Xena the Warrior Princess season 1The first season on DVD? check here: The first season episode guideSins of the Past / season 1 - episode 1
Written by: R.J. Stewart
story by Ropert Tapert
Directed by: Doug Lefler
Though she has lost her hunger for power and destruction, Xena cannot stand by when a group of warriors under the command of Hector, a vicious lieutenant of the cruel warlord Draco, threatens to slaughter the peasants of a small village. Xena single-handedly drives off the brutal attackers. Though the villagers are grateful, they are also fearful of her reputation and ask her to leave right away.
Chariots of War / season 1 - episode 2
Written by: Adam Armus & Nora Kay Foster
story by J. Becker & J. Perez
Directed by: Harley Cokeless
After being befriended by a homesteader named Darius (Nick Kokotakis), Xena takes on a bloodthirsty warlord and his son, who have mercilessly pillaged Darius's community in an effort to drive the settlers off their land.
Dreamworker / season 1 - episode 3
Written by: Steven L. Sears
Directed by: Bruce Seth Green
Seeking a way across the Mystic Mountains, Xena and Gabrielle are set upon by a group of highwaymen. A furious battle follows and ends when Xena slays their leader. Unbeknownst to Xena, the whole encounter is observed by a Mystic High Priest named Manus. When they enter a nearby town, they are confronted by warriors. Outnumbered, Xena is busy parrying the attack when Gabrielle is whisked away.
Cradle of Hope / season 1 - episode 4
Written by: Terence Winter
Directed by: Michael Levine
King Gregor, accompanied by his trusted adviser, Nemos is seeking a vision of his future from Cynara, an old mystical woman. She confirms to the king that his dreams of a future child are correct. He tells her that is the past; his newborn son died months ago. Cynara relates to him that the child is an orphan who will someday sit on the throne. Nemos tentatively suggests to the king that the child may, therefore, be a threat.
The Path Not Taken / season 1 - episode 5
Written by: Julie Sherman
Directed by: Stephen L. Posey
One evening, Jana, the beautiful young princess of Boeotia, sits under the stars with her handsome fiance Agranon, the prince of Colonus. As they celebrate the fact that their impending marriage will end a bitter, centuries-old feud between their two nations, several masked men overpower Agranon and ride off with Jana. Xena learns of the kidnapping when Agranon approaches her in a seedy tavern where she and Gabrielle have stopped for a meal.
The Reckoning / season 1 - episode 6
Written by: Peter Allan Fields
Directed by: Charles Siebert
When Xena comes upon a hooded swordsman about to finish off Teracles, the last survivor of an ambushed party of four villagers, she draws her sword and charges the brutal attacker. After proving himself a match for Xena with his quick reflexes and powerful blows, the swordsman suddenly disappears, leaving Xena to tend to the badly wounded man as other villagers arrive. Distraught over the slaughter, they assume that Xena now covered with Teracles' blood is responsible for the killings.
The Titans / season 1 - episode 7
Written by: R.J. Stewart
Directed by: Eric Brevig
While Xena pursues a group of murdering thugs led by Hesiod, Gabrielle stumbles into a cavern where a group of priests are performing a ritual. When she corrects the pronunciation of a young woman who is chanting words from an ancient scroll, the huge rock sculptures of three Titans known as Theia, Crias and Hyperion spring to life from the cavern wall. Thrilled at being liberated, the Titans drop to their knees before Gabrielle, whom they proclaim a great goddess.
Prometheus / season 1 - episode 8
Written by: R.J. Stewart
Directed by: Stephen L. Posey
After being attacked by four sword-wielding bounty hunters, Xena saves the life of Demophon, one of the attackers who has been badly wounded in the fight, and waits out a terrible storm with her captive and Gabrielle in a local tavern. When both Demophon and a loudly coughing customer in the bar suddenly die and a man's howling scream is he ard over the sound of the thunder Xena realizes that Prometheus has been captured by the gods.
Death in Chains / season 1 - episode 9
Written by: Adam Armus & Nora Kay Foster
story by Babs Greyhosky, Adam Armus & Nora Kay Foster
Directed by: Charles Siebert
As his wife Queen Merope nervously looks on, a confident King Sisyphus greets Celesta, the embodiment of Death, who has come to escort him to the Underworld of her brother Hades. Through trickery, the King captures and chains his visitor, rendering her helpless by seizing her eternal flame. Meanwhile, Xena is attacked by the evil thug Toxeus while traveling through the forest with Gabrielle.
Hooves & Harlots / season 1 - episode 10
Written by: Steven L. Seats
Directed by: Jace Alexander
When Xena and Gabrielle enter Amazon territory, they are quickly surrounded by four young Amazon warriors, who are impressed that Xena knows their symbol of peace. But before they guarantee the trespassers safe passage through their hunting grounds, Terreis, the sister of the Amazon Queen Melosa, and her comrade Ephiny decide to take them to the Queen.
The Black Wolf / season 1 - episode 11
Written by: Alan Jay Glueckman
Directed by: Mario Di Leo
When a band of freedom fighters, following a shadowy figure known as the Black Wolf, ambush and kill a group of armed bullies collecting taxes, Xerxes, the cold-blooded ruler of Argos, threatens the villagers with death unless they betray the identity of the rebel leader in their midst. A dozen courageous citizens step forward claiming to be the infamous Black Wolf, and Xerxes angrily orders his guards to arrest them all.
Beware Greeks Bearing Gifts / season 1 - episode 12
Written by: Adam Armus & Nora Kay Foster
story by Roy Thomas & Janis Hendler
Directed by: T.J. Scott
Xena receives a message from Helen of Troy and goes to her aid. The problem is that she and Gabrielle must fight their way through a siege into the city. Once there, Gabrielle meets up with her childhood friend and betrothed, Perdicas. Whilst Gabrielle struggles with her new feelings, Xena must find out who has betrayed Troy. However, even Xena cannot prevent Troy's fate at the hands of the Greeks.
Athens City Academy of the Performing Bards / season 1 - episode 13
Written by: R.J. Stewart & Steven L. Sears
Directed by: Jace Alexander
After Gabrielle enthralls the crowd in a local tavern with tales of Xena's heroic exploits, she is approached by a gentle young man named Orion, who asks if she's planning to participate in the Bard Competition at the Athens City Academy of the Performing Bards. When she learns that the top four contestants will be admitted as students to the Academy, she decides to audition, especially after Orion's father Polonius tells her that the Academy is definitely not for young ladies.
A Fistful of Dinars / season 1 - episode 14
Written by: Steven L. Sears & R.J. Stewart
Directed by: Josh Becker
Xena intercedes to save her old friend Lycus from a furious attack by his pursuer Klonig, but only manages to save what the two men are fighting over a leather pouch containing one of four clues to the location of the Lost Treasure of the Sumerians. Only Xena knows that part of the treasure is the Titan Key, which unlocks the Hall of Ambrosia where the legendary food of the gods can be found. When Xena learns that the wily assassin Thersites already possesses two of the clues to finding the treasure, she has no choice but to team up with him in the search.
Warrior... Princess / season 1 - episode 15
Written by: Brenda Lilly
Directed by: Michael Levine
When Xena responds to a summons for help from King Lias, she is attacked moments after entering his castle by the vicious Timus, whom she overpowers. The King orders his men to go after the deadly intruder and explains to Xena that the attempt on her life was meant for his daughter Diana, whom someone is trying to kill before her impending wedding to Mineus of Liberium.
Mortal Beloved / season 1 - episode 16
Written by: R.J. Stewart
Directed by: Garthy Maxwell
One night, the ghost of her beloved Marcus appears to Xena to ask for her help. He tells her that the Underworld has been thrown into total chaos and that good souls are in danger. Xena follows his instructions and dives deep into the Alcyonian Lake to gain entrance to the Other Side. When she arrives on the shores of the River Styx, Charon confirms that the wicked now have the run of the Elysian Fields, while the innocent are suffering in Tartarus.
The Royal Couple of Thieves / season 1 - episode 17
Written by: Steven L. Sears
Directed by: John Cameron
Xena sets a trap for Autolycus and captures the self-proclaimed "king of thieves" to ask for his help in recovering a priceless chest containing the most powerful weapon in the world. She tells him the chest was stolen from Kelton and his people, and is going to be auctioned off to the highest bidder by the evil warlord Malthus. Xena and Gabrielle succeed in appealing to Autolycus' vanity in order to gain his help. Disguised as the notorious assassin Lord Sinteres, Autolycus, accompanied by Xena, boards the ship bound for Malthus' island castle.
The Prodigal / season 1 - episode 18
Written by: Chris Manheim
Directed by: John T. Kretchmer
When Gabrielle and Xena are ambushed by a group of armed highwaymen, Gabrielle becomes paralyzed with fear and is almost killed before Xena can intervene. Thoroughly shaken by her failure to act, she decides to leave Xena and return home to try to sort out her feelings. On the way to Poteidaia, she learns that Damon, a ruthless brigand who demands periodic tribute, is headed for her village with his band of thieves, and races to warn the citizens.
Altered States / season 1 - episode 19
Written by: Chris Manheim
Directed by: Michael Levine
Icus, the gentle 12-year old son of Anteus and Zora, runs away from home when his desperate mother warns him he's about to be sacrificed by his own father. Xena and Gabrielle intercede before a group of religious Zealots, led by Icus' older brother Maell, can capture the frightened and defenseless young boy. When Xena learns about Icus' terrible predicament, she leaves him with Gabrielle in a hidden cave and sets out to confront the boy's family.
Ties That Bind / season 1 - episode 20
Written by: Adam Armus & Nora Kay Foster
Directed by: Charles Siebert
Xena and Gabrielle sneak up on the army encampment of General Kirilus to witness several frightened young women being corralled and locked up by guards. Xena is about to move in when a mysterious warrior, edging towards the camp, is spotted by Kirilus' men. Shouting for the release of the captives, the warrior is attacked and nearly overpowered when Xena jumps into the fray to rescue him.
The Greater Good / season 1 - episode 21
Written by: Steven L. Sears
Directed by: Gary Jones
Xena responds to a cry for help and stops a group of soldiers sent by the evil warlord Talmadeus from kidnapping Salmoneus and burning down his water factory. But before she can pursue the fleeing soldiers, she is hit by a poisoned dart in the back of her neck. She soon learns that Lord Talmadeus is seeking revenge on Salmoneus, known locally as Lord Seltzer, for being swindled in a weapons deal. Meanwhile, Talmadeus receives news of Xena's interference from his lieutenant Ness, and doubles his resolve to destroy Salmoneus.
Callisto / season 1 - episode 22
Written by: R.J. Stewart
Directed by: T.J. Scott
Callisto, a ruthless woman warrior leading a band of cutthroats on a bloody rampage, tells a terrified village survivor to spread news of the devastation and identifies herself as Xena. The real Xena learns of this cruel charade from Melas, a griefstricken young man who has lost his two-year-old son to the murderers and vows revenge on the warrior princess. Determined to stop the destruction, Xena and Gabrielle set out to find the imposter.
Death Mask / season 1 - episode 23
Written by: Peter Allan Fields
Directed by: Stewart Main
When Xena and Gabrielle turn the tables on two masked assassins who ambush them on a mountain trail, Xena learns that their leader is none other than Cortese, the ruthless warlord who destroyed her village many years before and set her on the path of war and destruction. Determined to defeat him once and for all, Xena rides into a small town under siege by Cortese's masked bandits, emits a piercing war cry, and charges into battle to take on the entire raiding party by herself.
Is There A Doctor in the House? / season 1 - episode 24
Written by: Patricia Manney
Directed by: T.J. Scott
Taking the shortest route to Athens, Xena and Gabrielle find themselves approaching a terrible battle scene. Xena explains that the Mitoans and Thessalians have been waging a civil war against each other, and are fighting for control of the pass which is the only route between Thessally and Mitoa. Suddenly, they hear a woman moaning and discover the Amazon Ephiny, a friend of Gabrielle's, hiding nearby. Newly widowed and about to give birth, Ephiny explains that she and her husband Phantes wanted to have their baby in Athens but on the way there, Phantes was captured and killed by the Mitoans. report error and omissions here
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