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Quantum Leap S5E19 — The Beast Within

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Quantum Leap•Season 5•Episode 19

The Beast Within

7.0/10 · 369 votesMar 16, 199345 min

Ranked #18 of 22 in Season 5•−0.5 vs season avg

November 6, 1972: Sam leaps into Henry Adams, one of a trio of friends who fought in Vietnam and came home each with their own personal scars and the memory of a lost buddy. He has to save the life of a friend, Roy, as

Directed byGus Trikonis

Written byJohn D'Aquino

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Seasons5

Cast2

Scott Bakula

Scott Bakula

Sam Beckett

Dean Stockwell

Dean Stockwell

Al Calavicci

Crew5

John D'Aquino

John D'Aquino

Writer

G

Gus Trikonis

Director

D

Diamond Farnsworth

Stunt Coordinator

M

Michael Stern

Editor

R

Robert Primes

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"The Beast Within" is episode 19 of Quantum Leap season 5. It scored 7.0/10 from 369 votes, ranking #18 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Gus Trikonis and written by John D'Aquino, it aired on March 16, 1993.

Next: E20 · The Leap Between the States Best of Season 5