Series 5 Episode 40

Series 5 Episode 40
Directed by	Janet Stubbings
Written by	Dan Wicksman
Original air date	July 26, 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
←	Series 5 Episode 39
→	Series 5 Episode 41

Series 5 Episode 40 is the 248th episode of The Tribe.

Synopsis

Mega shows Jack the automated pharmacy he has created. Jay and Darryl approach Amber on the street and tell her about the alliance they have formed and bring her back to their new hideout. Jack and Ellie continue to fight about his work and she destroys Mega's last camera.

Jay reveals to Amber that Darryl was Mega's Zoot double and she offers to bring Trudy to see him. Ellie pays a visit to Mega and takes her frustrations out on his equipment earning herself a spot in The Pain Game. Ruby observes Slade flirting with Ebony. Lex sees Sammy give Gel the locket and chides him for being a pushover. To earn Gel's affections Lex advises him to act uninterested. Salene has confined herself to her bed and even May's support can lift her spirits.

Ellie is announced as the first contestant in the Pain Game. An overjoyed Trudy is briefly reunited with Jay before being sent back to the mall. Sammy plays coy with Gel who plays the same game, returning the locket and turning her attentions to Lex. Amber appeals to Mega to spare Ellie but he turns over the decision to Jack who shocks Amber by proceeding with the punishment.

The Mall Rats watch Ellie progress through the Pain Game. She manages to escape but Jack surprises Mega by giving her one final jolt. Ebony finally gives herself to Slade. Amber, in disguise as a Techno, collects Ellie and it is revealed that her entire experience in the game was a scam orchestrated by Jack.

Trivia

• Gel debuts a new tribestyle in this episode. She will wear it for the reminder of the season.
• Ebony debuts a new tribestyle at the end of the episode. She will wear it for the reminder of the season.
• Mega's the automated pharmacy is shown for the first time in this episode, it's purpose is not revealed until Series 5 Episode 51.
• It's revealed that Jack, Ellie and Amber had been faking their fightings since Series 5 Episode 37 to fool Mega and the rest.