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Dr. Ruth
From Quantum Leap
A 60-minute sf episode from Quantum Leap, Season 5, Episode 14.
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Series Progress: Episode 80 of 9683% Completed
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Sam is shocked to discover that he has taken over the body of sex therapist Dr Ruth Westheimer - in the middle of a radio phone-in. While Sam attempts to help a victim of sexual harassment, Al's emotional hang-ups become the focus of attention for Dr Ruth herself.
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FAQ
How long is Dr. Ruth?
Dr. Ruth runs for 1h for this episode.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of episode is this?
It is tagged under SF, cult classic, drama.
How big is the series commitment?
This series currently shows 96 episodes across 5 seasons.
Series Binge Profile
Total Content Density: 96 hours 0 minutes (96 episodes)
Intensity Rating: Epic Binge A massive saga. Set aside dedicated weekends for this run.
Binge Milestones
1 episode/day: 96 days
3 episodes/day: 32 days
5 episodes/day: 20 days
Episodes (96)
- S01E01 - Genesis Part I
- S01E02 - Genesis Part II
- S01E03 - Star-Crossed
- S01E04 - The Right Hand of God
- S01E05 - How the Tess Was Won
- S01E06 - Double Identity
- S01E07 - The Color of Truth
- S01E08 - Camikazi Kid
- S01E09 - Play It Again, Seymour
- S02E01 - Honeymoon Express
- S02E10 - Catch a Falling Star
- S02E11 - A Portrait for Troian
- S02E12 - Animal Frat
- S02E13 - Another Mother
- S02E14 - All-Americans
- S02E15 - Her Charm
- S02E16 - Freedom
- S02E17 - Good Night, Dear Heart
- S02E18 - Pool Hall Blues
- S02E19 - Leaping in Without a Net
- S02E02 - Disco Inferno
- S02E20 - Maybe Baby
- S02E21 - Sea Bride
- S02E22 - M.I.A.
- S02E03 - The Americanization of Machiko
- S02E04 - What Price Gloria?
- S02E05 - Blind Faith
- S02E06 - Good Morning, Peoria
- S02E07 - Thou Shalt Not...
- S02E08 - Jimmy
- S02E09 - So Help Me God
- S03E01 - The Leap Home, Part 1
- S03E10 - A Little Miracle
- S03E11 - Runaway
- S03E12 - 8 1/2 Months
- S03E13 - Future Boy
- S03E14 - Private Dancer
- S03E15 - Piano Man
- S03E16 - Southern Comforts
- S03E17 - Glitter Rock
- S03E18 - A Hunting We Will Go
- S03E19 - Last Dance Before an Execution
- S03E02 - The Leap Home, Part 2 (Vietnam)
- S03E20 - Heart of a Champion
- S03E21 - Nuclear Family
- S03E22 - Shock Theater
- S03E03 - Leap of Faith
- S03E04 - One Strobe Over the Line
- S03E05 - The Boogieman
- S03E06 - Miss Deep South
- S03E07 - Black on White on Fire
- S03E08 - The Great Spontini
- S03E09 - Rebel Without a Clue
- S04E01 - The Leap Back
- S04E10 - Unchained
- S04E11 - The Play's the Thing
- S04E12 - Running for Honor
- S04E13 - Temptation Eyes
- S04E14 - The Last Gunfighter
- S04E15 - A Song for the Soul
- S04E16 - Ghost Ship
- S04E17 - Roberto!
- S04E18 - It's a Wonderful Leap
- S04E19 - Moments to Live
- S04E02 - Play Ball
- S04E20 - The Curse of Ptah-Hotep
- S04E21 - Stand Up
- S04E22 - A Leap for Lisa
- S04E03 - Hurricane
- S04E04 - Justice
- S04E05 - Permanent Wave
- S04E06 - Raped
- S04E07 - The Wrong Stuff
- S04E08 - Dreams
- S04E09 - A Single Drop of Rain
- S05E10 - Trilogy: Part 3
- S05E11 - Promised Land
- S05E12 - A Tale of Two Sweeties
- S05E13 - Liberation
- S05E14 - Dr. Ruth Viewing
- S05E15 - Blood Moon
- S05E16 - Return of the Evil Leaper
- S05E17 - Revenge of the Evil Leaper
- S05E18 - Goodbye, Norma Jean
- S05E19 - The Beast Within
- S05E02 - Lee Harvey Oswald Part II
- S05E20 - The Leap Between the States
- S05E21 - Memphis Melody
- S05E22 - Mirror Image
- S05E03 - Leaping of the Shrew
- S05E04 - Nowhere to Run
- S05E05 - Killin' Time
- S05E06 - Star Light, Star Bright
- S05E07 - Deliver Us From Evil
- S05E08 - Trilogy: Part 1
- S05E09 - Trilogy: Part 2
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