This revival is winning me over.
The first few episodes, I was worried. The show seemed devoid of heart (which was the key ingredient that made the original Quantum Leap so good). I thought Raymond Lee was a decent actor, but didn't have the same care and empathy that made Sam Beckett lovable.
Family Style isn't the first episode of the revival series to prove that it has heart and that Ben can deliver the Sam Beckett level of empathy, but it is the best one so far and is a great episode of Quantum Leap.
The side story with Ian is interesting but definitely not the highlight of the episode. Though I will admit I do like the intrigue surrounding the mystery of Ben's leap. I like that this revival series shows more of what is going on at the project than the original did.