Quantum Leap: Jimmy

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October 14, 1964: Since mainstreaming the mentally retarded is not yet a popular concept, Sam must help Jimmy LaMotta, the "slow" young man he's leaped into, get a job and gain his coworkers' acceptance, in order to prevent his brother from returning Jimmy to the institution where he previously lived. Add a recap »

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Writers:: Paul M. Belous Robert Wolterstorff

Director:: James Whitmore Jr.

Stars:: Scott Bakula (Dr. Samuel "Sam" Beckett); Dean Stockwell (Rear Admiral Albert "Al" Calavicci)

Guest Star:: Josh Peden (Peter Kirksey); Elaine Hausman (Mrs. Kirksey); Ryan McWhorter (Corey LaMotta); Brad Silverman (Jimmy LaMotta / Mirror); Michael Madsen (Blue); Michael Alldredge (Charlie Samuels); Laura Harrington (Connie LaMotta); John D'Aquino (Frank LaMotta)

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The character of Jimmy also "appears" in the episode "Shock Theater" as one of Sam's multiple personalities. edit »
Sam will later leap into Jimmy again in the fifth season episode "Deliver Us from Evil." edit »

Sam: Don't die or you'll never see Star Wars!
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Sam: [talking about why people are mean to Jimmy] People don't know me. I'm different and that scares them. edit »

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Charlie183
member since: Feb 10, 2007
Jimmy
The Bottom Line: "A very special episode"
Sam jumps into Jimmy a man with the IQ of a 12-year-old.Being in the 60s he's not accepted by most people.He lives with his brother's family and Frank really takes care of him, but his wife has problems accepting him and work doesn't go as planed either. ...Continue »
09/23/07 03:01am | report abuse
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DrageaDraconis
member since: Dec 2, 2006
Jimmy
The Bottom Line: "A very special episode"
All I really know is that it\\\'s about sam leaping as a mentally challenged man.He trys to get him job as stated in the epi re-cap. ...Continue »
12/02/06 02:34pm | report abuse