Series 5 Episode 41

Series 5 Episode 41
Directed by	Janet Stubbings
Written by	Charles Hodges
Original air date	August 2, 2003
Run time	25:00
Cast
Starring	Beth Allen - Amber Caleb Ross - Lex Meryl Cassie - Ebony Victoria Spence - Salene Tom Hern - Ram James Napier - Jay Antonia Prebble - Trudy Laura Wilson - May Matt Robinson - Slade Fleur Saville - Ruby Vicky Rodewyk - Gel Michael Wesley-Smith - Jack Jennyfer Jewell - Ellie Lucas Hayward - Sammy Calen Maiava-Paris - Mega Georgia-Taylor Woods - Brady Adam Sondej - Baby Bray Beth Chote - Lottie
Chronology
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Series 5 Episode 41 is the 249th episode of The Tribe.

Synopsis

Amber arrives at the rebels' library hideout to meet Jay, Darryl and Lex and delivers a program Jack wrote that will override Mega's CityNet programming. Mega tells Jack feelings are a waste of his energy when he admits to feeling guilty about what he did to Ellie. In Liberty, Ruby brings Slade breakfast in bed but the moment is spoiled when Ebony walks in wearing Slade's shirt having spent the night with him. Despite Ruby's reaction, Slade tells Ebony he has no regrets and it was best night of his life.

In light of Ellie's punishment, the Mall Rats (unaware it was fake) debate Jack's future with the tribe but both Amber and Lex, who know the truth, defend him. Lex gives Jack Java's passcard allowing him access to Mega's core software so he can get him the software Ram requested. Trudy gets upset about being kept in the dark with the likes of Sammy and Gel when Amber lets her in on the secret. Trudy insists she be present for their pirate broadcast but Amber is emphatic that she remain at the mall.

May finds Trudy crying on the roof, desperate to see Jay and upset he hasn't come to see her. Ruby has some harsh words for Ebony as they continue to fight over Slade. Gel gets her man... almost. May writes a letter to Salene to tell her how she feels. Ellie makes a quick retreat when Gel asks her for advice about sex.

The Mall Rats override the CityNet broadcast to reveal the truth about Mega, Zoot, and Darryl's role in the scheme. Mega manages to track the broadcast and sends a hit squad to stop it. Back in Liberty, Ebony demands to be served by Ruby who throws a drink in her face starting a fight which Ram must break up. Darryl's slow delivery of his lines delays the rebels' escape and Jay ends up being shot by Ram's troops.