Ep 15. Paradise Lost

The sliding quartet of Quinn, Rembrandt, Wade, and Maggie find themselves in a version of Earth where the world is virtually empty. The group discovers a safe haven inhabited by a group of survivors who have been immune to a deadly virus that decimated the rest of the Earth's population. The survivors have created an idyllic community where they live peacefully without any of the trappings of modern life.

However, as the sliders are brought into the fold, they begin to realize that the idyllic community is only a façade, and that something far more sinister is happening beneath the surface. As they dig deeper, they discover that a group of the survivors is actually a cult that worships the virus they were immune to, and they are seeking to spread it to the rest of the world.

Quinn, Rembrandt, Wade, and Maggie must navigate this dangerous cult and find a way to stop them before they can unleash the virus on the rest of the Earth. Along the way, they team up with a young survivor who is the only one in the community brave enough to speak out against the cult. The sliders must pull off a daring plan to sneak into the cult's headquarters and destroy the virus before it is too late.

As they work their way through the cult, the sliders begin to realize that there may be more to this virus than they originally thought, and they must uncover the truth behind its origins before they can stop it from spreading. Faced with tough choices and difficult moral dilemmas, the group must decide what they are willing to sacrifice to save the rest of the world.

In the end, the sliders are able to thwart the cult's plans and destroy the virus, but not before they come face to face with the true nature of the cult's beliefs. The experience leaves the sliders shaken and questioning the very essence of humanity.

Overall, "Paradise Lost" is a gripping episode that explores the human tendency to form cults and blindly follow charismatic leaders. It is also a powerful commentary on the dangers of blind faith and the importance of questioning authority. With great acting and a well-crafted plot, this episode is a standout in the series and a must-watch for Sliders fans.