For the first time ever “Sliders” The Complete Series is coming to DVD on December 2, 2014. As announced by the website: TVShowsOnDVD the DVDs contain the “exact same on-disc content of the previous releases.” It is likely then that the episodes will be out of order yet again on the DVDs which reflected heavily in the disappointment for fans of the first two seasons DVD set. The few pros to this set are a new box artwork, slim cases for each season, and possibly single sided discs for the entire third season. It should be noted the 2005 release of the third season contained double sided DVDs. However it seems very likely the third season will be single sided this time around. Considering the new Complete Series Set will contain (22 discs) vs the original releases (19 discs) or the the re-released packaging of the first two seasons and following seasons (20 discs).
In 2012 Universal Studios released the fifth season, the only season of “Sliders” packaged in a slim case at the time. Later during 2012, seasons one and two were re-released and re-packaged in slim cases as well, a leap above the 2004 release which was packaged in a foam like case: Season 1 DVD (2004). The lack of additional extras and likely incorrect episode order on this Complete Series Set will be a disappointment. If you don’t have every season of “Sliders” on DVD or are looking to get yourself a set this appears to be the best one yet. Lets hope this set sells well. Never say never, a Blu-Ray set with loaded extras could be in our future. You can suggest that and more to the NBC Store.
This will be a Region 1 DVD release containing 22 discs released on 12/2/14.
Here are the details:
– 22 Disc Set
– 87 Episodes (Complete Series)
– Single Sided DVDs
– Runtime 3954 minutes
– English Dolby Digital 2.0
– English Subtitles
– Full Frame 1.33:1
– SRP $179.98
– Pre-Order @ NBC Store.
“Journey to parallel Earths with the iconic sci-fi adventure series that have thrilled fans for five gripping seasons. Jerry O’Connell, John Rhys-Davies, Sabrina Lloyd, Cleavant Derricks are “Sliders” – an unlikely group of travelers who encounter alternate versions of everything and everyone they once knew and loved as they attempt to make the one slide that will take them home. Packed with every incredible episode, this complete series is sure to take viewers on the ultimate trip beyond the boundaries of imagination.”