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Quantum Leap S4E20 — The Curse of Ptah-Hotep
7.4
Quantum Leap•Season 4•Episode 20

The Curse of Ptah-Hotep

7.4/10 · 448 votesApr 22, 199245 min

Ranked #13 of 22 in Season 4•−0.1 vs season avg

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March 2, 1957: It's almost as though Sam were on vacation when, as Egyptologist Dale Conway, he gets to read hieroglyphics, search lost tombs, and, of course, visit Egypt. But between an encroaching sandstorm, computer glitches back at the Project, the suspicious deaths of the

Directed byJoe Napolitano

Seasons5

Season 4 Episodes22

Cast2

Scott Bakula

Scott Bakula

Sam Beckett

Dean Stockwell

Dean Stockwell

Al Calavicci

Crew5

J

Joe Napolitano

Director

C

Chris Ruppenthal

Writer

D

Diamond Farnsworth

Stunt Coordinator

M

M. Edward Salier

Editor

R

Robert D. McBride

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"The Curse of Ptah-Hotep" is episode 20 of Quantum Leap season 4. It scored 7.4/10 from 448 votes, ranking #13 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Joe Napolitano and written by Chris Ruppenthal, it aired on April 22, 1992.