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Xena: Warrior Princess S3E8 — The King of Assassins
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Xena: Warrior Princess•Season 3•Episode 8

The King of Assassins

7.3/10 · 465 votesNov 17, 199744 min

Ranked #17 of 22 in Season 3•−0.3 vs season avg

Discussion

It's double trouble when Gabrielle, Autolycus and Joxer plot to stop Joxer's lookalike brother, Jett, a deadly assassin, from killing his next target - Queen Cleopatra.

Directed byBruce Campbell
Written byAdam Armus, Nora Kay Foster
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Renée O'Connor

Renée O'Connor

Gabrielle

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Adam Armus

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Nora Kay Foster

Nora Kay Foster

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Bruce Campbell

Bruce Campbell

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Episode Summary

"The King of Assassins" is episode 8 of Xena: Warrior Princess season 3. It scored 7.3/10 from 465 votes, ranking #17 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Bruce Campbell and written by Adam Armus, Nora Kay Foster, it aired on November 17, 1997.

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