Quantum Leap is an American science fiction television series, created by Donald P. Bellisario, that premiered on NBC and aired for five seasons, from March 26, 1989, to May 5, 1993. The series stars Scott Bakula as Dr. Sam Beckett, a physicist who involuntarily leaps through spacetime during experiments in time travel, by temporarily taking the place of other people to correct what he consistently discovers were historical mistakes. Dean Stockwell co-stars as Admiral Al Calavicci, Sam's womanizing, cigar-smoking companion and best friend, who appears to him as a hologram and researches and shapes his opinions of the past. The series features a mix of humor, drama, romance, social commentary, and science fiction. It was ranked number 19 on TV Guide's "Top Cult Shows Ever" in 2007. A revival series was ordered by NBC, which premiered on September 19, 2022.
| Genre | Adventure drama, Science fiction |
| Created by | Donald P. Bellisario |
| Starring | Scott Bakula, Dean Stockwell |
| Narrated by | Deborah Pratt (intro), Scott Bakula (episodes) |
| Theme music composer | Mike Post |
| Composer(s) | Velton Ray Bunch |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 5 |
| No. of episodes | 97 |
| Producer(s) | Donald P. Bellisario, Deborah Pratt, Harker Wade |
| Location(s) | California |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Belisarius Productions, Universal Television |
| Distributor | NBCUniversal Television Distribution |
| Original network | NBC |
| Picture format | NTSC |
| Followed by | Quantum Leap (2022 TV series) |
| Official Website | http://www.nbc.com/classic-tv/quantum-leap |
About Quantum Leap
Science fiction series that a man trapped in a time due to an experiment gone wrong. Each week he leaps from one new body to the next. The series was created for television by Donald P. Bellisario.
Achievement of Quantum Leap
The show ran for a total of 97 episodes over the course of its 5 year run. The show's theme music was composed by Mike Post.
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Latest information about Quantum Leap updated on January 24 2023.
