The Tribe is a New Zealand/British post-apocalyptic fictional TV series primarily aimed at teenagers. It is set in a near-future in which all adults have been wiped out by a deadly virus, leaving the children of the world to fend for themselves. The show's focus is on an unnamed city inhabited by tribes of children and teenagers. It was primarily filmed in and around Wellington, New Zealand.
The series was created by Raymond Thompson and Harry Duffin and was developed and produced by the Cloud 9 Screen Entertainment Group in conjunction with the UK's Channel 5. It has aired on over 40 broadcast networks around the world.
Episode 1 (Episode 1)
Air date: 1999-11-14
Overview: While the Mall Rats try to carry on after suffering two devastating losses, a strange cult dedicated to Zoot arrives on the shores near the City.
Episode 2 (Episode 2)
Air date: 1999-11-14
Overview: The Mall Rats arrive back home, despondent and still reeling from their loss. Lex, Tai-San and Ebony bring the antidote to the Mall, while Bray brings Danni.
Episode 3 (Episode 3)
Air date: 1999-11-21
Overview: The Mall Rats find themselves harassed by kids desperate for the antidote. Following her destruction of the formula, Tai-San searches for herbs to create her own version of it while the Chosen continue their journey to the City.
Episode 4 (Episode 4)
Air date: 1999-11-21
Overview: Just as the gang are preparing to flee the Mall, Tai-San claims that she has made the antidote. Trudy feels increasingly alone, while an enraged Alice and others arrive at the Mall demanding the real antidote.
Episode 5 (Episode 5)
Air date: 1999-11-28
Overview: Alice takes Tai-San hostage until she is sure that Ellie is on the mend, and when she is, the two sisters decide to move to the Mall, with Alice becoming Tai-San's bodyguard. Meanwhile, the Chosen arrive in the City.
Episode 6 (Episode 6)
Air date: 1999-11-28
Overview: Alice appoints Dal as Chief of the farm in her absence, while Bray and Danni begin arranging a meeting of tribe leaders. The Chosen arrive in the City and move in on the Mall Rats.
Episode 7 (Episode 7)
Air date: 1999-12-05
Overview: Bray, Danni and Ebony attend the meeting of tribe leaders, which goes well until the Chosen arrive and frighten away the other leaders. Meanwhile, Alice becomes concerned about Tai-San, who begins exhibiting symptoms of the Virus.
Episode 8 (Episode 8)
Air date: 1999-12-05
Overview: Alice is increasingly worried by Tai-San's continued illness, while Jack and Ellie search for answers about the Virus much to Danni's annoyance. Trudy appoints Patsy as Brady's official child minder, with disastrous results.
Episode 9 (Episode 9)
Air date: 1999-12-12
Overview: Trudy is distraught following Brady's kidnapping, with Patsy fleeing to escape her wrath. Tai-San is in a critical condition after an explosion in the laboratory and Alice is determined to find proof that KC was behind it.
Episode 10 (Episode 10)
Air date: 1999-12-12
Overview: Tai-San has woken from her coma, but is suffering from amnesia. Still distraught, Trudy is outraged by the warm welcome Patsy receives when she returns to the Mall, and the video Jack and Ellie discovered proves to be highly significant.
Episode 11 (Episode 11)
Air date: 1999-12-19
Overview: Bray finds it difficult to deal with Tai-San's decision to tell him the formula, Jack and Ellie investigate the theory that the Virus came space, while Danni creates a Bill of Rights just as the Chosen invade Alice's farm.
Episode 12 (Episode 12)
Air date: 1999-12-19
Overview: After being confronted by the Chosen at the farm, Dal arrives to tell the tribe about them and they deduce that the Chosen stole Brady. Salene's frustration at Ryan's aloofness sends her off the rails, while Jack makes a shocking discovery.
Episode 13 (Episode 13)
Air date: 1999-12-26
Overview: In order to get the Guardian on her side, Ebony tricks Trudy into following her to the Chosen's lair. Jack and Ellie try to find the missing videotape and theorize about the Virus, while Salene and Ryan continue to butt heads.
Episode 14 (Episode 14)
Air date: 1999-12-26
Overview: With Ebony's fate in Trudy's hands, the pair reminisce about their lives with Bray and Martin before the Virus.
Episode 15 (Episode 15)
Air date: 2000-01-02
Overview: The tribe discovers Trudy is missing and Tai-San suggests the Chosen as culprits. Jack and Ellie have trouble expressing their feelings for each other. Meanwhile, at the Chosen's lair, Trudy and Ebony hatch an escape plan.
Episode 16 (Episode 16)
Air date: 2000-01-02
Overview: Ebony makes Bray a proposition, while Trudy is forced to join the Chosen. Will she ever see her friends again?
Episode 17 (Episode 17)
Air date: 2000-01-09
Overview: Reeling from his loss, Bray lashes out at Lex, who he blames for Trudy's disappearance. KC, Patsy and Cloe go trading, Ellie tries to smooth things over with Jack, while Ebony resorts to blackmail to get what she wants.
Episode 18 (Episode 18)
Air date: 2000-01-09
Overview: Ebony is irritating everyone with her newfound authority, while Lex finds himself unneeded and unwanted. Jack and Ellie continue to blow hot and cold for each other and Ryan tells Salene about his life with Lex before the Virus.
Episode 19 (Episode 19)
Air date: 2000-01-16
Overview: The tribe is occupied with the tribal leader gathering which they are arranging at the Mall, and Danni is confident about her Bill of Rights. Jack is jealous of Dal and Ellie's newfound closeness, while Ebony hatches a deadly scheme.
Episode 20 (Episode 20)
Air date: 2000-01-16
Overview: A deflated tribe buries Bob, with Tai-San convinced someone tried to poison her and the finger pointed at an unlikely person. Jack and Ellie begin work on the news sheet, while Salene tries to help Lex.
Episode 21 (Episode 21)
Air date: 2000-01-23
Overview: Lex's actions have severe consequences for him, while Ebony's questions at Danni's trial lead to a startling revelation.
Episode 22 (Episode 22)
Air date: 2000-01-23
Overview: Danni's trial reaches its conclusion, prompting more questions than answers. Jack's jealousy about Ellie and Dal continues, Bray tries to make amends with Tai-San and Ebony's scheming intensifies.
Episode 23 (Episode 23)
Air date: 2000-01-29
Overview: The tribe host a trading market. Danni worries that Jack and Ellie will find information related to her father's work, while Patsy and Cloe get a new dog, and Lex meets his match.
Episode 24 (Episode 24)
Air date: 2000-01-29
Overview: Danni's secret is out, with Bray's authority called into question. Spotting an advantage, Ebony plots to take over the tribe, while Lex finds himself double crossed.
Episode 25 (Episode 25)
Air date: 2000-02-05
Overview: Ellie is frustrated by the tribe's refusal to print the truth about the Virus in the news sheet, while Danni is enjoying her new job as Judge, and Spike is back, looking for revenge.
Episode 26 (Episode 26)
Air date: 2000-02-05
Overview: Dal is frustrated with his work party, who believe that the Virus is gone. Ebony is Spike's prisoner, Jack and Ellie are in romantic bliss, while Ryan proves to be a successful teacher.
Episode 27 (Episode 27)
Air date: 2000-02-12
Overview: Tai-San has a dream about Ebony being imprisoned, but finds it difficult to convince the others that she is in danger. Ebony herself continues to have flashbacks about Zoot, and Patsy and Cloe decide to find boyfriends.
Episode 28 (Episode 28)
Air date: 2000-02-12
Overview: The tribe find that they are no longer trusted, with the other tribes turning against them. Ebony is an emotional wreck after her ordeal with Spike, and Dal finds himself the object of Patsy and Cloe's affections.
Episode 29 (Episode 29)
Air date: 2000-02-19
Overview: The Mall Rats are pleased to be trading and working with the other tribes again, Patsy and Cloe continue their pursuit of Dal, while Tai-San tries to help Ebony recover.
Episode 30 (Episode 30)
Air date: 2000-02-19
Overview: Ellie is determined to print everything the tribe knows about the Virus in the news sheet, Salene is frustrated by Ryan and his pressuring her to start a family, and Lex's incompetence costs the tribe dearly.
Episode 31 (Episode 31)
Air date: 2000-02-26
Overview: The Mall Rats host a dance party for all the tribes. Salene is still angry with Ryan, Alice tries to impress Lex, and Ebony is determined to bring the token thief to justice.
Episode 32 (Episode 32)
Air date: 2000-02-26
Overview: The Mall Rats encounter revolt from other tribes, who are tired of working and threaten strike. Ebony opens her heart to Bray, but he only has eyes for Danni. Ryan stupidly makes Lex fall off the wagon, and there is an unexpected return.
Episode 33 (Episode 33)
Air date: 2000-03-04
Overview: The tribe is astounded by the return of Trudy, who remains cagey about the details of her escape. Most wonder whether the Chosen will come for her, whereas Ebony sees it as an opportunity to exert power.
Episode 34 (Episode 34)
Air date: 2000-03-04
Overview: Alice lies trapped in the farmhouse, Ebony continues to throw her weight around, and Ryan tries in vain to make up with Salene.
Episode 35 (Episode 35)
Air date: 2000-03-11
Overview: Bray and Danni prepare for the tribal forum, Alice encourages Lex to improve himself and Trudy forgives Patsy her mistake, but arouses Salene's suspicions in the process.
Episode 36 (Episode 36)
Air date: 2000-03-11
Overview: Salene feels guilty about not apologizing to Ryan before he went story hunting with Ellie. Meanwhile, Alice falls further for Lex, Trudy's behavior becomes more erratic, and Ebony decides to move out of the Mall.
Episode 37 (Episode 37)
Air date: 2000-03-18
Overview: Bray is confident the Mall Rats can bring peace to the City, but only if they allow Billy-Boy, the leader of the Jackals, to trade at market. Alice makes a move on Lex, Ryan decides to move on, and Jack is given a special assignment.
Episode 38 (Episode 38)
Air date: 2000-03-18
Overview: Salene finds Ryan just in time, and Jack's spying gets off to a bad start when he is almost caught by Ebony. Cloe's suspicions about Trudy grow, while Tai-San's interference in Lex and Alice's relationship only complicates things further.
Episode 39 (Episode 39)
Air date: 2000-03-25
Overview: Trudy reveals a twisted side by sending Cloe a demented gift, Tai-San is conflicted in her feelings for Lex, with both trying to let Alice down gently, while Ellie finally hears news of the Chosen.
Episode 40 (Episode 40)
Air date: 2000-03-25
Overview: The tribe is overjoyed by the news that the Chosen have been defeated. KC gets his rat race after all, but he may not have the sure fire winner, while Jack has enlisted Dal to help him spy on Ebony at the hotel.
Episode 41 (Episode 41)
Air date: 2000-04-01
Overview: Lex is ill the morning after his meal at Trudy's, arousing Tai-San's suspicions. Ryan proposes to Salene and Ebony hosts a pool party. Meanwhile, Wolf passes Trudy's message on to the Guardian, who plans terror for the City.
Episode 42 (Episode 42)
Air date: 2000-04-01
Overview: The Chosen continue to kidnap people all over the City, with a little boy alerting Ellie to the threat. Tai-San ends her secret romance with Lex, Trudy loses her temper with Cloe, and a troubled Salene seeks comfort away from Ryan.
Episode 43 (Episode 43)
Air date: 2000-04-08
Overview: Salene is left heartbroken and despondent, Lex breaks the news about his secret relationship to Alice, but neglects to tell her that the object of his affection is Tai-San, and more about Trudy's motives is revealed.
Episode 44 (Episode 44)
Air date: 2000-04-08
Overview: The Chosen prepare for their final assault on the City by targeting Ebony, Dal opens his heart to Ellie, Bray goes in search of Salene, and Alice incorrectly guesses the identity of Lex's mystery lover.
Episode 45 (Episode 45)
Air date: 2000-04-15
Overview: Ebony vows to clear her name, the Jackals disrupt trading at market, Alice gets herself into trouble, and Salene finds help from an unlikely source.
Episode 46 (Episode 46)
Air date: 2000-04-15
Overview: The Mall Rats are worried when the market is abandoned by the other tribes, Alice continues spying for Ebony, Salene brings May back to the Mall with her, and Lex finds himself accused of murder.
Episode 47 (Episode 47)
Air date: 2000-04-22
Overview: Trudy successfully manages to deflect suspicion away from herself, Ebony continues the search for the traitor in her outfit, and Lex has a question for Tai-San.
Episode 48 (Episode 48)
Air date: 2000-04-22
Overview: It is the day of Ryan and Salene and Lex and Tai-San's double wedding, and the Chosen have plans for Ebony and the rest of the Mall Rats.
Episode 49 (Episode 49)
Air date: 2000-04-29
Overview: With Ebony missing and presumed dead, Patsy is racked with guilt. Salene has regrets about her wedding, and Alice finds herself a prisoner of the Chosen.
Episode 50 (Episode 50)
Air date: 2000-04-29
Overview: Ebony demands that Patsy tell her everything she knows, Cloe discovers another of Trudy's secrets, while Bray, Danni, Lex and Ryan find themselves in mortal danger.
Episode 51 (Episode 51)
Air date: 2000-05-06
Overview: Danni and the other tribe leaders are prisoners of the Chosen, and the Mall is invaded.
Episode 52 (Episode 52) 5.0
Air date: 2000-05-06
Overview: With the rest of the tribe imprisoned in the hotel, Bray, Lex, Ryan and Jack plan to break them out and save the City from destruction.
