Ben finds himself in the heart of the 1992 Los Angeles riots on Quantum Leap Season 2 Episode 5, “One Night in Koreatown,”
For his latest mission, Ben leaps into the body of a young man whose father’s shoe store gets caught up in the violence of the L.A. riots. This is only the second time Quantum Leap has used such a well-known historical event as a catalyst for its case of the week.
C.S. Lee as Jin Park, Raymond Lee as Dr. Ben Song, and Benjamin Flores Jr. as Dwain (l-r) on QUANTUM LEAP — “One Night in Koreatown” Episode 205 — (Photo by: NBC)
The first time was another California event when Ben had to save a family during the 1989 San Francisco earthquake on Quantum Leap. Season 1 Episode 6, “What a Disaster.” “What a Disaster” was a fast-paced episode heavy on action.
Judging by “One Night in Koreatown’s” preview photos and promo, that is again the case. In addition to the tense action, Ben’s mission on “What a Disaster” also ended up being a deeply personal one.
We don’t know yet if this mission will hit close to home for Ben the way the “What a Disaster” mission did. We do know, however, that it will be personal for Magic, who is taking Addison’s place as Ben’s hologram for this mission.
Are you looking forward to seeing Magic take a turn as Ben’s hologram? What sort of personal connection to the riots do you think he has?
Check out the photos and promo video below for a preview!
Episode description: 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 explosive 1992 riots. Facing an emotional connection in the riots to his past, Magic joins Ben on the leap.
Written by: Tamika Miller Directed by: Benjamin Raab and Deric A. Hughes
Photos from Quantum Leap Season 2 Episode 5:
C.S. Lee as Jin Park and Analisa Velez as Luisa (l-r) on QUANTUM LEAP — “One Night in Koreatown” Episode 205 — (Photo by: NBC)Benjamin Flores Jr. as Dwain on QUANTUM LEAP — “One Night in Koreatown” Episode 205 — (Photo by: NBC)Ernie Hudson as Magic on QUANTUM LEAP — “One Night in Koreatown” Episode 205 — (Photo by: NBC)Ernie Hudson as Magic on QUANTUM LEAP — “One Night in Koreatown” Episode 205 — (Photo by: NBC)Benjamin Flores Jr. as Dwain on QUANTUM LEAP — “One Night in Koreatown” Episode 205 — (Photo by: NBC)QUANTUM LEAP — “One Night in Koreatown” Episode 205 — (Photo by: NBC)C.S. Lee as Jin Park and Raymond Lee as Dr. Ben Song (l-r) on QUANTUM LEAP — “One Night in Koreatown” Episode 205 — (Photo by: NBC)C.S. Lee as Jin Park and Raymond Lee as Dr. Ben Song (l-r) on QUANTUM LEAP — “One Night in Koreatown” Episode 205 — (Photo by: NBC)Benjamin Flores Jr. as Dwain on QUANTUM LEAP — “One Night in Koreatown” Episode 205 — (Photo by: NBC)Ernie Hudson as Magic on QUANTUM LEAP — “One Night in Koreatown” Episode 205 — (Photo by: NBC)Danny Kang as Sonny and Raymond Lee as Dr. Ben Song 9l-r) on QUANTUM LEAP — “One Night in Koreatown” Episode 205 — (Photo by: NBC)C.S. Lee as Jin Park, Raymond Lee as Dr. Ben Song, Ernie Hudson as Magic, and Analisa Velez as Luisa (l-r) on QUANTUM LEAP — “One Night in Koreatown” Episode 205 — (Photo by: NBC)Mason Alexander Park as Ian and Nanrisa Lee as Jenn (l-r) on QUANTUM LEAP — “One Night in Koreatown” Episode 205 — (Photo by: NBC)C.S. Lee as Jin Park on QUANTUM LEAP — “One Night in Koreatown” Episode 205 — (Photo by: NBC)Raymond Lee as Dr. Ben Song and Analisa Velez as Luisa (l-r) on QUANTUM LEAP — “One Night in Koreatown” Episode 205 — (Photo by: NBC)Mason Alexander Park as Ian and Nanrisa Lee as Jenn (l-r) on QUANTUM LEAP — “One Night in Koreatown” Episode 205 — (Photo by: NBC)Analisa Velez as Luisa on QUANTUM LEAP — “One Night in Koreatown” Episode 205 — (Photo by: Casey Durkin/NBC)C.S. Lee as Jin Park and Raymond Lee as Dr. Ben Song (l-r) on QUANTUM LEAP — “One Night in Koreatown” Episode 205 — (Photo by: Casey Durkin/NBC)Mason Alexander Park as Ian and Caitlin Bassett as Addison (l-r) on QUANTUM LEAP — “One Night in Koreatown” Episode 205 — (Photo by: Casey Durkin/NBC)Susan Diol as Beth on QUANTUM LEAP — “One Night in Koreatown” Episode 205 — (Photo by: Casey Durkin/NBC)Raymond Lee as Dr. Ben Song and Ernie Hudson as Magic(l-r) on QUANTUM LEAP — “One Night in Koreatown” Episode 205 — (Photo by: Casey Durkin/NBC)
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