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Sliders S5E14 — Heavy Metal

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Sliders•Season 5•Episode 14

Heavy Metal

5.3/10 · 192 votesOct 1, 199943 min

Ranked #12 of 18 in Season 5•−0.1 vs season avg

A malfunctioning timer deposits the Sliders underwater in the Pacific Ocean. A merchant ship picks them up, but is taking them out of their sliding radius and decreasing the likelihood of a safe slide. Their only chance is to join up with a pirate crew

Directed byGuy Magar

Written byChris Black

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Episode Summary

"Heavy Metal" is episode 14 of Sliders season 5. It scored 5.3/10 from 192 votes, ranking #12 of 18 episodes this season (season average 5.4). Directed by Guy Magar and written by Chris Black, it aired on October 1, 1999.

Next: E15 · To Catch a Slider Best of Season 5