Episode
Quantum Leap: How the Tess Was Won
Overview
August 5, 1956: Sam finds himself on a Texas ranch in 1956 as a submissive veterinarian in love with a tough rancher.
Details
- Series
- Quantum Leap
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 4
- Air date
- 1989-04-14
- Runtime
- 48 min
Episode context
How the Tess Was Won is Episode 4 in Season 1 of Quantum Leap. It aired on 1989-04-14. The runtime is 48 min.
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