New Zealand Television: The Tribe: episode guide: series 2

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Episode 2.01 (53)

UK: November 14, 1999
Producer: Debra Kelleher-Smith
Screenplay by David Fox
Directed by Costa Botes

The recorded message from the satellite reveals that there is an antidote for the virus. It exists in all major cities but the virus spread too fast for world-wide manufacture. When the tracking station's generator gives out, the kids are forced to evacuate before the facility is destroyed in an giant explosion. Amber and Zandra do not make it out alive. Tai-San calls a meeting to rally the tribe but it is Ebony who delivers a tough-love message stating they need to focus on finding the antidote. Lost in his grief, Bray briefly entertains the thought of leaving the tribe before ultimately rejoining the others and sending Ryan, Salene, and Trudy back to the mall with Patsy, Cloe, and KC. Using information Jack found in the computer, Bray and the remaining Mall Rats split up to search for the antidote at three top-secret government buildings. While Jack and Dal find nothing but smouldering ruins at their site, Lex, Ebony and Tai-San have success and locate a lab with a large vat of the antidote. And Bray, he finds trouble. Meanwhile, the passing satellite has been observed by another tribe, a cult-like tribe devoted to the worship of Zoot. Believing it to be a sign, they set out in search of vengeance.©tzuk

Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Lee Donaghue as Spike, Josephine Byrne-Hay as Sick Kid No. 1, Lyndon Keenan as Sick Kid No. 2

Episode 2.02 (54)

UK: November 14, 1999
Screenplay by Mike Kenny
Directed by Costa Botes

Bray tells his captor, Danni, the story of the Mall Rats and convinces her to join them. Ryan leads the others back into the mall but they're not alone. A mysterious figure emerges as the kids are sleeping but he is seen by Patsy — it is Top Hat, the leader of Tribe Circus. Top Hat is infected with the virus and takes Cloe hostage wanting his hat back. KC knocks him out but he later escapes. Despite having just found the antidote, Ebony is already scheming to keep it for herself and Lex — if they control the antidote they will control the city, maybe the world. Tai-San finds the files for a series of abandoned research projects and one active one: Project Eagle Mountain. The three search parties return to the mall and everyone except Tai-San drinks the antidote — she will continue to rely on her own methods. After arguing over what to do with the remaining antidote, it is decided to divide up what's left and give it away. Unfortunately, no one thought to look for the formula and there's not nearly enough to treat everyone in the city. Meanwhile, the Zoot cult is marching closer, determined to bring down the wrath of Zoot and avenge him. Lex is haunted by dreams of being sick and frantically searches for more antidote thinking the virus has come back. Bray keeps a sample of the antidote in case Jack and Dal can't find the formula. Jack and Dal return to the government lab to search for the formula and Dal finds the same file folder Tai-San found but it is empty. Back at the mall, Tai-San burns the folder's contents — the formula for the antidote.©tzuk

Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Sam Husson as Top Hat, Story Rose as Brady, Josephine Byrne-Hay as Sick Kid No. 1

Episode 2.03 (55)

UK: November 21, 1999
Screenplay by Anthony Read
Directed by Costa Botes

Jack and Dal return disheartened with the empty file folder but Tai-San reassures the tribe she can find a cure using herbal medicine. At the farm [introduced in episode 1.32], Ellie tells her older sister Alice that she's been to the city where there's an antidote. Unfortunately, Ellie soon falls ill with the virus. Bray shows Jack the last sample of the antidote hoping he can find out what's in it. With news of the antidote's existance spreading, the Mall Rats have become popular trading partners but growing numbers of infected are wanting help. Trudy doesn't like new arrival Danni and makes no bones about telling her. The mall is beset by a mob of infected demanding the antidote. After searching the forrest for plants, Tai-San returns through sewers with her herbs. Lex finds the antidote sample Bray was keeping to analysis and drinks it without a second thought. Alice joins the angry mob at the mall and announces they're not leaving without antidote. To placate the mob, Lex and KC mix up a fake antidote and hand it out. Having promised more antidote will be available, and facing the inevitable consequences of giving out the fake antidote, Bray realises the tribe will have to leave the mall for their own safety.©tzuk

Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Lee Donaghue as Spike, Story Rose as Brady, Josephine Byrne-Hay as Sick Kid No. 1, Lyndon Keenan as Sick Kid No. 2

Note: the first appearances by Vanessa Stacey (Alice), Jennyfer Jewell (Ellie), and Lee Donaghue (Spike) despite their previous credits this season

Episode 2.04 (56)

UK: November 21, 1999
Screenplay by Joe Boyle
Directed by Costa Botes

The tribe is packing up to leave the mall when Tai-San announces she has crafted an antidote using nothing more than the extracts from three common plants. Tai-San wants to keep the exact formula to herself to protect the others and sends teams out to collect two of the plants while she alone gathers the third. Having taken the last of the antidote, Lex is better once again but his attempt to reconnect with Tai-San fails. She lets him know anything between them will happen on her terms. Lex has a brief relapse which indicates everyone will need repeated doses of the antidote — another opportunity, Ebony points out to Lex — if only they had the formula. Spike leads a violent attack on the mall in search of the antidote and gravely injures one of the tribe. Ebony negotiates a deal with him: in exchange for the antidote, Spike and his followers will become the Mall Rats' new security team. Meanwhile, Ellie is getting worse and Alice is gearing up...©tzuk

Episode 2.05 (57)

UK: November 28, 1999
Screenplay by Carrie Rose
Directed by John Reid

Alice enters the mall and manhandles Lex out of bed looking to obtain the antidote for her sick sister. Lex takes her to Tai-San's lab and Alice takes the antidote — and Tai-San. Once at the farm, Tai-San promises to Alice she won't leave until Ellie is better — which is soon as it happens. Ebony and Lex lead a rescue party to retrieve Tai-San but Ebony isn't after Tai-San — she wants her antidote formula. When Ellie recovers, Alice gladly sends Tai-San back to the mall with Lex and Ebony who is forced to change her plans to abduct Tai-San when Alice decides to join them as Tai-San's new bodyguard. Along with Ellie, the group arrive back at the mall where a banquet is held to celebrate Tai-San's return. The tribe begins to freely distribute Tai-San's antidote to the city's infected unaware KC is collecting "donations" from those in the queue outside the mall. As Jack begins to investigate his theory that the observatory was booby trapped, the Zoot cult draws closer and a beloved tribe-mate gets back on his feet.©tzuk

Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Story Rose as Brady, Lee Donaghue as Spike, Damon Andrews as The Guardian, Jessie Curunathan as Dawn

Episode 2.06

UK: November 28, 1999
Screenplay by Nick Doughty
Directed by John Reid

Ellie is eager to join the Mall Rats but Alice is reluctant to give up on the farm. Lex and Ebony are absent for the vote but it is otherwise a unanimous decision to let the girls join the tribe. Seeing an opportunity, a plan is made to run the farm and supply food for the city. Dal jumps at the chance to relocate so he can realise a dream and Salene, Ryan, Patsy, and Cloe volunteer to go as well. Danni floats the idea of holding another meeting of tribe leaders in hopes of starting to rebuild while they are still in a position of influence. Bray catches KC extorting goods from the sick but he can't link it to Lex. As punishment, KC is sent to do cleanup duty at the farm. Danni and Bray gather the tribe in hopes of receiving their support to broker a deal between the city's tribe leaders with hopes of achieving full disarmament, an end to slavery, freedom of movement and a program of public works to clean up the city. Lex is upset at being ousted from a leadership position in the tribe but Ebony tells Lex he needs to be patient as she build her militia. The new arrivals at the farm receive a cool reception as does Ellie when she makes herself at home in Jack's work area. She wants to hear about his booby-trap theory and surprises Jack with a new computer. Lex intimidates Danni while the Guardian and his followers enter the city.©tzuk

Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Story Rose as Brady, Lee Donaghue as Spike, Damon Andrews as The Guardian, Jamie MacDonald as Con Man, Mark Boyland as Demon Dog, Michael Rudman as Young Boy No. 1, Sam Law as Young Boy No. 2, Vanessa MacDonald as Young Girl No. 2

Episode 2.07

UK: December 05, 1999
Screenplay by James Wyllie
Directed by John Reid

Alice becomes concerned for Tai-San when she sees her coughing but Tai-San denies she is sick. Bray urges Danni not to get ahead of herself by trying to figure out how their new government will work. At the meeting with the city's tribe leaders, disarmament is a tough sell but with access to the antidote at stake, there is begrudging support. The Guardian's arrival interrupts the meeting. Seeing one of The Guardian's followers is sick, Danni offers him the antidote but he refuses it and the entire party turn and leave without saying a word. KC plans to use his new camera to photograph Tai-San's lab in hopes of learning the formula for the antidote. Ellie and Jack return to the government building to look for more information on the virus while Lex returns to gambling den where he is allowed to win. Patsy gives in to temptation and accepts a gift in exchange for the antidote. She and Cloe are soon awash in jewellery. Bray, Danni and Ebony return from the leaders' meeting and tell the others about the new tribe. Despite everything, Danni is confident peace is in reach.©tzuk

Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Story Rose as Brady, Lee Donaghue as Spike, Damon Andrews as The Guardian, Willie McTavish as Carter, Jason Gascoigne as Croupier / Minder No. 1, David Allcock as Trouser Victim, Charlie Bleakley as Ralph, Jode Alexander as Lelya, Calen Maiava-Paris as Minder No. 2

Episode 2.08

UK: December 05, 1999
Screenplay by Robyn Charteris
Directed by John Reid

Patsy bumps into KC and sees the illicit photos he took of Tai-San's lab but promises not to tell in exchange for his servitude. Tai-San continues to deny she's sick despite Alice's insistence she has the virus and needs to take the antidote. Lex is willing to risk all of his winnings for one clean game after he discovers the casino is letting him win but KC arrives with the photos — it is a good start Lex tells him, but they need exact measurements. Tired of being bossed around, Patsy wants a real job and jumps at the chance to look after Bray for Patsy. Jack and Ellie find a damaged video tape while searching for information on the virus. Bray admits to Danni he accepted a gift from an infected girl. He feels guilty but wonders if they should accept these gifts as they are genuine displays of gratitude. KC convinces Lex to distract Alice so he can get into Tai-San's lab. While poking around, KC inadvertently turns on the gas to an unlit Bunsen burner. Alice returns to the lab and suspects KC has been inside and reports this to Tai-San who goes to check on things. Tai-San is unable to smell the gas, and despite Alice's last second warning, she strikes a match and the lab explodes. Trudy's perfect day out with Brady and Bray turns into a nightmare when Patsy discovers Brady is missing.©tzuk

Episode 2.09

UK: December 12, 1999
Screenplay by Joe Boyle
Directed by Costa Botes

Bray begins a frantic search for Brady while Trudy lashes out at Patsy for not watching her. As Bray comforts Trudy, a hooded figure looks on from the bushes. Back at the mall, Alice carries an injured Tai-San from her destroyed lab as Lex denies any role in the blast to Ebony. Bray and Trudy return to the mall without Patsy and inform the others of Brady's abduction but Ebony says they need to concentrate on Tai-San — she's the only source of the antidote. The others begrudgingly agree. Alice searches the lab and learns the gas valve was in perfect condition meaning the only other explanation is that KC got into the lab and left the Bunsen burner on. The Hooded figure brings Brady to the Guardian who proclaims she is destined to serve a great purpose and soon will be reunited with her father. Lex tells KC to destroy his lab photos and deny any involvement in the explosion. Challenged by Bray about her lack of improvements to mall security, Ebony organises her troops for a search party but refuses to take along any of the Mall Rats other than Bob. KC finds Patsy hiding in a garbage container on the streets but she refuses to go back to the mall. Alice gets physical with KC demanding the truth and vows to get proof of his involvement in the blast. Ebony and her militia return to the mall unsuccessful in their search — and without Bob. Tai-San finally regains consciousness but her memory is gone.©tzuk

Episode 2.10

UK: December 12, 1999
Screenplay by James Wyllie
Directed by Costa Botes

Tai-San still has no memory and antidote supplies are running low. KC tells Ebony where Patsy is hiding but wants her protection from Alice in exchange. Ebony agrees but on her own terms. Trudy admits to Bray she feels alone and never fit in with the others and was only ever allowed to stay at the mall because of the baby. Found by Bob and Ebony, Patsy returns to the mall. Trudy is still enraged and only gets more upset when she believes the others care more for Patsy's hurt feelings than Brady's abduction. Finding himself spending more time with Ellie, Jack asks Lex for advice on women. Jack and Ellie look at the video tape they found at the government building and discover it is a Presidential Broadcast announcing the discovery of the source of the plague: debris from a passing comet contaminated the air, food and water. On Lex's advice, KC confesses, explaining he was after Tai-San's formula for the good of the tribe. Lex is glowingly supportive and Bray sees no point in punishing KC, preferring to concentrate on what they will do without the antidote — a situation quickly resolved by Tai-San's announcement that she's remembered the formula and will share it with one other person — Bray. With the Sacred One now in their possession, the Guardian proclaims to his tribe that the time has come to avenge Zoot.©tzuk

Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Lee Donaghue as Spike, Story Rose as Brady, Damon Andrew as the Guardian, George Henare as President

Episode 2.11

UK: December 19, 1999
Screenplay by Harry Duffin
Directed by Costa Botes

Bray tells Tai-San he doesn't want the responsibility of knowing the antidote formula but she threatens to reveal it to the entire city if he refuses. Jack and Ryan commiserate over their unspoken girl problems. Danni urges Bray to draft a Bill of Rights — with control of the antidote, they can insist people adopt the new rules. Lex is upset by Bray's growing power but Ebony cautions him they need to wait for their high tide. Her advice prompts Lex to take an interest in Shakespeare and he asks Ryan to help him learn how to read. With no one to help her, Trudy goes out to search for Brady on her own and narrowly escapes two attackers thanks to Salene and Ryan. Ellie talks to Salene about babies, boys, and being in love and is surprised to learn that Salene and Ryan are not sleeping together. Jack tells Danni he doesn't believe the official explanation that a comet was responsible for the virus. Dal throws himself into the harvest at the farm despite no one else being interested in helping. While staying the night at the farm, Dal is confronted by the Chosen.©tzuk

Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Damon Andrew as the Guardian, Dai Henwood as Youth No. 1, Gabe Davidson as Youth No. 2

Episode 2.12

UK: December 19, 1999
Screenplay by Anthony Read
Directed by Costa Botes

Dal narrowly escapes with his life from the Chosen. He returns to the mall and sounds the alarm about the Chosen who have revealed they have no interest in the antidote and worship Zoot. The tribe quickly realise the Chosen likely have Brady, Zoot's child. Bray wants to launch another search party but the tribe won't risk Bray given his knowledge of the antidote formula. Ebony agrees to lead the search with her militia and in private denies Bray's accusation that she recognised some former Locos among the Chosen at the leaders' meeting. Salene is growing increasingly frustrated by Ryan's behaviour towards her. When word spreads that Ryan brought Salene breakfast in bed, Lex makes insinuations about Ryan's motives which get back to Salene. Jack takes another look at the presidential message and hears unbroadcast comments that reveal the comet explanation is a lie. He tries to show Ellie but the tape is gone. Ebony finds the camp of the Chosen and marches up to the Guardian with a proposition for the two of them to take over the city. Ebony offers access to the antidote but the Guardian has no interest in it, he wants to complete the Sacred Triangle — he wants Trudy.©tzuk

Episode 2.13

UK: December 26, 1999
Screenplay by Nick Doughty
Directed by John Reid

Ebony returns to the mall and tells Trudy she knows where Brady is but the two of them must go alone to get her back. When Ryan comes to him for help with Salene, Lex tells him that women want a man who can take control. Putting Lex's advice into action earns Ryan a slap. After following Ebony into the forrest, Trudy wants to turn back and get the others but Ebony drags her onward — straight into the hands of the Chosen. The Guardian double-crosses Ebony and takes both girls back to his bunker. Back at the mall, Danni tries to convince the others that Ebony can't be trusted and expresses her doubts that Jack heard anything on the tape. After Ryan discovers Salene's eating disorder has returned, she wants him to admit he doesn't love her and Ryan admits why he's been avoiding her. Trudy is assured by the Guardian that no harm will come to her but she can't leave, she's with them now — and forever. Ebony challenges the Guardian as the Chosen's True Leader, explaining that she was the one at Zoot's side, but she loses the challenge. Newly designated as the Supreme Mother, Trudy is asked to decide Ebony's fate — will she live or die?©tzuk

Episode 2.14

UK: December 26, 1999
Screenplay by David Fox
Directed by John Reid

After sparing Ebony's life, Trudy demands to know why Ebony hates her. Flashing back to their time in school together, Ebony explains... Trudy was always in love with Bray but Ebony intentionally came between them, pushing Trudy into a regretted one night stand with Martin while Ebony and Bray got together. As the virus began to take hold and the evacuation started, Trudy realised she was pregnant but Martin was too busy being Zoot so she turned to his brother, Bray, who stood by her. With Trudy turning to Bray, Ebony jumped at the chance to be with Martin who was creating a new order. Answering Trudy's question, Ebony explains she picked on Trudy becuase she was a spoiled rich kid who had it all. Trudy calls on the Guardian to take Ebony away.©tzuk

Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Damon Andrew as the Guardian / Jaffa, Story Rose & Eva Rose as Brady, Daniel James as Martin / Zoot, David Stott as Dunbar, Jo Mildenhall as Trudy's Mother, Blair Park as Bray's Father

Episode 2.15

UK: January 02, 2000
Screenplay by Harry Duffin
Directed by John Reid

Trudy wakes in the bunker and, finding Ebony being held in chains, gets her released by asking for Ebony to be her personal slave. Trudy and Ebony's absence from the mall raises suspicions given their history together and Tai-San points out to Bray the power that having Zoot, Trudy and the baby would bring the Chosen. Ellie tries to make Jack jealous by offering to help Dal learn about farming. Ryan and Salene decide to lie about their relationship. Later, with hat literally in hand, Jack asks Ryan, a supposedly new-found "man of the world", for advice. Ebony apologises to Trudy and suggests they join forces to escape. Trudy steals the key to Ebony's shackles and entrusts it to Ebony on the promise she will return with the others. Bray apologises to Danni for being preoccupied with helping Tai-San and offers to help with the Bill of Rights. Cloe and Patsy make a wanted poster for Trudy and Bray but Lex doesn't want the tribe advertising her disappearance. Ebony returns to the mall but makes no mention of Trudy. Trudy gets in trouble for helping Ebony escape but manages to deflect blame onto the Guardian.©tzuk

Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Damon Andrew as the Guardian, Story Rose & Eva Rose as Brady, Lee Donaghue as Spike

Episode 2.16

UK: January 02, 2000
Screenplay by Charles Hodges
Directed by John Reid

Ebony tells Bray that Trudy and Brady are with the Chosen and asks for the antidote formula in exchange for their location. Meanwhile, Trudy realises Ebony has betrayed her again and soon finds herself being forcibly welcomed into the family of the Chosen. Back at the mall, Bray calls Ebony's bluff and threatens to tell everyone what she's done but Ebony is prepared to cut her loses and walk out on the Mall Rats leaving Bray no choice but to turn over the formula. Lex basks in his growing wealth while Danni is mortified to learn KC sold a priceless Van Gogh painting for some music posters. Jack works up the courage to ask Ellie to be his girlfriend but is unaware she's left the room leaving Bob in her place. Lex uses the crisis surrounding Trudy's disappearance to try to overthrow Bray as leader of the Mall Rats but Ebony arrives with news that one of her security patrols has found Trudy and Brady. Bray leads a raid on the Chosen's bunker but it is empty. The Mall Rats pursue the Chosen to the beach where there is a confrontation. Trudy grabs Brady and runs to the safety of the Mall Rats but the Chosen capture Lex and threaten to kill him if Trudy and the baby aren't returned. Trudy returns to the Chosen with Brady.©tzuk

Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Damon Andrew as the Guardian, Story Rose & Eva Rose as Brady, Lee Donaghue as Spike

Episode 2.17

UK: January 09, 2000
Screenplay by Charles Hodges
Directed by Costa Botes

Returning to the mall, Bray tells the others what has happened with Trudy and the baby. Bray's anger at Lex boils over and the pair get into a fight which Ebony ends by clubbing Lex. When asked later, Ebony tells Lex she's backing Bray because he, Lex, is a loser. Jack is upset with Ellie for making a fool of him. Acting on Alice's advice, Ellie apologises to Jack but it doesn't go well. Tai-San's antidote supply is running low but Ebony refuses to send her people out for more ingredients. Jack recruits Cloe and Patsy into his complicated scheme of trading watches for sunglasses. Tai-San chases Danni out when she finds her with Bray. Tai-San asks Bray if he's given Ebony the formula but he denies doing so. Ebony tells Bray they need to start working together as joint leaders of the city but he's not interested. After some threats and posturing, Bray gathers everyone to announce a new power-sharing arrangement with Ebony.©tzuk

Episode 2.18

UK: January 09, 2000
Screenplay by Tony Osborn
Directed by Costa Botes

Jack lets an increasing restless crowd into the mall upsetting Ebony who has started to exert her control by pushing Lex out of his security role. Alice tries to play matchmaker between Jack and Ellie. Ellie accompanies Dal back to the farm to attend to a sick ewe only to discover the animal is pregnant. Tai-San wants to release the formula so the antidote can be distributed beyond their region but Ebony doesn't want to give up the power the receive by being the sole source of the antidote. Danni hopes to implement the new Bill of Rights before Ebony's power grows any further. Lex would like to vote Ebony out of the tribe but Salene responds saying she trusts Bray and if Bray says they need Ebony, that's good enough for her. Ryan admits to Salene he feels bad for Lex and tells her the story of how they met at their first day of boot camp where Lex was targeted by a stern drill instructor. Bray warns Tai-San she'll no longer be a part of the tribe if she decides to give away the formula.©tzuk

Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Lee Donaghue as Spike, Jessie Jardin as Heckler, Duncan Sarkes as Stranger, Sam Kelly as Shavehead; Robyn Malcolm as Major Grant (uncredited), Karen Davitt as General (uncredited)

Episode 2.19

UK: January 16, 2000
Screenplay by Joe Boyle
Directed by Costa Botes

Dal and Ellie gets their hands dirty to help the ewe give birth. Jack sees the pair return from the farm the next morning and asks Dal for an explanation of why they were gone all night. Danni finishes the Bill of Rights in advance of a meeting with the other tribe leaders. Ebony gives her support but wants the punishment for murder increased from exile to the death penalty. Despite Tai-San's opposition to the Bill, all the leaders sign on. Ellie convinces Jack to start a newspaper to help them canvas the city for information. A drunken Lex makes a scene at the party celebrating the signing of the Bill of Rights. Ebony poisons Tai-San's antidote and an innocent life is lost when Tai-San accidentally spill it on the floor and Bob laps it up.©tzuk

Episode 2.20

UK: January 16, 2000
Screenplay by Mike Kenny
Directed by Costa Botes

While the Mall Rats hold a funeral for Bob, Tai-San investigates his death and discovers evidence of poison. Tai-San tells Bray she was the intended target of the poison and he quickly realises Ebony was responsible and confronts her. Ebony denies involvement and starts an investigation of her own to find the truth. Ebony gathers the tribe and announces she suspects a spy from the Chosen is amongst them. Alice searches everyone's room and finds the incriminating poison bottle in Danni's room. Ebony quickly arrests her and puts her in the cage. Not wanting the bad press, Alice talks Jack out of including the news about Danni in the newspaper. Dal brings the baby lamb back to the mall for Cloe and Patsy but Ellie says he has to go back to the farm. Bray doesn't believe Danni tried to poison Tai-San but does think she is hiding something. Ryan is frustrated he can't help Lex. Salene to talks to Lex and he opens up to her about his abusive father.©tzuk

Episode 2.21

UK: January 23, 2000
Screenplay by David Fox
Directed by Janet Stubbings

While drinking with Salene, Lex admits to her that she's the only person he really cares about or can talk to since Zandra. However, when he tries to hit on her, Ryan explodes and kicks him out of the mall. The incident finally brings Ryan and Salene together. Danni warns Bray that Ebony will bring down the Mall Rats just like she warned him. Preparations are made for Danni's trial with Bray putting Dal in charge while Ebony prosecutes and he defends. While returning the lamb to the farm, Patsy and Cloe walk past (and don't even notice) Lex sleeping on the street. On the witness stand, Alice is emphatic that Ebony is obviously to blame while Ebony accuses Danni of spying for the Chosen and espouses the idea that Danni lied about what she was doing before Bray first met her. During a break in the trial, Danni admits to Bray that her father worked on the anti-ageing serum that was the predecessor to the virus that eventually killed all the adults.©tzuk

Episode 2.22

UK: January 23, 2000
Screenplay by Robyn Charteris
Directed by Janet Stubbings

Danni explains to Bray how her father found a way to halt the ageing process but things backfired and the virus was created instead. When the trial resumes, Bray suggests the killer had to know the antidote formula if they were prepared to kill Tai-San, and he gave the formula to just one other person — Ebony. The jury returns a not guilty verdict and Bray explains to the tribe he told Ebony the formula to save Trudy. Ebony holds Spike responsible for not ensuring a guilty verdict and wants him to make it up to her — or he'll join Bob. While Cloe and Patsy stop a group of boys from terrorising a dog, Spike quietly leaves the mall. Bray admits to being confused by his tribe-mates: no one thought Danni was guilty but they all remain suspicious of her. His plea for her to tell the others about her father falls on deaf ears. Everyone accepts Ebony is responsible for Bob's death but they can't get rid of her with the militia backing her and no definitive proof on any wrongdoing — they need her to do something they can pin on her. When the food store is raided the kids see an opportunity to blame Ebony and kick her out but she's one step ahead of them and produces a letter from Spike claiming responsibility for trying to kill Tai-San. Later, Ellie and Jack announce they have found a company report on Pandorax, the company behind the virus.©tzuk

Episode 2.23

UK: January 29, 2000
Screenplay by Carrie Rose
Directed by Janet Stubbings

Watching Ellie and Jack continue to wade through virus-related paperwork, Danni calls them vultures for digging up the past. Alice corners Ebony and tells her she doesn't believe Spike was guilty, knows Ebony was responsible, and warns her to stay away from Tai-San. Tai-San isn't worried about her safety and asks Alice to lay off Ebony — if it is her destiny to die, there is nothing she can do to stop it. Cloe and Patsy are feeling disenfranchised and decide to start their own tribe called C&P. Their first task is to find the dog. The Mall Rats' new Trading Market is officially opened by Danni. After trading for some diesel fuel, Dal drags Ryan and Salene to the farm to help get the tractor running. Ryan, still feeling bad about how things ended with Lex, leaves to go search for his friend. As the Mall Rats celebrate the end of a successful first day of trading, Ellie reveals a photo of Danni and her father at an award ceremony for top Pandorax scientists. Meanwhile, Lex is thrown out of a bar for messing with the waitress and meets a girl who tries to rob him.©tzuk

Note: Laura Wilson's first appearance as May

Episode 2.24

UK: January 29, 2000
Screenplay by James Wyllie
Directed by Janet Stubbings

The Mall Rats demand answers from Danni who explains that her father was responsible for creating the virus but was threatened into keeping quiet. Discovering Bray already new this, Ebony proclaims he cannot be trusted and moves the tribe vote in a new leader — her. At the farm, Dal finds a strange amulet in the soil. Alice tells him other items have turned up there over the years and because it shares the same design as the Mall Rats' logo, Tai-San thinks it is a sign. Alice and Tai-San are at odds with Tai-San wanting to accept destiny and let Ebony destroy herself, while Alice wants no part of Ebony as leader. Ebony makes an offer to KC, Dal, Patsy and Cloe seeking their support. May introduces Lex to The Outcasts — her tribe made up of kids who have all been thrown out of their own tribes. May tells Lex they are planning to go north to join up with the Chosen and asks him to join them. However, after a rest, he wakes to find them gone — along with his shoes. Bray won't let Danni leave the Mall Rats, explaining the Ebonys and the Chosens of the world win if she walks away from her plan to build a new society and credits her with changing his outlook after Amber's death. Ryan finds Lex wandering the streets and brings him back to the mall where he tells the tribe that there is word on the street that the virus is gone.©tzuk

Episode 2.25

UK: February 05, 2000
Screenplay by James Wyllie
Directed by Colin McColl

Life is beginning to turn around with Bray supervising the clean up of the city, Salene teaching the kids, and Dal's farm running smoothly. The tribe has voted to keep secret that the antidote isn't needed anymore and Ellie is upset that she and Jack have been forced to lie to the people in their newsletter. Danni sets up a fair court system and hears her first case — two children seeking a "divorce". Ellie goes to Tai-San looking for support but instead receives the amulet Dal found at the farm. Rumours begin to spread that the antidote isn't needed and Ellie decides to resigns from the news sheet. Ebony catches a shoplifter, The Hunga, in the market and wants to chop off one of his fingers as punishment but Danni orders him imprisoned in the sewers until they decide what to do at a meeting. Out in the city, KC overhears Spike telling others that Ebony framed him for Bob's death and vows to get even. At the tribe meeting, Alice suggests that Lex oversee security at the marketplace. Jack surprises Ellie by changing the name of the news sheet to The Amulet and makes a promise in print not to tell anymore lies. KC tells Ebony where Spike is staying and she goes to pay him a visit.©tzuk

Episode 2.26

UK: February 05, 2000
Screenplay by David Fox
Directed by Colin McColl

Dal loses his farm workers after they learn the antidote isn't needed anymore. Spike and his friends overpower Ebony and lock her up. Bray admits to Danni that for the first time he senses a feeling of optimism amongst the kids on the street. Ryan's first day of teaching produces unexpected results with him confidently taking command of the classroom. Spike tells Ebony he wants her to beg for mercy just like she made so many people do when she was leader of the Locos. She threatens that her friends know where she is but his retort that she has no friends hits home. Lex takes bribes to let the shopkeepers do as they like. KC releases The Hunga with the expectation that he owes him. Danni tells Bray her plan to use the news sheet to attack the antidote rumours and rewrites Jack and Ellie's latest edition. Despite Ellie's anger at their continuing to lie to the public, Bray backs Danni's decision. Lex apologises to Salene for his past behaviour towards her. Ebony is noticed to be missing but Alice suggests she must have left on her own given no one likes her. In captivity, Ebony is starting to break and is having visions of Zoot. Back at the mall, Tai-San wakes from a dream about Ebony.©tzuk

Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Lee Donaghue as Spike, Henry Blake as Spike's Mate No. 1, Darren Robinson as Spike's Mate No. 2, Gareth Reeves as The Hunga, Alexandra Buist as Farmworker No. 1, Alexandra Ellis as Farmworker No. 2, Nicholas Schembri as Boy, Amelia Reynolds as Girl

Episode 2.27

UK: February 12, 2000
Screenplay by Charles Hodges
Directed by Colin McColl

Tai-San tries to alert the others to Ebony's situation but no one seriously believes her warning based on a dream — or is even remotely interested in saving Ebony of all people. Ellie is again frustrated at being unable to publish a story about Ebony's capture as Bray wants the tribe to keep things appearing normal until they can stop giving out the antidote. Jack discovers the Patsy, Cloe and KC are keeping a "snog log", wagering on his and Ellie's longest kiss of the day. Challenged by Ellie to "grow up", Patsy takes the advice to heart and decides she and Cloe need to get boyfriends. Lex gets into a fight with the Mutants leader who is fuelling dissent among the people in line for the antidote and lets slip that they don't actually need the antidote anymore. Meanwhile, Ebony recalls her previous captivity at the hands of Zoot before Spike and his cronies tape her mouth shut and lock her in a vault. After extracting Ebony's whereabouts from KC, Alice and Tai-San, along with the girls' new dog, Cloudy, rescue her from the warehouse.©tzuk

Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Daniel James as Zoot, Lee Donaghue as Spike, Will Sabin as Mutant Leader, Gareth Howells as Militia No. 1, Henry Blake as Spike's Mate No. 1, Darren Robinson as Spike's Mate No. 2

Episode 2.28

UK: February 12, 2000
Screenplay by Anthony Read
Directed by Colin McColl

The growing lack of respect for the Mall Rats is evidenced when Dal is attacked on his way back from the farm. Ebony is an emotional mess after her imprisonment and Tai-San suspects Ebony was confronted with her greatest fear. Patsy and Cloe dress up to go out but Ryan doesn't want them leaving the mall given the public backlash arising from the antidote revelation. Bray wants the militia to go out and arrest the members of the Gulls tribe who attacked Dal but the militia won't act without orders from Ebony who has yet to emerge from her room. Confined to the mall, Patsy and Cloe reconsider Dal as boyfriend material and begin to compete for his attention. Alice finds Lex hounding a distressed Ebony and tosses him out. KC follows the militia into the city and quickly returns to the mall to raise the alarm when he sees them leading an angry mob back to the mall. Bray believes their only chance is to tell the people the truth about everything but the mob refuses to listen and attacks him. At Tai-San's urging, Ebony faces her demons and emerges from her room to confront the mob who have broken into the mall.©tzuk

Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Daniel James as Zoot, Maria Penny as Jet, Tuki Laumea as Gulls Leader, Gareth Howells as Militia No. 1, Joshua Cleary as Militia No. 2

Episode 2.29

UK: February 19, 2000
Screenplay by Anthony Read
Directed by John Reid

Tai-San praises Ebony for facing her fears and saving the mall but Bray is frustrated the mob listened to Ebony and not him, while Danni restates the importance of keeping her on their side. Dal remains in Cloe and Patsy's cross hairs. They bring him lunch at the farm but get upset when two girls from the Gulls arrive to help and they return to the mall dirty and dejected. After their confrontation in the food court, Lex tells Alice that Ryan is going soft while Alice accuses Lex of being jealous of what Ryan was with Salene. Danni and Bray approach Ebony to ask her to use her communication skills to help them get the city moving towards peace and progress. She's not interested and wants only to be left alone. Tai-San tries to befriend Ebony and asks her about her past with Bray. Tai-San wants her to face her feelings for Bray, which she denies having only to lament there's always someone coming between them. KC lets Lex in on his latest scheme but they cause a backlash when they corner the market on batteries. Ryan tells Salene they should start a family. Ellie is working on a news story revealing everything they know about the virus and goes to Ebony for advice about what to reveal about Danni and her father's role in creating the virus.©tzuk

Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Holly Payne as Plane, Sean Feehan as Trader No. 1, Peni Tala as Trader No. 2

Episode 2.30

UK: February 19, 2000
Screenplay by Samara McDowell
Directed by John Reid

Ebony advises Ellie not to publish that Danni's father was the one responsible for creating the virus. Salene is spooked by Ryan's announcement that he wants to start a family. Danni and Bray decide to create a new currency system and put Lex in charge. He quickly manipulates the system for personal profit but falls asleep on the job and is cleaned out. Patsy and Cloe start to fight over Dal who remains oblivious until Alice clues him in. However, she also knows Dal has a crush on Ellie (and admits she has one for Lex) and asks him to tread carefully with Patsy and Cloe. Ellie is determined to publish her virus story but Jack remains against it, believing the news sheet has served its purpose and they'd only be putting Danni in danger. Knowing what Patsy and Cloe are up to, Dal starts avoiding them while Alice gives the girls some advice and mends their friendship. As tribe leader, Bray forbids Ellie from publishing but it is only after talking with Danni that she decides to destroy the article. Alice is concerned about Lex's drinking and Tai-San encourages Ebony to tell Bray how she feels.©tzuk

Episode 2.31

UK: February 26, 2000
Screenplay by Nick Doughty
Directed by John Reid

Ebony leads the militia in a search for Lex's token thief after being given a mandate by Bray to see he's punished. KC spots the thief but Ebony's pursuit is obstructed by a trio from another tribe who have a grudge against the Mall Rats. Alice gets Lex to open up about Zandra when the pair go to the farm to pick up cider for the Mall Rats' dance party. Salene loses it when she sees the baby shoes Ryan has purchased. At the dance, Alice makes an effort with Lex and dresses up like Zandra but he says the wrong thing and upsets her. Ryan and Salene get into another fight which ends with her telling him she doesn't want a baby. Ryan then makes things worse by accusing Salene of not just not wanting to have a baby, but not wanting to have his baby. When Danni doesn't want to partner with Bray in the dance contest, Tai-San suggests to Bray he ask Ebony. They win the contest but a rival Tribal Leader storm the stage to complain the contest was fixed. Bray manages to quell the budding dissent but he senses trouble is coming.©tzuk

Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Sam Kelly as Token Thief, Keith Gully as Tribal Leader, Arty Papageorgiou as MC

Episode 2.32

UK: February 26, 2000
Screenplay by Nick Doughty
Directed by John Reid

It is the morning after the dance party and Lex wakes next to Ryan. There is no sign of Ellie, Tai-San is plagued by more bad dreams, and Salene is cool towards Ryan. The members of the other tribes are not happy about having to do all the work and a rebellion appears imminent after one of the tribal leaders pulls his members from the farm. Ryan stands up to Salene, telling her from now on he'll do what he wants, when he wants. A new emotional Ebony emerges after her confession to Tai-San while a new, sober Lex is gladly pitching in to do his share of the chores. At Alice's request, Lex goes after Ryan and finds him at the bar drowning his sorrows. Lex succumbs and has a drink which turns into several as the pair share their troubles before stumbling back to the mall. Ebony tells Bray she's heard talk of rebellion amongst the other tribes and takes him to meet her informer. However, it is just a ploy to get Bray alone so she can tell him she loves him. Despite her insistence that she's a changed person, Bray thinks it's just another game she's playing and returns to the mall. Danni has been jealous of Bray and Ebony ever since after seeing them dancing at the party but Bray reassures her it is her he wants, not Ebony. Tai-San tells the others about her dream and how she's "seen the seeds of discord planted... and the fruit will soon be harvested", predicting the Mall Rats will soon be faced with their greatest test yet. Meanwhile, Ebony has returned to the mall and is in the sewers crying when a familiar face makes an unexpected return...©tzuk

Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Ariel Garland as Brady, Keith Gully as Tribal Leader, Nikkita Schembri as Kid No. 1, William Hainsworth as Kid No. 2

Episode 2.33

UK: March 04, 2000
Screenplay by Joe Boyle
Directed by Colin McColl

Trudy returns to the mall with Brady but the question of how she escaped the Chosen remains unanswered. Tai-San reassures Patsy who is concerned Trudy still blames her for losing Brady. Alice gives a drunken Lex one more warning to stop drinking. Patsy and Cloe want to know why Ryan and Salene aren't together and want Ryan to apologise — they don't want to be orphans. How Trudy got away is the hot topic but it is not being addressed and Danni suggests they treat Trudy gently for a few days until she settles in. Ebony asks Trudy if she has told anyone about the role she played in her capture. Trudy tells her she hasn't but holds the option over Ebony's head. The likelihood of the Chosen coming after Trudy is raised by Lex who wants to organise defence improvements. Alice doesn't think Lex is up to the task and Ebony, back to her old self, takes on the responsibility. Alice returns to the farm to find the kids running amok in the barn. She kicks a support post in frustration causing the loft to collapse on her.©tzuk

Episode 2.34

UK: March 04, 2000
Screenplay by Joe Boyle
Directed by Colin McColl

Ellie notices Alice is missing but thinks she's staying away because Lex was rude to her. Trudy overreacts to KC's whispered comment to Lex and vociferously reminds the others that what happened with the Chosen is her business and no one else's. Ellie's newest story idea for the news sheet is to interview people who have had encounters with the Chosen so she can spread awareness. Patsy coaches Ryan on his apology strategy but Salene is not impressed with his effort. Danni wants to host a tribal forum to talk with the other tribes about pooling resources to defend against attack. Bray tells Tai-San about Ebony's admission of love but is surprised to learn from Tai-San that Ebony was being genuine. Bray tries to apologise to Ebony but she tells him she didn't mean any of it. Salene talks to Trudy about Ryan's suggestion that she wants a baby with Bray. Trudy agrees but tells Salene only she knows the answer. Salene confesses to being envious of Trudy when she and Bray first arrived at the mall and admits she loves Bray but knows nothing will happen between them now that he's with Danni. Needing Jack and Ellie for defence work, Ebony forcibly stops them from leaving the mall to work on their news story. Meanwhile, Lex goes to the farm in search of Alice so he can apologise and finds her trapped in the barn. Lex manages to free Alice but the damaged loft falls on him.©tzuk

Episode 2.35

UK: March 11, 2000
Screenplay by Carrie Rose
Directed by Colin McColl

Lex emerges from under the collapsed loft unscathed. Bray is preoccupied with thoughts of the tribal forum but Danni thinks it is Trudy that is on his mind. Cloe drags Patsy in to talk to Trudy who reassures her she doesn't hate her and she's not to blame for Brady's abduction. Now back at the mall, Alice encourages Lex to take back control of the Mall Rats from Ebony. Jack is too busy with Ellie to do Lex's security work so Lex gives him an ultimatum: Ellie or the tribe. Ebony confronts Tai-San for telling Bray she had feelings for him and accuses her of setting up the whole situation. Trudy takes Patsy and Cloe out for a special lunch but won't let Salene join them, explaining she needs to rebuilt their relationship. Ellie is determined to leave the mall and questions Jack's loyalty for choosing Lex's security work over her. Ryan discusses with Ellie his broken relationship and she invites him to help her investigate the Chosen. Danni's leaders' forum doesn't go well as Bray's attempts to warn the other tribes fall on deaf ears. Danni convinces Trudy to speak up and her emotional speech turns the tide. Bray offers Salene a shoulder to cry on after inquiring about her relationship with Ryan. Alice admits to Tai-San that she feels something between herself and Lex and believes they'll be together.©tzuk

Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Ariel Garland as Brady, Alexander Buist as Tribe Leader No. 1, Duncan Field as Tribe Leader No. 2

Episode 2.36

UK: March 11, 2000
Screenplay by Nick Doughty
Directed by Colin McColl

Salene and Jack are both worried about Ryan and Ellie who are having no success in finding information about the Chosen. Lex announces Alice as his new Deputy of Security. Danni sentences the token thief to double work duty for a week prompting Ebony to accuse her of going soft. Danni tells Ebony she's just jealous of her and Bray but Ebony replies that she and Bray go back a long way and that Danni will never have what they had. Trudy reassures Patsy and Cleo that there is no danger from the Chosen when Dal invites then to the farm. Once there, Trudy tells Dal she's not interested in actually doing any work and neither is Patsy. Ebony decides to relocate her militia back to the hotel. Trudy supports her decision while Lex and Alice are simply happy to see Ebony leave the mall and agree to let her take Jack to help set up the hotel. Upset by Ebony's comments, Danni demands answers from Bray who admits he and Ebony were together briefly before the virus. Not wanting to see Alice get hurt, Tai-San cautions her to be sure Lex feels the same way about her. Bray tells Danni her loves her as a heartbroken Salene looks on. At the farm, Cloe confides in Dal that there is something wrong with Trudy.©tzuk

Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Ariel Garland as Brady, Oliver Gascoigne as Gambler No. 1, Sam Kelly as Token Theif

Episode 2.37

UK: March 18, 2000
Screenplay by David Fox
Directed by Julian McSwiney

With the city's tribes united against the Chosen, Bray sees an opportunity to forge a lasting peace — if the tribe leaders all agree. However Billy-Boy, the leader of The Jackals, poses a problem as Lex won't allow him in the market. Alice invites Lex to supper under the guise of going over security matters but when she then calls it a date, Lex panics. Tai-San is upset to learn of the date, fully expecting Lex to hurt Alice eventually, but also doesn't approve of Lex's solution which is to simply stand her up. Ryan and Ellie have uncovered rumours about the Chosen but have no hard evidence to prove anything. Ellie admits defeat and heads back to the mall but Ryan, having told her about his problems with Salene, decides to head off on his own. Cleo returns to the farm and tells Dal she doesn't like how Trudy is behaving but Dal reassures her that there's nothing to worry about and Trudy will be back to normal soon. Bray gives Danni a microphone he wants Jack to plant in the hotel so they can spy on Ebony. Bray observes Lex asking Alice to keep their date a secret under the pretence of wanting to take it slow. Ellie returns to the mall without Ryan and informs Salene he's not coming back and is headed to the Ranges to make a fresh start. Cloe finds KC in the sewers training rats so he can race them. At a bridge over a deep gorge, Ryan writes a note before climbing up on the railing...©tzuk

Episode 2.38

UK: March 18, 2000
Screenplay by David Fox
Directed by Julian McSwiney

Salene arrives at the bridge and Ryan climbs down saying he wasn't going to jump. Trudy helps Alice pick out something to wear for her date while Bray, knowing about the date, has fun with Lex. Ryan tells Salene he misses the sense of family the tribe had when they first arrived at the mall and apologises to Salene for his remark about her wanting to have a baby with Bray. The pair make their way back to the mall. Jack plants the microphone in Ebony's private suite and narrowly avoids being discovered when Ebony walks in on him. Bray calls a meeting to hear Ellie and Ryan's news about the Chosen — there's no evidence against them but the people are scared. In exchange for Bray's silence about him and Alice, Lex agrees to let Billy-Boy and The Jackals into the marketplace. During their date Lex can't bring himself to tell Alice he doesn't like her. Afterwards, Alice is in good spirits when a concerned Tai-San stops by to check on her. Tai-San later tells Lex his failure to tell Alice the truth has only made things worse. Lex explains he was trying to spare Alice's feelings and calls Tai-San a hypocrite given how she jumped into bed with him "for the good of the tribe". Tai-San demands an apology explaining she really did care for him while Lex wants an apology from her for the hurt she caused him by dropping him after they slept together. As Alice blissfully lies awake in her bed, Lex and Tai-San end up together in his.©tzuk

Episode 2.39

UK: March 25, 2000
Screenplay by Tony Osborn
Directed by Julian McSwiney

Patsy gives Cloe a disturbing gift from Trudy and tells her she'll be alone with everyone else coupling up and doesn't know what is coming — no one does — but she will need Trudy and herself. Lex hides Tai-San when Alice comes to get him out of bed. When Alice leaves, Lex wants Tai-San to admit there's something special between them. While putting up posters to advertise KC's rat race, Cleo isn't happy to learn he's starving his rat and the two get into a fight which ends with Cloe deciding to train a rat of her own. As Billy-Boy and his tribemates arrive at the market, Alice discovers Lex is turning a blind eye on KC's illegal activities for a piece of the action. Jack goes out to the farm seeking Dal's help and admits spying on Ebony has him scared and asks for Dal to cover his back. Initially uninterested, Dal agrees to help Jack. In the market, Ebony cancels the rat race when she learns about it and Lex has her throw out the Jackals for gambling. Wolf, a ventriloquist, arrives in the market to sell his dummies. Ellie takes an interest in him when he informs her The Amulet has reached his home town. Interviewing him about the Chosen, Wolf has surprising news — they are finished.©tzuk

Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Ariel Garland as Brady, Tim Dale as Billy-Boy, Samual Wallace as Wolf, Gareth Howells as Militia No. 1

Episode 2.40

UK: March 25, 2000
Screenplay by Anthony Read
Directed by Julian McSwiney

Ellie works through the night on her big story about the Chosen who have reportedly broken up. Lex's efforts to avoid Alice lands him before Trudy trying to clear the air in regard to his actions on the beach that resulted in her being recaptured. However, she confounds Lex by thanking him and telling him she's grateful for being given the opportunity to discover her true path. Trudy is surprised by Ellie's story about the Chosen and is happy for Bray and Danni whose efforts to create a new world will no longer be threatened. Cloe shares her new-found hatred for Trudy with Salene and exclaims she wishes Trudy never came back. Salene cheers up Cloe by taking her to the farm where Ryan finds her a rat to enter in the race. Trudy invites Lex to dinner to celebrate their "new understanding." Cleo arrives too late to enter her rat in the race but is able to take KC's spot when his rat is stolen. Cleo wins with ease when the other rats fail to leave the start having been previously drugged by KC. Seeing Cloe happy after the race, Salene tells Ryan she loves him and he seizes the moment and proposes. Jack doesn't like Wolf hanging around Ellie but she reassures Jack he's the one she wants. Down in the sewers, Wolf meets with Trudy... "it's time".©tzuk

Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Ariel Garland as Brady, David Southern as Fruit Trader, Samual Wallace as Wolf

Episode 2.41

UK: April 01, 2000
Screenplay by Tony Osborn
Directed by John Callan

Danni chastises her tribe mates when she finds the sewer manhole left open but Bray assures her it was a mistake and won't happen again. Bray accuses Danni of being paranoid but she points out that Ebony is building up her power base while they are playing games. Outside, Wolf meets with the Chosen — he has a message for the Guardian. Wolf is taken to meet the Guardian and tells him the Supreme Mother's work is almost done and the Guardian proclaims it is time, "let the terror begin"! After seeing Jack and Dal argue about how to fix the broken security gate, Bray orders mall security be overhauled but sends Jack to help Ebony leaving Ellie to help Dal. Lex is sick with food poisoning after eating the meal Trudy prepared for him. Trudy erupts when she finds Salene with Brady. Salene tells her Ryan has asked her to marry him but Trudy is unaffected — "oh, you want me to be happy for you?" — and fosters Salene's uncertainty. Salene then takes Bray aside seeking his advice but misinterprets his remarks and leaves thinking she may still have a chance with him. Ebony hosts a secret meeting of the tribal leaders in her private suite to discuss the Chosen who she still believes to be a threat. Jack's hidden microphone allows him to hear the start of the meeting but it soon fails. Ryan returns to the bridge to think but is interrupted by KC who is being chased by kids he owes money to as a result of the botched rat race. When Salene confides in Trudy that she plans to accept Ryan's proposal, Trudy asks Salene to make sure she's not settling for a compromise. Salene asks Ryan if he resents everything she's put him through and wonders why they can't go on as they are. Ryan considers it as a "no". Outside, the Chosen have a new armoured van and have started abducting kids off the street.©tzuk

Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Ariel Garland as Brady, Damon Andrews as The Guardian, Samual Wallace as Wolf, Gareth Howells as Militia No. 1, Paddy Bleakley as Big Kid

Episode 2.42

UK: April 01, 2000
Screenplay by Nick Doughty
Directed by John Callan

Looking over the city from the mall roof, Trudy proclaims to Patsy that "the future is almost here". Inside, Trudy gleefully informs the tribe Salene and Ryan are getting married forcing Salene to tearfully explain she turned down Ryan's proposal. Ellie goes to the hotel to see Jack and is on hand when a young boy runs up looking for help — he doesn't want to be taken away like the others. Ellie returns to the mall and tells the others something weird is happening in Sector 9 but her second-hand story about cannibals in black vans is hard to believe. Ellie wants to investigate further but Dal says it's too dangerous and is Ebony's responsibility anyway. Danni however thinks Ebony herself is stirring up trouble so she can declare martial law. Trudy tells Ryan that before Salene turned down his proposal she talked to Bray to ask his advice, implying Bray told her not to marry him. Spurred on by Lex, Ryan confronts Bray. Cloe tells Trudy she knows she's different since returning — and soon everyone else will too. Trudy gets angry and tells Cloe that there will soon be two types of people — the ones who belong and the others who will be left outside with nowhere to go. When Cloe tells Salene about Trudy's comments, Salene reassures her that Trudy is a good person. Ellie lies to Jack about the hand-crafted box given to her by Dal, telling him she found it. Danni stands up to Trudy when she tries to cause trouble. Jack tells Bray about Ebony's secret leaders' meeting which is clear evidence Ebony is up to something as far as Danni is concerned and she goes to confront Ebony. Tai-San tells Lex what they are doing is wrong and wants to end things but Lex won't accept that and promises to tell Alice about them. Salene works up the courage to tell Bray she loves him and offers herself to him.©tzuk

Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Ariel Garland as Brady, Gareth Howells as Militia No. 1, Dave Randall as Militia No. 2, James Ordish as Ragged Kid

Episode 2.43

UK: April 08, 2000
Screenplay by Carrie Rose
Directed by John Callan

Danni confronts Ebony and accuses her of being behind the kidnappings and holding secret meetings but Ebony retorts Danni is just jealous of what she once had with Bray. Danni returns to the mall with Ebony close behind. Ebony explains to Bray she doesn't believe the Chosen are finished and the meetings were just to gather information. When Trudy marches in and reveals Ebony betrayed her to the Chosen, Ebony says it's just another of Trudy's screwball stores. Tai-San coaches Lex on how to tell Alice they're together and he tells Tai-San he's in love with her. Dal goes to Alice for advice and she tells him not to tell Ellie how he feels — he can't betray his friendship with Jack. Trudy gives Patsy a makeover and gives her a primer on her new place in society — as one of those who will make the rules. Lex finally works up the courage to talk to Alice but his awkward explanation about falling in love with someone he's known for a long time is misinterpreted and it is not until he asks Alice if they can still be friends does she realise it's not her he's in love with. Salene is crushed by Bray's rejection and tells Ryan good-bye before leaving the mall. Trudy flips out when she walks in on Salene saying good-bye to Brady. When Salene comments on how much Brady has changed, Trudy gets upset and Salene realises Cloe was right — the Chosen did change Trudy. Cloe tries to make up with Patsy who responds with more of Trudy's philosophy. When Cloe tells Patsy she even misses their arguments, Patsy says she doesn't miss them at all and that things are great just as they are. Trudy leaves Brady with Patsy so she can go out and meet with the Guardian. After telling him that everything is going according to plan, he rewards her by letting her spend time with Brady...©tzuk

Episode 2.44

UK: April 08, 2000
Screenplay by Charles Hodges
Directed by John Callan

The Guardian and Trudy stand before the Chosen — the hour of their pay-back for the city's crimes against Zoot is nearing. Alice unburdens herself to Tai-San who is prepared to tell her the truth when Lex interupts them. The Guardian tells Trudy she's done well — soon the tribes will go to war with one another and then the Chosen will strike. Now knowing the Mall Rats suspect Ebony of the abductions, Trudy and the Guardian decide to give them the proof they need. Ryan tells Lex falling in love with Salene was the stupidest thing he ever did while Dal finally admits to Ellie he's in love with her. Danni's persistant corcern for Salene forces Bray to tell her about Salene coming to see him. Danni expresses her frustration at having the guy all the girls lust after but Bray tells Danni there will never be anyone but her. Spike is hauled off the street as the latest kidnapping victim. Patsy and Cloe get into another fight over Patsy not letting Cloe in to see Brady. Ebony is on to Jack's spying, she knows her room is bugged and now he knows she knows. Keeping up appearances is getting tough for Trudy and Alice is beginning to suspect her of keeping secrets — about herself and Lex. Ebony catches Jack removing the bug from her suite and demands answers. Bray arrives to pull them apart before dragging Ebony outside to show her Spike floating in the hotel pool — dead. Alice goes to talk to Tai-San believing Trudy is Lex's new girlfriend forcing Tai-San to finally admit the truth.©tzuk

Episode 2.45

UK: April 15, 2000
Screenplay by Samara McDowell
Directed by Julian McSwiney

Bray accuses Ebony of killing Spike as retribution for kidnapping her but she denies any role in is death. Bray tells her not to return to the mall again or she'll be locked up. Billy-Boy and his backup act cause a commotion in the market. Alice is arrested after she punches a heckling militia member. Hauled before Ebony, Alice sees Spike's body being pulled from the pool and assumes the worst prompting Ebony to lock her up. Ebony confides in Alice that she thinks the Chosen are behind Spike's death and must have someone inside the militia helping. Missing her friend, Cloe tries to talk to Patsy but gets more Trudy-speak in response — soon they will all be together and the fighting will be over; all will be well; all will be as one. Patsy goes to Trudy seeking clarification about not telling the others about their mission and Trudy reminds her their mission will soon be accomplished; soon all will be well and all will be as one. Before sending her militia out on a reconnaissance mission, Ebony introduces them to their new recruit — Alice. Tai-San tries to get Lex to understand the magnitude of her betrayal of Alice and tells him she is punishing herself by not seeing him anymore. Now living on the street, Salene is chased by Billy-Boy's minstrel girls but is rescued by May. When Salene gets sick, May asks her if she realises she is pregnant.©tzuk

Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Ariel Garland as Brady, Tim Dale as Billy-Boy, Gareth Howells as Axl, Laura Wilson as May, Lee Donaghue as Spike, Andrea Sanders as Lips, Carolyn Lambourn as Teeth, Emily Mowbray as Dimples

Episode 2.46

UK: April 15, 2000
Screenplay by Anthony Read
Directed by Julian McSwiney

May hides Salene from the minstrel girls and advises her to go back to Ryan, even offering to return to the mall with her. The tribe is glad to see Salene return and Lex is reunited with May, the girl who stole his boots. The minstrel girls return to the mall in search of Billy-Boy believing Lex did something to him. Ryan leads Lex in an attack on the minstrel girls but Danni and Bray pull them apart and the girls are sent packing. Danni is sure Ebony is behind everyone being at one another's throats but Bray believes Ebony was truly shocked to see Spike's body. Regardless, Danni wants another leaders' meeting to sort it all out. Alice follows Ebony's militia in an attempt to uncover the mole and sees them talking with Wolf. Alice is followed back to the hotel by the black van but has nothing suspicious to report to Ebony. Lex reassures Tai-San that anything that happened between him and May in the past didn't mean anything but Tai-San's not convinced. Salene asks Ryan to forgive her and insists she's done with Bray and only wants him. The pair reminisce about the good times they've had and Salene accepts Ryan proposal. May is enjoying the benefits of mall life and offers Lex a refresher of their time together but he turns her down. Leaving Lex's room, May is startled to see Trudy and wants to know from Lex what she's doing in the mall, revealing Trudy is with the Chosen — she's the Supreme Mother.©tzuk

Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Ariel Garland as Brady, Laura Wilson as May, Gareth Howells as Axl, Samuel Wallace as Wolf, Andrea Sanders as Lips, Carolyn Lambourn as Teeth, Emily Mowbray as Dimples, Bala Menzies as Militia No. 2

Episode 2.47

UK: April 22, 2000
Screenplay by David Fox
Directed by Julian McSwiney

May tells the assembled Mall Rats that she briefly hung around with the Chosen, but left when things started getting spooky, and Trudy was there as well — as their queen, the Supreme Mother. Trudy tearfully admits it all but insists she was only acting and had to go along with things for her and Brady's safety. Her explanation is accepted by most but Cloe doesn't believe any of it. Ryan wants to get married as soon as possible which again panics Salene. Ebony tells her militia about an infiltrator in their midst before suddenly turning on Alice, accusing her of being with the Chosen. At a tribe meeting, May is voted in as the newest Mall Rat and Ryan announces he and Salene are back together and getting married. KC helps Ryan acquire a wedding ring and arranges wedding entertainment from three familiar singers. After Tai-San declines to marry Salene and Ryan, Trudy approaches Salene and offers to perform the ceremony. Ebony arrives at the mall and tries to tell Bray and Danni that the Chosen are to blame for the killings and are trying to get the tribes fighting amongst themselves but Bray and Danni still believe Ebony is responsible. Ellie reveals Tai-San's affair with Lex to the tribe and accuses him of two-timing Alice. Lex denies he led Alice on and states he is in love with Tai-San and wants to marry her. Trudy reports to the Guardian about the tribe leaders' meeting. Concerned Ebony is getting closer to the truth, the Guardian decides she needs to be disposed of. They'll strike during the wedding.©tzuk

Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Ariel Garland as Brady, Damon Andrews as The Guardian, Laura Wilson as May, Emma Cheape as Rikki, Gareth Howells as Axl, Benj Berryman as Bouncer, Andrea Sanders as Lips, Carolyn Lambourn as Teeth, Emily Mowbray as Dimples

Episode 2.48

UK: April 22, 2000
Screenplay by Joe Boyle
Directed by Julian McSwiney

Lex offers a restless Ryan some early morning pre-wedding advice: "women are women, you don't let them rule your life, you never let them decide your future, and you certainly don't lose sleep over them". Jack is nervous about acting as Lex's best men and loses Tai-San's wedding ring. With Ebony isolated from the Mall Rats, the Guardian is ready to move on her while Trudy takes care of Alice. Ryan is concerned Salene may yet change her mind and ponders what caused her to decide to marry him. May, still marvelling at the Mall Rats food, almost lets Salene's pregnancy slip, and is surprised that Salene hasn't told Ryan yet. Trudy talks Tai-San into inviting Alice to the wedding. Alice doesn't accept her apology and refuses to attend but wishes Tai-San "all the luck in the world". Trudy is not happy to discover Alice won't be attending but is pleased by her unexpected arrival. As the double wedding starts, Trudy sends Patsy off with an important message. A frantic Patsy finds Ebony and tells her everyone is dead — the Chosen have attacked! Told Alice is the only survivor, Ebony goes to the docks where she expects to meet her but she is ambushed by the Chosen instead. Backed into a corner by the black van, Ebony falls into the water.©tzuk

Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Ariel Garland as Brady, Damon Andrews as The Guardian, Laura Wilson as May, Gareth Howells as Axl, Andrea Sanders as Lips, Carolyn Lambourn as Teeth, Emily Mowbray as Dimples

Episode 2.49

UK: April 29, 2000
Screenplay by Charles Hodges
Directed by John Callen and John Reid

The Guardian assumes Ebony is dead and sends his men after Patsy to stop her from talking. As the Mall Rats celebrate the weddings Danni quips, "one bride doesn't love her husband, the other doesn't believe in marriage". Lex makes an uplifting speech to the tribe and Ryan thanks Salene for marrying him. May pulls aside Salene wanting her to tell Ryan she's pregnant, explaining that delaying will only making it worse. Ryan surprises Salene with a Venice-themed honeymoon he created with help from Dal and KC. A cynical Jack doesn't see the point in marriage but Ellie chastises him for making fun of Dal who does. Patsy returns to the mall upset at what Trudy knowingly sent her to do but Trudy explains it as Zoot's will — Ebony was evil. Alice returns to the hotel where the Guardian has taken control. He offers the militia a chance to join the Chosen and makes an example out of the slowest one to convert by having him thrown off roof. When Salene admits to May she doesn't want Ryan touching her, May tells her she needs to be with Ryan so he will believe their baby was conceived that night — if he figures out it was conceived before the wedding, he'll realise the pregnancy was the only reason she married him. Patsy is haunted by nightmares about Ebony. She is turned away by Cloe and has second thoughts about turning to Trudy but there is someone in the mall who wants to talk to her — Ebony.©tzuk

Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Ariel Garland as Brady, Damon Andrews as The Guardian, Laura Wilson as May, Gareth Howells as Axl, Ben Pennel as Cain

Episode 2.50

UK: April 29, 2000
Screenplay by Joe Boyle
Directed by John Callen and John Reid

Ebony wants to know who sent her into the trap and Patsy confirms it was Trudy prompting Ebony to demand to know everything. Danni and Bray arrange a leaders' meeting hoping to forge a defence agreement and talks Lex into heading up security. Ebony returns to the hotel, sneaks inside past the Chosen, and rescues Alice. Ebony is prepared to flee the city with no regard for the Mall Rats but Alice won't leave her sister and friends. Alice can't talk Ebony into going back with her. When Patsy neglects to take care of Brady, Cloe steps in and makes a shocking discovery — the baby is not Brady. Cleo demands from Patsy the truth about Trudy and she confesses that Trudy is one of the Chosen and has been meeting with the Guardian who is planning to attack the tribal leaders' meeting. Outside the meeting, Bray and Danni are preparing to tell the other leaders about what they believe is Ebony's plan to take over the city. Patsy and Cloe arrive and warn Bray, but with the Chosen approaching, Lex stops him from going inside to get Danni and they are forced to run to safety and can only watch as the Chosen swarm the meeting site.©tzuk

Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Ariel Garland as Brady, Damon Andrews as The Guardian, Gareth Howells as Axl, Laura Wilson as May

Episode 2.51

UK: May 06, 2000
Screenplay by David Fox
Directed by John Callen and John Reid

The Chosen move on the leaders' meeting as Lex revels in his I-told-you-so moment. While Bray is focussed on saving Danni, Lex is angry at Patsy and she takes off with Cloe close behind. Patsy doesn't want to go back to the mall with Trudy there. Ellie wants to know why Jack is so moody and he eventually admits to feeling left out with all the weddings. Unfortunately, Ellie thinks it's all about sex. Danni struggles as the lone voice of reason as the Guardian offers the assembled tribal leaders a chance to become "one nation under Zoot". Outside, the boys look on as the Chosen douse the building with gas, while on the inside, the leaders capitulate one by one. Alice tries to warn the Mall Rats that the Chosen are back but Trudy says there is nothing to worry about and accuses Alice of working for Ebony. Patsy arrives to tell everyone it is actually Trudy who is working with the Chosen but the warnings are too late as the Chosen invade the mall. With the tribal leaders all imprisoned, the boys return to the mall to find it empty except for Jack who hid when the Chosen attacked. The Chosen have left the mall but not before dumping Wolf outside the mall with a message for Bray from the Guardian — Bray has until noon the next day to give himself up or Danni dies. As the boys try to think of a way into the hotel to rescue their friends, Lex realises Wolf is a spy. Wolf tries to escape but gets into a scuffle with Bray and falls down the stairs. From a vantage point overlooking the hotel courtyard, the boys look on as the Guardian forces the tribal leaders to join the Chosen — Danni included.©tzuk

Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Ariel Garland as Brady, Damon Andrews as The Guardian, Keith Gully as Rooster Leader, Samuel Wallace as Wolf, Laura Wilson as May, Maria Penny as Jet, Duncan Field as Ralph

Episode 2.52

UK: May 06, 2000
Screenplay by David Fox
Directed by John Callen and John Reid

Ryan Lex, Bray, and Jack prepare to fight the Chosen and Bray is sure they'll have the support of the city's kids despite their leaders' conversions. Lex assures Bray he's the guy to get the job done and Jack comes up with a plan to smoke out the Chosen from the hotel. The Guardian admits his uncertainty to Trudy but is confident Zoot's spirit will guide them in their struggle. Lex tries to mobilise the kids to fight but Bray is not impressed by his few recruits and manages to scare most of those off. Lex challenges Bray to find volunteers himself and Bray goes out to do just that. At the appointed hour, Bray gives himself up initiating an attack against the Chosen which allows Jack to break in and rescue the captive Mall Rats. Defeated, the Chosen flee but Bray is unwilling to let them escape again and leads his army of kids in pursuit. In the aftermath of the battle, Salene finds an injured Ryan and tells him she's going to have their baby. Meanwhile, Lex commandeers a vehicle and drives to a location where he is able to watch as the last remnants of the Chosen are confronted on the beach by Bray and his assembled army. Surrounded, the Guardian gives Bray the chance to kill him before an army of the Chosen appears and rush the beach where they quickly overpowering the Mall Rats' forces. Lex drives up and rescues Bray but their escape is short-lived as the vehicle crashes. From a clifftop overlooking the beach, Ebony looks down at the chaos unfolding below her as the victorious Chosen revel in their power.©tzuk

Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Ariel Garland as Brady, Damon Andrews as The Guardian, Keith Gully as Rooster Leader, Laura Wilson as May, Vanessa MacDonald as Kid No. 2

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The Tribe \| Home The Tribe: episode guide Series 1 \| Series 2 \| Series 3 \| Series 4 \| Series 5 Episode 2.01 (53) UK: November 14, 1999 Producer: Debra Kelleher-Smith Screenplay by David Fox Directed by Costa Botes The recorded message from the satellite reveals that there is an antidote for the virus. It exists in all major cities but the virus spread too fast for world-wide manufacture. When the tracking station's generator gives out, the kids are forced to evacuate before the facility is destroyed in an giant explosion. Amber and Zandra do not make it out alive. Tai-San calls a meeting to rally the tribe but it is Ebony who delivers a tough-love message stating they need to focus on finding the antidote. Lost in his grief, Bray briefly entertains the thought of leaving the tribe before ultimately rejoining the others and sending Ryan, Salene, and Trudy back to the mall with Patsy, Cloe, and KC. Using information Jack found in the computer, Bray and the remaining Mall Rats split up to search for the antidote at three top-secret government buildings. While Jack and Dal find nothing but smouldering ruins at their site, Lex, Ebony and Tai-San have success and locate a lab with a large vat of the antidote. And Bray, he finds trouble. Meanwhile, the passing satellite has been observed by another tribe, a cult-like tribe devoted to the worship of Zoot. Believing it to be a sign, they set out in search of vengeance.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Lee Donaghue as Spike, Josephine Byrne-Hay as Sick Kid No. 1, Lyndon Keenan as Sick Kid No. 2 Episode 2.02 (54) UK: November 14, 1999 Screenplay by Mike Kenny Directed by Costa Botes Bray tells his captor, Danni, the story of the Mall Rats and convinces her to join them. Ryan leads the others back into the mall but they're not alone. A mysterious figure emerges as the kids are sleeping but he is seen by Patsy — it is Top Hat, the leader of Tribe Circus. Top Hat is infected with the virus and takes Cloe hostage wanting his hat back. KC knocks him out but he later escapes. Despite having just found the antidote, Ebony is already scheming to keep it for herself and Lex — if they control the antidote they will control the city, maybe the world. Tai-San finds the files for a series of abandoned research projects and one active one: Project Eagle Mountain. The three search parties return to the mall and everyone except Tai-San drinks the antidote — she will continue to rely on her own methods. After arguing over what to do with the remaining antidote, it is decided to divide up what's left and give it away. Unfortunately, no one thought to look for the formula and there's not nearly enough to treat everyone in the city. Meanwhile, the Zoot cult is marching closer, determined to bring down the wrath of Zoot and avenge him. Lex is haunted by dreams of being sick and frantically searches for more antidote thinking the virus has come back. Bray keeps a sample of the antidote in case Jack and Dal can't find the formula. Jack and Dal return to the government lab to search for the formula and Dal finds the same file folder Tai-San found but it is empty. Back at the mall, Tai-San burns the folder's contents — the formula for the antidote.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Sam Husson as Top Hat, Story Rose as Brady, Josephine Byrne-Hay as Sick Kid No. 1 Episode 2.03 (55) UK: November 21, 1999 Screenplay by Anthony Read Directed by Costa Botes Jack and Dal return disheartened with the empty file folder but Tai-San reassures the tribe she can find a cure using herbal medicine. At the farm [introduced in episode 1.32], Ellie tells her older sister Alice that she's been to the city where there's an antidote. Unfortunately, Ellie soon falls ill with the virus. Bray shows Jack the last sample of the antidote hoping he can find out what's in it. With news of the antidote's existance spreading, the Mall Rats have become popular trading partners but growing numbers of infected are wanting help. Trudy doesn't like new arrival Danni and makes no bones about telling her. The mall is beset by a mob of infected demanding the antidote. After searching the forrest for plants, Tai-San returns through sewers with her herbs. Lex finds the antidote sample Bray was keeping to analysis and drinks it without a second thought. Alice joins the angry mob at the mall and announces they're not leaving without antidote. To placate the mob, Lex and KC mix up a fake antidote and hand it out. Having promised more antidote will be available, and facing the inevitable consequences of giving out the fake antidote, Bray realises the tribe will have to leave the mall for their own safety.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Lee Donaghue as Spike, Story Rose as Brady, Josephine Byrne-Hay as Sick Kid No. 1, Lyndon Keenan as Sick Kid No. 2 Note: the first appearances by Vanessa Stacey (Alice), Jennyfer Jewell (Ellie), and Lee Donaghue (Spike) despite their previous credits this season Episode 2.04 (56) UK: November 21, 1999 Screenplay by Joe Boyle Directed by Costa Botes The tribe is packing up to leave the mall when Tai-San announces she has crafted an antidote using nothing more than the extracts from three common plants. Tai-San wants to keep the exact formula to herself to protect the others and sends teams out to collect two of the plants while she alone gathers the third. Having taken the last of the antidote, Lex is better once again but his attempt to reconnect with Tai-San fails. She lets him know anything between them will happen on her terms. Lex has a brief relapse which indicates everyone will need repeated doses of the antidote — another opportunity, Ebony points out to Lex — if only they had the formula. Spike leads a violent attack on the mall in search of the antidote and gravely injures one of the tribe. Ebony negotiates a deal with him: in exchange for the antidote, Spike and his followers will become the Mall Rats' new security team. Meanwhile, Ellie is getting worse and Alice is gearing up...©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Lee Donaghue as Spike, Story Rose as Brady Episode 2.05 (57) UK: November 28, 1999 Screenplay by Carrie Rose Directed by John Reid Alice enters the mall and manhandles Lex out of bed looking to obtain the antidote for her sick sister. Lex takes her to Tai-San's lab and Alice takes the antidote — and Tai-San. Once at the farm, Tai-San promises to Alice she won't leave until Ellie is better — which is soon as it happens. Ebony and Lex lead a rescue party to retrieve Tai-San but Ebony isn't after Tai-San — she wants her antidote formula. When Ellie recovers, Alice gladly sends Tai-San back to the mall with Lex and Ebony who is forced to change her plans to abduct Tai-San when Alice decides to join them as Tai-San's new bodyguard. Along with Ellie, the group arrive back at the mall where a banquet is held to celebrate Tai-San's return. The tribe begins to freely distribute Tai-San's antidote to the city's infected unaware KC is collecting "donations" from those in the queue outside the mall. As Jack begins to investigate his theory that the observatory was booby trapped, the Zoot cult draws closer and a beloved tribe-mate gets back on his feet.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Story Rose as Brady, Lee Donaghue as Spike, Damon Andrews as The Guardian, Jessie Curunathan as Dawn Episode 2.06 UK: November 28, 1999 Screenplay by Nick Doughty Directed by John Reid Ellie is eager to join the Mall Rats but Alice is reluctant to give up on the farm. Lex and Ebony are absent for the vote but it is otherwise a unanimous decision to let the girls join the tribe. Seeing an opportunity, a plan is made to run the farm and supply food for the city. Dal jumps at the chance to relocate so he can realise a dream and Salene, Ryan, Patsy, and Cloe volunteer to go as well. Danni floats the idea of holding another meeting of tribe leaders in hopes of starting to rebuild while they are still in a position of influence. Bray catches KC extorting goods from the sick but he can't link it to Lex. As punishment, KC is sent to do cleanup duty at the farm. Danni and Bray gather the tribe in hopes of receiving their support to broker a deal between the city's tribe leaders with hopes of achieving full disarmament, an end to slavery, freedom of movement and a program of public works to clean up the city. Lex is upset at being ousted from a leadership position in the tribe but Ebony tells Lex he needs to be patient as she build her militia. The new arrivals at the farm receive a cool reception as does Ellie when she makes herself at home in Jack's work area. She wants to hear about his booby-trap theory and surprises Jack with a new computer. Lex intimidates Danni while the Guardian and his followers enter the city.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Story Rose as Brady, Lee Donaghue as Spike, Damon Andrews as The Guardian, Jamie MacDonald as Con Man, Mark Boyland as Demon Dog, Michael Rudman as Young Boy No. 1, Sam Law as Young Boy No. 2, Vanessa MacDonald as Young Girl No. 2 Episode 2.07 UK: December 05, 1999 Screenplay by James Wyllie Directed by John Reid Alice becomes concerned for Tai-San when she sees her coughing but Tai-San denies she is sick. Bray urges Danni not to get ahead of herself by trying to figure out how their new government will work. At the meeting with the city's tribe leaders, disarmament is a tough sell but with access to the antidote at stake, there is begrudging support. The Guardian's arrival interrupts the meeting. Seeing one of The Guardian's followers is sick, Danni offers him the antidote but he refuses it and the entire party turn and leave without saying a word. KC plans to use his new camera to photograph Tai-San's lab in hopes of learning the formula for the antidote. Ellie and Jack return to the government building to look for more information on the virus while Lex returns to gambling den where he is allowed to win. Patsy gives in to temptation and accepts a gift in exchange for the antidote. She and Cloe are soon awash in jewellery. Bray, Danni and Ebony return from the leaders' meeting and tell the others about the new tribe. Despite everything, Danni is confident peace is in reach.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Story Rose as Brady, Lee Donaghue as Spike, Damon Andrews as The Guardian, Willie McTavish as Carter, Jason Gascoigne as Croupier / Minder No. 1, David Allcock as Trouser Victim, Charlie Bleakley as Ralph, Jode Alexander as Lelya, Calen Maiava-Paris as Minder No. 2 Episode 2.08 UK: December 05, 1999 Screenplay by Robyn Charteris Directed by John Reid Patsy bumps into KC and sees the illicit photos he took of Tai-San's lab but promises not to tell in exchange for his servitude. Tai-San continues to deny she's sick despite Alice's insistence she has the virus and needs to take the antidote. Lex is willing to risk all of his winnings for one clean game after he discovers the casino is letting him win but KC arrives with the photos — it is a good start Lex tells him, but they need exact measurements. Tired of being bossed around, Patsy wants a real job and jumps at the chance to look after Bray for Patsy. Jack and Ellie find a damaged video tape while searching for information on the virus. Bray admits to Danni he accepted a gift from an infected girl. He feels guilty but wonders if they should accept these gifts as they are genuine displays of gratitude. KC convinces Lex to distract Alice so he can get into Tai-San's lab. While poking around, KC inadvertently turns on the gas to an unlit Bunsen burner. Alice returns to the lab and suspects KC has been inside and reports this to Tai-San who goes to check on things. Tai-San is unable to smell the gas, and despite Alice's last second warning, she strikes a match and the lab explodes. Trudy's perfect day out with Brady and Bray turns into a nightmare when Patsy discovers Brady is missing.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Story Rose as Brady, Lee Donaghue as Spike, Jason Gascoigne as Croupier Episode 2.09 UK: December 12, 1999 Screenplay by Joe Boyle Directed by Costa Botes Bray begins a frantic search for Brady while Trudy lashes out at Patsy for not watching her. As Bray comforts Trudy, a hooded figure looks on from the bushes. Back at the mall, Alice carries an injured Tai-San from her destroyed lab as Lex denies any role in the blast to Ebony. Bray and Trudy return to the mall without Patsy and inform the others of Brady's abduction but Ebony says they need to concentrate on Tai-San — she's the only source of the antidote. The others begrudgingly agree. Alice searches the lab and learns the gas valve was in perfect condition meaning the only other explanation is that KC got into the lab and left the Bunsen burner on. The Hooded figure brings Brady to the Guardian who proclaims she is destined to serve a great purpose and soon will be reunited with her father. Lex tells KC to destroy his lab photos and deny any involvement in the explosion. Challenged by Bray about her lack of improvements to mall security, Ebony organises her troops for a search party but refuses to take along any of the Mall Rats other than Bob. KC finds Patsy hiding in a garbage container on the streets but she refuses to go back to the mall. Alice gets physical with KC demanding the truth and vows to get proof of his involvement in the blast. Ebony and her militia return to the mall unsuccessful in their search — and without Bob. Tai-San finally regains consciousness but her memory is gone.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Lee Donaghue as Spike, Story Rose as Brady [uncredited] Episode 2.10 UK: December 12, 1999 Screenplay by James Wyllie Directed by Costa Botes Tai-San still has no memory and antidote supplies are running low. KC tells Ebony where Patsy is hiding but wants her protection from Alice in exchange. Ebony agrees but on her own terms. Trudy admits to Bray she feels alone and never fit in with the others and was only ever allowed to stay at the mall because of the baby. Found by Bob and Ebony, Patsy returns to the mall. Trudy is still enraged and only gets more upset when she believes the others care more for Patsy's hurt feelings than Brady's abduction. Finding himself spending more time with Ellie, Jack asks Lex for advice on women. Jack and Ellie look at the video tape they found at the government building and discover it is a Presidential Broadcast announcing the discovery of the source of the plague: debris from a passing comet contaminated the air, food and water. On Lex's advice, KC confesses, explaining he was after Tai-San's formula for the good of the tribe. Lex is glowingly supportive and Bray sees no point in punishing KC, preferring to concentrate on what they will do without the antidote — a situation quickly resolved by Tai-San's announcement that she's remembered the formula and will share it with one other person — Bray. With the Sacred One now in their possession, the Guardian proclaims to his tribe that the time has come to avenge Zoot.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Lee Donaghue as Spike, Story Rose as Brady, Damon Andrew as the Guardian, George Henare as President Episode 2.11 UK: December 19, 1999 Screenplay by Harry Duffin Directed by Costa Botes Bray tells Tai-San he doesn't want the responsibility of knowing the antidote formula but she threatens to reveal it to the entire city if he refuses. Jack and Ryan commiserate over their unspoken girl problems. Danni urges Bray to draft a Bill of Rights — with control of the antidote, they can insist people adopt the new rules. Lex is upset by Bray's growing power but Ebony cautions him they need to wait for their high tide. Her advice prompts Lex to take an interest in Shakespeare and he asks Ryan to help him learn how to read. With no one to help her, Trudy goes out to search for Brady on her own and narrowly escapes two attackers thanks to Salene and Ryan. Ellie talks to Salene about babies, boys, and being in love and is surprised to learn that Salene and Ryan are not sleeping together. Jack tells Danni he doesn't believe the official explanation that a comet was responsible for the virus. Dal throws himself into the harvest at the farm despite no one else being interested in helping. While staying the night at the farm, Dal is confronted by the Chosen.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Damon Andrew as the Guardian, Dai Henwood as Youth No. 1, Gabe Davidson as Youth No. 2 Episode 2.12 UK: December 19, 1999 Screenplay by Anthony Read Directed by Costa Botes Dal narrowly escapes with his life from the Chosen. He returns to the mall and sounds the alarm about the Chosen who have revealed they have no interest in the antidote and worship Zoot. The tribe quickly realise the Chosen likely have Brady, Zoot's child. Bray wants to launch another search party but the tribe won't risk Bray given his knowledge of the antidote formula. Ebony agrees to lead the search with her militia and in private denies Bray's accusation that she recognised some former Locos among the Chosen at the leaders' meeting. Salene is growing increasingly frustrated by Ryan's behaviour towards her. When word spreads that Ryan brought Salene breakfast in bed, Lex makes insinuations about Ryan's motives which get back to Salene. Jack takes another look at the presidential message and hears unbroadcast comments that reveal the comet explanation is a lie. He tries to show Ellie but the tape is gone. Ebony finds the camp of the Chosen and marches up to the Guardian with a proposition for the two of them to take over the city. Ebony offers access to the antidote but the Guardian has no interest in it, he wants to complete the Sacred Triangle — he wants Trudy.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Lee Donaghue as Spike, Story Rose as Brady, Damon Andrew as the Guardian Episode 2.13 UK: December 26, 1999 Screenplay by Nick Doughty Directed by John Reid Ebony returns to the mall and tells Trudy she knows where Brady is but the two of them must go alone to get her back. When Ryan comes to him for help with Salene, Lex tells him that women want a man who can take control. Putting Lex's advice into action earns Ryan a slap. After following Ebony into the forrest, Trudy wants to turn back and get the others but Ebony drags her onward — straight into the hands of the Chosen. The Guardian double-crosses Ebony and takes both girls back to his bunker. Back at the mall, Danni tries to convince the others that Ebony can't be trusted and expresses her doubts that Jack heard anything on the tape. After Ryan discovers Salene's eating disorder has returned, she wants him to admit he doesn't love her and Ryan admits why he's been avoiding her. Trudy is assured by the Guardian that no harm will come to her but she can't leave, she's with them now — and forever. Ebony challenges the Guardian as the Chosen's True Leader, explaining that she was the one at Zoot's side, but she loses the challenge. Newly designated as the Supreme Mother, Trudy is asked to decide Ebony's fate — will she live or die?©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Story Rose as Brady, Damon Andrew as the Guardian Episode 2.14 UK: December 26, 1999 Screenplay by David Fox Directed by John Reid After sparing Ebony's life, Trudy demands to know why Ebony hates her. Flashing back to their time in school together, Ebony explains... Trudy was always in love with Bray but Ebony intentionally came between them, pushing Trudy into a regretted one night stand with Martin while Ebony and Bray got together. As the virus began to take hold and the evacuation started, Trudy realised she was pregnant but Martin was too busy being Zoot so she turned to his brother, Bray, who stood by her. With Trudy turning to Bray, Ebony jumped at the chance to be with Martin who was creating a new order. Answering Trudy's question, Ebony explains she picked on Trudy becuase she was a spoiled rich kid who had it all. Trudy calls on the Guardian to take Ebony away.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Damon Andrew as the Guardian / Jaffa, Story Rose & Eva Rose as Brady, Daniel James as Martin / Zoot, David Stott as Dunbar, Jo Mildenhall as Trudy's Mother, Blair Park as Bray's Father Episode 2.15 UK: January 02, 2000 Screenplay by Harry Duffin Directed by John Reid Trudy wakes in the bunker and, finding Ebony being held in chains, gets her released by asking for Ebony to be her personal slave. Trudy and Ebony's absence from the mall raises suspicions given their history together and Tai-San points out to Bray the power that having Zoot, Trudy and the baby would bring the Chosen. Ellie tries to make Jack jealous by offering to help Dal learn about farming. Ryan and Salene decide to lie about their relationship. Later, with hat literally in hand, Jack asks Ryan, a supposedly new-found "man of the world", for advice. Ebony apologises to Trudy and suggests they join forces to escape. Trudy steals the key to Ebony's shackles and entrusts it to Ebony on the promise she will return with the others. Bray apologises to Danni for being preoccupied with helping Tai-San and offers to help with the Bill of Rights. Cloe and Patsy make a wanted poster for Trudy and Bray but Lex doesn't want the tribe advertising her disappearance. Ebony returns to the mall but makes no mention of Trudy. Trudy gets in trouble for helping Ebony escape but manages to deflect blame onto the Guardian.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Damon Andrew as the Guardian, Story Rose & Eva Rose as Brady, Lee Donaghue as Spike Episode 2.16 UK: January 02, 2000 Screenplay by Charles Hodges Directed by John Reid Ebony tells Bray that Trudy and Brady are with the Chosen and asks for the antidote formula in exchange for their location. Meanwhile, Trudy realises Ebony has betrayed her again and soon finds herself being forcibly welcomed into the family of the Chosen. Back at the mall, Bray calls Ebony's bluff and threatens to tell everyone what she's done but Ebony is prepared to cut her loses and walk out on the Mall Rats leaving Bray no choice but to turn over the formula. Lex basks in his growing wealth while Danni is mortified to learn KC sold a priceless Van Gogh painting for some music posters. Jack works up the courage to ask Ellie to be his girlfriend but is unaware she's left the room leaving Bob in her place. Lex uses the crisis surrounding Trudy's disappearance to try to overthrow Bray as leader of the Mall Rats but Ebony arrives with news that one of her security patrols has found Trudy and Brady. Bray leads a raid on the Chosen's bunker but it is empty. The Mall Rats pursue the Chosen to the beach where there is a confrontation. Trudy grabs Brady and runs to the safety of the Mall Rats but the Chosen capture Lex and threaten to kill him if Trudy and the baby aren't returned. Trudy returns to the Chosen with Brady.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Damon Andrew as the Guardian, Story Rose & Eva Rose as Brady, Lee Donaghue as Spike Episode 2.17 UK: January 09, 2000 Screenplay by Charles Hodges Directed by Costa Botes Returning to the mall, Bray tells the others what has happened with Trudy and the baby. Bray's anger at Lex boils over and the pair get into a fight which Ebony ends by clubbing Lex. When asked later, Ebony tells Lex she's backing Bray because he, Lex, is a loser. Jack is upset with Ellie for making a fool of him. Acting on Alice's advice, Ellie apologises to Jack but it doesn't go well. Tai-San's antidote supply is running low but Ebony refuses to send her people out for more ingredients. Jack recruits Cloe and Patsy into his complicated scheme of trading watches for sunglasses. Tai-San chases Danni out when she finds her with Bray. Tai-San asks Bray if he's given Ebony the formula but he denies doing so. Ebony tells Bray they need to start working together as joint leaders of the city but he's not interested. After some threats and posturing, Bray gathers everyone to announce a new power-sharing arrangement with Ebony.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Lee Donaghue as Spike Episode 2.18 UK: January 09, 2000 Screenplay by Tony Osborn Directed by Costa Botes Jack lets an increasing restless crowd into the mall upsetting Ebony who has started to exert her control by pushing Lex out of his security role. Alice tries to play matchmaker between Jack and Ellie. Ellie accompanies Dal back to the farm to attend to a sick ewe only to discover the animal is pregnant. Tai-San wants to release the formula so the antidote can be distributed beyond their region but Ebony doesn't want to give up the power the receive by being the sole source of the antidote. Danni hopes to implement the new Bill of Rights before Ebony's power grows any further. Lex would like to vote Ebony out of the tribe but Salene responds saying she trusts Bray and if Bray says they need Ebony, that's good enough for her. Ryan admits to Salene he feels bad for Lex and tells her the story of how they met at their first day of boot camp where Lex was targeted by a stern drill instructor. Bray warns Tai-San she'll no longer be a part of the tribe if she decides to give away the formula.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Lee Donaghue as Spike, Jessie Jardin as Heckler, Duncan Sarkes as Stranger, Sam Kelly as Shavehead; Robyn Malcolm as Major Grant (uncredited), Karen Davitt as General (uncredited) Episode 2.19 UK: January 16, 2000 Screenplay by Joe Boyle Directed by Costa Botes Dal and Ellie gets their hands dirty to help the ewe give birth. Jack sees the pair return from the farm the next morning and asks Dal for an explanation of why they were gone all night. Danni finishes the Bill of Rights in advance of a meeting with the other tribe leaders. Ebony gives her support but wants the punishment for murder increased from exile to the death penalty. Despite Tai-San's opposition to the Bill, all the leaders sign on. Ellie convinces Jack to start a newspaper to help them canvas the city for information. A drunken Lex makes a scene at the party celebrating the signing of the Bill of Rights. Ebony poisons Tai-San's antidote and an innocent life is lost when Tai-San accidentally spill it on the floor and Bob laps it up.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Lee Donaghue as Spike, Duncan Field as Ralph, Jodie Alexander as Leyla Episode 2.20 UK: January 16, 2000 Screenplay by Mike Kenny Directed by Costa Botes While the Mall Rats hold a funeral for Bob, Tai-San investigates his death and discovers evidence of poison. Tai-San tells Bray she was the intended target of the poison and he quickly realises Ebony was responsible and confronts her. Ebony denies involvement and starts an investigation of her own to find the truth. Ebony gathers the tribe and announces she suspects a spy from the Chosen is amongst them. Alice searches everyone's room and finds the incriminating poison bottle in Danni's room. Ebony quickly arrests her and puts her in the cage. Not wanting the bad press, Alice talks Jack out of including the news about Danni in the newspaper. Dal brings the baby lamb back to the mall for Cloe and Patsy but Ellie says he has to go back to the farm. Bray doesn't believe Danni tried to poison Tai-San but does think she is hiding something. Ryan is frustrated he can't help Lex. Salene to talks to Lex and he opens up to her about his abusive father.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Lee Donaghue as Spike Episode 2.21 UK: January 23, 2000 Screenplay by David Fox Directed by Janet Stubbings While drinking with Salene, Lex admits to her that she's the only person he really cares about or can talk to since Zandra. However, when he tries to hit on her, Ryan explodes and kicks him out of the mall. The incident finally brings Ryan and Salene together. Danni warns Bray that Ebony will bring down the Mall Rats just like she warned him. Preparations are made for Danni's trial with Bray putting Dal in charge while Ebony prosecutes and he defends. While returning the lamb to the farm, Patsy and Cloe walk past (and don't even notice) Lex sleeping on the street. On the witness stand, Alice is emphatic that Ebony is obviously to blame while Ebony accuses Danni of spying for the Chosen and espouses the idea that Danni lied about what she was doing before Bray first met her. During a break in the trial, Danni admits to Bray that her father worked on the anti-ageing serum that was the predecessor to the virus that eventually killed all the adults.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Lee Donaghue as Spike Episode 2.22 UK: January 23, 2000 Screenplay by Robyn Charteris Directed by Janet Stubbings Danni explains to Bray how her father found a way to halt the ageing process but things backfired and the virus was created instead. When the trial resumes, Bray suggests the killer had to know the antidote formula if they were prepared to kill Tai-San, and he gave the formula to just one other person — Ebony. The jury returns a not guilty verdict and Bray explains to the tribe he told Ebony the formula to save Trudy. Ebony holds Spike responsible for not ensuring a guilty verdict and wants him to make it up to her — or he'll join Bob. While Cloe and Patsy stop a group of boys from terrorising a dog, Spike quietly leaves the mall. Bray admits to being confused by his tribe-mates: no one thought Danni was guilty but they all remain suspicious of her. His plea for her to tell the others about her father falls on deaf ears. Everyone accepts Ebony is responsible for Bob's death but they can't get rid of her with the militia backing her and no definitive proof on any wrongdoing — they need her to do something they can pin on her. When the food store is raided the kids see an opportunity to blame Ebony and kick her out but she's one step ahead of them and produces a letter from Spike claiming responsibility for trying to kill Tai-San. Later, Ellie and Jack announce they have found a company report on Pandorax, the company behind the virus.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Lee Donaghue as Spike Keith Gully as Bully Boy Episode 2.23 UK: January 29, 2000 Screenplay by Carrie Rose Directed by Janet Stubbings Watching Ellie and Jack continue to wade through virus-related paperwork, Danni calls them vultures for digging up the past. Alice corners Ebony and tells her she doesn't believe Spike was guilty, knows Ebony was responsible, and warns her to stay away from Tai-San. Tai-San isn't worried about her safety and asks Alice to lay off Ebony — if it is her destiny to die, there is nothing she can do to stop it. Cloe and Patsy are feeling disenfranchised and decide to start their own tribe called C&P. Their first task is to find the dog. The Mall Rats' new Trading Market is officially opened by Danni. After trading for some diesel fuel, Dal drags Ryan and Salene to the farm to help get the tractor running. Ryan, still feeling bad about how things ended with Lex, leaves to go search for his friend. As the Mall Rats celebrate the end of a successful first day of trading, Ellie reveals a photo of Danni and her father at an award ceremony for top Pandorax scientists. Meanwhile, Lex is thrown out of a bar for messing with the waitress and meets a girl who tries to rob him.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Laura Wilson as May, Benji Berryman as Bouncer Note: Laura Wilson's first appearance as May Episode 2.24 UK: January 29, 2000 Screenplay by James Wyllie Directed by Janet Stubbings The Mall Rats demand answers from Danni who explains that her father was responsible for creating the virus but was threatened into keeping quiet. Discovering Bray already new this, Ebony proclaims he cannot be trusted and moves the tribe vote in a new leader — her. At the farm, Dal finds a strange amulet in the soil. Alice tells him other items have turned up there over the years and because it shares the same design as the Mall Rats' logo, Tai-San thinks it is a sign. Alice and Tai-San are at odds with Tai-San wanting to accept destiny and let Ebony destroy herself, while Alice wants no part of Ebony as leader. Ebony makes an offer to KC, Dal, Patsy and Cloe seeking their support. May introduces Lex to The Outcasts — her tribe made up of kids who have all been thrown out of their own tribes. May tells Lex they are planning to go north to join up with the Chosen and asks him to join them. However, after a rest, he wakes to find them gone — along with his shoes. Bray won't let Danni leave the Mall Rats, explaining the Ebonys and the Chosens of the world win if she walks away from her plan to build a new society and credits her with changing his outlook after Amber's death. Ryan finds Lex wandering the streets and brings him back to the mall where he tells the tribe that there is word on the street that the virus is gone.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Laura Wilson as May, Benji Berryman as Bouncer Episode 2.25 UK: February 05, 2000 Screenplay by James Wyllie Directed by Colin McColl Life is beginning to turn around with Bray supervising the clean up of the city, Salene teaching the kids, and Dal's farm running smoothly. The tribe has voted to keep secret that the antidote isn't needed anymore and Ellie is upset that she and Jack have been forced to lie to the people in their newsletter. Danni sets up a fair court system and hears her first case — two children seeking a "divorce". Ellie goes to Tai-San looking for support but instead receives the amulet Dal found at the farm. Rumours begin to spread that the antidote isn't needed and Ellie decides to resigns from the news sheet. Ebony catches a shoplifter, The Hunga, in the market and wants to chop off one of his fingers as punishment but Danni orders him imprisoned in the sewers until they decide what to do at a meeting. Out in the city, KC overhears Spike telling others that Ebony framed him for Bob's death and vows to get even. At the tribe meeting, Alice suggests that Lex oversee security at the marketplace. Jack surprises Ellie by changing the name of the news sheet to The Amulet and makes a promise in print not to tell anymore lies. KC tells Ebony where Spike is staying and she goes to pay him a visit.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Laura Wilson as May, Benji Berryman as Bouncer (uncredited) Episode 2.26 UK: February 05, 2000 Screenplay by David Fox Directed by Colin McColl Dal loses his farm workers after they learn the antidote isn't needed anymore. Spike and his friends overpower Ebony and lock her up. Bray admits to Danni that for the first time he senses a feeling of optimism amongst the kids on the street. Ryan's first day of teaching produces unexpected results with him confidently taking command of the classroom. Spike tells Ebony he wants her to beg for mercy just like she made so many people do when she was leader of the Locos. She threatens that her friends know where she is but his retort that she has no friends hits home. Lex takes bribes to let the shopkeepers do as they like. KC releases The Hunga with the expectation that he owes him. Danni tells Bray her plan to use the news sheet to attack the antidote rumours and rewrites Jack and Ellie's latest edition. Despite Ellie's anger at their continuing to lie to the public, Bray backs Danni's decision. Lex apologises to Salene for his past behaviour towards her. Ebony is noticed to be missing but Alice suggests she must have left on her own given no one likes her. In captivity, Ebony is starting to break and is having visions of Zoot. Back at the mall, Tai-San wakes from a dream about Ebony.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Lee Donaghue as Spike, Henry Blake as Spike's Mate No. 1, Darren Robinson as Spike's Mate No. 2, Gareth Reeves as The Hunga, Alexandra Buist as Farmworker No. 1, Alexandra Ellis as Farmworker No. 2, Nicholas Schembri as Boy, Amelia Reynolds as Girl Episode 2.27 UK: February 12, 2000 Screenplay by Charles Hodges Directed by Colin McColl Tai-San tries to alert the others to Ebony's situation but no one seriously believes her warning based on a dream — or is even remotely interested in saving Ebony of all people. Ellie is again frustrated at being unable to publish a story about Ebony's capture as Bray wants the tribe to keep things appearing normal until they can stop giving out the antidote. Jack discovers the Patsy, Cloe and KC are keeping a "snog log", wagering on his and Ellie's longest kiss of the day. Challenged by Ellie to "grow up", Patsy takes the advice to heart and decides she and Cloe need to get boyfriends. Lex gets into a fight with the Mutants leader who is fuelling dissent among the people in line for the antidote and lets slip that they don't actually need the antidote anymore. Meanwhile, Ebony recalls her previous captivity at the hands of Zoot before Spike and his cronies tape her mouth shut and lock her in a vault. After extracting Ebony's whereabouts from KC, Alice and Tai-San, along with the girls' new dog, Cloudy, rescue her from the warehouse.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Daniel James as Zoot, Lee Donaghue as Spike, Will Sabin as Mutant Leader, Gareth Howells as Militia No. 1, Henry Blake as Spike's Mate No. 1, Darren Robinson as Spike's Mate No. 2 Episode 2.28 UK: February 12, 2000 Screenplay by Anthony Read Directed by Colin McColl The growing lack of respect for the Mall Rats is evidenced when Dal is attacked on his way back from the farm. Ebony is an emotional mess after her imprisonment and Tai-San suspects Ebony was confronted with her greatest fear. Patsy and Cloe dress up to go out but Ryan doesn't want them leaving the mall given the public backlash arising from the antidote revelation. Bray wants the militia to go out and arrest the members of the Gulls tribe who attacked Dal but the militia won't act without orders from Ebony who has yet to emerge from her room. Confined to the mall, Patsy and Cloe reconsider Dal as boyfriend material and begin to compete for his attention. Alice finds Lex hounding a distressed Ebony and tosses him out. KC follows the militia into the city and quickly returns to the mall to raise the alarm when he sees them leading an angry mob back to the mall. Bray believes their only chance is to tell the people the truth about everything but the mob refuses to listen and attacks him. At Tai-San's urging, Ebony faces her demons and emerges from her room to confront the mob who have broken into the mall.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Daniel James as Zoot, Maria Penny as Jet, Tuki Laumea as Gulls Leader, Gareth Howells as Militia No. 1, Joshua Cleary as Militia No. 2 Episode 2.29 UK: February 19, 2000 Screenplay by Anthony Read Directed by John Reid Tai-San praises Ebony for facing her fears and saving the mall but Bray is frustrated the mob listened to Ebony and not him, while Danni restates the importance of keeping her on their side. Dal remains in Cloe and Patsy's cross hairs. They bring him lunch at the farm but get upset when two girls from the Gulls arrive to help and they return to the mall dirty and dejected. After their confrontation in the food court, Lex tells Alice that Ryan is going soft while Alice accuses Lex of being jealous of what Ryan was with Salene. Danni and Bray approach Ebony to ask her to use her communication skills to help them get the city moving towards peace and progress. She's not interested and wants only to be left alone. Tai-San tries to befriend Ebony and asks her about her past with Bray. Tai-San wants her to face her feelings for Bray, which she denies having only to lament there's always someone coming between them. KC lets Lex in on his latest scheme but they cause a backlash when they corner the market on batteries. Ryan tells Salene they should start a family. Ellie is working on a news story revealing everything they know about the virus and goes to Ebony for advice about what to reveal about Danni and her father's role in creating the virus.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Holly Payne as Plane, Sean Feehan as Trader No. 1, Peni Tala as Trader No. 2 Episode 2.30 UK: February 19, 2000 Screenplay by Samara McDowell Directed by John Reid Ebony advises Ellie not to publish that Danni's father was the one responsible for creating the virus. Salene is spooked by Ryan's announcement that he wants to start a family. Danni and Bray decide to create a new currency system and put Lex in charge. He quickly manipulates the system for personal profit but falls asleep on the job and is cleaned out. Patsy and Cloe start to fight over Dal who remains oblivious until Alice clues him in. However, she also knows Dal has a crush on Ellie (and admits she has one for Lex) and asks him to tread carefully with Patsy and Cloe. Ellie is determined to publish her virus story but Jack remains against it, believing the news sheet has served its purpose and they'd only be putting Danni in danger. Knowing what Patsy and Cloe are up to, Dal starts avoiding them while Alice gives the girls some advice and mends their friendship. As tribe leader, Bray forbids Ellie from publishing but it is only after talking with Danni that she decides to destroy the article. Alice is concerned about Lex's drinking and Tai-San encourages Ebony to tell Bray how she feels.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Sam Kelly as Token Thief Episode 2.31 UK: February 26, 2000 Screenplay by Nick Doughty Directed by John Reid Ebony leads the militia in a search for Lex's token thief after being given a mandate by Bray to see he's punished. KC spots the thief but Ebony's pursuit is obstructed by a trio from another tribe who have a grudge against the Mall Rats. Alice gets Lex to open up about Zandra when the pair go to the farm to pick up cider for the Mall Rats' dance party. Salene loses it when she sees the baby shoes Ryan has purchased. At the dance, Alice makes an effort with Lex and dresses up like Zandra but he says the wrong thing and upsets her. Ryan and Salene get into another fight which ends with her telling him she doesn't want a baby. Ryan then makes things worse by accusing Salene of not just not wanting to have a baby, but not wanting to have his baby. When Danni doesn't want to partner with Bray in the dance contest, Tai-San suggests to Bray he ask Ebony. They win the contest but a rival Tribal Leader storm the stage to complain the contest was fixed. Bray manages to quell the budding dissent but he senses trouble is coming.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Sam Kelly as Token Thief, Keith Gully as Tribal Leader, Arty Papageorgiou as MC Episode 2.32 UK: February 26, 2000 Screenplay by Nick Doughty Directed by John Reid It is the morning after the dance party and Lex wakes next to Ryan. There is no sign of Ellie, Tai-San is plagued by more bad dreams, and Salene is cool towards Ryan. The members of the other tribes are not happy about having to do all the work and a rebellion appears imminent after one of the tribal leaders pulls his members from the farm. Ryan stands up to Salene, telling her from now on he'll do what he wants, when he wants. A new emotional Ebony emerges after her confession to Tai-San while a new, sober Lex is gladly pitching in to do his share of the chores. At Alice's request, Lex goes after Ryan and finds him at the bar drowning his sorrows. Lex succumbs and has a drink which turns into several as the pair share their troubles before stumbling back to the mall. Ebony tells Bray she's heard talk of rebellion amongst the other tribes and takes him to meet her informer. However, it is just a ploy to get Bray alone so she can tell him she loves him. Despite her insistence that she's a changed person, Bray thinks it's just another game she's playing and returns to the mall. Danni has been jealous of Bray and Ebony ever since after seeing them dancing at the party but Bray reassures her it is her he wants, not Ebony. Tai-San tells the others about her dream and how she's "seen the seeds of discord planted... and the fruit will soon be harvested", predicting the Mall Rats will soon be faced with their greatest test yet. Meanwhile, Ebony has returned to the mall and is in the sewers crying when a familiar face makes an unexpected return...©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Ariel Garland as Brady, Keith Gully as Tribal Leader, Nikkita Schembri as Kid No. 1, William Hainsworth as Kid No. 2 Episode 2.33 UK: March 04, 2000 Screenplay by Joe Boyle Directed by Colin McColl Trudy returns to the mall with Brady but the question of how she escaped the Chosen remains unanswered. Tai-San reassures Patsy who is concerned Trudy still blames her for losing Brady. Alice gives a drunken Lex one more warning to stop drinking. Patsy and Cloe want to know why Ryan and Salene aren't together and want Ryan to apologise — they don't want to be orphans. How Trudy got away is the hot topic but it is not being addressed and Danni suggests they treat Trudy gently for a few days until she settles in. Ebony asks Trudy if she has told anyone about the role she played in her capture. Trudy tells her she hasn't but holds the option over Ebony's head. The likelihood of the Chosen coming after Trudy is raised by Lex who wants to organise defence improvements. Alice doesn't think Lex is up to the task and Ebony, back to her old self, takes on the responsibility. Alice returns to the farm to find the kids running amok in the barn. She kicks a support post in frustration causing the loft to collapse on her.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Ariel Garland as Brady Episode 2.34 UK: March 04, 2000 Screenplay by Joe Boyle Directed by Colin McColl Ellie notices Alice is missing but thinks she's staying away because Lex was rude to her. Trudy overreacts to KC's whispered comment to Lex and vociferously reminds the others that what happened with the Chosen is her business and no one else's. Ellie's newest story idea for the news sheet is to interview people who have had encounters with the Chosen so she can spread awareness. Patsy coaches Ryan on his apology strategy but Salene is not impressed with his effort. Danni wants to host a tribal forum to talk with the other tribes about pooling resources to defend against attack. Bray tells Tai-San about Ebony's admission of love but is surprised to learn from Tai-San that Ebony was being genuine. Bray tries to apologise to Ebony but she tells him she didn't mean any of it. Salene talks to Trudy about Ryan's suggestion that she wants a baby with Bray. Trudy agrees but tells Salene only she knows the answer. Salene confesses to being envious of Trudy when she and Bray first arrived at the mall and admits she loves Bray but knows nothing will happen between them now that he's with Danni. Needing Jack and Ellie for defence work, Ebony forcibly stops them from leaving the mall to work on their news story. Meanwhile, Lex goes to the farm in search of Alice so he can apologise and finds her trapped in the barn. Lex manages to free Alice but the damaged loft falls on him.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Ariel Garland as Brady Episode 2.35 UK: March 11, 2000 Screenplay by Carrie Rose Directed by Colin McColl Lex emerges from under the collapsed loft unscathed. Bray is preoccupied with thoughts of the tribal forum but Danni thinks it is Trudy that is on his mind. Cloe drags Patsy in to talk to Trudy who reassures her she doesn't hate her and she's not to blame for Brady's abduction. Now back at the mall, Alice encourages Lex to take back control of the Mall Rats from Ebony. Jack is too busy with Ellie to do Lex's security work so Lex gives him an ultimatum: Ellie or the tribe. Ebony confronts Tai-San for telling Bray she had feelings for him and accuses her of setting up the whole situation. Trudy takes Patsy and Cloe out for a special lunch but won't let Salene join them, explaining she needs to rebuilt their relationship. Ellie is determined to leave the mall and questions Jack's loyalty for choosing Lex's security work over her. Ryan discusses with Ellie his broken relationship and she invites him to help her investigate the Chosen. Danni's leaders' forum doesn't go well as Bray's attempts to warn the other tribes fall on deaf ears. Danni convinces Trudy to speak up and her emotional speech turns the tide. Bray offers Salene a shoulder to cry on after inquiring about her relationship with Ryan. Alice admits to Tai-San that she feels something between herself and Lex and believes they'll be together.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Ariel Garland as Brady, Alexander Buist as Tribe Leader No. 1, Duncan Field as Tribe Leader No. 2 Episode 2.36 UK: March 11, 2000 Screenplay by Nick Doughty Directed by Colin McColl Salene and Jack are both worried about Ryan and Ellie who are having no success in finding information about the Chosen. Lex announces Alice as his new Deputy of Security. Danni sentences the token thief to double work duty for a week prompting Ebony to accuse her of going soft. Danni tells Ebony she's just jealous of her and Bray but Ebony replies that she and Bray go back a long way and that Danni will never have what they had. Trudy reassures Patsy and Cleo that there is no danger from the Chosen when Dal invites then to the farm. Once there, Trudy tells Dal she's not interested in actually doing any work and neither is Patsy. Ebony decides to relocate her militia back to the hotel. Trudy supports her decision while Lex and Alice are simply happy to see Ebony leave the mall and agree to let her take Jack to help set up the hotel. Upset by Ebony's comments, Danni demands answers from Bray who admits he and Ebony were together briefly before the virus. Not wanting to see Alice get hurt, Tai-San cautions her to be sure Lex feels the same way about her. Bray tells Danni her loves her as a heartbroken Salene looks on. At the farm, Cloe confides in Dal that there is something wrong with Trudy.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Ariel Garland as Brady, Oliver Gascoigne as Gambler No. 1, Sam Kelly as Token Theif Episode 2.37 UK: March 18, 2000 Screenplay by David Fox Directed by Julian McSwiney With the city's tribes united against the Chosen, Bray sees an opportunity to forge a lasting peace — if the tribe leaders all agree. However Billy-Boy, the leader of The Jackals, poses a problem as Lex won't allow him in the market. Alice invites Lex to supper under the guise of going over security matters but when she then calls it a date, Lex panics. Tai-San is upset to learn of the date, fully expecting Lex to hurt Alice eventually, but also doesn't approve of Lex's solution which is to simply stand her up. Ryan and Ellie have uncovered rumours about the Chosen but have no hard evidence to prove anything. Ellie admits defeat and heads back to the mall but Ryan, having told her about his problems with Salene, decides to head off on his own. Cleo returns to the farm and tells Dal she doesn't like how Trudy is behaving but Dal reassures her that there's nothing to worry about and Trudy will be back to normal soon. Bray gives Danni a microphone he wants Jack to plant in the hotel so they can spy on Ebony. Bray observes Lex asking Alice to keep their date a secret under the pretence of wanting to take it slow. Ellie returns to the mall without Ryan and informs Salene he's not coming back and is headed to the Ranges to make a fresh start. Cloe finds KC in the sewers training rats so he can race them. At a bridge over a deep gorge, Ryan writes a note before climbing up on the railing...©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Ariel Garland as Brady, Tim Dale as Billy-Boy Episode 2.38 UK: March 18, 2000 Screenplay by David Fox Directed by Julian McSwiney Salene arrives at the bridge and Ryan climbs down saying he wasn't going to jump. Trudy helps Alice pick out something to wear for her date while Bray, knowing about the date, has fun with Lex. Ryan tells Salene he misses the sense of family the tribe had when they first arrived at the mall and apologises to Salene for his remark about her wanting to have a baby with Bray. The pair make their way back to the mall. Jack plants the microphone in Ebony's private suite and narrowly avoids being discovered when Ebony walks in on him. Bray calls a meeting to hear Ellie and Ryan's news about the Chosen — there's no evidence against them but the people are scared. In exchange for Bray's silence about him and Alice, Lex agrees to let Billy-Boy and The Jackals into the marketplace. During their date Lex can't bring himself to tell Alice he doesn't like her. Afterwards, Alice is in good spirits when a concerned Tai-San stops by to check on her. Tai-San later tells Lex his failure to tell Alice the truth has only made things worse. Lex explains he was trying to spare Alice's feelings and calls Tai-San a hypocrite given how she jumped into bed with him "for the good of the tribe". Tai-San demands an apology explaining she really did care for him while Lex wants an apology from her for the hurt she caused him by dropping him after they slept together. As Alice blissfully lies awake in her bed, Lex and Tai-San end up together in his.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Ariel Garland as Brady, James Ordish as Boy Episode 2.39 UK: March 25, 2000 Screenplay by Tony Osborn Directed by Julian McSwiney Patsy gives Cloe a disturbing gift from Trudy and tells her she'll be alone with everyone else coupling up and doesn't know what is coming — no one does — but she will need Trudy and herself. Lex hides Tai-San when Alice comes to get him out of bed. When Alice leaves, Lex wants Tai-San to admit there's something special between them. While putting up posters to advertise KC's rat race, Cleo isn't happy to learn he's starving his rat and the two get into a fight which ends with Cloe deciding to train a rat of her own. As Billy-Boy and his tribemates arrive at the market, Alice discovers Lex is turning a blind eye on KC's illegal activities for a piece of the action. Jack goes out to the farm seeking Dal's help and admits spying on Ebony has him scared and asks for Dal to cover his back. Initially uninterested, Dal agrees to help Jack. In the market, Ebony cancels the rat race when she learns about it and Lex has her throw out the Jackals for gambling. Wolf, a ventriloquist, arrives in the market to sell his dummies. Ellie takes an interest in him when he informs her The Amulet has reached his home town. Interviewing him about the Chosen, Wolf has surprising news — they are finished.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Ariel Garland as Brady, Tim Dale as Billy-Boy, Samual Wallace as Wolf, Gareth Howells as Militia No. 1 Episode 2.40 UK: March 25, 2000 Screenplay by Anthony Read Directed by Julian McSwiney Ellie works through the night on her big story about the Chosen who have reportedly broken up. Lex's efforts to avoid Alice lands him before Trudy trying to clear the air in regard to his actions on the beach that resulted in her being recaptured. However, she confounds Lex by thanking him and telling him she's grateful for being given the opportunity to discover her true path. Trudy is surprised by Ellie's story about the Chosen and is happy for Bray and Danni whose efforts to create a new world will no longer be threatened. Cloe shares her new-found hatred for Trudy with Salene and exclaims she wishes Trudy never came back. Salene cheers up Cloe by taking her to the farm where Ryan finds her a rat to enter in the race. Trudy invites Lex to dinner to celebrate their "new understanding." Cleo arrives too late to enter her rat in the race but is able to take KC's spot when his rat is stolen. Cleo wins with ease when the other rats fail to leave the start having been previously drugged by KC. Seeing Cloe happy after the race, Salene tells Ryan she loves him and he seizes the moment and proposes. Jack doesn't like Wolf hanging around Ellie but she reassures Jack he's the one she wants. Down in the sewers, Wolf meets with Trudy... "it's time".©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Ariel Garland as Brady, David Southern as Fruit Trader, Samual Wallace as Wolf Episode 2.41 UK: April 01, 2000 Screenplay by Tony Osborn Directed by John Callan Danni chastises her tribe mates when she finds the sewer manhole left open but Bray assures her it was a mistake and won't happen again. Bray accuses Danni of being paranoid but she points out that Ebony is building up her power base while they are playing games. Outside, Wolf meets with the Chosen — he has a message for the Guardian. Wolf is taken to meet the Guardian and tells him the Supreme Mother's work is almost done and the Guardian proclaims it is time, "let the terror begin"! After seeing Jack and Dal argue about how to fix the broken security gate, Bray orders mall security be overhauled but sends Jack to help Ebony leaving Ellie to help Dal. Lex is sick with food poisoning after eating the meal Trudy prepared for him. Trudy erupts when she finds Salene with Brady. Salene tells her Ryan has asked her to marry him but Trudy is unaffected — "oh, you want me to be happy for you?" — and fosters Salene's uncertainty. Salene then takes Bray aside seeking his advice but misinterprets his remarks and leaves thinking she may still have a chance with him. Ebony hosts a secret meeting of the tribal leaders in her private suite to discuss the Chosen who she still believes to be a threat. Jack's hidden microphone allows him to hear the start of the meeting but it soon fails. Ryan returns to the bridge to think but is interrupted by KC who is being chased by kids he owes money to as a result of the botched rat race. When Salene confides in Trudy that she plans to accept Ryan's proposal, Trudy asks Salene to make sure she's not settling for a compromise. Salene asks Ryan if he resents everything she's put him through and wonders why they can't go on as they are. Ryan considers it as a "no". Outside, the Chosen have a new armoured van and have started abducting kids off the street.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Ariel Garland as Brady, Damon Andrews as The Guardian, Samual Wallace as Wolf, Gareth Howells as Militia No. 1, Paddy Bleakley as Big Kid Episode 2.42 UK: April 01, 2000 Screenplay by Nick Doughty Directed by John Callan Looking over the city from the mall roof, Trudy proclaims to Patsy that "the future is almost here". Inside, Trudy gleefully informs the tribe Salene and Ryan are getting married forcing Salene to tearfully explain she turned down Ryan's proposal. Ellie goes to the hotel to see Jack and is on hand when a young boy runs up looking for help — he doesn't want to be taken away like the others. Ellie returns to the mall and tells the others something weird is happening in Sector 9 but her second-hand story about cannibals in black vans is hard to believe. Ellie wants to investigate further but Dal says it's too dangerous and is Ebony's responsibility anyway. Danni however thinks Ebony herself is stirring up trouble so she can declare martial law. Trudy tells Ryan that before Salene turned down his proposal she talked to Bray to ask his advice, implying Bray told her not to marry him. Spurred on by Lex, Ryan confronts Bray. Cloe tells Trudy she knows she's different since returning — and soon everyone else will too. Trudy gets angry and tells Cloe that there will soon be two types of people — the ones who belong and the others who will be left outside with nowhere to go. When Cloe tells Salene about Trudy's comments, Salene reassures her that Trudy is a good person. Ellie lies to Jack about the hand-crafted box given to her by Dal, telling him she found it. Danni stands up to Trudy when she tries to cause trouble. Jack tells Bray about Ebony's secret leaders' meeting which is clear evidence Ebony is up to something as far as Danni is concerned and she goes to confront Ebony. Tai-San tells Lex what they are doing is wrong and wants to end things but Lex won't accept that and promises to tell Alice about them. Salene works up the courage to tell Bray she loves him and offers herself to him.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Ariel Garland as Brady, Gareth Howells as Militia No. 1, Dave Randall as Militia No. 2, James Ordish as Ragged Kid Episode 2.43 UK: April 08, 2000 Screenplay by Carrie Rose Directed by John Callan Danni confronts Ebony and accuses her of being behind the kidnappings and holding secret meetings but Ebony retorts Danni is just jealous of what she once had with Bray. Danni returns to the mall with Ebony close behind. Ebony explains to Bray she doesn't believe the Chosen are finished and the meetings were just to gather information. When Trudy marches in and reveals Ebony betrayed her to the Chosen, Ebony says it's just another of Trudy's screwball stores. Tai-San coaches Lex on how to tell Alice they're together and he tells Tai-San he's in love with her. Dal goes to Alice for advice and she tells him not to tell Ellie how he feels — he can't betray his friendship with Jack. Trudy gives Patsy a makeover and gives her a primer on her new place in society — as one of those who will make the rules. Lex finally works up the courage to talk to Alice but his awkward explanation about falling in love with someone he's known for a long time is misinterpreted and it is not until he asks Alice if they can still be friends does she realise it's not her he's in love with. Salene is crushed by Bray's rejection and tells Ryan good-bye before leaving the mall. Trudy flips out when she walks in on Salene saying good-bye to Brady. When Salene comments on how much Brady has changed, Trudy gets upset and Salene realises Cloe was right — the Chosen did change Trudy. Cloe tries to make up with Patsy who responds with more of Trudy's philosophy. When Cloe tells Patsy she even misses their arguments, Patsy says she doesn't miss them at all and that things are great just as they are. Trudy leaves Brady with Patsy so she can go out and meet with the Guardian. After telling him that everything is going according to plan, he rewards her by letting her spend time with Brady...©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Ariel Garland as Brady, Damon Andrews as the Guardian Episode 2.44 UK: April 08, 2000 Screenplay by Charles Hodges Directed by John Callan The Guardian and Trudy stand before the Chosen — the hour of their pay-back for the city's crimes against Zoot is nearing. Alice unburdens herself to Tai-San who is prepared to tell her the truth when Lex interupts them. The Guardian tells Trudy she's done well — soon the tribes will go to war with one another and then the Chosen will strike. Now knowing the Mall Rats suspect Ebony of the abductions, Trudy and the Guardian decide to give them the proof they need. Ryan tells Lex falling in love with Salene was the stupidest thing he ever did while Dal finally admits to Ellie he's in love with her. Danni's persistant corcern for Salene forces Bray to tell her about Salene coming to see him. Danni expresses her frustration at having the guy all the girls lust after but Bray tells Danni there will never be anyone but her. Spike is hauled off the street as the latest kidnapping victim. Patsy and Cloe get into another fight over Patsy not letting Cloe in to see Brady. Ebony is on to Jack's spying, she knows her room is bugged and now he knows she knows. Keeping up appearances is getting tough for Trudy and Alice is beginning to suspect her of keeping secrets — about herself and Lex. Ebony catches Jack removing the bug from her suite and demands answers. Bray arrives to pull them apart before dragging Ebony outside to show her Spike floating in the hotel pool — dead. Alice goes to talk to Tai-San believing Trudy is Lex's new girlfriend forcing Tai-San to finally admit the truth.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Story Rose as Brady, Damon Andrews as the Guardian Lee Donaghue as Spike Episode 2.45 UK: April 15, 2000 Screenplay by Samara McDowell Directed by Julian McSwiney Bray accuses Ebony of killing Spike as retribution for kidnapping her but she denies any role in is death. Bray tells her not to return to the mall again or she'll be locked up. Billy-Boy and his backup act cause a commotion in the market. Alice is arrested after she punches a heckling militia member. Hauled before Ebony, Alice sees Spike's body being pulled from the pool and assumes the worst prompting Ebony to lock her up. Ebony confides in Alice that she thinks the Chosen are behind Spike's death and must have someone inside the militia helping. Missing her friend, Cloe tries to talk to Patsy but gets more Trudy-speak in response — soon they will all be together and the fighting will be over; all will be well; all will be as one. Patsy goes to Trudy seeking clarification about not telling the others about their mission and Trudy reminds her their mission will soon be accomplished; soon all will be well and all will be as one. Before sending her militia out on a reconnaissance mission, Ebony introduces them to their new recruit — Alice. Tai-San tries to get Lex to understand the magnitude of her betrayal of Alice and tells him she is punishing herself by not seeing him anymore. Now living on the street, Salene is chased by Billy-Boy's minstrel girls but is rescued by May. When Salene gets sick, May asks her if she realises she is pregnant.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Ariel Garland as Brady, Tim Dale as Billy-Boy, Gareth Howells as Axl, Laura Wilson as May, Lee Donaghue as Spike, Andrea Sanders as Lips, Carolyn Lambourn as Teeth, Emily Mowbray as Dimples Episode 2.46 UK: April 15, 2000 Screenplay by Anthony Read Directed by Julian McSwiney May hides Salene from the minstrel girls and advises her to go back to Ryan, even offering to return to the mall with her. The tribe is glad to see Salene return and Lex is reunited with May, the girl who stole his boots. The minstrel girls return to the mall in search of Billy-Boy believing Lex did something to him. Ryan leads Lex in an attack on the minstrel girls but Danni and Bray pull them apart and the girls are sent packing. Danni is sure Ebony is behind everyone being at one another's throats but Bray believes Ebony was truly shocked to see Spike's body. Regardless, Danni wants another leaders' meeting to sort it all out. Alice follows Ebony's militia in an attempt to uncover the mole and sees them talking with Wolf. Alice is followed back to the hotel by the black van but has nothing suspicious to report to Ebony. Lex reassures Tai-San that anything that happened between him and May in the past didn't mean anything but Tai-San's not convinced. Salene asks Ryan to forgive her and insists she's done with Bray and only wants him. The pair reminisce about the good times they've had and Salene accepts Ryan proposal. May is enjoying the benefits of mall life and offers Lex a refresher of their time together but he turns her down. Leaving Lex's room, May is startled to see Trudy and wants to know from Lex what she's doing in the mall, revealing Trudy is with the Chosen — she's the Supreme Mother.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Ariel Garland as Brady, Laura Wilson as May, Gareth Howells as Axl, Samuel Wallace as Wolf, Andrea Sanders as Lips, Carolyn Lambourn as Teeth, Emily Mowbray as Dimples, Bala Menzies as Militia No. 2 Episode 2.47 UK: April 22, 2000 Screenplay by David Fox Directed by Julian McSwiney May tells the assembled Mall Rats that she briefly hung around with the Chosen, but left when things started getting spooky, and Trudy was there as well — as their queen, the Supreme Mother. Trudy tearfully admits it all but insists she was only acting and had to go along with things for her and Brady's safety. Her explanation is accepted by most but Cloe doesn't believe any of it. Ryan wants to get married as soon as possible which again panics Salene. Ebony tells her militia about an infiltrator in their midst before suddenly turning on Alice, accusing her of being with the Chosen. At a tribe meeting, May is voted in as the newest Mall Rat and Ryan announces he and Salene are back together and getting married. KC helps Ryan acquire a wedding ring and arranges wedding entertainment from three familiar singers. After Tai-San declines to marry Salene and Ryan, Trudy approaches Salene and offers to perform the ceremony. Ebony arrives at the mall and tries to tell Bray and Danni that the Chosen are to blame for the killings and are trying to get the tribes fighting amongst themselves but Bray and Danni still believe Ebony is responsible. Ellie reveals Tai-San's affair with Lex to the tribe and accuses him of two-timing Alice. Lex denies he led Alice on and states he is in love with Tai-San and wants to marry her. Trudy reports to the Guardian about the tribe leaders' meeting. Concerned Ebony is getting closer to the truth, the Guardian decides she needs to be disposed of. They'll strike during the wedding.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Ariel Garland as Brady, Damon Andrews as The Guardian, Laura Wilson as May, Emma Cheape as Rikki, Gareth Howells as Axl, Benj Berryman as Bouncer, Andrea Sanders as Lips, Carolyn Lambourn as Teeth, Emily Mowbray as Dimples Episode 2.48 UK: April 22, 2000 Screenplay by Joe Boyle Directed by Julian McSwiney Lex offers a restless Ryan some early morning pre-wedding advice: "women are women, you don't let them rule your life, you never let them decide your future, and you certainly don't lose sleep over them". Jack is nervous about acting as Lex's best men and loses Tai-San's wedding ring. With Ebony isolated from the Mall Rats, the Guardian is ready to move on her while Trudy takes care of Alice. Ryan is concerned Salene may yet change her mind and ponders what caused her to decide to marry him. May, still marvelling at the Mall Rats food, almost lets Salene's pregnancy slip, and is surprised that Salene hasn't told Ryan yet. Trudy talks Tai-San into inviting Alice to the wedding. Alice doesn't accept her apology and refuses to attend but wishes Tai-San "all the luck in the world". Trudy is not happy to discover Alice won't be attending but is pleased by her unexpected arrival. As the double wedding starts, Trudy sends Patsy off with an important message. A frantic Patsy finds Ebony and tells her everyone is dead — the Chosen have attacked! Told Alice is the only survivor, Ebony goes to the docks where she expects to meet her but she is ambushed by the Chosen instead. Backed into a corner by the black van, Ebony falls into the water.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Ariel Garland as Brady, Damon Andrews as The Guardian, Laura Wilson as May, Gareth Howells as Axl, Andrea Sanders as Lips, Carolyn Lambourn as Teeth, Emily Mowbray as Dimples Episode 2.49 UK: April 29, 2000 Screenplay by Charles Hodges Directed by John Callen and John Reid The Guardian assumes Ebony is dead and sends his men after Patsy to stop her from talking. As the Mall Rats celebrate the weddings Danni quips, "one bride doesn't love her husband, the other doesn't believe in marriage". Lex makes an uplifting speech to the tribe and Ryan thanks Salene for marrying him. May pulls aside Salene wanting her to tell Ryan she's pregnant, explaining that delaying will only making it worse. Ryan surprises Salene with a Venice-themed honeymoon he created with help from Dal and KC. A cynical Jack doesn't see the point in marriage but Ellie chastises him for making fun of Dal who does. Patsy returns to the mall upset at what Trudy knowingly sent her to do but Trudy explains it as Zoot's will — Ebony was evil. Alice returns to the hotel where the Guardian has taken control. He offers the militia a chance to join the Chosen and makes an example out of the slowest one to convert by having him thrown off roof. When Salene admits to May she doesn't want Ryan touching her, May tells her she needs to be with Ryan so he will believe their baby was conceived that night — if he figures out it was conceived before the wedding, he'll realise the pregnancy was the only reason she married him. Patsy is haunted by nightmares about Ebony. She is turned away by Cloe and has second thoughts about turning to Trudy but there is someone in the mall who wants to talk to her — Ebony.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Ariel Garland as Brady, Damon Andrews as The Guardian, Laura Wilson as May, Gareth Howells as Axl, Ben Pennel as Cain Episode 2.50 UK: April 29, 2000 Screenplay by Joe Boyle Directed by John Callen and John Reid Ebony wants to know who sent her into the trap and Patsy confirms it was Trudy prompting Ebony to demand to know everything. Danni and Bray arrange a leaders' meeting hoping to forge a defence agreement and talks Lex into heading up security. Ebony returns to the hotel, sneaks inside past the Chosen, and rescues Alice. Ebony is prepared to flee the city with no regard for the Mall Rats but Alice won't leave her sister and friends. Alice can't talk Ebony into going back with her. When Patsy neglects to take care of Brady, Cloe steps in and makes a shocking discovery — the baby is not Brady. Cleo demands from Patsy the truth about Trudy and she confesses that Trudy is one of the Chosen and has been meeting with the Guardian who is planning to attack the tribal leaders' meeting. Outside the meeting, Bray and Danni are preparing to tell the other leaders about what they believe is Ebony's plan to take over the city. Patsy and Cloe arrive and warn Bray, but with the Chosen approaching, Lex stops him from going inside to get Danni and they are forced to run to safety and can only watch as the Chosen swarm the meeting site.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Ariel Garland as Brady, Damon Andrews as The Guardian, Gareth Howells as Axl, Laura Wilson as May Episode 2.51 UK: May 06, 2000 Screenplay by David Fox Directed by John Callen and John Reid The Chosen move on the leaders' meeting as Lex revels in his I-told-you-so moment. While Bray is focussed on saving Danni, Lex is angry at Patsy and she takes off with Cloe close behind. Patsy doesn't want to go back to the mall with Trudy there. Ellie wants to know why Jack is so moody and he eventually admits to feeling left out with all the weddings. Unfortunately, Ellie thinks it's all about sex. Danni struggles as the lone voice of reason as the Guardian offers the assembled tribal leaders a chance to become "one nation under Zoot". Outside, the boys look on as the Chosen douse the building with gas, while on the inside, the leaders capitulate one by one. Alice tries to warn the Mall Rats that the Chosen are back but Trudy says there is nothing to worry about and accuses Alice of working for Ebony. Patsy arrives to tell everyone it is actually Trudy who is working with the Chosen but the warnings are too late as the Chosen invade the mall. With the tribal leaders all imprisoned, the boys return to the mall to find it empty except for Jack who hid when the Chosen attacked. The Chosen have left the mall but not before dumping Wolf outside the mall with a message for Bray from the Guardian — Bray has until noon the next day to give himself up or Danni dies. As the boys try to think of a way into the hotel to rescue their friends, Lex realises Wolf is a spy. Wolf tries to escape but gets into a scuffle with Bray and falls down the stairs. From a vantage point overlooking the hotel courtyard, the boys look on as the Guardian forces the tribal leaders to join the Chosen — Danni included.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Ariel Garland as Brady, Damon Andrews as The Guardian, Keith Gully as Rooster Leader, Samuel Wallace as Wolf, Laura Wilson as May, Maria Penny as Jet, Duncan Field as Ralph Episode 2.52 UK: May 06, 2000 Screenplay by David Fox Directed by John Callen and John Reid Ryan Lex, Bray, and Jack prepare to fight the Chosen and Bray is sure they'll have the support of the city's kids despite their leaders' conversions. Lex assures Bray he's the guy to get the job done and Jack comes up with a plan to smoke out the Chosen from the hotel. The Guardian admits his uncertainty to Trudy but is confident Zoot's spirit will guide them in their struggle. Lex tries to mobilise the kids to fight but Bray is not impressed by his few recruits and manages to scare most of those off. Lex challenges Bray to find volunteers himself and Bray goes out to do just that. At the appointed hour, Bray gives himself up initiating an attack against the Chosen which allows Jack to break in and rescue the captive Mall Rats. Defeated, the Chosen flee but Bray is unwilling to let them escape again and leads his army of kids in pursuit. In the aftermath of the battle, Salene finds an injured Ryan and tells him she's going to have their baby. Meanwhile, Lex commandeers a vehicle and drives to a location where he is able to watch as the last remnants of the Chosen are confronted on the beach by Bray and his assembled army. Surrounded, the Guardian gives Bray the chance to kill him before an army of the Chosen appears and rush the beach where they quickly overpowering the Mall Rats' forces. Lex drives up and rescues Bray but their escape is short-lived as the vehicle crashes. From a clifftop overlooking the beach, Ebony looks down at the chaos unfolding below her as the victorious Chosen revel in their power.©tzuk Cast: Caleb Ross as Lex, Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Meryl Cassie as Ebony, Michelle Ang as Tai-San, Victoria Spence as Salene, Ryan Runciman as Ryan, Michael Wesley Smith as Jack, Ashwath Sundarasen as Dal, Ella Wilks as Danni, Jennyfer Jewell as Ellie, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Vanessa Stacey as Alice, Ari Boyland as KC, Sarah Major as Patsy, Jaimee Kaire-Gataulu as Cloe, Ariel Garland as Brady, Damon Andrews as The Guardian, Keith Gully as Rooster Leader, Laura Wilson as May, Vanessa MacDonald as Kid No. 2	Featured Series All Saints The Artful Dodger Bay of Fires Blue Heelers Bluey Boy Swallows Universe Class of '07 A Country Practice The Dr Blake Mysteries Doctor Doctor Five Bedrooms The Flying Doctors Heartbreak High ['22] Last King of the Cross McLeod's Daughters Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries Ms. Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries My Life is Murder NCIS: Sydney North Shore Offspring Packed To The Rafters A Place To Call Home Prosper Royal Flying Doctor Service Satisfaction Ten Pound Poms Total Control The Tourist Upright Underbelly Wentworth Wolf Like Me Miscellaneous TV Series Telemovies & miniseries In production Industry Awards Links Industry sites Actors and actresses Australian TV sites Site Info About FAQ Update history My viewing Privacy Policy


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The Tribe: episode guide

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Episode 2.30

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Episode 2.36

Episode 2.37

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Episode 2.39

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Episode 2.41

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Episode 2.52