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A Quantum Leap classic
i dont know why they took this show off after only 5 seasons. the pilot episode is great, if you have any questions about quantum leap, this episode will answer all of your questions.

I think it was very awesome in how Sam dealt his merory.
How he dealt with his loss of memory,and also how he jumped into the accelerator just to prove his point on his theory of Quantum physics. Also how he dealt with the premature labor of his (Tom Stratton's) wife.Plus, I think Quantum Leap is cool, But the pilot episode goes above the norm. to FAR-OUT!

Great Pilot
The best Quatum Leap episode available. The first season was QL's best season. GET IT! ... Read more

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great family movie
Good movie especially for teens. The only parts I didn't like were the goofy "romantic" scenes between Ed Begley and Mimi Rogers...they had absolutely no on-screen chemistry. The interaction between the girl and the horse is great. Worthwhile.

DARK HORSE is a winner!
Wonderful family movie, heartwarming and endearing. A++++

Beautiful Movie
This movie is really worth your time. There is so much trash out there, but this work is truly touching and inspiring, leaving you to think about the good things of the world and appreciating the situation in which you are, because most of us are blessed immensely. This is a movie for the whole family, especially also teenagers.

One of the best movies ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great movie. espeially for horse lovers.I really like how everything worked out at the end and Allison got Jet!

Plain and Simple: Wonderful!
I first saw the last 1/4 on Animal Planet on cable about a year ago. It stunned me and amazed me at the same time. I hunted high and low for a copy to no avail. I emailed Animal Planet and found out that it would be on again on President' s Day. The stupid VCR didn't work! I finally found a place that could order me a copy and it arrived today. I watched it all the way through. Amazing. A great family story if I've ever seen one. Buy this movie, you'll be SO glad you did! ... Read more

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A compromise .
In this episode Sam is a teenager trying to open his sister's mind to the fact that the man she has chosen to marry is a very poor choice . You won't remember much of the episode after seeing it , but it's better than the some of the other bargains offered here .

One of the best QL episodes
This is one of the best Quantum Leap episodes. I truly enjoyed watching Scott Bakula as a Cameron

HIGH SCHOOL NERD!
When Sam leaps into Cameron, a hotrod jock who loves junk-food, (and has the zits to prove it) He must rescue Cam's sister from a horrible relationship! But who will listen to him?! Not One of the Best Quantum Leaps, although pretty good! ... Read more

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A made for TV movie that is close to the book
If you have seen "Eye of the Needle (1981) ASIN: B000035P5E" Then you will probably like this movie. However this one was a mini series on TV so there was not as much thought put in to it as if it were a made for theater movie. However the film was made in Tunisia.
David Soul is caste as Alex Wolff, which matches the book (ISBN: 0451163494) pretty well. Robert Culp is stretching it as General Rommel. You will have to look real hard at the credits to see that Season Hubley plays Elene Fontana. My favorite surprise was seeing Richard Gibson playing a British officer Captain Newman and speaks with a British accent. However I remember him as Otto Flick (the Gestapo) in "'Allo 'Allo" (1984) [TV-Series: 1984-1992]
I can see the "R" rating, as there is plenty of risqué shots of men and women, and women and men, and women and women.
There are enough plot twists to keep your attention.

A made for TV movie that is close to the book
If you have seen "Eye of the Needle (1981) ASIN: B000035P5E" Then you will probably like this movie. However this one was a mini series on TV so there was not as much thought put in to it as if it were a made for theater movie. However the film was made in Tunisia.

David Soul is caste as Alex Wolff, which matches the book (ISBN: 0451163494) pretty well. Robert Culp is stretching it as General Rommel. You will have to look real hard at the credits to see that Season Hubley plays Elene Fontana. My favorite surprise was seeing Richard Gibson playing a British officer Captain Newman and speaks with a British accent. However I remember him as Otto Flick (the Gestapo) in "'Allo 'Allo" (1984) [TV-Series: 1984-1992]

I can see the "R" rating, as there is plenty of risqué shots of men and women, and women and men, and women and women.

There are enough plot twists to keep your attention. ... Read more

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Sam finds its a whole new world when he leaps into Samantha
Sam leaps into a woman in "What Price Gloria? - October 16, 1961" (Episode #13, October 25, 1989). Samantha Stormer is a gorgeous secretary for an automobile company, which means he has to deal with not only being sexually harassed by his boss (John Calvin) and a suicide attempt by his roommate (Jean Segal), but the effect Samantha's looks are having on Al. Not a classic episode of "Quantum Leap," but certainly above average as Sam gets to see how the other half lives. As always, the chief charm is Scott Bakula's completely convincing performance. Written by Deborah Pratt, this episode was directed by Alan J. Levi.

I think Sam's first leap into a woman was funny.
I felt it was funny to see Sam's first foray into a woman's body, although I didn't think Samantha looked that pretty when they showed her in the mirror. But the episode itself was good. September 7, 1999-

Interesting to see Sam's first leap into a woman.
I thought it was funny to see the first episode where Sam leaped into a woman, although I think the actress who played Samantha's image in the mirror could have been prettier if the plot was partly about Al's reaction to Sam. - September 7, 1999

Good story
kind of interesting when he finds himself as a woman and he acted well. since this is the first time he is a woman this will captavate the viewer into this one. I thought it was pretty good.

One of the few gems from QL's '89-'90 season
Thank god one of four good episodes("Honeymoon Express","Disco Inferno", this one,and "MIA") from Quatum Leap's second season made it out on video. This Episode has some really cliched moments(pretty much anything Gloria says) but the great humor make up for that. Scott Bakula gives a great performance. One of the series best episodes. ... Read more

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Superior supernatural fare
An Australian film with British leads, made by the Fayman/Ginnane team, The Survivor is based upon the book by James Herbert. When a 747 crashes shortly after take-off, the sole survivor is the pilot. Virtually unhurt, he and the investigators look for the answers to the disaster. Meanwhile mysterious deaths occur in the community and only a psychic, in touch with the supernatural, can help the pilot unravel the mystery surrounding the doomed plane. Directed by actor David Hemmings(Blow-up), The Survivor manages to create an eerie feeling throughout and although the pacing lags in places, the opening scenes are gripping, the acting is top-notch and there is a great shock ending(a la Twilight Zone).Robert Powell(Jesus of Nazareth) gives an intense performance as Captain Keller, desperately searching for answers to the crash. Jenny Agutter(American Werewolf in London) is also convincing as Hobbs, a psychic plagued by the spirits of the diaster. An aging Joseph Cotten is cast in a small role as the priest and he plays it well. If you're looking for monster,slasher,special-effect laden babe-fest science-fiction,this movie will not be your cup of tea. However, if subtle, well-crafted film that requires thought from the viewer is for you,The Survivor might just do the trick. ... Read more

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A made for TV movie that is close to the book
If you have seen "Eye of the Needle (1981) ASIN: B000035P5E" Then you will probably like this movie. However this one was a mini series on TV so there was not as much thought put in to it as if it were a made for theater movie. However the film was made in Tunisia.
David Soul is caste as Alex Wolff, which matches the book (ISBN: 0451163494) pretty well. Robert Culp is stretching it as General Rommel. You will have to look real hard at the credits to see that Season Hubley plays Elene Fontana. My favorite surprise was seeing Richard Gibson playing a British officer Captain Newman and speaks with a British accent. However I remember him as Otto Flick (the Gestapo) in "'Allo 'Allo" (1984) [TV-Series: 1984-1992]
I can see the "R" rating, as there is plenty of risqué shots of men and women, and women and men, and women and women.
There are enough plot twists to keep your attention.

A made for TV movie that is close to the book
If you have seen "Eye of the Needle (1981) ASIN: B000035P5E" Then you will probably like this movie. However this one was a mini series on TV so there was not as much thought put in to it as if it were a made for theater movie. However the film was made in Tunisia.

David Soul is caste as Alex Wolff, which matches the book (ISBN: 0451163494) pretty well. Robert Culp is stretching it as General Rommel. You will have to look real hard at the credits to see that Season Hubley plays Elene Fontana. My favorite surprise was seeing Richard Gibson playing a British officer Captain Newman and speaks with a British accent. However I remember him as Otto Flick (the Gestapo) in "'Allo 'Allo" (1984) [TV-Series: 1984-1992]

I can see the "R" rating, as there is plenty of risqué shots of men and women, and women and men, and women and women.

There are enough plot twists to keep your attention. ... Read more

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There were better ones .
My advise is to avoid this episode . It is quite a surprise they released it on VHS and with a price tag of [price]!!! There were a whole lot better ones and with the same amount of money you can get your hands on one of the best (double!) episodes of the series called "The leap home" ...

In case you're the long lost fan that just want to buy some good old episodes , I'm aware of the fact that the variety of chapters offered here is extremely modest calling you to buy whatever you can - Don't . Believe me , there were much better performances of our heroes , some of them do exist in the...library .

As for the plot itself , Sam leaps to a retarded fellow that just got out of an institution with the help of his brother , who now is trying to find him a job . We witness and identify with the difficulties a slow man faces on everyday basis . Sam feels how it's like to do almost everything wrong , despite his good intentions .

This is certainly not a smash hit - spend your money on other episodes that are for sale in here and for a reasonable cost.

A great episode from a great show!
Why this show was cancelled is beyond me. Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell are a great team and together create real emotional depth as Dr. Sam Beckett and Al Calavicci. The science of the show is not as riveting to me as is the camaraderie between the two leads, who basically carried the show. Bakula is an actor of great versatility and style, and he plays Sam with a sweet befuddlement that is nowhere more apparent than this episode. Sam's body betrays him as he leaps into the developmentally disabled "Jimmy." He cannot seem to do anything right and it is desperately important that he not be sent back to the institution. Jimmy's sister-in-law grows more and more annoyed as Jimmy breaks plates and generally disrupts her house. Jimmy's brother and nephew accept him as he is, but Jimmy must prove himself to his brother's wife and does so in a heroic way. The usually-wisecracking Al shows a tender side as he pleads with Sam not to give up on Jimmy, giving us know a little more insight into his life.

Definitely a worthwhile episode to own. Easy to see why Bakula won a Golden Globe for his work on this series!

Jimmy
Sam leaps into a man named Jimmy who needs a job from his brother. While on the job he is thought to be a "retard" because he sometimes does somethings wrong. He must save a boy from drowning and save himself and his brother from being fired. ... Read more

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One of the Very Best!
Amazing, bittersweet episode in which Dr. Sam Beckett leaps into himself at age 16 in Elk Ridge, Indiana 1969. Both Bakula and Stockwell give one of their greatest performances in this heartwarming third season opener. Sam wants to save his brother Tom from dying in Vietnam on April 8, 1970. Al reminds him that "you can't change something that isn't meant to be changed."-the same words Sam gave Al in episode "M.I.A." when Al wanted to save his marriage to his first wife Beth. Incidentally, "M.I.A" came right before "The Leap Home". While trying save Tom, Sam is also trying to save the rest of his family from misfortune- a sister who marries an abusing drunk and a father who dies of heart failure in '72. The ending of this wonderful 2-parter reveals a great sacrifice that Al had to pay in order for his best friend Sam to save his brother. Completely unforgettable!

Sam leaps home and tries to save his brother's life
I am ashamed to admit that the two-parts of "The Leap Home" were the first episodes of "Quantum Leap" that I ever watched. Of course, once it was over I never missed another episode of this most unique television series starring Scott Bakula. Part I, "The Leap Home - November 25, 1969" (Episode #32, September 28, 1990), finds Sam has leaped into himself at the age of 16. Ziggy says Sam is home to help his team win the state high school basketball championship but Sam insists he is going to save his father (also played by Bakula) from dying, his sister (Olivia Burnette) from marrying the wrong man, and his brother Tom (David Newsom) from dying in Vietnam. At one point Sam actually tries to convince them he knows the future, until his singing John Lennon's "Imagine" terrifies his sister. At the end he wins the game, but Al informs him Tom still dies in Vietnam. Sam calls his brother's name and leaps into "Magic," a Navy SEAL in his brother's squad in Vietnam.

"The Leap Home, Part II (Vietnam) - April 7, 1970" (#33, October 5, 1990), takes place in the days before Tom Beckett's death in Vietnam. Sam does not know if he is there to prevent Tom's death or simply to ensure that his mission is a success. Trying to do both, Sam uses a female reporter (Andrea Thompson) to help him out. But in the end he learns that saving one life effects others. The surprising consequences that his efforts have provides one of the biggest shocks I have ever seen on television. Absolutely stunning and a scene that continues to bring tears to my eyes. Tia Carrere is in this episode as a Vietnamese woman. Not surprisingly, both parts of "The Leap Home" were written by series creator Donald P. Bellisario. This is epic television of the first rank. It simply does not get any better than this, people.

Likely the best tv episode I've seen
While I've certainly not seen every television show ever made, I've seen quite a bit. I'm not a huge QL fan, but I don't know if I've ever seen anything this good. Not perfect, but I still tear up a little thinking about the ending. Try to see parts 1 and 2 consecutively if you can.
You must see the whole thing in order to truly 'get it.' This 2-part show would be very good without the ending, very moving with it.

Quantum Leap: The Leap Home
"Quantum Leap" is my favorite show of all time and I never missed an episode. I wish it never went off the air! I have to say that my favorite episodes are "The Leap Home" when Sam leaps into himself as a teenager and then into his brother's sqad in Vietnam. The two parts are extremely moving. The very last scene of part two still gives me chills. The acting is superb by both Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell (as always). I highly recommend "The Leap Home" and any of the other episodes!

Unfair Trading Practices!
These videos are excellent and well worth buying. I am, however, extremely disappointed that Quantum Leap is NOT available to English customers. On www.amazon.co.uk, Quantum Leap is only available in the books. Which sadly fail to live up to the series. Why are the videos only for sale to America and Canada.

PS. Save money and watch the series on UK GOLD. ... Read more

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Essential QL
Like Shock Theatre and The Leap Home, Catch a Falling Star is a "must have" for any true Quantum Leap lover. This episode showcases Scott Bakula's singing talent. The episode was written using Man of La Mancha as a metaphor for the friendship between Sam and Al for Don Quiote and Sancho. Very moving.

I ordered for Catch A Falling Star on 4/26 & haven't rec'd
I ordered & paid for Catch A Falling Star on 4/26 through Paypal. I've e'd the seller a few times with no results! I won't deal through him again.

Sam tackles "The Impossible Dream" on stage
"Catch a Falling Star-May 21, 1979" (Episode #18, December 6, 1989) is the memorable episode of "Quantum Leap" where Scott Bakula's Sam Beckett gets a chance to show off his singing talent. The story line finds Sam leaping into Ray Hutton, the understudy for Don Quixote in "Man of La Mancha." Ziggy tells Sam he has to prevent the show's drunken star, John O'Malley (John Cullum), from falling and seriously hurting himself during a benefit performance of the show. Complicating things is the fact that O'Malley has designs on Nicole (Michele Pawk), the understudy for Aldonza/Dulcinea. It seems she used to be Sam's piano teacher and he had a big time crush on her. Those saw Cullum on "Northern Exposure," or who remember him as Rutledge in the movie version of "1776," already know the man can sing, but watching Bakula tackle Don Quixote on stage is a great treat (be sure to check out the end credits for the cast's curtain calls). Janine Turner, another future "Northern Exposure" star, plays Michelle in this episode, which is my favorite lightheated one from the series. "Catch a Falling Star" was written by Paul Brown and directed by "Quantum Leap" creator Donald P. Bellisario.

Magnificent!
Scott Bakula's vocal talent is evident in this great episode! The music will keep you humming for days. You can't help but feel for Sam, as he works along side his old piano teacher, who sees him as an old flame, not as the Sam who had a crush on her when he was a child. Great story, Great music!

Man of La Mancha
The Man of La Mancha is the perfect story plot for Scott Bakula. When he was just getting started in acting he was in the musical which gave him a leg up for the show. Also the fact that Don Quixote and Poncho were side kicks gives the viewer a look at Sam (Scott Bakula) and Al's (Dean Stockwell) relationship. It showed the love and affection partners can have for one another on top of an already on going plot surrounded by guest stars. I loved the show it was full of love and pasion, hate and jealousy. It's my favorite episode! ... Read more

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Sam in black .
This is the best episode of the first season . This was the first success of the brand new series in touching my heart , in helping to understand how is it to walk in someone else's shoes , and especially , in a black man's shoes . As for the story itself , Sam leaps into a black man in the early Sixties and refuses to suffer from the discrimination and segregation blacks endured on those days .

This is one of the best plotted , directed , acted and remembered Quantom Leap's episode of all time...

Different in a good way
this one also a first being a Black person that is. this one deals with racial prejustice and segregration one scott's better preformances. it also showed the black strugle through the fifties. ... Read more

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Sam leaps into a detective with a gruesome murder to solve
"Dreams-February 28, 1979" is something of a misnomer, because this "Quantum Leap" episode (#61, November 13, 1991) is more about nightmares. Sam leaps into a detective who is investigating a pretty gruesome murder. He may well me next on the murderer's hit list and the only ones who can help him are the victim's catatonic son and her husband's psychiatrist. To make things even more interesting, Sam is experiencing horrible flashbacks. Written by Deborah Pratt (who also wrote "Shock Theater" for the series), "Dreams" has guest stars Jocelyn O'Brien, Alan Scarfe and Bill Marcus. Certainly an interesting choice for inclusion in the video collection, which is a nice way of saying there are other episodes I would have selected first (the Lee Harvey Oswald ones being my first choice).

One of the best
This video is very good and interesting, because it is defferent from other episodes of QL. It is cute to see Sam's vonerability and Al is there for Sam as usual. As also in many other QL episodes in this it is not only about the plot itself, but about the friendship between the two men.I recommend to buy the video and enjoy one of the best episodes of Quantum Leap.

Quantum Leap - Dreams
This is a bit different from other Quantum Leap shows in the fact that it's length is shorter and the plot is a murder mystery. Its a good who-done-it movie with a turn of events that is surprising. I had never seen this episode on TV so it was totally new to me and I did enjoy it. ... Read more

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sad but beautiful
Wonderful performances by Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell. Great plot. Loved it. Just one of the many reasons Quantum Leap should have lasted longer than it did.

Absolutely One of The BEST Quantum Leap Episodes Ever
This episode is extremely satisfying for anyone who is familiar with the series and especially the Sam-Al relationship. It is a definite tour-de-force for Scott Bakula's acting talents, as it is a rare time when he not only plays Sam Beckett but "becomes" those he has previously leapt into. I highly recommend this episode.

Quantum Leap at its best
This is by far one of the best Quantum Leap episodes there is. Sam loses touch with his reality due to a shock therapy treatment and "becomes" people that he has previously leaped into. This causes the project to almost lose contact with Sam for good. This episode has some great suspense as Al fights to make Sam realize who he is all the while fading in nd out as Ziggy fights to keep contact. The episode has a wonderful surprise ending as well, and its a great shame the companion episode hasn't been released on video as well. Anyway, this one is well worth a few bucks and will provide you hours of enjoyment as it is worth watching again and again and again.

Very pleased and want more
I was so pleased to watch this video again. My hope is that soon I can order the last show. It is very nice to see this and be able to remember so many more of the people Sam had helped.

One of my favorite episodes!
Shock theater is one of my favorite episodes. The acting is great and very touching and Dean Stockwell and Scott Bakula give emotional performances. The episode keeps you on the edge of your seat and entertained. My only complaint is that other episodes are not on video, I wish they were. ... Read more

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Don't be confused by the title
Quantum Leap is one of the greatest series on television and I use it to teach my creative writing students how to put a reader into the middle of your story. I always think of Sam as the reader who has started reading a story (he knows nothing, has to muddle his way through)--and Al as the story trying to tell itself (all the times you need to know information). Anyway, it's an enjoyable series, and I look forward to the day that all of QL is out on DVD.

The other good show on television, as the man from Fredericksburg VA notes, is Northern Exposure. The episode he's looking for is "Dinner at Eight" and has not been released on VHS, but with any luck Northern Exposure's season will be released as so many TV programs have been.

So, this is Quantum Leap, or Sam in everyone's head, not Joel in Alaska.

Just a question
Did I catch a glimpse of a young Will Ferrell in the pilot episode? I checked out IMDB but it wasn't one of his credits. Have I lost my mind or has anyone else noticed?

Very Good - But buy season 1 - it's included
There is no need to buy this dvd. The pilot, genesis, is included in the Season One DVD which just came out. They don't write smart tv shows like Quantum Leap anymore. If they did, you'd probably see something like this on HBO. Each episode is more like a movie than a tv show.

Please release the DVDs in other region codes!
I absolutely adore Quantum Leap, a program I find full of worthwhile themes, acting, and stimulating moments. But I find it incredibly frustrating when DVDs are released and they are only available in region code 1. What about the rest of the world!!! There are Quantum Leap lovers in lots of countries, and if the entire series came out on Region 4 DVD I would buy it in a second. PLEASE PLEASE put out DVDs in more than one region code. And PLEASE put out the rest of this brilliant series.

Quantum Leap's First Season is Coming to DVD!
Quantum Leap was an amazing show, definitely one of the best sci-fi/fantasy shows I have ever seen! Scott Bakula (Enterprise) and Dean Stockwell a former childstar were a great team as Sam and Al and I like that the pilot is on DVD but the first season is coming out on DVD and that's what I would go for. ... Read more