The Tribe
Look into the future... What do you see?
121999•25m•6.9/10
DramaSci-Fi & FantasyKidsFamily
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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.
Production
Cloud 9
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
April 24, 1999
Last Aired
September 6, 2003
Networks
5
Created By
Raymond Thompson
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 1999-04-24
When Amber and Dal find Cloe wandering the streets, they have her take them to her companions Salene, Patsy, Paul and their dog Bob.
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 1999-04-25
A mysterious figure watches the group at the mall as Amber informs Dal that they can't abandon the others.
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 1999-05-01
Bray explains that he has been spying on the tribe to make sure the mall is a safe place to bring Trudy to have her baby -- but should she be allowed to stay?
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 1999-05-02
Bray and Trudy have been voted out of the tribe, but it seems that Trudy's contractions have started, prompting Lex to suspect a con.
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 1999-05-08
Bray still hasn't returned, and Trudy continues to be ill, preventing her from feeding the newborn baby and prompting Dal to make the dangerous trek to his father's surgery at the abandoned hospital for antibiotics.
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 1999-05-09
Trudy's illness has worsened, and Bray's persistent disappearances are increasingly aggravating the rest of the group.
E7
Episode 7
Air date: 1999-05-15
Salene is fed up with the lack of respect for the chore assignments around the mall.
E8
Episode 8
Air date: 1999-05-16
Upon learning that he's the father of Trudy's baby, Zoot is strongly encouraged by Bray to give up his leadership of the Locos.
E9
Episode 9
Air date: 1999-05-22
Unexpected "guests" have been found in the mall, prompting a new method for assigning chores -- now, if only the various tribe members can adhere to their assignments.
E10
Episode 10
Air date: 1999-05-23
The tribe holds an election to determine their leader, choosing between Amber and Lex.
E11
Episode 11
Air date: 1999-05-29
It's up to Lex to get Jack off the hook for hiding food from the rest of the tribe -- otherwise, Lex's own secret supply of water may be revealed as well.
E12
Episode 12
Air date: 1999-05-30
Frightened by ghastly sounds coming from beneath the mall, the guys accompany Lex into the sewers to investigate -- that is, all but Bray, who seems to know what the others are after.
E13
Episode 13
Air date: 1999-06-05
Despite having won the election, Lex appears to be losing his war against Amber as the boys begin to help the girls with their assignments, and he takes it out on Bluebell.
E14
Episode 14
Air date: 1999-06-06
With Cloe missing from the night before, Lex organizes a search party, but unfortunately they're headed in the wrong direction.
E15
Episode 15
Air date: 1999-06-12
While in danger of being caught by the Locos in the forest, Cloe is rescued by a mysterious girl named Tai-San.
E16
Episode 16
Air date: 1999-06-13
Zandra is ready to take things to the next level with Lex, but when their date goes horribly awry, the other girls in the tribe feel Lex should be punished.
E17
Episode 17
Air date: 1999-06-19
Bray's been captured by the Locos, and their new leader, Ebony, wants to know everything he has to tell about Zoot's whereabouts.
E18
Episode 18
Air date: 1999-06-20
Much to Zandra's chagrin and Lex's relief, the wedding is interrupted when Ebony is discovered within the mall and imprisoned by the tribe members.
E19
Episode 19
Air date: 1999-06-26
Following her encounter with Lex, Ebony escapes the mall, leaving the Mallrats to wonder if they're safe in staying.
E20
Episode 20
Air date: 1999-06-27
As the Mallrats prepare for the impending attack on the mall by the Locos, Bray sets Ebony straight with the truth about Zoot's mysterious disappearance and comes to an agreement with the Locos' new leader.
E21
Episode 21
Air date: 1999-07-03
Trudy decides to take her depression into her own hands by downing a bunch of sleeping pills and is discovered by Salene, who chooses to do nothing about it.
E22
Episode 22
Air date: 1999-07-04
Tensions are high within the Mallrats. Trudy has woken from her self-imposed slumber, becomes confrontational with Amber and gives Bray the silent treatment.
E23
Episode 23
Air date: 1999-07-10
Fed up with the tribe, Trudy and Dal have left the mall, leaving only a note behind.
E24
Episode 24
Air date: 1999-07-11
Tai-San continues to elude Lex's affections the morning after their trysts, much to Lex's confusion and frustration. Meanwhile, Ryan has romantic -- though odd -- dreams about Zandra.
E25
Episode 25
Air date: 1999-07-17
Thinking it will land him more late-night encounters, Lex encourages Tai-San to teach him the ways of spiritual awakenings.
E26
Episode 26
Air date: 1999-07-18
The Nomads have decided against Dal's leaving the tribe and have taken him prisoner. Sasha's attempt to release him lands him in custody as well -- but what do the Nomads have in store for their prisoners?
E27
Episode 27
Air date: 1999-07-24
Dal and Sasha work out a plan of escape from the Nomads. Back with the Mall Rats, Zandra's anger and distrust of Tai-San goes on, prompting her to assign Lex a true test of his loyalty.
E28
Episode 28
Air date: 1999-07-25
Most of the tribe head to the gathering at the beach. Meanwhile, Salene, Patsy and Trudy remain at the Mall and encounter troubles of their own.
E29
Episode 29
Air date: 1999-07-31
The tribal gathering goes horribly awry, with Lex meeting an old foe and the gang getting on the wrong side of Ebony. Meanwhile, at the Mall, Salene confesses all to Trudy.
E30
Episode 30
Air date: 1999-08-01
Food continues to go missing from the supply, and though Trudy has forgiven Salene the wrongdoing, she encourages her to come clean to the rest of the group.
E31
Episode 31
Air date: 1999-08-07
A lot more food has gone missing, and people are starting to notice. Sasha is becoming more and more a favorite among the Mall Rats, including Amber. Bray, however, isn't nearly as keen on Sasha's presence.
E32
Episode 32
Air date: 1999-08-08
Sasha leads a group to trade with another tribe living at a nearby farm. But despite Bray's warning to leave the mall after the wedding ceremony, Sasha finds himself getting even closer with Amber.
E33
Episode 33
Air date: 1999-08-14
The mall is hopping with everyone working on the upcoming wedding of Zandra and Lex.
E34
Episode 34
Air date: 1999-08-15
Lex and Zandra celebrate their honeymoon away from the others, while Amber and Sasha spend their own time away.
E35
Episode 35
Air date: 1999-08-21
With the place in complete disarray, Trudy is becoming increasingly frustrated with being the only person who works around the mall. Jack wants to become more mobile and enlists Dal and KC to help make it happen.
E36
Episode 36
Air date: 1999-08-22
Ryan and Salene become considerably closer as he helps her escape her newfound prison and she entrusts her secrets with him. Having decided to leave the tribe, Amber and Sasha return to the mall to find the gang in shambles.
E37
Episode 37
Air date: 1999-08-28
Sasha's departure has left Amber depressed and unable to let go, leading to further power struggles with Lex.
E38
Episode 38
Air date: 1999-08-29
Jack believes he's made a discovery that could potentially change the lives of everyone: an adult wandering the streets!
E39
Episode 39
Air date: 1999-09-04
Patsy has come face-to-face with the mysterious adult wandering about and convinces him to come back to the mall in hopes that he'll help restore order and hope to the group.
E40
Episode 40
Air date: 1999-09-05
What was once believed to be a blessing becomes the Mall Rats' worst nightmare when it's discovered that the mysterious old man seen wandering the streets is actually Glen, who now has the virus and has begun rapidly aging.
E41
Episode 41
Air date: 1999-09-11
Bray, Amber, Lex, Dal and KC split into two teams and leave the mall to find any clues to a cure for the virus afflicting Glen.
E42
Episode 42
Air date: 1999-09-12
Following Glen's death, the tribe are more determined than ever to find a cure for the Virus. Bray, Amber, Lex and Dal travel to Hope Island in search of information.
E43
Episode 43
Air date: 1999-09-18
Amber, Bray, Lex and Dal are trapped inside the lab at Hope Island with little time to escape before "full decontamination" of the facility is initiated.
E44
Episode 44
Air date: 1999-09-19
KC is gambling away the tribe members' personal items, including the pig! Can Cloe help win it all back?
E45
Episode 45
Air date: 1999-09-25
In his efforts to help Cloe escape the casino, KC has been captured. To continue the clearing of his conscience, Lex sets out to rescue KC, though the young gambler may not be welcomed back to the mall.
E46
Episode 46
Air date: 1999-09-26
Just as Bray feared, the Tribe Circus -- led by the insane Top Hat -- invades the mall attempting to enslave the Mall Rats, but the Mall Rats aren't giving up without a fight.
E47
Episode 47
Air date: 1999-10-02
The mall has been set ablaze by Top Hat and the Tribe Circus, and the Mall Rats are hopelessly trapped inside-- that is, until Lex secures a deal with Ebony and the Locos.
E48
Episode 48
Air date: 1999-10-03
Ebony seems to have won, having taken not only the antidote, but also Lex and Bray. But Amber's not giving Bray up so easily, and she embarks on a search for the Locos' hideout.
E49
Episode 49
Air date: 1999-10-09
Bray is still being held prisoner by Ebony, but the tribe hatch a plan to spy on her hotel. Meanwhile, Lex struggles to survive alone in the City and tempers flare at the Mall.
E50
Episode 50
Air date: 1999-10-10
Jack believes he's uncovered the secret to the mysterious formula, but he has a hard time convincing the others to go along with his hunch since it means potentially leaving the mall for good.
E51
Episode 51
Air date: 1999-10-17
Prompted by Jack's insistence and Tai-San's vision, which seems to confirm his hunch, the Mall Rats agree to leave their home for Eagle Mountain.
E52
Episode 52
Air date: 1999-10-23
The Mall Rats have encountered a literal roadblock on their way to Eagle Mountain, but they're saved by the sudden arrival of Bray and Ebony in one of the Locos' buses.
Cast
Antonia Prebble
Trudy
Meryl Cassie
Ebony
Beth Allen
Amber
Caleb Ross
Lex
Victoria Spence
Salene
James Napier Robertson
Jay
Tom Hern
Ram
Michael Wesley-Smith
Jack
Vicky Rodewyk
Gel
Jennyfer Jewell
Ellie
Laura Wilson
May
Joseph Crawford
Darryl
Fleur Saville
Ruby
Matt Robinson
Slade
Lucas Hayward
Sammy
Jacinta Wawatai
Mouse
Beth Chote
Lottie
Sam Husson
Tophat
Sam Kelly
Hawk/Token Thief/Shavehead
