Raymond Thompson
Director
The Tribe (1999)
Season 1
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.
Released April 24, 1999
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Genres: Drama, Family, Kids, Romance, Science Fiction
Keywords: tmdb.future, tmdb.new-zealand, tmdb.post-apocalyptic-future, tmdb.virus, tmdb.no-adults, imdb.world-without-adults, imdb.antidote + 52 more, imdb.psychotronic-series, imdb.cult-tv, imdb.wind-turbine, imdb.teenage-mother, imdb.skateboard, imdb.science-versus-supernatural, imdb.missing-baby, imdb.lamb, imdb.intro-sung-by-cast-member, imdb.giving-birth, imdb.gas-leak, imdb.responsibility, imdb.mall, imdb.bulimia, imdb.cult, imdb.children, imdb.virus, imdb.dog, imdb.rat, imdb.post-apocalypse, imdb.van, imdb.spirituality, imdb.science, imdb.laboratory, imdb.kidnapping, imdb.inline-skating, imdb.graffiti, imdb.food-rationing, imdb.fire, imdb.farm, imdb.explosion, imdb.coming-of-age, imdb.comet, imdb.cage, imdb.baby, imdb.mountain, imdb.suicide, imdb.pig, imdb.jealousy, imdb.friendship, imdb.cow, imdb.chicken, imdb.beach, imdb.teenager, imdb.teen-pregnancy, imdb.dystopian-sci-fi, imdb.coming-of-age-drama, imdb.eating-disorder, imdb.democracy, imdb.technology, imdb.nature, imdb.illiteracy
Watch Providers: Amazon Prime Video, Tubi TV, The CW, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free + 4 more, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Production Companies: Cloud 9
Network: 5
Country: New Zealand
Languages:
English,
Spanish
7.0
S1E1 - 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.
April 24, 1999, midnight
7.0
S1E2 - Episode 2
A mysterious figure watches the group at the mall as Amber informs Dal that they can't abandon the others.
April 25, 1999, midnight
7.0
S1E3 - 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?
May 1, 1999, midnight
7.0
S1E4 - 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.
May 2, 1999, midnight
S1E5 - 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.
May 8, 1999, midnight
S1E6 - Episode 6
Trudy's illness has worsened, and Bray's persistent disappearances are increasingly aggravating the rest of the group.
May 9, 1999, midnight
S1E7 - Episode 7
Salene is fed up with the lack of respect for the chore assignments around the mall.
May 15, 1999, midnight
S1E8 - 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.
May 16, 1999, midnight
S1E9 - 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.
May 22, 1999, midnight
S1E10 - Episode 10
The tribe holds an election to determine their leader, choosing between Amber and Lex.
May 23, 1999, midnight
S1E11 - 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.
May 29, 1999, midnight
S1E12 - 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.
May 30, 1999, midnight
S1E13 - 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.
June 5, 1999, midnight
S1E14 - Episode 14
With Cloe missing from the night before, Lex organizes a search party, but unfortunately they're headed in the wrong direction.
June 6, 1999, midnight
S1E15 - Episode 15
While in danger of being caught by the Locos in the forest, Cloe is rescued by a mysterious girl named Tai-San.
June 12, 1999, midnight
S1E16 - 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.
June 13, 1999, midnight
S1E17 - 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.
June 19, 1999, midnight
S1E18 - 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.
June 20, 1999, midnight
S1E19 - Episode 19
Following her encounter with Lex, Ebony escapes the mall, leaving the Mallrats to wonder if they're safe in staying.
June 26, 1999, midnight
S1E20 - 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.
June 27, 1999, midnight
S1E21 - 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.
July 3, 1999, midnight
S1E22 - 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.
July 4, 1999, midnight
S1E23 - Episode 23
Fed up with the tribe, Trudy and Dal have left the mall, leaving only a note behind.
July 10, 1999, midnight
S1E24 - 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.
July 11, 1999, midnight
S1E25 - Episode 25
Thinking it will land him more late-night encounters, Lex encourages Tai-San to teach him the ways of spiritual awakenings.
July 17, 1999, midnight
S1E26 - 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?
July 18, 1999, midnight
S1E27 - 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.
July 24, 1999, midnight
S1E28 - 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.
July 25, 1999, midnight
S1E29 - 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.
July 31, 1999, midnight
S1E30 - 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.
Aug. 1, 1999, midnight
S1E31 - 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.
Aug. 7, 1999, midnight
S1E32 - 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.
Aug. 8, 1999, midnight
S1E33 - Episode 33
The mall is hopping with everyone working on the upcoming wedding of Zandra and Lex.
Aug. 14, 1999, midnight
S1E34 - Episode 34
Lex and Zandra celebrate their honeymoon away from the others, while Amber and Sasha spend their own time away.
Aug. 15, 1999, midnight
S1E35 - 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.
Aug. 21, 1999, midnight
S1E36 - 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.
Aug. 22, 1999, midnight
S1E37 - Episode 37
Sasha's departure has left Amber depressed and unable to let go, leading to further power struggles with Lex.
Aug. 28, 1999, midnight
S1E38 - Episode 38
Jack believes he's made a discovery that could potentially change the lives of everyone: an adult wandering the streets!
Aug. 29, 1999, midnight
S1E39 - 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.
Sept. 4, 1999, midnight
S1E40 - 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.
Sept. 5, 1999, midnight
S1E41 - 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.
Sept. 11, 1999, midnight
S1E42 - 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.
Sept. 12, 1999, midnight
S1E43 - 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.
Sept. 18, 1999, midnight
S1E44 - Episode 44
KC is gambling away the tribe members' personal items, including the pig! Can Cloe help win it all back?
Sept. 19, 1999, midnight
S1E45 - 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.
Sept. 25, 1999, midnight
S1E46 - 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.
Sept. 26, 1999, midnight
S1E47 - 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.
Oct. 2, 1999, midnight
S1E48 - 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.
Oct. 3, 1999, midnight
S1E49 - 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.
Oct. 9, 1999, midnight
S1E50 - 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.
Oct. 10, 1999, midnight
S1E51 - 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.
Oct. 17, 1999, midnight
S1E52 - 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.
Oct. 23, 1999, midnight
5
April 24, 1999
Sept. 6, 2003, midnight
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