[s1e1] July 13th, 1985 -

The brilliant physicist who takes the leap.

is the series premiere of the 2022 Quantum Leap revival. It introduces Dr. Ben Song, who makes an unauthorized leap into the past, leaving his team to figure out his mission while he struggles with "Swiss cheese" memory. 📺 Episode Overview Original Air Date: September 19, 2022 Director: Thor Freudenthal Writers: Steven Lilien & Bryan Wynbrandt Leap Date: July 13, 1985 (the day of the Live Aid concerts) Host Body: Nick, a getaway driver for a heist crew 🛡️ Key Plot Points

The head of digital security for the project. 🔍 Deep Dives & Discussions [S1E1] July 13th, 1985

Ben’s fiancé and his hologram guide.

Ben leaps into the body of a man named Nick, who is part of a crew planning to steal the Hope Diamond from the Museum of Modern Art. The brilliant physicist who takes the leap

Fans on Reddit often discuss the "role reversal" of Ben being the leaper instead of Addison.

Ben must ensure that his teammate Ryan doesn't get killed during the heist and that Ryan's family is saved from financial ruin. Ben Song, who makes an unauthorized leap into

Detailed summaries of the episode's connection to the original series can be found on the Quantum Leap Wiki .