The Leap Home: A Look Bakula

"Dr. Ruth" April 25, 1985

(S5E14) Our friend Sean DeTore joins us as Sam leaps into the famous sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer! Sam must help a woman stand up to the sexual harassment of her boss and get his coworkers together, while having a rough time dealing with the subject matter of Dr. Ruth's radio shows. Meanwhile, Al gets his own therapy from the real Dr. Ruth in the waiting room as she helps him deal with his fear of abandonment and his inability to tell a woman that he loves her.

"Leaping In Without a Net" November 18, 1958

(S2E14) Sam leaps into a trapeze artist and must fight his fear of heights while stopping his sister from performing the same stunt that killed their mother.

"Good Morning, Peoria" September 9, 1959

(S2E6, E4 if ya Netflix) Sam leaps into radio DJ Howlin' Chick Howell so he can bring Rock n' Roll to Middle America - but not if the old timers have anything to say about it!

Announcement

We’ve been absent from both The Grapes of Rad and The Leap Home: A Look Bakula for several weeks, and in this short update we explain why, and when we expect to return. PJ Ahlers passed away at home on January 13th. His 10-episode podcast "I’m Dying Here" will continue to be available at imdyinghere.com. Thank you to those who have reached out to Nick both before and since the loss of his brother. Unfortunately, PJ’s wife and daughter now have to deal with a mountain of bills. We’ve raised almost $14,000 so far (!), but still need your help. If you feel inclined, you can donate at youcaring.com/HelpPJ.