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Sliders

1995·Show
87Episodes in5Seasons·TV-PG
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic587.6Rotten Tomatoes–74%
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IMDb7.4Metacritic587.6Rotten Tomatoes–74%
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Sliders fingerprint

Big heart, funny.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Nostalgic and wondrous

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wonder8

Humor

Some situational comedy and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Satire & Parody7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

The future, family, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

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?
Parallel Universe Adventure90s Sci-Fi NostalgiaSocial Satire Through Alternate RealitiesFound Family DynamicsEpisodic Concept-Driven StorytellingWitty Character InteractionsAccessible Speculative FictionQuirky Ensemble CastHomecoming Quest

Crew

Directed by:
Richard Compton, David E. Peckinpah, Jerry O'Connell
Written by:
Chris Black, Scott Smith Miller, Tony Blake
Produced by:
John Landis, David E. Peckinpah, Tracy Tormé

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Sliders

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sliders legally?

PeacockXumo PlayPeacock Premium+

Sliders is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Xumo Play. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Sliders worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 7.4 and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sliders rated?

TV-PG

It's rated TV-PG in the United States.

How many seasons does Sliders have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 87 episodes of about 43 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Sliders?

Critics58
Audiences75

Not quite. Audiences rate Sliders higher (75) than critics (58). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Sliders air?

It ran from 1995 to 2000 and has ended.

What language is Sliders in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Sliders?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sliders in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Sliders use?

Left the Background Music OnDetermined HomesteaderActor AllusionAdventure TownsMatriarchyFinal SolutionGlory DaysNerds Are SexyJerk with a Heart of GoldAbove the InfluenceScrew the Rules, I Have Supernatural Powers!Unsettling Gender-Revealand 211 more

TV Tropes lists 223 storytelling tropes for Sliders, including Left the Background Music On, Determined Homesteader, Actor Allusion.