Ep 14. Private Dancer - October 6, 1979

Sam leaps into the body of a young talented dancer named Cindy, who is supposed to audition at a prestigious dance academy to pursue her dreams. However, things take an unexpected turn when Sam discovers that Cindy's father, a hardworking construction worker, has been injured in an accident and his family is in dire need of money for his medical treatment. Sam's mission now changes to not only help Cindy achieve her dreams but also to find a way for her family to afford her father's treatment.

Sam realizes that Cindy's dance routine needs to be revised and sets out to convince her choreographer to change it. While doing so, Sam encounters Cindy's persistent and controlling boyfriend, who barges in and tries to boss Cindy around. Sam has no choice but to play along, as he tries to find a way to get him out of the picture without upsetting Cindy.

Things get complicated when the academy announces that Cindy's father's medical expenses have been taken care of by an anonymous benefactor, and there is no longer any need for Cindy to dance for money. Cindy is understandably confused and feels that she has lost the motivation to pursue her dream. Sam, however, encourages her to continue dancing and reminds her of her love for it. With renewed determination, Cindy returns to the academy, but Sam soon discovers that the benefactor has a hidden agenda and is planning to use Cindy for his own benefit.

Sam must now find a way to expose the benefactor's ulterior motives and save Cindy's dream of becoming a dancer. Along the way, he also needs to deal with Cindy's boyfriend, who is steadily becoming more controlling and aggressive.

In this heartwarming and inspiring episode, Sam inspires Cindy to overcome her obstacles and pursue her passion. 'Private Dancer' is a perfect example of how Quantum Leap not only entertained but also taught valuable life lessons.