• Air date: 24 Apr '99 52 episodes
      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. It debuted on Channel 5 on 24 April 1999 and quickly gained a large fan base. From 1999 to 2003, five series and 260 half-hour episodes were produced. Series 6 was scheduled to begin filming in 2003, but Nick Wilson, of Channel 5, and Raymond Thompson felt that "although the show was still performing well, the cast was getting too old and the series was beginning to stretch...
  • List of Episodes (52)
    • 26. Episode 26

      18 Jul '99
      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?
    • 27. Episode 27

      24 Jul '99
      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.
    • 28. Episode 28

      25 Jul '99
      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.
    • 29. Episode 29

      31 Jul '99
      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.
    • 30. Episode 30

      01 Aug '99
      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.
    • 31. Episode 31

      07 Aug '99
      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.
    • 32. Episode 32

      08 Aug '99
      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.
    • 33. Episode 33

      14 Aug '99
      The mall is hopping with everyone working on the upcoming wedding of Zandra and Lex.
    • 34. Episode 34

      15 Aug '99
      Lex and Zandra celebrate their honeymoon away from the others, while Amber and Sasha spend their own time away.
    • 35. Episode 35

      21 Aug '99
      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.
    • 36. Episode 36

      22 Aug '99
      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.
    • 37. Episode 37

      28 Aug '99
      Sasha's departure has left Amber depressed and unable to let go, leading to further power struggles with Lex.
    • 38. Episode 38

      29 Aug '99
      Jack believes he's made a discovery that could potentially change the lives of everyone: an adult wandering the streets!
    • 39. Episode 39

      04 Sep '99
      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.
    • 40. Episode 40

      05 Sep '99
      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.
    • 41. Episode 41

      11 Sep '99
      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.
    • 42. Episode 42

      12 Sep '99
      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.
    • 43. Episode 43

      18 Sep '99
      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.
    • 44. Episode 44

      19 Sep '99
      KC is gambling away the tribe members' personal items, including the pig! Can Cloe help win it all back?
    • 45. Episode 45

      25 Sep '99
      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.
    • 46. Episode 46

      26 Sep '99
      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.
    • 47. Episode 47

      02 Oct '99
      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.
    • 48. Episode 48

      03 Oct '99
      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.
    • 49. Episode 49

      09 Oct '99
      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.
    • 50. Episode 50

      10 Oct '99
      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.