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Quantum Leap/The Americanization of Machiko

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The Americanization of Machiko
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Season 2, Episode 3
Airdate October 11, 1989
Production Number 65406
Written by Charlie Coffey
Directed by Gilbert Shilton
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Quantum LeapSeason Two
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The Americanization of Machiko is the third episode of the second season of Quantum Leap, and the twelfth episode overall.

Starring: Scott Bakula (Sam Beckett)

Starring: Dean Stockwell (The Observer)

Guest Starring: K Callan (Lenore MacKenize), Wayne Tippit (Henry MacKenize), Leila Hee Olsen (Machiko), Elena Stiteler (Naomi), Patrick Massett (Rusty)

with Chuck Walling (Reverend Felcher), Marjorie Stapp (Betty Felcher), Clive Rosengren (George O'Bannon), Pat Ast (Delores), Cary Pitts (Deputy Herman), Keith R. Mills (Lionel/Mayor), James Oden Hatch (Eugene), Bill Arnold (Charlie)

Contents

Plot Overview

Sam is a soldier returning home from overseas with his Japanese wife, much to everyone's surprise. He has to overcome many prejudicial obstacles to ensure that the two stay married.

Notes

Leap Date

  • August 4, 1953

Location

  • Oak Creek, Ohio

Arc Advancement

Happenings

Characters

  • It's shown that Sam is fluent in Japanese.

Referbacks

Trivia

The Show

  • It's later revealed that Sam was born August 8, 1953, which would be outside his lifetime. However, Donald Bellisario later stated that his lifetime would include the time of his conception, therefore keeping this within the established parameters.

Behind the Scenes

Allusions and References

Memorable Moments

Quotes