Quantum Leap (1989)
Kernel Score: 88% · 750 ratings
Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama
First aired: 1989-03-26
Seasons: 5 · 96 episodes
Where to watch Quantum Leap
- Stream: Philo
- Free with ads: Fandango at Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Theorizing that one could time travel within his own lifetime, Dr. Sam Beckett stepped into the Quantum Leap accelerator and vanished... He woke to find himself trapped in the past, facing mirror images that were not his own and driven by an unknown force to change history for the better. His only guide on this journey is Al, an observer from his own time, who appears in the form of a hologram that only Sam can see and hear. And so Dr. Beckett finds himself leaping from life to life, striving to put right what once went wrong and hoping each time that his next leap will be the leap home.
Quantum Leap parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Quantum Leap is a TV-PG sci-fi drama about a time traveler working to fix past wrongs, generally family-friendly.
- Violence & scariness: A little — TV-PG rating indicates mild peril typical of family sci-fi drama.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Scott Bakula as Sam Beckett
- Dean Stockwell as Al Calavicci
Quantum Leap FAQ
Is Quantum Leap good?
Quantum Leap has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 750 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Quantum Leap?
In the US you can stream Quantum Leap on Philo, watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Quantum Leap OK for kids?
Quantum Leap is rated TV-PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Quantum Leap is a TV-PG sci-fi drama about a time traveler working to fix past wrongs, generally family-friendly.
What shows are like Quantum Leap?
If you liked Quantum Leap, try Doctor Who, Doctor Who, Star Trek: Voyager and Farscape.