The Tribe

1999 - 2003

Episode 1

24th April 1999

Episode 1

When Amber and Dal find Cloe wandering the streets, they have her take them to her companions Salene, Patsy, Paul and their dog Bob.

Episode 2

25th April 1999

Episode 2

A mysterious figure watches the group at the mall as Amber informs Dal that they can't abandon the others.

Episode 3

Episode 3

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?

Episode 4

Episode 4

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.

Episode 5

Episode 5

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.

Episode 6

Episode 6

Trudy's illness has worsened, and Bray's persistent disappearances are increasingly aggravating the rest of the group.

Episode 7

Episode 7

Salene is fed up with the lack of respect for the chore assignments around the mall.

Episode 8

Episode 8

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.

Episode 9

Episode 9

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.

Episode 10

Episode 10

The tribe holds an election to determine their leader, choosing between Amber and Lex.

Episode 11

Episode 11

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.

Episode 12

Episode 12

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.

Episode 13

Episode 13

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.

Episode 14

Episode 14

With Cloe missing from the night before, Lex organizes a search party, but unfortunately they're headed in the wrong direction.

Episode 15

Episode 15

While in danger of being caught by the Locos in the forest, Cloe is rescued by a mysterious girl named Tai-San.

Episode 16

Episode 16

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.

Episode 17

Episode 17

Bray's been captured by the Locos, and their new leader, Ebony, wants to know everything he has to tell about Zoot's whereabouts.

Episode 18

Episode 18

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.

Episode 19

Episode 19

Following her encounter with Lex, Ebony escapes the mall, leaving the Mallrats to wonder if they're safe in staying.

Episode 20

Episode 20

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.

Episode 21

Episode 21

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.

Episode 22

Episode 22

Tensions are high within the Mallrats. Trudy has woken from her self-imposed slumber, becomes confrontational with Amber and gives Bray the silent treatment.

Episode 23

Episode 23

Fed up with the tribe, Trudy and Dal have left the mall, leaving only a note behind.

Episode 24

Episode 24

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.

Episode 25

Episode 25

Thinking it will land him more late-night encounters, Lex encourages Tai-San to teach him the ways of spiritual awakenings.

Episode 26

Episode 26

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?

Episode 27

Episode 27

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.

Episode 28

Episode 28

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.

Episode 29

Episode 29

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.

Episode 30

1st August 1999

Episode 30

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.

Episode 31

7th August 1999

Episode 31

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.

Episode 32

8th August 1999

Episode 32

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.

Episode 33

14th August 1999

Episode 33

The mall is hopping with everyone working on the upcoming wedding of Zandra and Lex.

Episode 34

15th August 1999

Episode 34

Lex and Zandra celebrate their honeymoon away from the others, while Amber and Sasha spend their own time away.

Episode 35

21st August 1999

Episode 35

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.

Episode 36

22nd August 1999

Episode 36

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.

Episode 37

28th August 1999

Episode 37

Sasha's departure has left Amber depressed and unable to let go, leading to further power struggles with Lex.

Episode 38

29th August 1999

Episode 38

Jack believes he's made a discovery that could potentially change the lives of everyone: an adult wandering the streets!

Episode 39

4th September 1999

Episode 39

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.

Episode 40

5th September 1999

Episode 40

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.

Episode 41

11th September 1999

Episode 41

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.

Episode 42

12th September 1999

Episode 42

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.

Episode 43

18th September 1999

Episode 43

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.

Episode 44

19th September 1999

Episode 44

KC is gambling away the tribe members' personal items, including the pig! Can Cloe help win it all back?

Episode 45

25th September 1999

Episode 45

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.

Episode 46

26th September 1999

Episode 46

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.

Episode 47

2nd October 1999

Episode 47

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.

Episode 48

3rd October 1999

Episode 48

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.

Episode 49

9th October 1999

Episode 49

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.

Episode 50

10th October 1999

Episode 50

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.

Episode 51

17th October 1999

Episode 51

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.

Episode 52

23rd October 1999

Episode 52

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.

Top Cast

Antonia Prebble•Meryl Cassie•Beth Allen

Drama Sci-Fi & Fantasy Kids Family

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.

Watch Providers 🇬🇧

Amazon Video

Production Companies

+1 more

Full Cast

Antonia Prebble Image

Antonia Prebble

Trudy

Meryl Cassie Image

Meryl Cassie

Ebony

Beth Allen Image

Beth Allen

Amber

Caleb Ross Image

Caleb Ross

Lex

Victoria Spence Image

Victoria Spence

Salene

James Napier Robertson Image

James Napier Robertson

Jay

Tom Hern Image

Tom Hern

Ram

Michael Wesley-Smith Image

Michael Wesley-Smith

Jack

Vicky Rodewyk Image

Vicky Rodewyk

Gel

Jennyfer Jewell

Ellie

Laura Wilson Image

Laura Wilson

May

Joseph Crawford

Darryl

Fleur Saville Image

Fleur Saville

Ruby

Matt Robinson Image

Matt Robinson

Slade

Lucas Hayward

Sammy

Jacinta Wawatai

Mouse

Beth Chote

Lottie

Sam Husson Image

Sam Husson

Tophat

Sam Kelly

Hawk/Token Thief/Shavehead

Full Crew

Raymond Thompson Image

Raymond Thompson

Producer

Harry Duffin

Creator

showData