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Hercules S1E19 — Hercules and the Underworld Takeover

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Hercules•Season 1•Episode 19

Hercules and the Underworld Takeover

7.8/10 · 42 votesSep 23, 199823 min

Ranked #33 of 55 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

The Queen of the Night, Hecate, plots to overthrow Hades and take over the Underworld, ousting Pain and Panic in the process. The two minions turn to Hercules for help, and convince him to restore Hades back on his throne - Hades being, after all,

Directed byBob Kline

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Tate Donovan

Tate Donovan

Hercules (voice)

French Stewart

French Stewart

Icarus (voice)

Sandra Bernhard

Sandra Bernhard

Cassandra (voice)

James Woods

James Woods

Hades (voice)

Robert Costanzo

Robert Costanzo

Philoctetes (voice)

Robert Stack

Robert Stack

Bob (voice)

Diedrich Bader

Diedrich Bader

Adonis (voice)

Matt Frewer

Matt Frewer

Panic (voice)

Corey Burton

Corey Burton

Zeus (voice)

Frank Welker

Frank Welker

Pegasus (voice)

Bobcat Goldthwait

Bobcat Goldthwait

Pain (voice)

Crew5

B

Bob Kline

Director

David Hemingson

David Hemingson

Story

E

Eddie Guzelian

Story

G

Gary Sperling

Story Editor

G

Gary Sperling

Teleplay

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Episode Summary

"Hercules and the Underworld Takeover" is episode 19 of Hercules season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 42 votes, ranking #33 of 55 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Bob Kline, it aired on September 23, 1998.

Next: E20 · Hercules and the Driving Test Best of Season 1