| "Freedom" | |
|---|---|
| Series Quantum Leap Season 2, Episode 16 | |
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| Air date | February 14th, 1990 |
| Writers | Chris Ruppenthal |
| Director | Alan J. Levi |
| Producers | David Bellisario; Donald P. Bellisario; Paul Brown; Jeff Gourson; Deborah Pratt; Chris Ruppenthal; Harker Wade |
| Starring | Scott Bakula; Dean Stockwell |
| Episode guide | |
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"Freedom" is the sixteenth episode of season two of the science fiction television series Quantum Leap and the twenty-fifth episode of the series overall. It was directed by Alan J. Levi with a teleplay written by Chris Ruppenthal. It first aired on NBC on February 14th, 1990.
Cast[]
Starring[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Scott Bakula | Doctor Sam Beckett |
| Dean Stockwell | Al Calavicci |
Guest Starring[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Frank Sotonoma Salsedo | Joseph Washakie |
| Leon Rippy | Sheriff Taggart |
| Gloria Hayes | Suzanne Whitehorse Washakie |
Co-Starring[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Tom Everett | Deputy Sheriff Hazlitt |
| Ed Hooks | Proprietor |
| Jim Jaimes | George Washakie |
Notes & Trivia[]
- Quantum Leap was created by Donald P. Bellisario. The show was produced by Belisarius Productions and Universal TV and aired on NBC for five seasons from March, 1989 to May, 1993, spanning a total of ninety-seven episodes. The series starred Scott Bakula as Doctor Sam Beckett - a scientist who finds his essence leaping into different bodies at different points in time, trying to make right what once went wrong. Co-starring in the series is Dean Stockwell as Al Calavicci - Sam's colleague and friend, who works behind-the-scenes in an effort to bring Sam back home.
- This episode is included on disc two, side B of the Quantum Leap: The Complete Second Season DVD collection, which was produced by Universal Studios and released in Region 1 format on December 14th, 2004.
- Leap date: November 22nd, 1970. The Leapee in this episode is Native American George Washaki.
- Actor Frank Salsedo is credited as Frank Sotonoma Salsedo in this episode.
- Actor James Carrera is credited as Jim Jaimes in this episode.
Allusions[]
- Reference is made to World War I in this episode.
Quotes[]
- Sam Beckett: Oh boy. I'm an Indian!