Overview of 'The Tribe' Season 5

The Tribe (1999)

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.

Writing:

Raymond Thompson

Stars:

Release Date: 1999-04-24
Seasons: 1 2 3 4 5

6.7/10

Country: NZ, GB
Language: English | Español
Runtime: 25

Season 5 Episode List

Episode 1 - Episode 1
Release Date: 2003-03-15
Ebony continues to be plagued by visions of Zoot, and he is also seen around the City by others. Mega has secret plans, Salene is in trouble, Sammy is hooked on Paradise, and a new face saves Ram.
Episode 2 - Episode 2
Release Date: 2003-03-15
The Locos' police car reappears in the City, and as Ebony's nightmares continue, Trudy has one as well. Lex tries to keep the peace, Mega and Java collaborate further, and Ram is delirious at Ruby's saloon.
Episode 3 - Episode 3
Release Date: 2003-03-29
The City is awash with rumors about Zoot's reappearance. Amber receives devastating news, Salene is still imprisoned, and Slade has a change of heart about Ram.
Episode 4 - Episode 4
Release Date: 2003-03-22
Ebony feels neglected by Jay, and Lex continues to search in vain for Tai-San. Jack arrives back in the City and meets a new friend, but danger is not far away, while Ram grows increasingly desperate.
Episode 5 - Episode 5
Release Date: 2003-03-29
As May searches the City for Pride, she experiences the Zoot rumors firsthand. Mega and Java play mind games, Salene's situation is increasingly perilous, and Jack tries to convince Gel to go to the Mall with him.
Episode 6 - Episode 6
Release Date: 2003-03-29
Ebony is convinced of Zoot's power, Amber and Jay get closer, Siva stumbles on Lex's stash, Slade tries to break Ram, and Mega and Java plot their next move.
Episode 7 - Episode 7
Release Date: 2003-04-04
The City is spiraling out of control, and Ebony is an unwitting pawn in Mega and Java's game. Lex saves Gel with a little help from Slade, leaving Siva convinced she has been abandoned. Meanwhile, May's lies lead to tragedy.
Episode 8 - Episode 8
Release Date: 2003-04-04
Ebony, Java and Siva set up headquarters at their old high school, with Ebony increasingly deluded. Salene arrives back at the Mall, but Pride is nowhere to be seen, while Trudy is conflicted in her feelings for Jay.
Episode 9 - Episode 9
Release Date: 2003-04-12
The Mall Rats bury Pride. Ebony and her sisters spread Zoot's message across the City, with Java happy and Siva increasingly concerned, Mega preys on May's guilt, and Ram opens up about his past.
Episode 10 - Episode 10
Release Date: 2003-04-12
Amber and Salene head for the Ecos' place. Mega manipulates May into agreeing to spy on the Mall Rats for him, while he and Java meet in secret. Sammy and Gel upset Trudy, and Slade gets in trouble.
Episode 11 - Episode 11
Release Date: 2003-04-19
Amber and Salene arrive at the Ecos' place, where they hold a ceremony for Pride. Jack is horrified after his run in with "Zoot", prompting fear among the tribe, while Sammy and Mouse have a similar close encounter.
Episode 12 - Episode 12
Release Date: 2003-04-19
Amber and Salene head home, while Trudy and Jay agree to keep their relationship secret. Mouse and Sammy tell Jack of their encounter with "Zoot", leading to a discovery. Mega and Java plot their next move, and Slade encourages Ram to walk.
Episode 13 - Episode 13
Release Date: 2003-04-26
The Mall Rats meet with Ebony and her followers, Amber and Salene arrive back in the City, Lex goes on the hunt, May continues her spying, and Ram makes a breakthrough.
Episode 14 - Episode 14
Release Date: 2003-04-26
Lex reveals Ram's real identity to Ruby, Trudy worries about Amber's reaction to her and Jay's relationship, and Ellie, suffering from amnesia, reappears in the City, only to be taken prisoner by the Zootists.
Episode 15 - Episode 15
Release Date: 2003-05-03
Ebony continues to be manipulated by Java and Mega, with Siva unsure of the damage being done to her sister. Trudy worries about Jay's feelings for her, and Lex tries to convince Ruby to free him.
Episode 16 - Episode 16
Release Date: 2003-05-03
Lex narrowly avoids death, Amber finds out about Trudy and Jay, Java tries to manipulate Ellie, and Slade spies on Ebony.
Episode 17 - Episode 17
Release Date: 2003-05-10
The Zootists prepare for the "return" of Zoot, with the tribe making a breakthrough as to how his reappearance will be engineered, while Java continues to use Ellie, sending her back to the Mall with a deadly package in tow.
Episode 18 - Episode 18
Release Date: 2003-05-10
The explosion has left the Mall Rats shaken, and they decide to send Amber to try and talk some sense into the other tribes. Meanwhile, Siva makes a last ditch appeal to Ebony, and Mega becomes frustrated with Darryl.
Episode 19 - Episode 19
Release Date: 2003-05-17
Lex and Ram narrowly escape an angry mob, while back at the Mall, Amber is injured and the tribe is worried about the anarchy outside. Mega encourages Java to increase Ebony's dose of Paradise, and Slade finds Darryl.
Episode 20 - Episode 20
Release Date: 2003-05-17
Amber is seriously ill, with Jay's attentions towards her an annoyance to Trudy. Java threatens Siva with retribution if she continues to hinder her plans, and May almost comes clean to Salene, but her malice gets the better of her.
Episode 21 - Episode 21
Release Date: 2003-05-24
Jay is worried by Mega's deception, while Mega himself plans a mass bar coding of everyone in the City. Salene's dependence on alcohol becomes a cause for concern, while Slade let's Ram in on a secret.
Episode 22 - Episode 22
Release Date: 2003-05-24
Amber is angered by Mega's creation of work details, Ebony finds things unraveling around her, Sammy inadvertently ends up alone in Zootist territory, and Slade meets Siva in secret.
Episode 23 - Episode 23
Release Date: 2003-05-31
Amber experiences a work party firsthand, Lex is a prisoner of the Zootists, Siva tries to convince Ebony of Java's deceit, and Ellie suspects Gel may be the spy.
Episode 24 - Episode 24
Release Date: 2003-05-31
Lex and Siva find themselves imprisoned together, Amber confronts Mega about the ill treatment received by the work parties, and Ebony plays mind games with Java.
Episode 25 - Episode 25
Release Date: 2003-06-07
Amber meets Ebony as arranged, Lex and Siva head to Liberty, Jack and Ellie follow May to her secret rendezvous with Mega, and Salene's alcoholism escalates.
Episode 26 - Episode 26
Release Date: 2003-06-07
The Mall Rats try to convince May to lure Mega into a trap, Slade takes Ebony to meet a familiar face, Ruby snoops on Ram, and Mouse sneaks out of the Mall to head to the Eco tribe.
Episode 27 - Episode 27
Release Date: 2003-06-14
The Mall Rats try to decide what to do about Mega, while Mega himself blocks Jack's access to his secret files. Meanwhile, Ram continues his study of Slade's brain and Salene's paranoia almost leads to trouble.
Episode 28 - Episode 28
Release Date: 2003-06-14
Ebony plays mind games with the now imprisoned Java, Jay is conflicted about the Mall Rats' plan for Mega, Salene and Mouse are asked to join the Ecos, Slade takes Darryl to Liberty, and May is voted out of the tribe.
Episode 29 - Episode 29
Release Date: 2003-06-21
Mega implements his strategies on the City, while Ebony plans her attack against him. The Mall Rats are sent the very best food as part of their deal with Mega, whereas May has to fend for herself, and Lex finds a new get rich quick scheme.
Episode 30 - Episode 30
Release Date: 2003-06-21
Amber refuses Mega's offer to be President of the City, while Siva and Ruby find out about Lex's scheme. Ebony carries on with her attacks on the Technos, and Trudy and Jay continue to bicker.
Episode 31 - Episode 31
Release Date: 2003-06-28
Mega broadcasts Ebony's attack on CityNet in an attempt to turn the City against her, while she plots her next move against him. Lex's latest scheme lands him in trouble with Ruby, Java breaks free, and Salene becomes seriously ill.
Episode 32 - Episode 32
Release Date: 2003-07-05
Jay is tortured with nightmarish visions in reality space, while Amber enlists Jack to help deceive Mega. Lex's business venture pays off greatly, Java seeks out Ebony, and Salene is in mortal danger, with only May for help.
Episode 33 - Episode 33
Release Date: 2003-07-05
Mega commands Java to find Ebony and Jay, and she stops by the Mall to demand answers. Lex plans to visit the City for Ram, Ruby takes pity on a young girl, and Salene begins to recover from her illness.
Episode 34 - Episode 34
Release Date: 2003-07-05
Lex heads to the City, unaware that Ram and Slade are double crossing him, while Jay heads to Liberty. Salene and May try to get back into the safe zone, Ruby is jealous of Ebony, and Java receives a message.
Episode 35 - Episode 35
Release Date: 2003-07-12
Lex returns to the Mall, and is soon followed by Salene and May. Jay arrives in Liberty in search of Ebony, Mega offers Jack a job, Gel's attempt at romance fails, and Java receives another message.
Episode 36 - Episode 36
Release Date: 2003-07-12
Jay asks for Ebony's help in the fight against Mega, while Jack tries to avoid revealing the details of his new job. Java wonders about Ram's fate, and Lex flies off the handle when he learns of May's treachery.
Episode 37 - Episode 37
Release Date: 2003-07-19
Lex pressures Jack about acquiring the piece of software he needs for Ram, while Mega pushes Amber to publicly endorse the punishment program. Java receives a mysterious invitation, and Ruby attempts to make Ebony jealous.
Episode 38 - Episode 38
Release Date: 2003-07-19
Those in Liberty are shocked by Java's arrival in town, and she immediately challenges Ebony to a final battle. Jack and Ellie are at loggerheads over the punishment program, and Salene starts drinking again.
Episode 39 - Episode 39
Release Date: 2003-07-26
The devastated group at Liberty bury Java and Siva, with Lex angry at Ebony and Ram inconsolable. May confronts Salene about her drinking, Jack and Ellie fight, and Sammy risks breaking the law in an effort to impress Gel.
Episode 40 - Episode 40
Release Date: 2003-07-26
Ellie's short temper lands her in trouble with Mega, Jay is conflicted in his feelings for Trudy, and Ruby's jealousy about Slade and Ebony's relationship intensifies.
Episode 41 - Episode 41
Release Date: 2003-08-02
Having fooled Mega with their act, the rebels plot their next move. Lex puts his foot in it, Ruby is left heartbroken when she finds Ebony and Slade together, and Trudy misses Jay.
Episode 42 - Episode 42
Release Date: 2003-08-02
The Mall Rats rescue Jay, while Ebony attacks Mega in the name of Java and Siva, and Darryl feels the City. Trudy finds out about Amber and Jay and puts herself in danger, and Salene learns of May's feelings for her.
Episode 43 - Episode 43
Release Date: 2003-08-09
Mega tries to manipulate Trudy, and Ebony and Slade continue their attacks on the food stores. Salene and May evade Gel's questions about the love letter, with May heartbroken, while Ram is paranoid about being spied on.
Episode 44 - Episode 44
Release Date: 2003-08-09
Lex helps Jack, who is now the most wanted person in the City, escape it. Mega continues his manipulation of Trudy, and May's sadness over Salene makes her leave the Mall for good.
Episode 45 - Episode 45
Release Date: 2003-08-16
Amber and Jay are Mega's prisoners, Salene seeks refuge in alcohol again, and Ruby drops a bombshell on Ebony. Meanwhile, Gel makes her peace with Sammy, and Ellie goes after May.
Episode 46 - Episode 46
Release Date: 2003-08-16
Jay is forced to confess his guilt via a CityNet broadcast, while Trudy learns of Mega's deception. Ram tells Ruby the truth about Slade's illness, and May tries to get Salene to stop drinking, but it only leads to more trouble.
Episode 47 - Episode 47
Release Date: 2003-08-23
The group at Liberty ponder their next move, and Mega has a dark punishment for Amber and Jay. Back at the Mall, Trudy is guilt ridden over her unwitting role in the pair's capture, while on an unknown island, a caged Alice is joined by KC.
Episode 48 - Episode 48
Release Date: 2003-08-23
The rebels begin their attack on the City, while back at the Mall, the tribe have to deal with Jay's memory loss. Meanwhile, Jack is suspicious of Ram, and in their cage on the island, Alice and KC are joined by an old enemy.
Episode 49 - Episode 49
Release Date: 2003-08-30
The rebels celebrate their victory, while Ebony is left reeling by Slade's revelation about Mega. Amber is frustrated by Jay's memory loss, Ram reclaims the Technos headquarters, and Lottie comes up with a get rich quick scheme.
Episode 50 - Episode 50
Release Date: 2003-08-30
The Mall Rats organize a party to celebrate their victory, but it is spoiled when Lex allows Mega to escape. Meanwhile, Amber and Jay become worried by Ram's computer Zoot, and Gel dresses to impress Lex.
Episode 51 - Episode 51
Release Date: 2003-09-06
The City has no power or water, and Ram scrambles to bring the computer Zoot back under control. Mega tries to make a deal with Lex, the Guardian recognizes Alice and KC, and May gets Ruby a pregnancy test.
Episode 52 - Episode 52
Release Date: 2003-09-06
The Mall Rats mobilize, determined to save as many people from the new virus as possible. Ebony resorts to desperate measures, Lottie's thieving lands her in trouble, and the tribe acquire a boat to flee the City.