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Sliders S4E16 — Slide by Wire
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Sliders•Season 4•Episode 16

Slide by Wire

6.4/10 · 210 votesJan 18, 199943 min

Ranked #19 of 22 in Season 4•−0.3 vs season avg

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The Sliders accidentally slide out with Maggie's double, leaving Maggie stranded on an American military base where deadly experiments are performed on pilots. Meanwhile, the Sliders arrive on a world that outlaws technology.

Directed byRobert A. Hudecek
Written byChris Black
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Episode Summary

"Slide by Wire" is episode 16 of Sliders season 4. It scored 6.4/10 from 210 votes, ranking #19 of 22 episodes this season (season average 6.7). Directed by Robert A. Hudecek and written by Chris Black, it aired on January 18, 1999.

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