Lex pressures Jack about acquiring the piece of software he needs for Ram, while Mega pushes Amber to publicly endorse the punishment program. Java receives a mysterious invitation, and Ruby attempts to make Ebony jealous.

Those in Liberty are shocked by Java's arrival in town, and she immediately challenges Ebony to a final battle. Jack and Ellie are at loggerheads over the punishment program, and Salene starts drinking again.

The devastated group at Liberty bury Java and Siva, with Lex angry at Ebony and Ram inconsolable. May confronts Salene about her drinking, Jack and Ellie fight, and Sammy risks breaking the law in an effort to impress Gel.

Ellie's short temper lands her in trouble with Mega, Jay is conflicted in his feelings for Trudy, and Ruby's jealousy about Slade and Ebony's relationship intensifies.

Having fooled Mega with their act, the rebels plot their next move. Lex puts his foot in it, Ruby is left heartbroken when she finds Ebony and Slade together, and Trudy misses Jay.

The group at Liberty ponder their next move, and Mega has a dark punishment for Amber and Jay. Back at the Mall, Trudy is guilt ridden over her unwitting role in the pair's capture, while on an unknown island, a caged Alice is joined by KC.

The rebels begin their attack on the City, while back at the Mall, the tribe have to deal with Jay's memory loss. Meanwhile, Jack is suspicious of Ram, and in their cage on the island, Alice and KC are joined by an old enemy.

The Mall Rats organize a party to celebrate their victory, but it is spoiled when Lex allows Mega to escape. Meanwhile, Amber and Jay become worried by Ram's computer Zoot, and Gel dresses to impress Lex.

Amber and Salene head home, while Trudy and Jay agree to keep their relationship secret. Mouse and Sammy tell Jack of their encounter with "Zoot", leading to a discovery. Mega and Java plot their next move, and Slade encourages Ram to walk.

Amber meets Ebony as arranged, Lex and Siva head to Liberty, Jack and Ellie follow May to her secret rendezvous with Mega, and Salene's alcoholism escalates.

Jay asks for Ebony's help in the fight against Mega, while Jack tries to avoid revealing the details of his new job. Java wonders about Ram's fate, and Lex flies off the handle when he learns of May's treachery.

The Mall Rats rescue Jay, while Ebony attacks Mega in the name of Java and Siva, and Darryl feels the City. Trudy finds out about Amber and Jay and puts herself in danger, and Salene learns of May's feelings for her.

Mega tries to manipulate Trudy, and Ebony and Slade continue their attacks on the food stores. Salene and May evade Gel's questions about the love letter, with May heartbroken, while Ram is paranoid about being spied on.

Lex helps Jack, who is now the most wanted person in the City, escape it. Mega continues his manipulation of Trudy, and May's sadness over Salene makes her leave the Mall for good.

Jay is forced to confess his guilt via a CityNet broadcast, while Trudy learns of Mega's deception. Ram tells Ruby the truth about Slade's illness, and May tries to get Salene to stop drinking, but it only leads to more trouble.

Amber and Salene arrive at the Ecos' place, where they hold a ceremony for Pride. Jack is horrified after his run in with "Zoot", prompting fear among the tribe, while Sammy and Mouse have a similar close encounter.

The Zootists prepare for the "return" of Zoot, with the tribe making a breakthrough as to how his reappearance will be engineered, while Java continues to use Ellie, sending her back to the Mall with a deadly package in tow.

The explosion has left the Mall Rats shaken, and they decide to send Amber to try and talk some sense into the other tribes. Meanwhile, Siva makes a last ditch appeal to Ebony, and Mega becomes frustrated with Darryl.

Lex and Ram narrowly escape an angry mob, while back at the Mall, Amber is injured and the tribe is worried about the anarchy outside. Mega encourages Java to increase Ebony's dose of Paradise, and Slade finds Darryl.

Jay is worried by Mega's deception, while Mega himself plans a mass bar coding of everyone in the City. Salene's dependence on alcohol becomes a cause for concern, while Slade let's Ram in on a secret.

Amber experiences a work party firsthand, Lex is a prisoner of the Zootists, Siva tries to convince Ebony of Java's deceit, and Ellie suspects Gel may be the spy.

Lex and Siva find themselves imprisoned together, Amber confronts Mega about the ill treatment received by the work parties, and Ebony plays mind games with Java.

Lex heads to the City, unaware that Ram and Slade are double crossing him, while Jay heads to Liberty. Salene and May try to get back into the safe zone, Ruby is jealous of Ebony, and Java receives a message.

Amber and Jay are Mega's prisoners, Salene seeks refuge in alcohol again, and Ruby drops a bombshell on Ebony. Meanwhile, Gel makes her peace with Sammy, and Ellie goes after May.

The City is spiraling out of control, and Ebony is an unwitting pawn in Mega and Java's game. Lex saves Gel with a little help from Slade, leaving Siva convinced she has been abandoned. Meanwhile, May's lies lead to tragedy.