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Quantum Leap S5E13 — Liberation
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Quantum Leap•Season 5•Episode 13

Liberation

6.8/10 · 399 votesJan 12, 199345 min

Ranked #21 of 22 in Season 5•−0.7 vs season avg

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October 16, 1968: Leaping into a housewife and mother of two on the verge of women's lib, Sam must prevent the death of his daughter during a sit in, while convincing the girl's father that his marriage can survive a liberated wife and daughter.

Directed byBob Hulme
Written byChris Abbott, Deborah Pratt
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Scott Bakula

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Sam Beckett

Dean Stockwell

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Al Calavicci

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Chris Abbott

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Deborah Pratt

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Diamond Farnsworth

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Episode Summary

"Liberation" is episode 13 of Quantum Leap season 5. It scored 6.8/10 from 399 votes, ranking #21 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Bob Hulme and written by Chris Abbott, Deborah Pratt, it aired on January 12, 1993.

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