Episode
Quantum Leap: Private Dancer
Overview
October 6, 1979: An aspiring dancer working as a waitress in a strip club is in danger of being led into a life of prostitution unless Sam, as "Rod the Bod," can convince her to audition for a spot in a professional dance group. But, since she's deaf, the choreographer doesn't believe she has the time to give the young lady the attention she'll need.
Details
- Series
- Quantum Leap
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 14
- Air date
- 1991-03-20
- Runtime
- 48 min
Episode context
Private Dancer is Episode 14 in Season 3 of Quantum Leap. It aired on 1991-03-20. The runtime is 48 min.
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