I must say the pilot episode was a must see. I think it may be one of my favorites really, its one of the only times we get to see where Sam came from. What time and such, now I saw a remark on here about Seasons 4 & 5 I wanted to respond to this. As we know Season 4 is on order here at Amazon. Due out March 28th of next year. Season 5 I'd wonder if that season may come out this summer? Kinda wonderin on that. Any thoughts?
December 29, 2005I loved Quantum Leap when it was airing. I am so glad that it is on DVD now. I did't buy this DVD, But I did buy season 1, 2, & 3. This episode is on Season 1. Its just as good as I remembered. Now I just want to know when Season 4 & 5 come out.
June 1, 2005 |  | Like Many Pilots, Slow if You Know the Series |  |
Sam Beckett is having a slight memory problem. He can't remember who he is or what he does. He just knows that the body he's in isn't his own. Heck, he's supposed to be a test pilot who doesn't know the first thing about flying. And the year 1956 feels wrong as well.
To further prove he's going crazy, a man keeps appearing that only Sam can see. Al clams to be a friend and co-worker and has a crazy theory about time travel. In reality, it might just be crazy enough to be true. If it is, how can Sam get out of this body and back into his own?
I've caught a few episodes of this show in reruns over the years but never with any consistency. I was looking forward to seeing the pilot since I never had. Unfortunately, it falls into the camp of many television pilots. Most pilots are important for setting up the situation and relationships the main characters find themselves in, but are slow once you know the full story. The main plot of this episode is Sam trying to figure out what is happening to him. Since I already knew that, there were times I found my interest wandering.
Fan of Quantum Leap will be happy to know this episode is also included in the Complete First Season DVD set, so they don't need to purchase it separately to complete their collection.
If you're new to the show, this is the perfect place to start. It's a good first episode even if it doesn't hold up as well to repeat viewings.
May 31, 2005Did I catch a glimpse of a young Will Ferrell in the pilot episode? I checked out IMDB but it wasn't one of his credits. Have I lost my mind or has anyone else noticed?
June 30, 2004 | | Very Good - But buy season 1 - it's included | |
There is no need to buy this dvd. The pilot, genesis, is included in the Season One DVD which just came out. They don't write smart tv shows like Quantum Leap anymore. If they did, you'd probably see something like this on HBO. Each episode is more like a movie than a tv show.
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