UK fans have been waiting for a long time to get their hands on Quantum Leap season 2, but finally the first batch of episodes are available to stream on Paramount Plus.
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This comes after the series has sadly already been cancelled, meaning this season is the last fans should expect to see of Ben and the rest of their favourite characters.
The series is a follow-up to the original show from 1989, with this new outing being set 30 years after Dr Sam Beckett vanished into the Quantum Leap accelerator.
It sees the lead scientist on a restarted Quantum Leap project, Ben, getting lost in the past and trying to find his way home.
The series stars Raymond Lee, The Sandman's Mason Alexander Park and Ghostbusters' Ernie Hudson among others, and has proven popular with fans.
Read on for everything you need to know about Quantum Leap season 2.
Quantum Leap season 2 release date
After a long wait for UK fans, the first part of Quantum Leap season 2 finally became available on Thursday 18th July on Paramount Plus.
There is no word yet on when part 2 will arrive, but we will keep this page updated. In the US, the new season premiered in October 2023 and has already wrapped up.
Quantum Leap season 2. NBC
How many episodes will Quantum Leap season 2 consist of?
Quantum Leap season 2 will consist of 13 episodes in total, and it's split into two halves.
Volume 2 went into production immediately after volume 1 wrapped.
It means there'll be a bit of a break between volume 1 (seven episodes) and volume 2 (six episodes).
Melissa Roxburgh as Lt Ellen Grier in Quantum Leap season 2. NBC
Quantum Leap cast – who is back for season 2?
The following stars are back from season 1 as part of the Quantum Leap cast:
Raymond Lee as Ben Song
Caitlin Bassett as Addison August
Ernie Hudson as Herbert 'Magic' Williams
Mason Alexander Park as Ian Wright
Nanrisa Lee as Jenn Chu
The one major character we wouldn't expect to return is Walter Perez's Richard Martinez, as showrunner Martin Gero has confirmed that he is "very dead" following the season 1 finale.
He told TVLine: "We wanted to close that story. We need to have endings. We need to have deaths. We need to have conclusions, and so closing out that chapter was really important."
James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
Louise Griffin is the Sci-Fi & Fantasy Editor for Radio Times, covering everything from Doctor Who, Star Wars and Marvel to House of the Dragon and Good Omens. She previously worked at Metro as a Senior Entertainment Reporter and has a degree in English Literature.
