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Hercules: The Legendary Journeys S2E16 — Let the Games Begin
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Hercules: The Legendary Journeys•Season 2•Episode 16

Let the Games Begin

6.9/10 · 298 votesFeb 12, 199644 min

Ranked #14 of 24 in Season 2•matches the season avg

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Hercules promotes peace by organizing an athletic competition between the warring Spartans and Eleans, thus creating the Olympic Games.

Written byJohn Schulian
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Episode Summary

"Let the Games Begin" is episode 16 of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys season 2. It scored 6.9/10 from 298 votes, ranking #14 of 24 episodes this season (season average 6.9). Written by John Schulian, it aired on February 12, 1996.

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