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Sliders S5E9 — The Return of Maggie Beckett
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Sliders•Season 5•Episode 9

The Return of Maggie Beckett

6.2/10 · 202 votesAug 13, 199943 min

Ranked #1 of 18 in Season 5•+0.8 vs season avg

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The Sliders arrive on a world where Maggie's double was a heroic astronaut and loved by the public. When she is mistaken for her double, the public gets excited. After being kidnapped by the mysterious Leader, Maggie is taken by the government where she must

Directed byPeter Ellis
Written byChris Black
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Episode Summary

"The Return of Maggie Beckett" is episode 9 of Sliders season 5. It scored 6.2/10 from 202 votes, ranking #1 of 18 episodes this season (season average 5.4). Directed by Peter Ellis and written by Chris Black, it aired on August 13, 1999.

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