Quantum Leap Season 5 Episode 3 Leaping of the Shrew ( Air Date 1992-09-29 ) Genre Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama category. Overview "September 27, 1956: It's Robinson Crusoe with a twist when Sam leaps into a Greek sailor stranded on a deserted island with a beautiful young rich woman who appears to be less than fond of both him and their stranded situation.".