Ep 9. Water Keepers

In season 5, episode 9 of Z Nation titled "Water Keepers," our favorite team of misfits finds themselves in desperate need of water. They stumble upon a group of survivors who are living on a large barge that collects and filters water from the ocean. The Water Keepers, as they are known, have created a community on board their ship and have managed to survive on the open sea.

The team is initially welcomed by the Water Keepers, who offer them food and shelter in exchange for help with repairs on the barge. However, things quickly take a turn for the worse when they discover that the water the Water Keepers are collecting is contaminated. When the team confronts the Water Keepers about this, they are met with resistance and hostility.

With their options limited, the team must find a way to obtain clean water before they succumb to the dangerous effects of dehydration. They devise a plan to sneak onto the barge and sabotage the filtration system in order to force the Water Keepers to provide them with clean water. However, their plan is complicated by the fact that the Water Keepers have a well-armed security force patrolling the ship.

As the team struggles to obtain water, they also face challenges within their own group dynamics. Doc, who has been experiencing strange symptoms related to his time as a zombie, begins to act erratically and puts the team in danger. Meanwhile, Warren continues to struggle with her role as leader and the weight of the decisions she must make to keep the group alive.

The tension between the team and the Water Keepers comes to a head when a group of outside raiders attack the barge, putting everyone's lives in danger. In the chaos, the team comes to a startling realization about the true nature of the Water Keepers and their barge.

"Water Keepers" is an action-packed and tense episode that delves into the themes of survival, community, and the lengths people will go to protect what's theirs. With great character development and exciting twists and turns, this episode of Z Nation is sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats.