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Sliders

1995–1999 Action & Adventure • Sci-Fi & Fantasy

In his basement in San Francisco, boy-genius Quinn Mallory unlocks the doorway to an infinite number of Earths. During a test run, Quinn invites co-worker Wade Welles and his teacher Professor Maximillian Arturo to see his new invention. But an increase in power and an early departure leave all three, plus a washed-up soul singer named Rembrandt "Crying Man" Brown, lost in a parallel world. Now they must "slide" from world to world, not only adapting to their changing surroundings, but also trying to get back to their world. Will they ever make it home?

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Overview

In his basement in San Francisco, boy-genius Quinn Mallory unlocks the doorway to an infinite number of Earths. During a test run, Quinn invites co-worker Wade Welles and his teacher Professor Maximillian Arturo to see his new invention. But an increase in power and an early departure leave all three, plus a washed-up soul singer named Rembrandt "Crying Man" Brown, lost in a parallel world. Now they must "slide" from world to world, not only adapting to their changing surroundings, but also trying to get back to their world. Will they ever make it home?

Series Snapshot

Status
Released
Total Seasons
5
Total Episodes
87
First Air Date
Mar 22, 1995
Most Recent Air Date
Jan 1, 2004
Network / Platform
Peacock Premium
Original Language
en-US

Themes

Tone & Style

  • World-building and concept-heavy arcs are central to the experience.
  • Serialized structure rewards long-form viewing over stand-alone episodes.
  • Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.

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Creators & Cast

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Rating
26.9
Seasons
5
Episodes
87

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Seasons

Season 1

1995 • 9 episodes

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Season 2

1996 • 13 episodes

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Season 3

1996 • 25 episodes

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Season 4

1998 • 22 episodes

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Season 5

1999 • 18 episodes

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