

Brad T on Ma5:04 pm Oh for crying out loud. Al's character also gives parents a good way to discuss human flaws with their children Al is a good friend to Sam, and has many redeeming qualities, but still makes mistakes like all of us, and Sam finds ways to lovingly hold his friend accountable while not encouraging poor behavior. He wrote some of the very best Quantum Leap episodes and would be a great asset to have in the writer’s room.

However, Sam consistently calls Al out on his inappropriate comments/actions, so the show does not paint Al's actions as acceptable. The fourth season kicked off with a wild twist Sam and Al swap places, thanks to a well-timed lightning strike. His "sidekick," Al, is a good friend, but the show frequently references Al's many marriages, he's often seen smoking a cigar, and he's a bit of a womanizer. The two-parter is one of the best stories in the Quantum Leap canon, and one of the most personal for Sam, digging into his personal life and family.
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The main character, Sam, is a kind-hearted, smart role model who has the best of intentions. Which episodes from the time-traveling epic TV show, Quantum Leap, are the best of the best This article is part of a directory: Game Rant's Ultimate Sci-Fi Guide Table of contents. Some parents may find these themes too uncomfortable for young children, but they provide a good opportunity to discuss difficult issues with preteens/teens in a safe setting. Oh, boy: 5 Essential Quantum Leap episodes you should watch 1. The show often deals with difficult topics such as racism, divorce, war, sexism, death, etc. Sam often finds himself leaping into a situation as the love interest, so there are quite a few kissing/sensual scenes, but nothing very explicit. These leaps give him the opportunity to rectify events that went wrong, and typically change history for the better. This show follows the adventures of a time-traveling scientist (Sam) as he "leaps" through different events during the 1950s through 1980s.
