Ep 8. Day Trip

The 100 season 1 episode 8, titled "Day Trip," follows the aftermath of the previous episode's events where a poison gas kills many of the grounders and threatens the lives of the remaining members of the Ark in Space. As Clarke and her group of teenagers try to figure out a solution to the situation, they discover a rare plant that they believe can save their people. However, the plant also has hallucinogenic properties, and the group soon finds themselves experiencing vivid and surreal trips.

The episode starts with the Ark in Space's Chancellor questioning Bellamy about the events leading to the poisoning, suspecting him of setting it up. Meanwhile, on the ground, Clarke and her group of survivors head out into the woods, hoping to find a plant that can provide an antidote to the poison gas. As they search, they come across a beautiful red flower that Clarke believes might be the cure they need. They start collecting the plant and rush back to their camp.

Meanwhile, Finn starts feeling the effects of the poison gas and begins having seizures, and Raven tries to find a way to save him. However, the only known cure is on the ground with Clarke and the others, and the space station is running out of time. Raven takes matters into her own hands and decides to make a dangerous spacewalk to try and retrieve some of the plants herself, which leads to some tense moments as she battles the harsh conditions in space.

Back on the ground, the group starts eating the plant they've collected, not realizing that it has a hallucinogenic effect and soon descends into a wild daydreaming frenzy. Clarke and Finn share some intimate moments, Raven talks to an imaginary Sinclair, and Jasper hallucinates that he's at a party with Monty and Octavia. The episode is a psychedelic trip that emphasizes the characters' breaking points and explores their psyche's depths.

As the hallucinations continue, tensions start to arise within the group. Bellamy starts to feel guilty for his previous actions, and Murphy, who has been shunned by the rest, begins to show his true colors and plot his revenge. The stakes get higher, and the characters' interactions grow more complex as they all experience intense and confusing emotions.

In the end, Clarke and Finn discover the true nature of their relationship, making the situation even more complicated and leading to a shocking turn of events. Meanwhile, back on the Ark in Space, Raven successfully completes her mission and provides the antidote for the space station's survivors. The episode comes to a close with some unresolved issues, providing enough hooks to keep the audience on their toes for the upcoming episodes.

Overall, The 100 season 1 episode 8 is a thrilling and emotional ride that's sure to keep viewers engaged. It's a unique take on the classic post-apocalyptic genre and highlights the strengths of ensemble casts. The episode leaves the audience wanting more and eager to see where the story goes from here.