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The Slap · TV Tonight

The Slap

2011–2011 · ABC · Ended

The Slap

Drama

The Slap is a bold, provocative television drama series that forensically examines the mores and morality of contemporary middleclass life. Based on Christos Tsiolkas' bestselling novel, this 8-part drama series traces the shattering repercussions of a single event upon a group of family and friends.

When & where

ABCTV network · Australia

Thursday at 20:30 (Australia/Sydney)

This series has ended.

Last aired

S01E08 · Richie

2011-11-24

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Episodes

E01
Hector
2011-10-06 · 60 min
E02
Anouk
2011-10-13 · 60 min
E03
Harry
2011-10-20 · 60 min
E04
Connie
2011-10-27 · 60 min
E05
Rosie
2011-11-03 · 60 min
E06
Manolis
2011-11-10 · 60 min
E07
Aisha
2011-11-17 · 60 min
E08
Richie
2011-11-24 · 60 min

Cast

Alex Dimitriades
Harry
Melissa George
Rosie
Jonathan LaPaglia
Hector
Sophie Okonedo
Aisha
Essie Davis
Anouk

Sophie Lowe

Connie

S@sophieloweloweSophie Lowe
J@jonathanlapagliaJonathan LaPaglia
E@essiedavis2020Essie Davis
M@melissageorgeofficialMelissa George

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