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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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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.
Cast, crew and production details
Jonathan LaPagliaHector
Melissa GeorgeRosie
Sophie OkonedoAisha
Alex DimitriadesHarry
Essie DavisAnouk
Sophie LoweConnie
ABC TVAustralia
Matchbox PicturesAustraliaWatch options above are for the show and may vary by season or episode.
Episode 1
It's the eve of Hector's 40th birthday and his wife Aisha has organised a barbecue with their friends and family. Hector is ambivalent about celebrating the milestone and longs for the carefree days of his youth.
Directed by Jessica HobbsWritten by Kris MrksaGuest stars Oliver Ackland, Anthony Hayes, Diana Glenn, Peta Brady, Toula Yianni, Julian Mineo, Adrian Van Der Heyden, Liberty Townsend
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Episode 2
Anouk's life is full of pressures - her mother is ill, she's losing control at work, and learns she is pregnant with her much younger boyfriend's baby.
Directed by Jessica HobbsWritten by Emily BallouGuest stars Oliver Ackland, Anthony Hayes, Paul Ireland, Ashley Zukerman, Julian Mineo, Adrian Van Der Heyden, Liberty Townsend, William McInnes
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Episode 3
Harry has everything; the Brighton Beach mansion, the beautiful wife, a son and a successful business. But Harry stands to lose all of that as a result of slapping Hugo.
Directed by Matthew SavilleWritten by Brendan CowellGuest stars Anthony Hayes, Diana Glenn, Katherine Halliday, Toula Yianni, Julian Mineo, Adrian Van Der Heyden, Liberty Townsend, Raffaele Costabile
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Episode 4
When Hector broke things off with Connie, her feelings for him didn't change, if anything, they got stronger. So, when Hector drives her home one night after babysitting, she kisses him.
Directed by Matthew SavilleWritten by Alice BellGuest stars Anthony Hayes, Jane Allsop, Julian Mineo, Adrian Van Der Heyden, Liberty Townsend, William McInnes, Maude Davey, Emily Wheaton
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Episode 5
Rosie receives notification of the court date. Finally Harry will be punished for what he did. But her relief is short lived when she realises she is alone in her crusade.
Directed by Robert ConnollyWritten by Cate ShortlandGuest stars Anthony Hayes, Diana Glenn, Peta Brady, Toula Yianni, Julian Mineo, William McInnes, Tony Briggs, Carlin Briggs
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Episode 6
Manolis hates what the slap is doing to his family. His wife is full of vitriol, Hector and Aisha are being torn apart by their split loyalties, and Aisha will have nothing to do with the family.
Directed by Tony AyresWritten by Kris MrksaGuest stars Diana Glenn, Toula Yianni, Adrian Van Der Heyden, Raffaele Costabile, Eugenia Fragos, William McInnes, Caitlin Tsiolkas, George Vasilakakos
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Episode 7
Whilst the court case is over, the repercussions of the slap are far from resolved for Aisha. Her marriage is buckling and her friendship with Rosie is in tatters.
Directed by Robert ConnollyWritten by Emily BallouGuest stars Anthony Hayes, Diana Glenn, Jane Allsop, Toula Yianni, Julian Mineo, Adrian Van Der Heyden, Liberty Townsend, William McInnes
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Episode 8
Ever since Connie told Richie that Hector raped her, Richie hasn't been able to think of anything else. Somehow Richie's concern for his friend becomes tangled up with his own obsession with Hector.
Directed by Tony AyresWritten by Brendan CowellGuest stars Anthony Hayes, Diana Glenn, Jane Allsop, Brendan Cowell, Toula Yianni, Julian Mineo, Adrian Van Der Heyden, Liberty Townsend
Where to watch The SlapEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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