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05-02-2022, 08:53 PM
https://www.looper.com/850099/the-best-and-worst-episodes-of-quantum-leap/
BY MEG SIPOS/MAY 2, 2022 2:11 PM EDT
In 1989, Creator Donald P. Bellisario gave us the American science fiction cult classic "Quantum Leap" featuring the wide-ranging adventures of brilliant physicist — and partial amnesiac — Dr. Sam Beckett. Sam hops from time to time and body to body, trying to right past wrongs with the assistance of his guide and friend, Admiral Al Calavicci. He does all this while holding out hope that "his next leap will be the leap home," as the opening narration tells us.
As a product of the late '80s and early '90s, the special effects look a little silly by today's standards, and the show's internal logic is sometimes questionable. Still, the series has never really been about the science of it all. Rather, it's always been about empathy and compassion. At its core, "Quantum Leap" is a heartfelt time-traveling saga brimming with social commentary and — at its best — compelling personal narratives. In that way, it's not hard to see why, even years after the show's abrupt cancellation, it's still so beloved.
Now, fans can rejoice in the fact that NBC has officially greenlit a reboot (via Deadline)! As TVLine's Michael Ausiello notes, Scott Bakula's potential involvement remains unclear, but the actor has said before that "Sam's still out there" (via The Blast), and we can at least hope he'll be found again someday soon.
So, to celebrate this welcome and long-awaited reboot news, we've compiled, with IMDb as our guide, a list of the best and worst episodes of "Quantum Leap."
BY MEG SIPOS/MAY 2, 2022 2:11 PM EDT
In 1989, Creator Donald P. Bellisario gave us the American science fiction cult classic "Quantum Leap" featuring the wide-ranging adventures of brilliant physicist — and partial amnesiac — Dr. Sam Beckett. Sam hops from time to time and body to body, trying to right past wrongs with the assistance of his guide and friend, Admiral Al Calavicci. He does all this while holding out hope that "his next leap will be the leap home," as the opening narration tells us.
As a product of the late '80s and early '90s, the special effects look a little silly by today's standards, and the show's internal logic is sometimes questionable. Still, the series has never really been about the science of it all. Rather, it's always been about empathy and compassion. At its core, "Quantum Leap" is a heartfelt time-traveling saga brimming with social commentary and — at its best — compelling personal narratives. In that way, it's not hard to see why, even years after the show's abrupt cancellation, it's still so beloved.
Now, fans can rejoice in the fact that NBC has officially greenlit a reboot (via Deadline)! As TVLine's Michael Ausiello notes, Scott Bakula's potential involvement remains unclear, but the actor has said before that "Sam's still out there" (via The Blast), and we can at least hope he'll be found again someday soon.
So, to celebrate this welcome and long-awaited reboot news, we've compiled, with IMDb as our guide, a list of the best and worst episodes of "Quantum Leap."