The Slap_
"Whose side are you on?"
At an Australian backyard BBQ, amongst alcohol, friendship and a children's cricket game, a man slaps a child who is not his son. The party comes to a sudden halt. The child's parents are so affronted they vow to take the man to court. The police become involved and friends and family are forced to take sides.
Created By
Christos Tsiolkas
Network
ABC TV
Episodes
8
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
The Slap has 1 season with 8 episodes spanning 2011.
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Year context
The Slap first aired 15 years ago in 2011.
CAST (8)
SEASONS (1 season, 8 episodes)
SEASON 1
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
8
Episodes
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Christos Tsiolkas
NETWORKS (1)
ABC TV
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Slap about?
At an Australian backyard BBQ, amongst alcohol, friendship and a children's cricket game, a man slaps a child who is not his son. The party comes to a sudden halt. The child's parents are so affronted they vow to take the man to court. The police become involved and friends and family are forced to take sides.
How many seasons does The Slap have?
The Slap has 1 season with 8 episodes total.
Who created The Slap?
The Slap was created by Christos Tsiolkas.
Who stars in The Slap?
The cast of The Slap includes Jonathan LaPaglia, Melissa George, Sophie Okonedo, Alex Dimitriades, Essie Davis.
What is the rating of The Slap?
The Slap has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 38 votes on TMDB.
Is The Slap still running?
The Slap has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Drama
