Quantum Leap Timeline ( Real )

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March 26, 1989

Quantum Leap TV Show Premiere

Quantum Leap, an American science fiction television series created by Donald P. Bellisario, premiered on NBC.

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May 5, 1993

Quantum Leap TV Show Finale

The original Quantum Leap TV series aired its final episode on NBC.

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January 24, 2022

Quantum Leap Reboot Announcement

NBC officially announced the reboot of Quantum Leap, aiming to revive the popular series with a new storyline and cast.

Quantum Leap Timeline ( Fictional )

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August 8, 1953

Dr. Sam Beckett's Birth

Birth of Dr. Samuel Beckett, the physicist who invents Quantum Leap.

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January 1989

Start of Quantum Leap Project

Dr. Sam Beckett begins his top-secret project to time travel within his own lifetime to correct historical mistakes.

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March 5, 1990

First Quantum Leap

Dr. Sam Beckett activates the Quantum Leap accelerator and leaps for the first time, beginning his journey through time in other people's bodies.

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March 6, 1990

Sam Leaps into First Body (Johnny Hooker)

Sam leaps into the body of Johnny Hooker, a small-time criminal involved with an undercover narcotics operation.

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March 1990

Al Calavicci Joins Program as Holographic Observer

Albert "Al" Calavicci becomes Sam's observer, appearing as a hologram and assisting him on leaps.

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1969 (exact date varies per leap)

Leap at Vietnam War

Sam leaps into a soldier during the Vietnam War, tries to prevent unnecessary deaths and uphold moral decisions.

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Various leaps 1990-1993

Sam Discovers He Can Influence Future

Sam realizes his actions during leaps not only change the past but also impact the future, affecting his own timeline.

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December 1993

Final Leap in Series (Stewart Kline)

Sam leaps into Stewart Kline, a geneticist, hinting he has not yet returned home and will continue leaping.