Preview — Quantum Leap Season 1 Episode 14: S.O.S
Brandon Routh makes his Quantum Leap debut on Quantum Leap Season 1 Episode 14, “S.O.S.”
On the episode, Ben leaps into the body of a naval officer on an American battleship during war games in 1989. Routh plays Ben’s commanding officer, Alexander Augustine, who Ben has to work with during a risky rescue mission.
Adding to the drama is the fact that Augustine is not only Ben’s commanding officer but also Addison’s father.
This is the most personal connection Ben or anyone on the team has had to any of Ben’s missions so far. It opens up the possibility for all sorts of exciting directions for the episode to go in.
First, “S.O.S.” will obviously be an Addison-centric episode. Despite being a central character, we don’t know much about Addison beyond her relationship with Ben and her military background. Learning more about her backstory and what made her who she is, is definitely something to look forward to.
However, having such a personal connection with the mission creates a lot of complications, too. First, there is the potential that Addison’s emotional investment in the mission will affect her judgment.
It also puts her in a vulnerable position with Ben and the rest of the team since it will reveal things about her family that she may not be ready to share or doesn’t even know herself. Because of all that, viewers can also expect this to be a significant episode for Ben and Addison’s relationship.
Perhaps most dramatically, Ben is potentially changing Addison’s history and memories. Will that change Addison in the present? Will it change the path that led her to become part of the Quantum Leap team or fall in love with Ben?
It all adds up to what will no doubt be a jam-packed episode with some potentially consequential ramifications for the rest of the season.
Check out the photos and promo video below for a preview!
Episode description: When Ben leaps onto a naval battleship during war games in 1989, he must not only navigate a dangerous rescue mission but also contend with his commanding officer, XO Alexander Augustine, otherwise known as Addison’s father.
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What are your hopes for this episode of Quantum Leap? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below, and be sure to catch up with our review of Quantum Leap Season 1 Episode 13, “Family Style,” right here.
Quantum Leap airs Monday at 10/9c on N.B.C.
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Sarah Fields
Sarah is an obsessive geek who likes to get into the weeds and over think things. She is passionate about Sci-Fi and comics and is a giant classic film nerd. Sarah cares deeply about media representation and the power of telling diverse stories. When she's not writing or watching her favorite shows she spends her days working in the non-profit world trying to make life a little better for those that need some extra help.