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The Slap

The Slap

One moment will change a family forever.

TV-142015•42m•5.9/10
Drama

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5.9/10(34)

Hector and his wife Aisha plan a party for family and friends, but the day doesn't turn out as they expected when Hector's hot-headed cousin Harry slaps a misbehaving child. The party ends abruptly with the child's parents threatening legal action, and a chain of events is ignited that will uncover secrets, challenge core values, and leave the party guests and hosts forever changed.

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Production

Universal Television, Matchbox Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

February 12, 2015

Last Aired

April 2, 2015

Networks

NBC

Created By

Jon Robin Baitz, Walter F. Parkes

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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
Hector
E1
Hector
Air date: 2015-02-12
During Hector's 40th birthday celebration, a child is slapped by a man that isn't his father.
Harry
E2
Harry
Air date: 2015-02-19
Harry fears his reputation and lifestyle are at risk when police become involved.
Anouk
E3
Anouk
Air date: 2015-02-26
Days after the incident, Anouk finds unexpected responses from those around her.
Manolis
E4
Manolis
Air date: 2015-03-05
Manolis watches as his family is divided, while attempting to set things right.
Connie
E5
Connie
Air date: 2015-03-12
Connie tries to comfort Harry, but his reaction causes her to make a difficult decision.
Aisha
E6
Aisha
Air date: 2015-03-19
Aisha attempts to restore her marriage by going away with Hector, but their holiday does not go as planned.
Rosie
E7
Rosie
Air date: 2015-03-26
After Rosie is finally given her day in court, the friends from the barbecue are all reunited.
Richie
E8
Richie
Air date: 2015-04-02
Lies, betrayal, and adultery all come to a head, and Richie is caught in the crossfire.

Cast

Brian Cox

Brian Cox

Manolis

Melissa George

Melissa George

Rosie

Lucas Hedges

Lucas Hedges

Ritchie

Marin Ireland

Marin Ireland

Sandi

Makenzie Leigh

Makenzie Leigh

Connie

Thandiwe Newton

Thandiwe Newton

Aisha

Zachary Quinto

Zachary Quinto

Harry

Thomas Sadoski

Thomas Sadoski

Gary

Peter Sarsgaard

Peter Sarsgaard

Hector

Uma Thurman

Uma Thurman

Anouk

Maria Tucci

Koula

Dylan Schombing

Dylan Schombing

Hugo

Victor Garber

Victor Garber

Narrator (voice)

Khalid Alzouma

Adam

Derek Michalak

Detective Mulrooney

Cliff Moylan

Cliff Moylan

Detective Forester

Owen Tanzer

Rocco

Michael Nouri

Michael Nouri

Thanassis

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