• Air date: 14 Nov '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

      05 Feb '00
      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.
    • 27. Episode 27

      12 Feb '00
      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.
    • 28. Episode 28

      12 Feb '00
      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.
    • 29. Episode 29

      19 Feb '00
      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.
    • 30. Episode 30

      19 Feb '00
      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.
    • 31. Episode 31

      26 Feb '00
      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.
    • 32. Episode 32

      26 Feb '00
      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.
    • 33. Episode 33

      04 Mar '00
      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.
    • 34. Episode 34

      04 Mar '00
      Alice lies trapped in the farmhouse, Ebony continues to throw her weight around, and Ryan tries in vain to make up with Salene.
    • 35. Episode 35

      11 Mar '00
      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.
    • 36. Episode 36

      11 Mar '00
      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.
    • 37. Episode 37

      18 Mar '00
      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.
    • 38. Episode 38

      18 Mar '00
      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.
    • 39. Episode 39

      25 Mar '00
      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.
    • 40. Episode 40

      25 Mar '00
      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.
    • 41. Episode 41

      01 Apr '00
      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.
    • 42. Episode 42

      01 Apr '00
      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.
    • 43. Episode 43

      08 Apr '00
      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.
    • 44. Episode 44

      08 Apr '00
      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.
    • 45. Episode 45

      15 Apr '00
      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.
    • 46. Episode 46

      15 Apr '00
      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.
    • 47. Episode 47

      22 Apr '00
      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.
    • 48. Episode 48

      22 Apr '00
      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.
    • 49. Episode 49

      29 Apr '00
      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.
    • 50. Episode 50

      29 Apr '00
      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.