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The Worst Episodes of Hercules

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Follow Herc's many labors during the years he spent training on how to be a hero under the tutelage of satyr Phil. Many of the Olympian Gods and Goddesses pay visit to the young hero-to-be

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Hercules Season 1 Episode 41 - Hercules and the Poseidon's Cup Adventure
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E41

    Poseidon stages a boat race and Hercules and Icarus enter their own boat, but Hercules turns on his friend and joins Adonis, only to be punished for his pride by Poseidon.

    Director:Eddy Houchins
    Writer:Mirith J. Colao

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  2. Hercules Season 1 Episode 43 - Hercules and the Twilight of the Gods
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    S1:E43

    Loki, from Norse mythology, recruits Herc for the position of Thunder God, however what he does not explain is that Loki is plotting a cosmic takeover and exploits Herc's strength and incompetence in freeing the giant ice wolf Nimmelfir thus bringing on Ragnarock- the Twilight of the Gods.

    Director:Phil Weinstein
    Writer:Jess Winfield

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  3. Hercules Season 1 Episode 44 - Hercules and the Griffin
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E44

    The gang visits an old age home, where they're each assigned a senior citizen to befriend. In an effort to connect with his oldster, a malevolent old Griffin, Hercules accidentally reveals the treasured Diamond that the Griffin had been guarding for decades - and the King of the thieving mountain gnomes, steals it.

    Director:Eddy Houchins
    Writer:Jan Strnad

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  4. Hercules Season 1 Episode 45 - Hercules and the Muse of Dance
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E45

    Hercules' clumsiness is put to the test, when the Muse of Dance, Terpsichore, inspires him to dance. When he's offered the lead in the school dance recital, Phil doesn't think heroes should dance.

    Director:Bob Kline
    Writer:Emily Kapnek

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  5. Hercules Season 1 Episode 46 - Hercules and the King For a Day
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E46

    Hercules drags Phil to Satyrville to visit his old goat-mother, and Phil is given the opportunity to take over for the local King of the Satyrs, Pan. However this leaves Phil to contend with a very testy Nemesis, the demi-goddess of revenge sent to punish Pan for his lack of humility and tribute.

    Director:Eddy Houchins
    Writers:Mark Edward Edens, Michael Edens

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  6. Hercules Season 1 Episode 47 - Hercules and the Pegasus Incident
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E47

    When Pegasus flies off angrily and meets up with a new master, the two become a great monster-battling team, leaving Hercules heartbroken over the loss of his friend.

    Director:Phil Weinstein
    Writers:Madellaine Paxson, Bill Motz, Bob Roth

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  7. Hercules Season 1 Episode 48 - Hercules and the Kids
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    S1:E48

    Hercules takes a group of kindergardeners on a fieldtrip, but the outing doens't exactly go as planned.

    Director:Phil Weinstein
    Writers:Bill Motz, Bob Roth

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  8. Hercules Season 1 Episode 49 - Hercules and the Big Sink
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E49

    The gang's in Atlantic City this summer, and everybody is having a great time except for Cassandra, with her dismal visions of the future. When a news reporter discovers her, and, no visions coming, she tells him (eg: lies) about the upcoming sinking of Atlantis.

    Director:Phil Weinstein
    Writers:Michael Merton, Ken Koonce

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  9. Hercules Season 1 Episode 50 - Hercules and the Big Lie
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E50

    Ick is eager to take Herc to the Miklos Extravaganza, but Hercules winds up lying to save himself from embarrassment and impress a girl, telling Icarus that he is terminally ill. Very upset, Icarus goes to find the cure...in the backyard of the giant Briarius, who doesn't appreciate trespassers, and it is up to Hercules to come to the rescue.

    Director:Bob Kline
    Writer:Neil Alsip

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  10. Hercules Season 1 Episode 51 - Hercules and the Prom
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E51

    Hercules and Icarus get dates to the big prom by promising to get super-hot singer Orpheus to attend. But how do they do it? And what of Hades, who decides that he wants the young singer to perform in the Underworld that same night, and kidnaps him in order to get his way?

    Director:Phil Weinstein
    Writer:Michael Price

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  11. Hercules Season 1 Episode 30 - Hercules and the All Nighter
    6.7/10(52 votes)

    S1:E30

    In order to stay up all night studying for exams, the boys go to the cave of Morpheus and beseech the god of sleep to hold off for a few days. Morpheus resists the idea, but when Hercules accidently puts him to sleep, Icarus won't let him wake up, causing all of Greece (and parts of Persia) to stay awake for a week while chaos breaks loose and insomnia related disasters pile up.

    Director:Eddy Houchins
    Writer:Laura McCreary

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  12. Hercules Season 1 Episode 20 - Hercules and the Driving Test
    6.9/10(52 votes)

    S1:E20

    Hercules wants his chariot license to save face in front of Adonis. Meanwhile, Hades bets Zeus the deed to the Elysian Fields that Hercules won't get his license by sunset, and Pain and Panic are on hand to help.

    Director:Eddy Houchins
    Writer:Gary Sperling

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  13. Hercules Season 1 Episode 32 - Hercules and the Trojan War
    7.0/10(39 votes)

    S1:E32

    The Trojan War occurs in the form of a high school rivalry between the Prometheus Academy and their Trojan rivals. When a mindless prank gets out of hand and Helen the Home Coming Queen is "kidnapped", the whole gang decides to rescue her by sneaking in to the Trojan school inside a giant wooden horse, courtesy of wacky inventor Icarus.

    Director:Eddy Houchins
    Writers:Bill Motz, Bob Roth

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  14. Hercules Season 1 Episode 35 - Hercules and the Big Games
    7.2/10(33 votes)

    S1:E35

    When Ares and Athena get into yet another fight, Zeus decrees their feud take the form of a sports contest - the Olympic Games which should settle the fight between Athens and Sparta. Meanwhile, Hercules, has his hands full when Hades persuades Echidna, the Mother of all monsters, to bring her hungry brood to the stadium for a bite size feast.

    Director:Bob Kline
    Writers:Richard Liebmann-Smith, Jess Winfield, Robert Askin

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  15. Hercules Season 1 Episode 3 - Hercules and the Secret Weapon
    7.3/10(72 votes)

    S1:E3

    Ares hatches a plan to overthrow sister Athena's city-state and demands an ultimate weapon of destruction from Hephestus, who creates the Armageddon Bow. The weapon is so deadly and accurate that Athena comes to Hercules to help her find and destroy it.

    Director:Bob Kline
    Writer:Jan Strnad

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  16. Hercules Season 1 Episode 7 - Hercules and the Techno Greeks
    7.5/10(58 votes)

    S1:E7

    Hercules finds himself hired by a bunch of nerdy "abacus geeks" when they enlist him to protect them from rampaging centaurs that pillage the town weekly.

    Director:Eddy Houchins
    Writers:Michael Shipley, Jim Bernstein

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  17. Hercules Season 1 Episode 29 - Hercules and the Hero of Athens
    7.5/10(36 votes)

    S1:E29

    During a school field trip, the Nemean Lion attacks and is subdued by Hercules' clumsiness in destroying the building. But when Hercules gets called on for doing the damage, Icarus nobly steps forward to take the blame - and inadvertently gets the credit for stopping the lion too.

    Director:Phil Weinstein
    Writer:Michael A. Medlock

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  18. Hercules Season 1 Episode 55 - Hercules and the Green-Eyed Monster
    7.5/10(36 votes)

    S1:E55

    Jealous of his father getting remarried, Icarus takes Pandora's box of mysteries and releases them during the wedding.

    Director:Eddy Houchins
    Writer:Madellaine Paxson

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  19. Hercules Season 1 Episode 4 - Hercules and the Assassin
    7.6/10(64 votes)

    S1:E4

    When an assassination attempt on the leader Pericles overlaps with Hercules' theft of a dangerous weapon from Phil's collection, Phil gets framed for the deed.

    Director:Phil Weinstein
    Writer:Eddie Guzelian

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  20. Hercules Season 1 Episode 5 - Hercules and the Big Kiss
    7.6/10(70 votes)

    S1:E5

    Cassandra has a dreadful vision of kissing the school freak Icarus and makes a deal with Hades to prevent it, but when Hercules attempts to break the contract, with the aid of Aphrodite, he sets in motion a series of hilarious misunderstandings.

    Director:Eddy Houchins
    Writer:Jess Winfield

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  21. Hercules Season 1 Episode 31 - Hercules and the Song of Circe
    7.6/10(35 votes)

    S1:E31

    While on spring break at the seaside, everyone is having fun in the sun except Cassandra, who is content to read despite Icarus' determined efforts to get her attention. When she finally blows her top, he winds up sobbing in Hercules' arms and is charmed by the mysterious Circe.

    Director:Phil Weinstein
    Writer:Michael Price

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  22. Hercules Season 1 Episode 61 - Hercules and the Odyssey Experience
    7.6/10(32 votes)

    S1:E61

    Upon visiting Odysseus's traveling museam, Hercules winds up out to sea with Odysseus's shy and awkward son Telemachus, and three spare ex-crew members of the Argo. The group encounter a number of threats, and Telemachus learns to be self confident in order to save his family.

    Director:Eddy Houchins
    Writer:Gary Sperling

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  23. Hercules Season 1 Episode 62 - Hercules and the Grim Avenger
    7.6/10(42 votes)

    S1:E62

    Hercules teams up with a mysterious masked man -- The Grim Avenger, a super hero type who narrates his every move -- in order to defeat the Minotaur. In the meantime, a handsome new student has just happened to turn up at Pro Ac...

    Director:Phil Weinstein
    Writer:Greg Weisman

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  24. Hercules Season 1 Episode 16 - Hercules and the Girdle of Hippolyte
    7.7/10(48 votes)

    S1:E16

    Queen Hippolyte kidnaps her daughter, Tempest, and makes her undergo a savage initiation ceremony to regain her status as a warrior and to earn the right to wear the Golden Girdle. Meanwhile, Hercules attempts to follow in a misunderstood rescue attempt.

    Director:Eddy Houchins
    Writer:Mirith J. Colao

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  25. Hercules Season 1 Episode 34 - Hercules and the Dream Date
    7.7/10(47 votes)

    S1:E34

    When a dateless Hercules creates his perfect girl out of clay, he invokes Aphrodite's help in bringing her to life. But he soon realizes he forgot one minor detail - her personality - and the dream date becomes a clinging nightmare.

    Director:Eddy Houchins
    Writers:Bill Motz, Bob Roth

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Hercules and the Poseidon's Cup Adventure" is the worst rated episode of "Hercules". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Eddy Houchins and written by Mirith J. Colao, it aired on 11/14/1998. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Hercules and the Twilight of the Gods".