![]() Science fiction was the jumping off point, but Quantum Leap told human stories that (despite being a sci-fi show) were almost always rooted in the past. The relatively simple concept proved to be the show’s greatest appeal, and the lens of science fiction allowed it to tell some truly progressive stories for the early 90s, with a “fish out of water” hero built right into the fabric of the concept. Sam Beckett (Bakula) jumping into the body of another person to make a change, and leaving history in better shape than he found it. Quantum Leap ran for 93 episodes, telling largely self-contained stories across history with Dr. With NBC reviving the concept with a legacy sequel series set 30 years after the end of the original, it felt like a good time to look back on Quantum Leap (1989) and how it came to an end. It’s that precarious position that led to one of the most controversial, debated, beloved, and hated series finales in TV history, as the creators scrambled to wrap up the story following an abrupt cancellation decision, which then led to an infamous typo that has become the stuff of classic TV lore in the decades since. The show, which starred Scott Bakula as a time traveling scientist and Dean Stockwell as his trusty holographic best friend, was modestly successful during its five season run-but never an outright smash. ![]() ![]() Though its long-tail cultural legacy might lead you to believe NBC’s 1990s sci-fi drama Quantum Leap was a breakout hit, the truth is a bit more complicated. And obviously, when discussing finales in particular, there will be spoilers: You know the ones, where months, years, or even decades later, it still provokes a reaction? We’re here for you. In our feature series It Still Stings, we relive emotional TV moments that we just can’t get over. Editor’s Note: TV moves on, but we haven’t. ![]()
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