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  • TV-PG
  • 1995
  • 5 Seasons
  • 7.4  (20,777)

Sliders was a science fiction television show that aired on FOX from 1995 to 2000. The show centered around a group of four people who stumbled upon a way to travel to parallel universes. The four main characters were Quinn Mallory (played by Jerry O'Connell), Wade Welles (played by Sabrina Lloyd), Rembrandt Brown (played by Cleavant Derricks), and Professor Arturo (played by John Rhys-Davies).

At the beginning of the show, Quinn was a struggling college student who had a fascination with the idea of parallel universes. He had created a device that could open a window to another universe, but he was not sure if it would actually work. While testing his device, he accidentally opened a portal and was sucked into another universe. Wade, Rembrandt, and Professor Arturo followed him into the portal.

The group soon found themselves sliding between parallel universes, with each universe being slightly different from the last. Some universes were similar to their own, while others were completely different. They encountered alternate versions of themselves and other people, as well as different historical events and cultural norms. Each new universe brought new challenges, and the group had to figure out how to survive and find a way back home.

Throughout the show's five seasons, the group encountered a variety of different worlds. They visited a world where the Soviet Union had taken over America, a world where dinosaurs still roamed the earth, a world where men were treated as second-class citizens, and a world where the United States was controlled by a religious cult. They also encountered Kromaggs, a race of aggressive beings who were determined to conquer every universe they encountered.

As the show progressed, the group's quest to find a way back home became more complicated. They encountered other people who had the ability to slide, as well as people who were determined to stop them from sliding altogether. They also faced personal challenges, such as Wade's disappearance and the death of Professor Arturo.

Despite these challenges, the group continued to slide and search for a way home. Along the way, they formed close bonds and faced numerous moral dilemmas. The show was known for its thought-provoking storylines and its exploration of what it means to be human.

One of the strengths of Sliders was its ensemble cast. Jerry O'Connell's portrayal of Quinn Mallory was charismatic and engaging, and he was joined by Sabrina Lloyd's smart and sassy Wade, Cleavant Derricks' wise-cracking Rembrandt, and John Rhys-Davies' brilliant and stubborn Professor Arturo. The show also featured a number of notable guest stars, including Brooke Langton, Corey Feldman, and Kristoffer Tabori.

Throughout its run, Sliders was praised for its engaging storylines, its strong ensemble cast, and its exploration of complex themes. The show was cancelled after five seasons, but it continues to have a devoted fan base today.

In conclusion, Sliders was a groundbreaking science fiction show that blended humor, action, and thought-provoking themes. Its ensemble cast was one of its greatest strengths, and the show explored a wide range of interesting and unique parallel universes. Although it only lasted for five seasons, Sliders remains a beloved cult classic today.

Sliders is a series that ran for 5 seasons (88 episodes) between March 22, 1995 and on FOX

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Seasons
The Seer
18. The Seer
February 4, 2000
The Sliders arrive in the middle of a rally, surprisingly being held in their honor. They learn they are the subjects of a religion called Slidology, founded by a man with psychic abilities. He has been following their adventures and warns that on their next slide, they will all die.
Eye of the Storm
17. Eye of the Storm
January 28, 2000
The Sliders confront Dr. Geiger again, in a collapsing dimension full of innocent victims.
Dust
16. Dust
January 21, 2000
The Sliders are lost in the desert, but happen upon an archaeological dig. They soon find, however, that the dig is unearthing a buried Los Angeles and that the locals consider Rembrandt a deity.
To Catch a Slider
15. To Catch a Slider
January 14, 2000
The timer continues to malfunction, giving the Sliders rougher slides than usual. To fix it, the Sliders need to get ahold of a gem, even if it means stealing.
Heavy Metal
14. Heavy Metal
October 1, 1999
A malfunctioning timer deposits the Sliders underwater in the Pacific Ocean. A merchant ship picks them up, but is taking them out of their sliding radius and decreasing the likelihood of a safe slide. Their only chance is to join up with a pirate crew to get back to California.
A Thousand Deaths
13. A Thousand Deaths
September 24, 1999
The Sliders arrive on a world where millions play in highly realistic arcade simulations. Rembrandt and Mallory take part in separate simulations, until they discover Maggie and Diana have been forced to play characters in these simulations, where each "death" experienced is real.
Map of the Mind
12. Map of the Mind
September 17, 1999
The Sliders arrive at a mental institution in the middle of an unusual riot. Rembrandt and Maggie escape capture, but Diana and Mallory get left behind. While Mallory has managed to pose as a doctor, Diana is mistaken for a patient and undergoes the process of her brain being remapped.
Requiem
11. Requiem
September 10, 1999
Rembrandt experiences a strange dream in which Wade is trying to contact him and bring him to her. The others have their doubts until a spatial fold opens before them. On the other side, they find Wade is somehow being used in a plan to attack Kromagg Prime.
Easy Slider
10. Easy Slider
August 20, 1999
The Sliders arrive on a world where combustion engines were outlawed by the government due to pollution. But a biker gang is fighting to keep their engines and Mallory falls for the gang's sexy leader.
The Return of Maggie Beckett
9. The Return of Maggie Beckett
August 13, 1999
The Sliders arrive on a world where Maggie's double was a heroic astronaut and loved by the public. When she is mistaken for her double, the public gets excited. After being kidnapped by the mysterious Leader, Maggie is taken by the government where she must confront her father.
The Java Jive
8. The Java Jive
August 6, 1999
The Sliders arrive on a world where Prohibition still exists, only it was caffeine that was outlawed. They meet a nightclub owner whose lover was murdered by a gang dealing in bootleg coffee.
A Current Affair
7. A Current Affair
July 30, 1999
On a world where tabloid journalism is in place of real news, a photo suggests Maggie is having an affair with the President. But the President's advisers decide to exploit it in order to distract attention from a war with Switzerland.
Please Press One
6. Please Press One
July 23, 1999
After trying to buy a candy bar, Maggie is kidnapped by a corporate conglomerate that uses data codes to control commerce.
New Gods For Old
5. New Gods For Old
July 16, 1999
Just before sliding out and escaping a small army, Mallory is shot with a laser beam and paralyzed. His only chance of walking again lies in a group of spiritual healers, but their cure could be much worse than being paralyzed.
The Great Work
4. The Great Work
July 9, 1999
The Sliders arrive on a small island, with a very sick Maggie in tow. While looking for help, Rembrandt, Mallory and Diana meet the monks of a secluded monastery. Reluctantly, the monks allow them to stay and give Maggie medical attention. But the Sliders soon learn the monks have a secret and won't allow them to leave.
Strangers and Comrades
3. Strangers and Comrades
June 25, 1999
The Sliders arrive in a barren wasteland, where the timer is inoperable. Worse yet, they find themselves forced to take part in a never ending battle between Kromaggs and soldiers from Quinn's home world, who are guarding a mysterious bunker.
Applied Physics
2. Applied Physics
June 18, 1999
Diana tries using a university lab to find a way to separate Quinn and Mallory, which leads to her first encounter with her double, a struggling single mother. Meanwhile, Mallory experiences violent flashbacks from Quinn's life.
The Unstuck Man
1. The Unstuck Man
June 11, 1999
After experiencing a rough slide, Rembrandt and Maggie see Colin is nowhere to be found. More disturbing, they meet a stranger claiming he is Quinn Mallory. Rembrandt and Maggie learn too late that this is all a part of an evil genius' desperate plan to save his life.
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Where to Watch Sliders
Sliders is available for streaming on the FOX website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Sliders on demand at Peacock Premium, Amazon, Vudu, Microsoft Movies & TV, Google Play and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    March 22, 1995
  • IMDB Rating
    7.4  (20,777)
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