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Genesis: Part 1 - September 13, 1956

  • Episode aired Mar 26, 1989
  • TV-PG
  • 44m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
5.6K
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Scott Bakula in Quantum Leap (1989)
ActionAdventureDramaMysterySci-Fi

Although the Project Quantum Leap isn't ready yet, Sam Beckett doesn't listen to supercomputer Ziggy, hops into the Accelerator and leaps. As Tom Stratton, an Air Force test pilot about to a... Read allAlthough the Project Quantum Leap isn't ready yet, Sam Beckett doesn't listen to supercomputer Ziggy, hops into the Accelerator and leaps. As Tom Stratton, an Air Force test pilot about to attempt a dangerous flight. Sam finds his memory Swiss cheesed, with only enough left to kn... Read allAlthough the Project Quantum Leap isn't ready yet, Sam Beckett doesn't listen to supercomputer Ziggy, hops into the Accelerator and leaps. As Tom Stratton, an Air Force test pilot about to attempt a dangerous flight. Sam finds his memory Swiss cheesed, with only enough left to know that he is not where or when he belongs. According to Sam's friend and partner Al, who ... Read all

  • Director
    • David Hemmings
  • Writer
    • Donald P. Bellisario
  • Stars
    • Scott Bakula
    • Dean Stockwell
    • Jennifer Runyon
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    7.8/10
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    • Director
      • David Hemmings
    • Writer
      • Donald P. Bellisario
    • Stars
      • Scott Bakula
      • Dean Stockwell
      • Jennifer Runyon
    • 21User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Scott Bakula
    Scott Bakula
    • Dr. Sam Beckett…
    Dean Stockwell
    Dean Stockwell
    • Al
    Jennifer Runyon
    Jennifer Runyon
    • Peggy Stratton
    John Allen Nelson
    John Allen Nelson
    • Capt. Bill 'Bird Dog' Birdell
    W.K. Stratton
    • Dr. Berger
    Newell Alexander
    Newell Alexander
    • John Beckett
    Lee de Broux
    Lee de Broux
    • Coach
    • (as Lee DeBroux)
    Larry Poindexter
    Larry Poindexter
    • Capt. Tony LaMott
    Bruce McGill
    Bruce McGill
    • Weird Ernie
    Amanda Horan Kennedy
    Amanda Horan Kennedy
    • Tina
    • (as Barbra Horan)
    David Trent
    • Captain Doug Walker
    James F. Dean
    James F. Dean
    • Dr. Blaustein
    Lela Ivey
    • Lucy
    Dennis Wolfberg
    • Irving 'Gooshie' Gushman
    Lydia Cornell
    Lydia Cornell
    • Sally
    Christine Poor
    • Jeanie
    Doug Cox
    Doug Cox
    • Sportscaster
    Christian Van Dorn
    • Mikey Stratton
    • Director
      • David Hemmings
    • Writer
      • Donald P. Bellisario
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    User reviews21

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    7tina_als_girl

    ENCORE!!!

    I LOVE Quantum Leap! It is the best show out there, with the exception of Touched By An Angel.... Anyway, I haven't seen the final episode of QL, but I hear that 99.99% of fans were disappointed in it. I believe they need to make a box-office movie of Quantum Leap and have Sam Leap home!!! All those in favor say "I!"
    10darren_ddw

    Great Series!!! Shame about the ending

    Quantum leap was and still is one of the top five series ever made, but why did it have to end like it did??? I found the ending so confusing! If any one can shed any light on what actually happened please let me know by posting another comment. Saying that i will always remember how much i looked forward to this every week and when watching the re-runs i try to block out how it all eventually ends.
    10dnvergrl

    Quantum Leap

    I watched the marathon that ran today as I had not seen the series in quite a while. It made me remember just how much I enjoyed this show. I especially liked seeing the series finale again, and again i cried as i did the first time. So happy I was able to enjoy the TV series again. Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell were really good together. I had truly forgotten just how much I enjoyed this show. I also went on to watch Scott Bakula in the TV series, Enterprise. I have been a fan of Star Trek since the first series in the sixties. I was really sorry to see it go off the air so soon. Thank you for allowing me to comment. Helen Clark
    10kimpham54

    quite the show

    this show, made in the 80s, probably has the most clever idea. it definitely can have an infinite number of plots and it can never get boring because the writers have so much to work with. I am a fan of science-fiction shows and movies and i personally think this show is priceless. it's clever and lovable. The two main characters, Sam and Al are very likeable because of their persistent charm and wit. and the show will never fail to bring sentimental values and suspense (at times).
    Op_Prime

    An excellent beginning to an excellent series

    This was a great premiere for one of the best science fiction shows of all time. The premise to the whole series was very original, even though time travel was worn out plot device by then. The premiere had action, adventure and suspense. This is a number one premiere.

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    • Trivia
      The historical record of the final test flight of the Bell X-2 shows that Capt. Milburn G. "Mel" Apt on September 27, 1956, attained Mach 3.2 (2,094 mph) at 65,500 ft., but, in his return, was unable to recover from a spin. Although he fired the ejection capsule, he did not emerge and parachute to safety.
    • Goofs
      Early on, Al is seen by Sam in the back of the cargo plane with his clothing flapping in the wind. Though, to Al, his surroundings are nothing but a hologram, and thus, nothing around him should have any physical effect on him - including wind.
    • Quotes

      Sam: Who created this Ziggy?

      Al: You. Quantum Leap is your baby. You're the genius behind it. At least you were before your brain got magnafoogled.

      Sam: No, no, see, I'm a medical doctor. I found that much out.

      Al: You hold six doctorates, Sam. Medicine is just one. Your special gift was quantum physics. Time magazine even called you the next Einstein. The truth is, if there's one guy who could figure how to bring you back... its you.

      Sam: And I can't even remember my name!

      Al: [Pausing, and deciding to break Sam's own rule, even though Al knows Sam will use the information to contact his father] Beckett. Sam Beckett

    • Alternate versions
      This episode was edited into two parts for later rebroadcast, which titled the episode "Genesis". The original credit sequence was replaced by the familar opening credit sequence. The season 4 opening prologue and a recap sequence were added to part two.
    • Connections
      Featured in Quantum Leap: The Color of Truth - August 8, 1955 (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)
      (uncredited)

      Music by Jay Livingston

      Lyrics by Ray Evans

      Performed by Doris Day

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    • Release date
      • March 26, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • The Flight Test Center, Edwards Air Force Base, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Belisarius Productions
      • Universal Television
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    • Runtime
      • 44m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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