 11

The Play's the Thing

6.9/10 · 433 votesJan 8, 199245 min

Ranked #20 of 22 in Season 4•−0.6 vs season avg

September 9, 1969: May meets December when Sam leaps into a young actor in love with an older woman, who is also an aspiring singer. If he can't boost her confidence and help her get her career on track, she will face a "fate worse

Directed byEric Laneuville

Written byBeverly Bridges

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Seasons5

Cast2

Scott Bakula

Scott Bakula

Sam Beckett

Dean Stockwell

Dean Stockwell

Al Calavicci

Crew5

Eric Laneuville

Eric Laneuville

Director

Michael W. Watkins

Michael W. Watkins

Director of Photography

D

Diamond Farnsworth

Stunt Coordinator

J

Jon Koslowsky

Editor

B

Beverly Bridges

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Play's the Thing" is episode 11 of Quantum Leap season 4. It scored 6.9/10 from 433 votes, ranking #20 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Eric Laneuville and written by Beverly Bridges, it aired on January 8, 1992.

Next: E12 · Running for Honor Best of Season 4