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Xena: Warrior Princess S1E20 — Ties That Bind
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Xena: Warrior Princess•Season 1•Episode 20

Ties That Bind

7.3/10 · 547 votesApr 29, 199644 min

Ranked #14 of 24 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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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.

Directed byCharles Siebert
Written byAdam Armus, Nora Kay Foster
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Lucy Lawless

Lucy Lawless

Xena

Renée O'Connor

Renée O'Connor

Gabrielle

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Charles Siebert

Charles Siebert

Director

A

Adam Armus

Writer

Nora Kay Foster

Nora Kay Foster

Writer

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Jim Prior

Editor

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Steve McQuillan

Stunts

D

Donald Duncan

Director of Photography

R

Ryan Carey

Stunts

G

Geraldine Jacobsen

Stunt Double

Min Windle

Min Windle

Stunt Double

Jason Tahu

Jason Tahu

Stunts

Markos Rounthwaite

Markos Rounthwaite

Stunts

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Episode Summary

"Ties That Bind" is episode 20 of Xena: Warrior Princess season 1. It scored 7.3/10 from 547 votes, ranking #14 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Charles Siebert and written by Adam Armus, Nora Kay Foster, it aired on April 29, 1996.

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