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Season two of Quantum Leap ran on NBC from September 20, 1989 to May 9, 1990. The series follows the exploits of Dr. Sam Beckett and his project Quantum Leap, through which he involuntarily leaps through spacetime, temporarily taking over a host in order to correct historical mistakes. Season two consists of 22 episodes.
Season three of Quantum Leap ran on NBC from September 28, 1990 to May 22, 1991. The series follows the exploits of Dr. Sam Beckett and his Project Quantum Leap (PQL), through which he involuntarily leaps through spacetime, temporarily taking over a host in order to correct historical mistakes. Season three consists of 22 episodes.
Season five of Quantum Leap ran on NBC from September 22, 1992 to May 5, 1993. The series follows the exploits of Dr. Sam Beckett and his Project Quantum Leap, through which he involuntarily leaps through spacetime, temporarily taking over a host in order to correct historical mistakes. Season five consists of 22 episodes.
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- 1 2 "Awards for 1990: Emmy". Internet Movie Database . Outstanding Cinematography for a Series section. Retrieved 2012-02-24.
- 1 2 "QUANTUM LEAP | (all time) Awards & Nominations". Academy of Television Arts & Sciences . Retrieved 2021-04-27.
- ↑ "Quantum Leap (TV series 1989–1993) 'Pool Hall Blues' - September 4, 1954 (#2.18)". Internet Movie Database. op. cit. 2012. Cast section. Retrieved 2012-02-24.
- ↑ "Awards for 1989: Emmy". Internet Movie Database . Outstanding Cinematography for a Series section. Retrieved 2021-04-27.
- ↑ "Awards for 1991: Emmy". Internet Movie Database . Outstanding Cinematography for a Series section. Retrieved 2021-04-27.