Quantum Leap season 2: next episode, everything we know about the time-travel series

Sarabeth Pollock
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Raymond Lee as Dr. Ben Song in Quantum Leap season 2.
Raymond Lee as Dr. Ben Song in Quantum Leap season 2.

Before Quantum Leap season 1 wrapped up, NBC put in an order for more and that means Quantum Leap season 2 will be jumping onto your TV screens at some point this fall.

The new version of the series is set 30 years after the original series ended. This time it's Dr. Ben Song (Raymond Lee) who makes a jump into the past, leaving his team to figure out how to fix whatever gets changed in the process.

The new version of the series was met with critical acclaim and a very favorable response from viewers, so it's no surprise that NBC is bringing the show back for more.

Here's what we know about Quantum Leap season 2.

Next episode of Quantum Leap season 2

Quantum Leap season 2 airs Wednesdays at 9 pm ET/PT on NBC, with new episodes streaming the next day on Peacock.

The next new episode of Quantum Leap season 2 airs on December 13. The title of the episode is "Nomad" and here's the episode description: "When Ben leaps as far as Egypt into an undercover CIA agent caught in a dangerous game of international espionage, he must move quickly to save a woman's life."

For now, you can catch up on the first season of the show on Peacock.

Quantum Leap season 2 episodes

Quantum Leap season 2 episode 1: "This Took Too Long!"
"Instead of leaping home as expected, Ben finds himself in 1978 aboard a top-secret military flight, transporting mysterious cargo; when the flight comes under attack, Ben and the crew discover the sobering truth behind their mission."

Quantum Leap season 2 episode 2: "Ben & Teller"
"Ben takes on the role of a bank teller in the wrong place at the wrong time during a dangerous armed robbery; Addison, Magic, Ian and Jenn come to terms with a shocking discovery; the team adds a new member."

Quantum Leap season 2 episode 3: "Closure Encounters"
"Now a government agent, Ben investigates unexplained extraterrestrial activity."

Quantum Leap season 2 episode 4: "The Lonely Hearts Club"
"Ben leaps into the body of an ambitious Hollywood assistant whose famous client, Neal Russell, is in danger; as Ben realizes that Neal's circumstances may shed light on his own, his working relationship with Addison reaches an inflection point."

Quantum Leap season 2 episode 5: "One Night in Koreatown"
"Ben lands in the body of an 18-year-old working for his father's shoe store in Koreatown in Los Angeles at the start of the explosive 1992 riots; facing an emotional connection in the riots to his past, Magic joins Ben on the leap."

Quantum Leap season 2 episode 6: "Secret History"
"Ben must find a formula hidden by Albert Einstein that holds the key to nuclear energy before the Nazis get it."

Quantum Leap season 3 episode 7: "A Kind of Magic"
"Ben leaps back to 1692 -- the farthest he's ever been -- where he finds himself on trial for practicing witchcraft; with limited records online, the team must race to save him before he's put to death."

Quantum Leap season 2 cast

The season 1 cast is expected to return in Quantum Leap season 2. No new casting announcements have been made as of publication.

You can see the full season 1 cast below:

Quantum Leap season 2 plot

Here's the synopsis of Quantum Leap from NBC:

"It’s been nearly 30 years since Dr. Sam Beckett stepped into the Quantum Leap accelerator and vanished. Now, a new team, led by physicist Ben Song (Raymond Lee), has been assembled to restart the project in hope of understanding the mysteries behind the machine and the man who created it.

"Everything changes, however, when Ben makes an unauthorized leap into the past, leaving the team behind to solve the mystery of why he did it. At Ben’s side throughout his leaps is Addison (Caitlin Bassett), who appears in the form of a hologram only Ben can see and hear. She’s a decorated Army veteran who brings level-headed precision to her job.

"At the helm of the highly confidential operation is Herbert 'Magic' Williams (Ernie Hudson), a no-nonsense career military man who has to answer to his bosses who won’t be happy once they learn about the breach of protocol. The rest of the team at headquarters includes Ian Wright (Mason Alexander Park), who runs the Artificial Intelligence unit 'Ziggy,' and Jenn Chou (Nanrisa Lee), who heads up digital security for the project.

"As Ben leaps from life to life, putting right what once went wrong, it becomes clear that he and the team are on a thrilling journey. However, Addison, Magic, Ian and Jenn know that if they are going to solve the mystery of Ben’s leap and bring him home, they must act fast or lose him forever."

Quantum Leap season 2 trailer

Take a look at the Quantum Leap season 2 below:

How to watch Quantum Leap season 2

Quantum Leap airs on NBC and streams the next day on Peacock. If you’ve cut the cord, you can watch NBC through DirecTV Stream, Hulu with Live TV, FuboTV, Sling TV and YouTube TV.

You can catch up on the first season of the show on Peacock.