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Xena: Warrior Princess S4E17 — The Play's the Thing
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Xena: Warrior Princess•Season 4•Episode 17

The Play's the Thing

6.9/10 · 428 votesMar 1, 199944 min

Ranked #19 of 22 in Season 4•−0.5 vs season avg

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The Queen of Cons, Zera, convinces Gabrielle to base a play on her adventures with Xena, with the hidden motive of running off with the production's investment money.

Directed byChristopher Graves
Written byAshley Gable, Thomas A. Swyden
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Lucy Lawless

Lucy Lawless

Xena

Renée O'Connor

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Gabrielle

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Christopher Graves

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Ashley Gable

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Thomas A. Swyden

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Episode Summary

"The Play's the Thing" is episode 17 of Xena: Warrior Princess season 4. It scored 6.9/10 from 428 votes, ranking #19 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Christopher Graves and written by Ashley Gable, Thomas A. Swyden, it aired on March 1, 1999.

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