Handlink

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The Handlink is a device used to open and close the Imaging Chamber door, give info to the Observer while in the chamber by Ziggy, move the hologram image and make all kinds of holographic effects.

There has been many versions of the Handlink during the episodes of Quantum Leap. The first version, introduced in the first episode of the series, "Genesis", was flat, 1/4 inch thick, seemed made of transparent black plastic, had black data screens, and had few buttons. The second version, first seen in "The Right Hand of God", is thicker, made fully of black plastic, has more screens or lights, and more bright buttons. It has silver strips at top and bottom and red flashing graph like bars lights near the center. The third version, first seen in "Honeymoon Express" was bulkier, and made up of several colorful cubes.

The Handlink is carried mostly by Al, since he is the Observer. However, it has been used by Sam in the episode "The Leap Back", Gooshie in the episode, "Killin' Time" and Edward St John V when Al's fate changed temporarily in episode "A Leap for Lisa".

[edit] Trivia

• One Handlink was left in Crown Point, Indiana in the year 1945 during "The Leap Back". When Al and Sam switched places, the Handlink traveled and stayed with Al, who was the Leaper. Sam got a new Handlink as an Observer to Al. When they switched places again, the Handlink Al was carrying was left in the leap place. It is unknown what is it's current status. It was last seen being given to Suzanne Elsinga by Sam.

[edit] Appearances

• Almost all the Quantum Leap episodes.