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The Best Episodes of Xena: Warrior Princess Season 1

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The Best Episodes of Xena: Warrior Princess Season 1

Xena is an infamous warrior on a quest to seek redemption for her past sins against the innocent. Accompanied by her comrade-in-arms Gabrielle, the campy...

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  1. 8.2/10(759 votes)

    #1 - Callisto

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    S1:E22

    The female warrior Callisto, tries to turn the world against Xena by committing acts of terrorism in her name, while Xena struggles to reclaim her true identity and discover why this angry young woman is doing this.

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    Director:T.J. Scott
  2. 7.8/10(669 votes)

    #2 - The Royal Couple of Thieves

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    S1:E17

    Xena enlists the help of Autolycus, the King of Thieves, in order to steal a treasure chest from a warlord and return it to its rightful owners - unless Autolycus has something to say about that.

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  3. 7.8/10(641 votes)

    #3 - The Greater Good

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    S1:E21

    Xena helps Salmoneus, aka Lord Seltzer, when a warlord wants him dead, due to a bad transaction. Meanwhile, a mysterious blond woman is stalking Xena.

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  4. 7.7/10(694 votes)

    #4 - Hooves & Harlots

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    S1:E10

    When Xena and Gabrielle encounter the Amazons, Gabrielle tries to save an Amazon and unwittingly finds herself an Amazon princess.

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  5. 7.6/10(652 votes)

    #5 - Is There a Doctor in the House?

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    S1:E24

    Xena attempts to stop a war between two brothers, while Gabrielle tends to a pregnant Amazon sister, who is carrying the child of a centaur.

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  6. 7.5/10(985 votes)

    #6 - Sins of the Past

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    S1:E1

    Xena battles an evil warlord, a vengeful Cyclops and harsh weather during her journey home to Amphipolis, where she's joined by a young woman named Gabrielle, who's a resourceful young protege.

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    Director:Doug Lefler
    Writer:N/A
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  8. 7.5/10(720 votes)

    #7 - Prometheus

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    S1:E8

    When the gods capture Prometheus, mankind begins to lose the gifts he gave them: fire and the ability to heal themselves. It's up to Xena, Gabrielle, Hercules and Iolaus to try to free Prometheus from his chains but whoever is the one who frees him, may end up dead.

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  9. 7.5/10(654 votes)

    #8 - Warrior... Princess

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    S1:E15

    The daughter of King Lias, Diana, is the target of assassins. Fortunately, Xena looks almost exactly like her. So, Xena goes undercover to force the assassins out of hiding and capture them.

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  10. 7.4/10(692 votes)

    #9 - The Reckoning

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    S1:E6

    Xena is mistaken for the killer who attacked and murdered a group of townspeople and is put on trial, causing Ares, the god of war, to be delighted at the success of his plan.

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  11. 7.4/10(666 votes)

    #10 - Death in Chains

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    S1:E9

    Xena must free Hade's sister, Celesta, Death Herself, from King Sisyphus who wants to cheat death by holding her hostage, thus prolonging his life.

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    Writer:N/A
  12. 7.3/10(753 votes)

    #11 - Dreamworker

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    S1:E3

    When Gabrielle is kidnapped by a mystic, Xena enters an altered state of consciousness and must face ghosts from her past in order to rescue her friend.

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  13. 7.3/10(645 votes)

    #12 - A Fistful of Dinars

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    S1:E14

    Xena searches for Ambrosia, a substance capable of turning someone into a god. She hopes to find it before someone who is unworthy to be a god does.

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  14. 7.3/10(628 votes)

    #13 - Mortal Beloved

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    S1:E16

    When her dead love Marcus, asks Xena to help save good souls, she travels to the underworld to set things right.

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  15. 7.2/10(614 votes)

    #14 - Ties That Bind

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    S1:E20

    As the god of war, Ares, schemes to make Xena lead his army, the warrior princess meets a man claiming to be her long-lost father.

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  16. 7.1/10(694 votes)

    #15 - The Path Not Taken

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    S1:E5

    In order to stop a war Xena must save a princess that has been taken from her home. The kidnapping could lead to a war. Xena realizes that a weapons dealer is the one that has caused everything. When she tracks the dealer, she meets her old love Marcus, but she is not sure how she feels about him.

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  17. 7.1/10(669 votes)

    #16 - The Titans

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    S1:E7

    Gabrielle fools around with an ancient scroll and releases three Titans from centuries of captivity. Once again, Xena must save a village from destruction. Gabrielle also finds time for love.

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    Director:Eric Brevig
  18. 7.1/10(607 votes)

    #17 - The Prodigal

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    S1:E18

    After freezing in the face of danger, a confused Gabrielle returns home to Potidaea, where she receives a not-so-warm welcome from the people, who have hired a so-called warrior to save them from a warlord.

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  19. 7.1/10(632 votes)

    #18 - Altared States

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    S1:E19

    A young boy is hunted by his father and brother. They want to sacrifice him to their god, because their "faith" demands it. It's up to Xena and a drugged Gabrielle to save him.

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  20. 7.0/10(789 votes)

    #19 - Chariots of War

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    S1:E2

    Xena defends a town against a band of thugs led by a father and son duo, and when she is wounded, Gabrielle is left worrying for the warrior princess.

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    Writer:N/A
  21. 7.0/10(713 votes)

    #20 - Cradle of Hope

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    S1:E4

    Xena employs stealthy maneuvers to protect an infant who an oracle claims will one day usurp the King's throne. Meanwhile, Xena must also make sure that Pandora, the granddaughter of the legendary original, is able to reset the lock on her precious box.

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  22. 7.0/10(647 votes)

    #21 - The Black Wolf

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    S1:E11

    Xena infiltrates a band of rebels led by the Black Wolf and helps them defend themselves against Xerxes the warlord.

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  23. 6.9/10(591 votes)

    #22 - Death Mask

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    S1:E23

    After learning a raiding party's leader was responsible for the destruction in their village, Xena and her brother set out to destroy him.

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  24. 6.8/10(640 votes)

    #23 - Beware Greeks Bearing Gifts

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    S1:E12

    Helen of Troy summons Xena and asks her to help end the war between the Greeks and the Trojans, that began over her.

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    Director:T.J. Scott
    Writer:N/A
  25. 6.4/10(642 votes)

    #24 - Athens City Academy of the Performing Bards

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    S1:E13

    Gabrielle wants to enter the Athens City Academy of the Performing Bards, but finds that it is not quite what she thought it would be. She helps another aspiring bard discover his true storytelling talent.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Callisto" is the best rated episode of "Xena: Warrior Princess" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 759 votes. Directed by T.J. Scott and written by R.J. Stewart, it aired on 5/13/1996. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "The Royal Couple of Thieves".