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Sliders S5E5 — New Gods for Old

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Sliders•Season 5•Episode 5

New Gods for Old

5.0/10 · 200 votesJul 16, 199943 min

Ranked #15 of 18 in Season 5•−0.4 vs season avg

Just before sliding out and escaping a small army, Mallory is shot with a laser beam and paralyzed. His only chance of walking again lies in a group of spiritual healers, but their cure could be much worse than being paralyzed.

Directed byRichard Compton

Written byDavid Gerrold

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Robert Floyd

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David Gerrold

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Stewart Schill

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Gary Baxley

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Episode Summary

"New Gods for Old" is episode 5 of Sliders season 5. It scored 5.0/10 from 200 votes, ranking #15 of 18 episodes this season (season average 5.4). Directed by Richard Compton and written by David Gerrold, it aired on July 16, 1999.

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