Quantum Leap is an American television series that aired on NBC from March 1989 to May 1993. The series was created by Donald P. Bellisario, and starred Scott Bakula as Dr. Samuel Beckett, a scientist who becomes lost in time following a botched experiment. Dean Stockwell co-starred as Al, Sam’s womanizing, cigar smoking sidekick and best friend. He appeared to Sam as a hologram that only Sam and a select few others could see or hear. Episodes currently air weekdays on ION Television.

