Ep 5. Blind Faith - February 6, 1964

In the Quantum Leap season 2 episode 5 titled "Blind Faith - February 6, 1964," Sam finds himself leaping into the body of a blind pianist named Jesse Tyler who is employed at a school for the blind in Vermont. Upon his arrival, he quickly realizes that he is in the midst of a racial tension that has been brewing among the students. There are the blacks, who are primary students of the school, and the whites, who are only allowed to attend on a limited basis.

Sam quickly learns that there is a lot of mistrust and tension between the different factions at the school. He realizes that he must try to bring the two groups together and put an end to the fighting that has been going on. In order to do this, Sam needs to find a way to get the students to begin to trust one another.

Sam discovers that there is a talent show coming up in a few weeks and decides that this would be the perfect opportunity to bring the two groups together. He begins to work with some of the students from both sides, helping them to prepare for the show. In doing so, Sam finds himself becoming more and more involved in the life of the school.

As he learns more about the students and the school itself, Sam realizes that there are some serious problems that need to be addressed. He discovers that there are some teachers who are abusing their positions of power and that there is a lot of corruption going on behind the scenes. If he wants to make a real difference, Sam knows that he will need to address these issues head-on.

Sam also begins to develop a romantic interest in Lila, one of the teachers at the school. As he spends more time with her, he realizes that she is much more than just a colleague. Sam finds himself falling in love with her and begins to realize that this is one of the reasons why he has been sent back in time.

As the talent show approaches, tensions at the school continue to escalate, with the different factions becoming more and more hostile. Despite this, Sam manages to bring the students together in an amazing performance that brings the house down. The show is a huge success, and it marks a turning point in the relationship between the different groups of students at the school.

With the talent show over, Sam begins to focus on the other problems at the school, working to root out the corruption and abuse that he has uncovered. He also continues to pursue his relationship with Lila, with the two of them growing closer and closer.

Overall, Quantum Leap season 2 episode 5 is a powerful and emotional story that deals with issues of race, trust, and personal growth. As always, Sam's journey is an inspiring and uplifting one, showing us that even the smallest of actions can make a huge difference in the world.