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Xena: Warrior Princess S1E5 — The Path Not Taken
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Xena: Warrior Princess•Season 1•Episode 5

The Path Not Taken

7.1/10 · 644 votesOct 2, 199544 min

Ranked #15 of 24 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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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

Directed byStephen L. Posey
Written byJulie Sherman
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Cast2

Lucy Lawless

Lucy Lawless

Xena

Renée O'Connor

Renée O'Connor

Gabrielle

Crew11

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Stephen L. Posey

Director

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Julie Sherman

Writer

S

Steve McQuillan

Stunts

D

Donald Duncan

Director of Photography

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Douglas Ibold

Editor

R

Ryan Carey

Stunts

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Geraldine Jacobsen

Stunt Double

Min Windle

Min Windle

Stunt Double

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Peter Bell

Stunt Coordinator

Jason Tahu

Jason Tahu

Stunts

Markos Rounthwaite

Markos Rounthwaite

Stunts

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Episode Summary

"The Path Not Taken" is episode 5 of Xena: Warrior Princess season 1. It scored 7.1/10 from 644 votes, ranking #15 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Stephen L. Posey and written by Julie Sherman, it aired on October 2, 1995.

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