Ep 8. Heartland

At the start of Z Nation season 5 episode 8, titled "Heartland," the team is on a mission to save George, the woman who had the key to the cure. George's location is unknown, but they believe she is somewhere in the Heartland. Along the way, the group comes across a large group of survivors who are living in a fortified town. The town's leader, Estes, is reluctant to let the group in, but Doc manages to persuade him to allow them to stay.

As the group settles in, Murphy and Warren set off to search for George. Meanwhile, 10k, Sarge, and Addy are tasked with helping the town defend against a horde of zombies that is approaching. The group works together to fortify the town's defenses and fight off the zombies.

During their search for George, Murphy and Warren come across a survivor named Cooper who agrees to lead them to George in exchange for help rescuing his sister. The three of them set off on a perilous journey to find Cooper's sister, fighting off zombies along the way.

Back at the town, 10k, Sarge, and Addy are making progress in the fight against the zombies, but they are quickly running out of ammunition. Just when it seems like all hope is lost, Doc comes up with a plan to use the town's carnival rides to distract and kill the zombies.

As Murphy, Warren, and Cooper continue their journey, they come across a group of bounty hunters who are also searching for George. The group manages to defeat the bounty hunters and finally reaches George's location. However, they soon realize that they are not the only ones looking for George.

The episode ends with a dramatic cliffhanger as the group faces off against a powerful and dangerous enemy who has also been searching for George. As they fight for their lives, it becomes clear that the fate of the cure and the future of humanity rest on their shoulders.

Overall, Z Nation season 5 episode 8, "Heartland," is a thrilling and action-packed episode that pushes the series' characters to their limits. The episode introduces new allies and enemies and sets the stage for an exciting and unpredictable finale to the season.