| "Permanent Wave" | |
|---|---|
| Series Quantum Leap Season 4, Episode 5 | |
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| Air date | October 16th, 1991 |
| Writers | Beverly Bridges |
| Director | Scott Bakula |
| Producers | Deborah Pratt; Michael Zinberg; Harker Wade; Jeff Gourson; Tommy Thompson; Chris Ruppenthal; Paul Brown; Donald P. Bellisario; Julie Bellisario; James S. Giritlian; David Bellisario |
| Starring | Scott Bakula; Dean Stockwell |
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"Permanent Wave" is the fifth episode of season four of the science fiction television series Quantum Leap, and the fifty-eighth episode of the series overall. It was directed by Scott Bakula with a teleplay written by Beverly Bridges. It first aired on NBC on October 16th, 1991. It first aired on NBC on Wednesday, October 16th, 1991.
Cast[]
Starring[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Scott Bakula | Sam Beckett |
| Dean Stockwell | Al Calavicci |
Guest Starring[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Doran Clark | Laura |
| Lela Ivey | Chloe |
| Joseph Gordon-Levitt | Kyle |
| Harry Groener | Detective Ward |
| Christine Cattell | Mimi |
| Stephen Kay | Ralph |
| Candi Brough | Elsa |
| Randi Brough | Lisel |
| Robert Jacobs | Frank Bianca |
Notes[]
- Quantum Leap was created by Donald P. Bellisario.
- The events of this episode take place on June 2nd, 1983. The setting is Beverly Hills, California.
- Featured leap: Frank Bianca.
- This episode is included on disc two of the Quantum Leap: The Complete Fourth Season DVD collection. The collection was produced by Universal Studios and first released in Region 1 format on March 28th, 2006.
- This episode marks the directorial debut of series star Scott Bakula. He directs three episodes of the series in total. His next episode is "Roberto!".
- This is the third episode of Quantum Leap written by Beverly Bridges. She writes five episodes of the series in total. She previously wrote "A Hunting Will We Go". Her next episode is "Raped".
Trivia[]
- Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt is also known for playing Tommy Solomon on the 1996 comedy series 3rd Rock from the Sun.
- Actor Harry Groener is also known for playing Mayor Richard Wilkins, III on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, who was the central antagonist, or "Big Bad" from season three of the series.
- Yes, Candi and Randi Brough are twin sisters.
Quotes[]
- Al Calavicci: Their only desire is for you to pamper them, and play with their...
- Sam Beckett: Al!
- Al Calavicci: With their hair! Their hair!
....
- Sam Beckett: You nag me if I don't resist women, and you nag me if I do resist...
- Al Calavicci: You're doing this to torture me!
- Sam Beckett: Yes. And it's working.
....
- Kyle: Father?
- Laura: What're you saying, Frank?
- Sam Beckett: Um...
- Al Calavicci: That's okay. Frank and Laura get married.
- Sam Beckett: I guess... I guess I'm... asking you to marry me - Frank. M-me.
- Laura: You guess?
- Al Calavicci: I guess, "guess" is not the best choice of words, Sam.
- Sam Beckett: Will you marry me?
- Kyle: Yes!
- Laura: Yes. Yes!