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Sliders

1995 – 2000Show5 seasons87 episodesTV-PG

Action & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic587.6Rotten Tomatoes–74%

A nostalgic, wondrous series about the future and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Episodes

5 seasons · 87 episodes · best: S2E8 "Post Traumatic Slide Syndrome" 8.3

Episodes

7.6
7.3
6.7
6.7
5.4

Story

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?

Feels like

  • Parallel Universe Adventure
  • 90s Sci-Fi Nostalgia
  • Social Satire Through Alternate Realities
  • Found Family Dynamics
  • Episodic Concept-Driven Storytelling
  • Witty Character Interactions
  • Accessible Speculative Fiction
  • Quirky Ensemble Cast
  • Homecoming Quest

Cast

24 of 442 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
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

Everyone

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Facts

March 22, 1995 · February 4, 2000 · Ended

First aired
March 22, 1995
Last aired
February 4, 2000
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 87 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Left the Background Music On, Determined Homesteader, Actor Allusion +9

  • Left the Background Music On
  • Determined Homesteader
  • Actor Allusion
  • Adventure Towns
  • Matriarchy
  • Final Solution
  • Glory Days
  • Nerds Are Sexy
  • Jerk with a Heart of Gold
  • Above the Influence
  • Screw the Rules, I Have Supernatural Powers!
  • Unsettling Gender-Reveal

12 of 223 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Sliders?"

Questions about Sliders

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sliders?

PeacockXumo PlayPeacock Premium+

In the United States, Sliders streams on Peacock, and it is free with ads on Xumo Play. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Sliders worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7.4 and Metacritic 58). Audiences rate it higher (75 out of 100) than critics (58). Season 5 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 5.4 against 7.6 for the best season.

Which season of Sliders is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 7.6. Season 5 is the weakest at 5.4. The highest-rated episode is Post Traumatic Slide Syndrome (season 2, episode 8) at 8.3, and the lowest is The Unstuck Man (season 5, episode 1) at 4.8.

Is Sliders okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Sliders?

62 h

About 62 hours: 87 episodes in 5 seasons of about 43 minutes each, aired from 1995 to 2000.

Will Sliders make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and satire (7 of 10).

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 tropes for it, including Left the Background Music On, Determined Homesteader, and Actor Allusion.