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Hercules: The Legendary Journeys S3E1 — Mercenary
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Hercules: The Legendary Journeys•Season 3•Episode 1

Mercenary

7.9/10 · 329 votesOct 7, 199644 min

Ranked #1 of 22 in Season 3•+1.0 vs season avg

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A storm at sea maroons Hercules on an island where he deals with pirates, sand monsters and a wanted killer he is transporting to Sparta.

Directed byMichael Hurst
Written byRobert Bielak
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Kevin Sorbo

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Hercules

Michael Hurst

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Iolaus

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Robert Bielak

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Episode Summary

"Mercenary" is episode 1 of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys season 3. It scored 7.9/10 from 329 votes, ranking #1 of 22 episodes this season (season average 6.9). Directed by Michael Hurst and written by Robert Bielak, it aired on October 7, 1996.

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