Ep 5. The Dream Masters

The Sliders season 3 episode 5 titled "The Dream Masters" is an action-packed episode that follows the journey of the four Sliders, Quinn, Rembrandt, Wade and Arturo as they traverse through different worlds via a wormhole vortex, trying to find their way back home.

In this episode, the Sliders are in a world where people are addicted to a virtual reality dream machine. The Dream Masters, a group of people who have mastered the art of manipulating dreams, control the world and its inhabitants through dream manipulation. The Sliders find themselves falsely accused of a murder and thrown into prison.

As they start to make plans to escape, Quinn and Arturo discover that they can use the dream machine to their advantage, as the machine creates a dream world based on the person's subconscious desires. Quinn, Rembrandt and Arturo meet with a man named Sid who helps them gain access to the Dream Masters' headquarters. Sid has been trying to overthrow the Dream Masters for years and enlists the Sliders' help in his mission.

The Dream Masters are initially skeptical of the Sliders, but they eventually gain their trust when they prove to be useful in their quest to control more people's dreams. The Sliders decide to use this opportunity to gather information and help Sid overthrow the Dream Masters.

The Sliders enter the dream world and try to uncover the secrets of the Dream Masters. They realize that the Dream Masters are not what they seem and have a sinister plan in place. The Sliders race against time to expose the Dream Masters' plan and escape the dream world before they are trapped there forever.

The episode features some intense dream sequences where the Sliders are faced with their deepest fears and desires. The episode's theme revolves around the power of the mind and how it can be manipulated. It is an action-packed episode that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats and leaves them with a lot to think about.

Overall, Sliders season 3 episode 5, "The Dream Masters," is a compelling episode that explores the concept of dreams and the power of the mind. The episode features a well-crafted plot and engaging characters that make it one of the most memorable episodes of the season.