When Dr. Sam Beckett made his last jump into the Quantum Leap accelerator nearly 30 years ago, fans of the beloved science fiction series wondered what happened to him. It remained a question for decades. The new Quantum Leap reboot could answer those questions while embarking on new adventures through the accelerator.
This time around, it's Dr. Ben Song (Raymond Lee) who is making the jumps with his trusted holographic confidant, Addison (Caitlin Bassett).
Per Variety, NBC ordered six more episodes of the series prior to the show's fourth episode, signaling the network's confidence in the reboot and commitment to the story.
Here's everything you need to know about Quantum Leap season 1.
When is the next Quantum Leap episode?
The next new episode of Quantum Leap airs on April 3 at 10 pm ET/PT on NBC.
The title is "Judgment Day" and here's the episode description: "Ben's next leap takes him closer to home than he ever expected; the team faces the ultimate showdown with Leaper X as they battle for the future of the Quantum Leap project and their lives."
Quantum Leap season 1 episode guide
Here are the synopsis for all of the Quantum Leap season 1 episodes so far. You can catch up with these episodes on Peacock or NBC.com.
Quantum Leap season 1 episode 1: "July 13th, 1985"
"A new team assembles to restart the Quantum Leap project. Lead physicist Ben Song takes an unauthorized leap into 1985 as the team scrambles to figure out what happened and how to get him back."
Quantum Leap season 1 episode 2: "Atlantis"
"Ben finds himself headed into orbit aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis in 1995; Addison confides to Ian about a discovery and finds herself at odds with Magic and Jenn."
Quantum Leap season 1 episode 3: "Somebody Up There Likes Ben"
"Ben leaps to flashy 1970s Las Vegas and into the body of promising young boxer Danny Hill on the eve of a big title fight; Ben and Addison must help Danny win the fight or lose everything; Magic, Ian and Jenn dig into Ben's past to uncover the truth."
Quantum Leap season 1 episode 4: "A Decent Proposal"
"Ben leaps to 1980s Los Angeles and into the body of Eva Sandoval, a no-nonsense bounty hunter in the midst of securing an elusive target; Ben remembers more about his own life."
Quantum Leap season 1 episode 5, "Salvation or Bust"
"Ben is transported back to 1898 and the rustic, frontier town of Salvation, where he must take on a deadly outlaw; Magic, Jenn and Ian face a new threat when a curious senator shows up at headquarters asking questions about the Quantum Leap program."
Quantum Leap season 1 episode 6, "Like an Earthquake"
"Ben and Addison find themselves in San Francisco during the historic 1989 earthquake; as the city continues to crumble with aftershocks, Ben must try to mend a family in chaos; Jenn and Ian search for clues to an unsettling mystery."
Quantum Leap season 1 episode 7, "O Ye of Little Faith"
"Ben leaps into a priest who has been called to assist a family in crisis on Halloween night; as he delves into mysterious and inexplicable events, he's forced to muster all his resources as a scientist before time runs out."
Quantum Leap season 1 episode 8, "Stand by Ben"
"Ben leaps into one of a group of troubled teens in 1996, escaping from a youth camp."
Quantum Leap season 1 episode 9: "Fellow Travelers"
"Ben lands in 1979 Chicago as a devoted security guard to talented pop singer Carly Farmer; during Carly's prep for a concert, it quickly becomes clear her life is in danger and Ben must determine who is trying to kill her and why."
Quantum Leap season 1 episode 10: "Paging Dr. Song"
Airdate: January 9, 2023
"Ben leaps into Alexandra Tomkinson, a medical resident in a Seattle hospital; as victims from a train crash pour into the ER, Addison reveals Ben's complicated mission; he must go up against hospital bosses to save lives and Alexandra's career."
Quantum Leap season 1 episode 11: "Leap. Die. Repeat."
Airdate: January 30, 2023
"When Ben leaps into one of five people in an elevator at a 1962 nuclear reactor, he must figure which one will trigger a bomb that kills them all; each time the bomb goes off, he leaps into another one of them an hour earlier, resetting the scene."
Quantum Leap season 1 episode 12: "Let Them Play"
"Ben finds himself in 2012 in the midst of the Méndez family as they help their transgender daughter who dreams of playing on her high school basketball team; Magic and Jenn discover another piece of the puzzle of why Ben leapt in the first place."
Quantum Leap season 1 episode 13: "Family Style"
"When Ben leaps into an Indian family to try to prevent their beloved family restaurant from burning down, he finds an emotional connection with their matriarch through memories of his own; Magic and Jenn share a surprising revelation with Ian."
Quantum Leap season 1 episode 14: "SOS"
"When Ben leaps onto a naval battleship during war games in 1989, he must not only navigate a dangerous rescue mission but also contend with his commanding officer, XO Alexander Augustine, otherwise known as Addison's father."
Quantum Leap season 1 episode 15: "Ben Song for the Defense"
"When Ben leaps into a harried public defender, he must keep an innocent teenager accused of murder out of prison for life; in an unexpected turn of events, Jenn puts her legal expertise to the test as she steps in as the hologram."
Quantum Leap season 1 episode 16: "Ben, Interrupted"
"When Ben lands in a 1950s psychiatric institution, he must engineer a daring escape for a young woman unjustly committed by her husband; the team is shocked to learn the identity of a mole in Quantum headquarters."
Quantum Leap season 1 episode 17: "The Friendly Skies"
"When Ben leaps aboard a 1970s passenger jet as a flight attendant, he must outwit its hijackers before it mysteriously crashes into the Atlantic, and worse, he has to do it all without Ziggy's help."
Who is in the Quantum Leap season 1 cast?
Raymond Lee (Kevin Can F*** Himself) leads an all-star cast in Quantum Leap season 1. Notably, military veteran Caitlin Bassett is making her professional acting debut in the new series.
Take a look:
- Raymond Lee as Dr. Ben Song
- Ernie Hudson (Ghostbusters: Afterlife, City on a Hill, Grace and Frankie) as Herbert "Magic" Williams
- Caitlin Bassett as Addison Augustine
- Mason Addison Park (The Sandman, Cowboy Bebop) as Ian Wright
- Nanrisa Lee (Bosch, Westworld) as Jenn Chou
What is Quantum Leap season 1 about?
NBC has provided a very thorough synopsis of the Quantum Leap reboot and thankfully it addresses how the new show connects to the original series. We know that’s something everyone who watched the original series is likely wondering.
"It’s been nearly 30 years since Dr. Sam Beckett stepped into the Quantum Leap accelerator and vanished. Now, a new team, led by physicist Ben Song (Raymond Lee), has been assembled to restart the project in hope of understanding the mysteries behind the machine and the man who created it.
"Everything changes, however, when Ben makes an unauthorized leap into the past, leaving the team behind to solve the mystery of why he did it. At Ben’s side throughout his leaps is Addison (Caitlin Bassett), who appears in the form of a hologram only Ben can see and hear. She’s a decorated Army veteran who brings level-headed precision to her job.
"At the helm of the highly confidential operation is Herbert 'Magic' Williams (Ernie Hudson), a no-nonsense career military man who has to answer to his bosses who won’t be happy once they learn about the breach of protocol. The rest of the team at headquarters includes Ian Wright (Mason Alexander Park), who runs the Artificial Intelligence unit 'Ziggy,' and Jenn Chou (Nanrisa Lee), who heads up digital security for the project.
"As Ben leaps from life to life, putting right what once went wrong, it becomes clear that he and the team are on a thrilling journey. However, Addison, Magic, Ian and Jenn know that if they are going to solve the mystery of Ben’s leap and bring him home, they must act fast or lose him forever."
Steven Lilien and Bryan Wynbrandt will write and executive produce. Don Bellisario, Deborah Pratt, Ryan Lindenberg, Robert Hull and Martin Gero executive produce.
Is there a trailer for Quantum Leap season 1?
Take a look at the official Quantum Leap trailer and some official photos from Quantum Leap season 1.
How to watch Quantum Leap season 1
Quantum Leap season 1 airs on NBC and streams the next day on Peacock. If you’ve cut the cord, you can watch NBC through DirecTV Stream, Hulu with Live TV, FuboTV, Sling TV and YouTube TV.
Is the original Quantum Leap available to stream?
The original Quantum Leap ran for five seasons and aired from 1989 to 1993. It starred Scott Bakula as Sam Beckett and Dean Stockwell as his holographic advisor and friend, known as The Observer.
You can stream the original series on a number of platforms including Peacock and The Roku Channel.
