Xena: Warrior Princess S1E9 — Death in Chains
7.4
Xena: Warrior Princess•Season 1•Episode 9

Death in Chains

7.4/10 · 610 votesNov 13, 199544 min

Ranked #11 of 24 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byCharles Siebert
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Lucy Lawless

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Xena

Renée O'Connor

Renée O'Connor

Gabrielle

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Charles Siebert

Charles Siebert

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Nora Kay Foster

Nora Kay Foster

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Nora Kay Foster

Nora Kay Foster

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Adam Armus

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Adam Armus

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Babs Greyhosky

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Markos Rounthwaite

Markos Rounthwaite

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Donald Duncan

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Min Windle

Min Windle

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Steve McQuillan

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Jason Tahu

Jason Tahu

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Ryan Carey

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Episode Summary

"Death in Chains" is episode 9 of Xena: Warrior Princess season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 610 votes, ranking #11 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Charles Siebert, it aired on November 13, 1995.

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