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Sliders•Season 1•Episode 1

Pilot

8.0/10 · 1,611 votesMar 22, 199586 min

Ranked #2 of 9 in Season 1•+0.6 vs season avg

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While working in his basement, Quinn Mallory opens the gateway to parallel worlds. For a test run, Quinn invites co-worker Wade Welles and his teacher, Professor Arturo, along. Upon opening the vortex, Quinn uses too much power, which causes the vortex to suck them in

Directed byAndy Tennant

Next episodeE2 · Fever

Seasons5

All 1 2 3 4 5

Season 1 Episodes9

Pilot

Fever

Last Days

The Prince of Wails

Summer of Love

Eggheads

The Weaker Sex

The King Is Back

Luck of the Draw

Cast4

Jerry O'Connell

Quinn Mallory

Sabrina Lloyd

Wade Welles

Cleavant Derricks

Rembrandt Brown

John Rhys-Davies

Maximillian Arturo

Crew6

Andy Tennant

Director

Ron Spang

Editor

Robert K. Weiss

Story

Tracy Tormé

Screenplay

Glen MacPherson

Director of Photography

David A. Armstrong

First Assistant Camera

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Episode Summary

"Pilot" is episode 1 of Sliders season 1. It scored 8.0/10 from 1,611 votes, ranking #2 of 9 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Andy Tennant, it aired on March 22, 1995.

Next: E2 · Fever Best of Season 1