Best-bets for Oct. 4: four new drama hours
1) “Quantum Leap” season-opener, 8 p.m., NBC. Fresh from a strong first season, this leaped into its second one before the strikes betan. It also shifted tone. Now there’s no holographic know-it-all to tell Ben what happened in the time he’s visiting. And this hour adds humor, when he crash-lands with a chaotic crew. It’s a sharp start with excellent guest stars, including the stars of “Manifest” (Melissa Roxburgh,shown here) and “Midnight, Texas” (Francois Arnaud). Read more…