2011 NR 5h 54m 7.5

Traces the shattering repercussions of a single event upon a group of family and friends. Based on Christos Tsiolkas' best-selling novel.

An eight-part drama series based on the award-winning novel by Christos Tsiolkas. The Slap tells the story of a group of people enjoying a backyard barbecue together, who are torn apart when one man slaps the child of another guest. The boy's parents are so upset by the assault that they call the police and bring legal action against the man, forcing family and friends to take sides. Each one-hour episode tells the story from the perspective of one of the main characters.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 Hector

1. Hector

Aired: Oct 6, 2011

It's Hector's 40th birthday and friends and family gather at his house for a ...

Episode 2 Anouk

2. Anouk

Aired: Oct 13, 2011

In the days and weeks after the slap Anouk discovers that the incident has un...

Episode 3 Harry

3. Harry

Aired: Oct 20, 2011

As the police become involved, Harry and Sandi begin to fear that the slap wi...

Episode 4 Connie

4. Connie

Aired: Oct 27, 2011

Things with Connie and Hector haven't been the same since the slap. She decid...

Episode 5 Rosie

5. Rosie

Aired: Nov 3, 2011

Rosie's outrage has been building since the slap and now finally she is given...

Episode 6 Manolis

6. Manolis

Aired: Nov 10, 2011

Struggling to understand the selfishness and greed of his children's generati...

Episode 7 Aisha

7. Aisha

Aired: Nov 17, 2011

The slap has taken a toll on Hector and Aisha's relationship, or maybe it has...

Episode 8 Richie

8. Richie

Aired: Nov 24, 2011

Lies, betrayal and adultery all come to a head as people are forced to make d...

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Info about The Slap

Current Status: Ended

Network: ABC TV

Genres: Drama