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Sliders S5E7 — A Current Affair

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Sliders•Season 5•Episode 7

A Current Affair

6.0/10 · 192 votesJul 30, 199943 min

Ranked #3 of 18 in Season 5•+0.6 vs season avg

On a world where tabloid journalism is in place of real news, a photo suggests Maggie is having an affair with the President. But the President's advisers decide to exploit it in order to distract attention from a war with Switzerland.

Directed byDavid J. Eagle

Written bySteve Stoliar

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David J. Eagle

Director

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Stewart Schill

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Hubie Kerns Jr.

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Gary Baxley

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Episode Summary

"A Current Affair" is episode 7 of Sliders season 5. It scored 6.0/10 from 192 votes, ranking #3 of 18 episodes this season (season average 5.4). Directed by David J. Eagle and written by Steve Stoliar, it aired on July 30, 1999.

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