Quantum Leap
Overview
Dr. Sam Beckett, a brilliant physicist, embarks on a groundbreaking experiment with time travel, but his leap into the Quantum Leap accelerator leads to unexpected consequences. He finds himself inhabiting the lives of others in various moments of the past, compelled to rectify their mistakes. Al, a holographic observer from Sam's own era, serves as his only source of guidance, visible and audible solely to him. Each leap presents new challenges as Sam aims to set things right, all while hoping that the next jump will finally bring him back to his own time.
Episodes
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1
Genesis (1)
On September 13, 1956, Sam Beckett awakens in a bewildering new world, grappling with confusion and memory loss. As he tries to piece together his sur...
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2
Genesis (2)
On September 13, 1956, Tom Stratton offers support to his wife, helping her avoid an early delivery. Instead of jumping back to his own time, he finds...
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Star-Crossed
On June 15, 1972, Sam finds himself inhabiting the life of a charming, womanizing college professor. While navigating this new identity, he unexpected...
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4
The Right Hand of God
On October 24, 1974, Sam finds himself in the midst of a boxing world rife with corruption. He is a young fighter trapped between unscrupulous gangste...
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5
How the Tess Was Won
Title: The Heart of the Ranch Plot: On August 5, 1956, Sam arrives at a sprawling Texas ranch, where he works as a gentle veterinarian. He quickly be...
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6
Double Identity
On November 8, 1965, Sam finds himself stepping into the dangerous world of a hit man. Things take a risky turn when he falls for the girlfriend of a ...
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7
The Color of Truth
On August 8, 1955, Sam leaps into the life of an elderly African American man living in the segregated South before the civil rights movement. As he n...
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8
Camikazi Kid
On June 6, 1961, Sam finds himself inhabiting the body of a teenage car enthusiast. His mission is to prevent his sister from tying the knot with a ri...
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9
Play it Again, Seymour
On April 14, 1953, Sam takes on the role of Nick Allen, a private detective with a striking resemblance to Humphrey Bogart. He's on a mission to uncov...
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Honeymoon Express
On April 27, 1960, Tom McBride, a New York City police officer on his honeymoon, finds himself in a perilous situation as he faces off against a jealo...
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Disco Inferno
Title: Disco Inferno Plot: On April 1, 1976, Sam, a dedicated stuntman, faces a critical challenge as he strives to rescue his younger brother from d...
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3
The Americanization of Machiko
Title: The Americanization of Machiko Plot: On August 4, 1953, Sam returns to his quaint hometown as a sailor, accompanied by his Japanese wife, Mach...
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4
What Price Gloria?
On October 16, 1961, Sam is taken aback to discover he has leaped into a woman named Samantha Stormer. Now a stunning secretary at an auto company, he...
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Blind Faith
On February 6, 1964, Sam jumps into the life of a blind concert pianist, much to the dismay of his girlfriend's judgmental mother. Despite the pianist...
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6
Good Morning, Peoria
On September 9, 1959, rock 'n' roll is on the cusp of exploding in popularity, but Peoria isn’t ready for it. The fate of the local radio station ha...
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7
Thou Shalt Not...
On February 2, 1974, Sam’s role as a rabbi involves preventing his sister-in-law from getting involved with a dubious author who could jeopardize he...
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Jimmy
On October 14, 1964, Sam finds himself in the body of Jimmy LaMotta, a young man with intellectual disabilities, during a time when mainstreaming such...
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So Help Me God
On July 29, 1957, Sam, struggling with his memory beyond the term habeas corpus, unexpectedly steps into the role of defense attorney for a young blac...
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10
Catch A Falling Star
Title: Catch A Falling Star Plot: On May 21, 1979, Sam finds himself in the shoes of Ray Hutton, the understudy for the lead role of Cervantes, just ...
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11
A Portrait for Troian
On February 7, 1971, Sam finds himself in the body of a famous parapsychologist tasked with saving a young widow from drowning in a lake. She believes...
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12
Animal Frat
On October 19, 1967, Sam finds himself in the body of Knut Wileton, widely recognized as "Wild Thing," a stereotypical fraternity athlete. To prevent ...
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13
Another Mother
On September 30, 1981, Sam, a divorced father of three, faces the challenge of stopping his teenage son from disappearing for good. The situation beco...
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14
All-Americans
On November 6, 1962, Sam faces the challenge of preventing his best friend from sabotaging their high school championship football game, which could j...
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15
Her Charm
On September 26, 1973, Sam faces a challenging task as he tries to safeguard a woman in the witness protection program from a mafia assassin. Complica...
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16
Freedom
On November 22, 1970, instead of preventing his grandfather's death, Sam finds himself in a desperate situation as he breaks out of jail. He must stay...
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17
Good Night, Dear Heart
On November 9, 1957, instead of rescuing the episode's damsel, Sam takes on the role of the coroner tasked with investigating her apparent suicide. He...
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18
Pool Hall Blues
On September 4, 1954, Sam steps in to assist his granddaughter in rescuing a quaint bar that's fallen into the clutches of a sleazy loan shark. To tur...
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19
Leaping in Without a Net
On November 18, 1958, Sam realizes he has a fear of heights when he jumps into the life of a trapeze artist. Her sister insists he catch her during a ...
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20
Maybe Baby
On March 11, 1963, Sam finds himself in a tense situation while babysitting a kidnapped child and dealing with a scatterbrained stripper who can’t s...
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21
Sea Bride
Title: Sea Bride Plot: On June 3, 1954, while traveling on an ocean liner, Sam faces a daunting challenge: he must prevent the wedding of a young man...
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22
M.I.A.
On April 1, 1969, Sam finds himself inhabiting the body of an undercover police officer. Al informs him that his task is to assure a navy nurse that h...
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The Leap Home (1)
Title: The Leap Home (1) Plot: On November 25, 1969, 16-year-old Sam finds himself back in time, facing a pivotal moment in his high school life. He ...
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The Leap Home (2): Vietnam
On April 7, 1970, Sam finds himself as a Navy SEAL alongside his brother Tom's team, grappling with a harrowing dilemma: should he focus on saving Tom...
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Leap of Faith
On August 19, 1963, Sam leaps into the role of a priest in Philadelphia, facing a chaotic situation. He must assist a struggling alcoholic priest as t...
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One Strobe Over the Line
On June 15, 1965, Sam, a dedicated photographer, finds himself in a challenging situation as he strives to shield a fashion model from her escalating ...
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The Boogieman
On Halloween night in 1964, Sam finds himself in the body of Joshua Raye, a horror writer. As he navigates this eerie setting, Ziggy indicates that hi...
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Miss Deep South
On June 7, 1958, Sam steps in to help Darlene Monte, a participant in the "Miss Deep South" beauty contest, when an innocent rival finds herself in tr...
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Black on White on Fire
On August 11, 1965, Sam finds himself in the body of a Black medical student who is engaged to a white woman. His mission is to help them navigate the...
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The Great Spontini
Title: The Great Spontini Plot: On May 9, 1974, Sam finds himself in the shoes of magician Harry Spontini. He must race against time to stop his estr...
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Rebel without a Clue
On September 1, 1958, Sam takes on the persona of "Bones," a member of a motorcycle gang, but he feels apprehensive about his role. He must intervene ...
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A Little Miracle
Title: A Christmas Redemption Plot: On December 24, 1962, Sam finds himself leaping into the life of Reginald Pierson, a valet for a wealthy contract...
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Runaway
On July 4, 1964, Sam, portraying 13-year-old Butchie, finds himself on a road trip across the country. He has to navigate the torment of his cruel old...
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12
8½ Months
On November 15, 1955, Billie Jean Crockett, a pregnant teenager, faces the daunting decision of giving her baby up for adoption, which she believes wo...
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13
Future Boy
On October 6, 1957, Sam finds himself in the shoes of Kenny Sharp, affectionately known as "Future Boy," the sidekick of Moe Stein, the host of the ch...
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14
Private Dancer
Title: Private Dancer Plot: On October 6, 1979, a hopeful dancer and waitress at a strip club finds herself on the brink of falling into prostitution...
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Piano Man
On November 10, 1985, Joey Dinardo, a charming lounge singer, finds himself fleeing from mob assassins. When Sam leaps into his life, he discovers tha...
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Southern Comforts
Title: Southern Comforts Plot: On August 4, 1961, New Orleans boasts the finest little haven for quilting enthusiasts: the Gilbert Labonte Sewin' & Q...
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Glitter Rock
On April 12, 1974, Sam, a dazzling glitter rock star, finds themselves in grave peril after a show, facing the threat of a deadly stabbing. With a mou...
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18
A Hunting We Will Go
On June 18, 1976, Sam finds himself in a challenging situation as a bounty hunter shackled to a clever embezzler determined to escape. As he grapples ...
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Last Dance Before an Execution
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20
Heart of a Champion
On July 23, 1955, Ronnie, a dedicated professional wrestler, faces a life-threatening situation: competing in the title match could cost him his life....
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Nuclear Family
On October 26, 1962, Sam unexpectedly becomes the sibling of a fallout shelter salesman amid the Cuban Missile Crisis. As anxiety grips the nation dur...
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Shock Theater
Title: Shock Theater Plot: On October 3, 1954, Sam Bederman, a man grappling with severe depression in a mental institution, inadvertently undergoes ...
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The Leap Back
On June 15, 1945, a lightning strike causes a surprising twist for Sam and Al. Sam leaps back to the future, reuniting with a long-lost love, while Al...
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Play Ball
On August 6, 1961, Sam, a pitcher for a minor league baseball team, faces a challenging choice. He must weigh whether to support a teammate in need, a...
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Hurricane
On August 17, 1969, Sam finds himself in the role of a deputy sheriff in a small Mississippi town, just as a fierce hurricane approaches. While trying...
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Justice
On May 11, 1965, Sam finds himself forced to wear the robes of a Ku Klux Klansman to protect an ambitious young civil rights activist dedicated to reg...
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Permanent Wave
On June 2, 1983, Sam finds himself in the body of Frank Bianca, a hairstylist sporting leather pants. His mission is to avert a tragedy involving the ...
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Raped
On June 20, 1980, Sam finds himself in a challenging situation as he leaps into the life of a young woman who has been the victim of a rape. With the ...
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The Wrong Stuff
On January 24, 1961, Sam finds himself in a tricky situation as he leaps into the body of Bobo, an astro-chimp. His mission is to navigate the challen...
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Dreams
On February 28, 1979, Sam finds himself in a chilling situation as he leaps into the body of a detective probing a brutal murder case. With his own li...
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A Single Drop of Rain
On September 7, 1953, a severe drought threatens to destroy a small town unless Sam, taking on the persona of Billy Beaumont, the "purveyor of precipi...
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Unchained
Title: Unchained Plot: On November 2, 1956, Sam takes a stand alongside his fellow inmate, Boone, as they face the harsh realities of prison life. Wh...
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The Play's the Thing
On September 9, 1969, Sam finds himself leaping into the body of a young actor infatuated with an older woman who dreams of becoming a singer. As he n...
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Running for Honor
On June 11, 1964, Sam, a talented track athlete at a Navy college, finds himself in a race against time to save his former roommate. Expelled due to h...
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Temptation Eyes
On February 1, 1985, a serial killer is on the loose in San Francisco. Sam, assuming the identity of TV reporter Dillion Powell, takes it upon himself...
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The Last Gunfighter
On November 28, 1957, Sam leaps into the life of Tyler Meanes, a notorious storyteller known for his exaggerations. Tyler's fate takes a dire turn whe...
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A Song for the Soul
On April 7, 1963, Sam, a backup singer in an all-girl amateur group, gets caught in a tense situation involving the fifteen-year-old lead singer and h...
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Ghost Ship
On August 13, 1956, while navigating the treacherous Bermuda Triangle as co-pilot, Sam faces a dire situation. He needs to ensure the plane doesn’t ...
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Roberto!
On January 27, 1982, Sam adopts the persona of "Roberto!" as a sensational tabloid talk show host reminiscent of Geraldo. Alongside an asthmatic colle...
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It's A Wonderful Leap
On May 10, 1958, Sam takes on the role of Max Greenman, a New York taxi driver eager to earn his own taxi license. As he navigates the challenges of c...
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Moments to Live
Title: Moments to Live Plot: On May 4, 1985, Sam, a renowned heart surgeon known for his role in a popular soap opera, finds himself in a perilous si...
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20
The Curse of Ptah-Hotep
On March 2, 1957, Sam seems to be enjoying a getaway as Egyptologist Dale Conway, immersing himself in hieroglyphics, exploring ancient tombs, and exp...
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21
Stand Up
Title: Stand Up Plot: On April 30, 1959, Sam, who performs as the musical partner in a comedy duo, discovers that persuading a couple about their tru...
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22
A Leap for Lisa
On June 25, 1957, Sam finds himself inhabiting the body of Al Calavicci, aiming to save Al's married girlfriend from a tragic fate. However, when Sam ...
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Lee Harvey Oswald (1)
Between October 5, 1957, and November 22, 1963, Sam leaps unexpectedly back into the tumultuous life of Lee Harvey Oswald before finishing his origina...
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Lee Harvey Oswald (2)
After leaping once more before finishing his initial mission, Sam unexpectedly jumps back and forth through Lee Harvey Oswald's life. Embracing the th...
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Leaping of the Shrew
Title: The Castaway's Leap Plot: On September 27, 1956, Sam finds himself in the role of a Greek sailor marooned on a remote island. His only compani...
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Nowhere to Run
On August 10, 1968, Marine captain Sam, who lost his legs in a Vietnam accident, is staying at a veteran's hospital. There, he confronts the urgent ch...
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Killin' Time
On June 18, 1958, Sam finds himself in a perilous predicament as an escaped murderer, trapped in a home with a mother and her daughter held captive. T...
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Star Light, Star Bright
Title: Star Light, Star Bright Plot: On May 21, 1966, Sam finds himself in the body of a 79-year-old man whose son is intent on having him institutio...
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Deliver Us from Evil
On March 19, 1966, Sam finds himself leaping into the life of Jimmy LaMotta, and things quickly spiral out of control. Even without taking any action,...
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Trilogy (1)
Title: Trilogy (1) Plot: On August 8, 1955, Sam finds himself in the role of a sheriff in a quaint Louisiana community, where a duo of unresolved mur...
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Trilogy (2)
On June 14, 1966, Sam unexpectedly returns to his familiar small town in Louisiana, where he finds himself with Abigail, now twenty-one. Tensions rise...
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Trilogy (3)
On July 28, 1978, Sam, a seasoned attorney, is called upon by Abigail, now thirty-three, to represent her in court. Abigail faces murder charges for t...
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Promised Land
On December 22, 1971, Sam finds himself in Elk Ridge, Indiana, where he must intervene to protect the Walters brothers. The siblings are fighting to s...
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A Tale of Two Sweeties
On February 25, 1958, Sam, a playful traveling brush salesman, unexpectedly juggles two wives and two families. Ziggy suggests that Sam's task is to d...
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Liberation
On October 16, 1968, Sam leaps into the life of a housewife and mother of two, caught in the midst of the women's liberation movement. His mission is ...
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Dr. Ruth
On April 25, 1985, Sam is busy hosting her radio talk show, where she plays matchmaker for her producers and steps in to assist a young secretary faci...
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Blood Moon
On March 10, 1975, Sam, an unconventional artist who may have vampiric traits, finds himself on the outskirts of London. He navigates Al's quirky supe...
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Return of the Evil Leaper (1)
Title: The Dark Leaper Returns (1) Plot: On October 8, 1956, Sam, assuming the identity of Arnold Watkins, aka The Midnight Marauder, faces a challen...
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Revenge of the Evil Leaper (2)
Title: The Evil Leaper Strikes Back (2) Plot: September 16, 1987: After a simultaneous leap, Sam and Alia land in a women's correctional facility, wr...
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Goodbye Norma Jean
On April 4, 1960, Sam, who serves as Marilyn Monroe's chauffeur, faces the daunting task of safeguarding her from a potential tragedy. However, a well...
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The Beast Within
On November 6, 1972, Sam finds himself in the body of Henry Adams, part of a close-knit group of friends who served in Vietnam, each carrying their ow...
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The Leap Between the States
Title: The Leap Between the States Plot: On September 20, 1862, Sam finds himself unexpectedly transported into the body of his great-grandfather, Ca...
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Memphis Melody
Title: Memphis Melody Plot: On July 3, 1954, Sam moves with infectious energy as he interacts with Elvis Presley, just moments before the world recog...
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Mirror Image
On August 8, 1953, Sam finds himself in an unusual bar located in a coal-mining town, where odd occurrences unfold and people he recognizes seem unawa...
