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The Best Episodes of Young Hercules

Every episode of Young Hercules ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Young Hercules!

The adventures of the ancient hero in his youth.
Genres:Action & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
Networks:FOXFox Kids

Best Episodes Summary

"The Prize" is the best rated episode of "Young Hercules". It scored 7.6/10 based on 39 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Mike Wollaeger, Jessica Scott, it aired on 2/25/1999. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Mommy Dearests".

  • The Prize
    7.6/1039 votes
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    #1 - The Prize

    Season 1 Episode 42 - Aired 2/25/1999

    Hercules and Iolaus challenge Ares in a talent competition.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Mike Wollaeger, Jessica Scott

  • Mommy Dearests
    7.5/1036 votes
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    #2 - Mommy Dearests

    Season 1 Episode 27 - Aired 11/12/1998

    Lucius takes Jason hostage and urges Hercules to surrender his life for the life of his friend.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Eric Lewald

  • Cram-ped
    7.5/1035 votes
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    #3 - Cram-ped

    Season 1 Episode 32 - Aired 11/24/1998

    Cadets help Iolaus cram for a test.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Len Uhley

  • Dad Always Liked Me Best
    7.3/1033 votes
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    #4 - Dad Always Liked Me Best

    Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 11/6/1998

    Pollux is accused of killing his twin brother, Castor.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Cold Feet
    7.3/1035 votes
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    #5 - Cold Feet

    Season 1 Episode 26 - Aired 11/11/1998

    Jason wants to flee the responsibilities of leadership.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Brian Herskowitz

  • Hind Sight
    7.3/1034 votes
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    #6 - Hind Sight

    Season 1 Episode 36 - Aired 2/4/1999

    While Jason and Iolaus compete to kill a Golden Hind, Hercules falls for a mysterious girl in the forest.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Michael Edens

  • Under Seige
    7.3/1033 votes
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    #7 - Under Seige

    Season 1 Episode 46 - Aired 5/10/1999

    Hercules must stop a brainwashed friend from attacking with explosive rockets.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Hilary Bader

  • Amazon Grace
    7.2/1035 votes
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    #8 - Amazon Grace

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 9/26/1998

    Hercules battles Cyane to determine the Amazons' fate.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Herc's Nemesis
    7.2/1034 votes
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    #9 - Herc's Nemesis

    Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 11/10/1998

    Vengeful Hera targets Hercules after he thwarts her evil plan.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Steven Melching

  • Get Jason
    7.2/1031 votes
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    #10 - Get Jason

    Season 1 Episode 34 - Aired 2/2/1999

    An assassin is hired to kill Jason before he can be crowned king.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Head That Wears the Crown
    7.2/1030 votes
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    #11 - The Head That Wears the Crown

    Season 1 Episode 37 - Aired 2/5/1999

    A giantess vows to prevent Jason from being crowned king of Corinth.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Apollo
    7.2/1034 votes
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    #12 - Apollo

    Season 1 Episode 48 - Aired 5/12/1999

    Herc and the academy suffer the ramifications of offending Apollo.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Treasure of Zeus (1)
    7.1/1055 votes
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    #13 - The Treasure of Zeus (1)

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/12/1998

    Strife tricks Hercules into removing a vase from Hera's cave.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Mark Edward Edens

  • Keeping Up with the Jasons
    7.1/1037 votes
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    #14 - Keeping Up with the Jasons

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/25/1998

    After Jason beats him in combat, Hercules arms himself with high-tech weaponry forged by a master metalsmith.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ares on Trial
    7.1/1039 votes
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    #15 - Ares on Trial

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 10/9/1998

    Hercules defends Ares in a difficult trial.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Michael Edens

  • A Lady in Hades
    7.1/1034 votes
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    #16 - A Lady in Hades

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 11/4/1998

    Hercules and Jason hitch a ride to Hades to rescue Eurydice from the land of the dead.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Con Ares
    7.1/1032 votes
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    #17 - Con Ares

    Season 1 Episode 33 - Aired 2/1/1999

    A peace mission gives Hercules a chance to fool Strife and Discord.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Beasts Beneath
    7.1/1034 votes
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    #18 - The Beasts Beneath

    Season 1 Episode 43 - Aired 2/26/1999

    Hercules and Theseus rescue Iolaus, Marco and Lilith from a ravenous sandworm.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Nora Kay Foster, Adam Armus

  • Parents' Day
    7.1/1033 votes
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    #19 - Parents' Day

    Season 1 Episode 44 - Aired 3/2/1999

    When Iolaus hires fake parents for Parent's Day, he soon discovers they are wanted thieves.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mila
    7.1/1033 votes
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    #20 - Mila

    Season 1 Episode 47 - Aired 5/11/1999

    Ares convinces an Amazon turned cadet to kill Hercules.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Battle Lines (1)
    7.0/1032 votes
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    #21 - Battle Lines (1)

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 10/1/1998

    Strife and Discord pit the Centaurs against the Amazons.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Battle Lines (2)
    7.0/1032 votes
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    #22 - Battle Lines (2)

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 10/2/1998

    Hercules uncovers a plot to pit the Amazons against the Centaurs.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Mark Edward Edens

  • The Mysteries of Life
    7.0/1034 votes
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    #23 - The Mysteries of Life

    Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 11/5/1998

    Ruff returns to Corinth as part of a traveling sideshow.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Golden Bow
    7.0/1033 votes
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    #24 - Golden Bow

    Season 1 Episode 30 - Aired 11/19/1998

    Kora and Hercules try to win the golden bow of Artemis in an archery competition.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Home for the Holidays
    7.0/1031 votes
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    #25 - Home for the Holidays

    Season 1 Episode 31 - Aired 11/20/1998

    Iolaus, Jason and Lilith join Hercules at home for the holidays.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Hilary Bader