Ep 5. Permanent Wave - June 2, 1983

Quantum Leap season 4 episode 5, titled "Permanent Wave - June 2, 1983," follows Dr. Sam Beckett as he leaps into the body of a hairstylist named Tony. Sam quickly discovers that Tony has gotten into some trouble with his ex-girlfriend, Lila, who also happens to be his boss's wife. The episode takes place over the course of one day as Sam tries to fix Tony's relationships and prevent him from losing his job.

As Sam navigates through Tony's day, he learns that Lila is not only cheating on her husband with Tony, but with several other men around town. Sam decides to try and set things right by telling Lila's husband and giving Tony's boss the evidence he needs to fire her. Along the way, Sam and Tony's coworker, Denise, bond over their shared passion for music.

As the day progresses, Sam realizes that he needs to help Tony get his life back on track. Tony is a talented hairstylist with dreams of opening his own salon, but his relationship with Lila and his lack of confidence have held him back. Sam learns that Tony has been offered a job in a new city, and he encourages him to take it and start fresh.

As Sam works to fix Tony's relationships and make peace with Lila, he starts to worry that he might not be able to make things right before he leaps. When he finally does leap, he's left wondering if he accomplished everything he set out to do.

"Permanent Wave - June 2, 1983" is a complex episode that deals with themes of infidelity, loyalty, and personal ambition. The episode features strong performances from its cast and manages to balance both the comedic and dramatic elements of the story. Fans of Quantum Leap will definitely enjoy this classic episode.