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Quantum Leap S5E20 — The Leap Between the States

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Quantum Leap•Season 5•Episode 20

The Leap Between the States

8.2/10 · 448 votesMar 30, 199345 min

Ranked #2 of 22 in Season 5•+0.7 vs season avg

September 20, 1862: In a bizarre twist of a genetic coil, Sam leaps into his great-grandfather, Captain John Beckett, during the Civil War. He must not interfere with his ancestor's romance with a riled southern belle named Olivia. He must also avoid being hanged as

Directed byDavid Hemmings

Written byRichard C. Okie

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Cast2

Scott Bakula

Scott Bakula

Sam Beckett

Dean Stockwell

Dean Stockwell

Al Calavicci

Crew5

David Hemmings

David Hemmings

Director

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Jon Koslowsky

Editor

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Richard C. Okie

Writer

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Linda Rudloff

Editor

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Robert Primes

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"The Leap Between the States" is episode 20 of Quantum Leap season 5. It scored 8.2/10 from 448 votes, ranking #2 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by David Hemmings and written by Richard C. Okie, it aired on March 30, 1993.

Next: E21 · Memphis Melody Best of Season 5