Quantum Leap on NBC

[1989, TV Show]

Quantum Leap: TV Guide News

A time-travel experiment that went wrong sends physicist Sam Beckett back in time, where he assumes other people's identities and helps to resolve the crises of his new hosts. He's assisted in his adventures by Al Calavicci, also known as `The Observer,' who has the ability to appear in holographic form. The imaginative, Emmy-nominated series spawned a reunion TV-movie, `Quantum Leap: A Bold Leap Forward.'

Ask Matt | 11/5/2007
As a first-time writer, hopefully you'll consider answering my e-mail. I have really enjoyed the NBC show Journeyman, and I was wondering how it's doing as far as ratings, and what your thoughts are on the show. I thoroughly enjoy the characters, and the relationships have gotten better and better. The stories are interesting and definitely hold my attention, so much so that Journeyman has become what I guess they call "appointment viewing," much like HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm and Big Love and read more
Trekkers, Browncoats, Losties and Geeks: Are You on the List? | The Top Cult Shows Discussion Blog | 6/28/2007
As you will see detailed in the Friday, June 29 Interviews & Features column, TV Guide presents the Top Cult Shows Ever, an updated "best of" list that is sure to ignite conversation and debate — both of which we encourage at this blog set up just for the occasion.* Denotes a newcomer to the list since our previous 2004 countdown30) Strangers with Candy (1999-2000) *29) Absolutely Fabulous (1994-2003)28) Stargate SG-1 (1997-2007) *27) H.R. Pufnstuf (1969-1971)26) Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1975-1978)25) Firefly (2002-2003) *24) Twin Peaks (1990-1991)23) Dark Shadows (1966-1971)22) Doctor Who (1963-present)21) Freaks and Geeks (1999-2000)20) The Avengers (1966-1969)19) Quantum Leap (1989-1993)18) Veronica Mars (2004-2007) *17) Beauty and the Beast (1987-1990)16) Babylon 5 (1994-1998)15) Family Guy (1999-present)14) Battlestar Galactica (2003-present) *13) Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1989-1999)12) Pee-Wee's Playhouse (1986-1991)11) Jericho (2006-present) *10) Xena:... read more
NBC: Parsing the Peacock's Moves | Roush Dispatch | 5/14/2007
First, the good news (that we've been cheering since late last week): NBC's Hail Mary reprieve to the low-rated but critically worshipped Friday Night Lights is something to celebrate. True, the move to Fridays is a bit worrisome. Those with long memories will recall the fast fade of a similarly themed high-school football drama, Against the Grain (starring a then-unknown Ben Affleck), which aired on Fridays in 1993. Its failure was largely attributed to being scheduled on a night when much of the target audience was actually attending high-school football games. (But that was before the age of DVRs, downloads, online streaming, etc.) One upside: expectations on Fridays are significantly lower. And with a summer in which (let's hope) Emmy nominations and a presumed DVD release can help promote the show and stimulate more buzz, maybe this underdog will do OK in the long run.Next, the strangest news in all of NBC's fall announcements, the first in a week-long wave of network upfront... read more
The Watercooler | 3/26/2005
SUNDAY Deadwood "Even in an Eden like this, wrongs sometimes occur." — Sol Star That they do, Sol, but at least in read more
The Watercooler | 3/22/2005
24 Did Jack finally make a huge miscalculation by agreeing to make himself a hostage? There must have been a better way read more

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Leapheads unite!!!
I'm so that Sam and Al are back on TV! I missed the first couple of episodes when the series first aired, was glad to "catch up". One thing I appreciate about the series is that Sam always... read more
Posted by pattiejn Apr 10, 2008 11:13 PM

Quantum Leap Coming to ION Television!
I am a starting to become a huge fan of ION Television. I just found out that this program will be starting onApril 7th. It will will air Monday-Wednesday nights from 9-10pm EST. I am so... read more
Posted by alevin7 Mar 26, 2008 3:06 PM

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Premiered: March 26, 1989, on NBC

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Premise: A time-travel experiment that went wrong sends physicist Sam Beckett back in time, where he assumes other people's identities and helps to resolve the crises of his new hosts. He's assisted in his adventures by Al Calavicci, also known as `The Observer,' who has the ability to appear in holographic form. The imaginative, Emmy-nominated series spawned a reunion TV-movie, `Quantum Leap: A Bold Leap Forward.'

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