Episode
Quantum Leap: This Took Too Long!
Overview
Instead of leaping home as expected, Ben finds himself in 1978 aboard a top-secret military flight, transporting a mysterious cargo. When the flight comes under attack, Ben and the crew discover the sobering truth behind their mission.
Details
- Series
- Quantum Leap
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2023-10-04
- Runtime
- 42 min
Episode context
This Took Too Long! is Episode 1 in Season 2 of Quantum Leap. It aired on 2023-10-04. The runtime is 42 min.
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